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US3996959A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Washer-connector service box

Assignee: CARUTH JAMES T EXECUTOR OF ESTATE OF CARUTH JUANITA W DEC'D
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Filing: 1973-05-21
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1993-05-21
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Abstract

Abstract A wall fixture enclosure including a service box of a size to be recessed in a wall having top and sidewalls and a drain mounted in a partition extending between said sidewalls. Ports are formed in the sides of the box for receiving water pipes therethrough with a tap thereon. A face plate adapted for attachment over said box. A port formed in said face plate for allowing access and connection to said water pipes and said drain. An extension access plate with one end adapted for attachment to said box in an overlapping arrangement with said face plate and the other end thereof extending to the floor to allow the box to be mounted in said wall at various heights. A cover plate for releasably covering said port in said face plate.

Inventors

  • 👤 Juanita W. Caruth

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 15:03
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/22; D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; D06F37/00; D06F37/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6969; Y10T137/698

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 217 words
In a water service box for installation in a wall structure and for connection to taps and drains mounted at various heights in said wall structure, the combination which comprises: a. a rectangular box having top and side walls, the dimension thereof being such as adapting the same to be attached to said wall structure in a recessed position at various heights, said box having ports capable of receiving a water pipe therethrough having a tap thereon, b. a horizontal partition attached to and extending between said sidewalls and being recessed downwardly from each wall of said box and having a drain outlet centrally thereof and an upturned flange formed along the front edge of said horizontal partition, c. a face plate removably connected to said box having a port therethrough for passage of hoses to connect to said water tap and for passage therethrough of a line leading to said drain, said plate having a lower portion extending to the lower edge of said box, and (d) an extension access plate removably connected to said face plate, said access plate removably secured to said wall structure to cover an opening providing service access to the drain and covering varying portions of said face plate depending upon the height said box is attached in said wall structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 217 words
In a water service box for installation in a wall structure and for connection to taps and drains mounted at various heights in said wall structure, the combination which comprises: a. a rectangular box having top and side walls, the dimension thereof being such as adapting the same to be attached to said wall structure in a recessed position at various heights, said box having ports capable of receiving a water pipe therethrough having a tap thereon, b. a horizontal partition attached to and extending between said sidewalls and being recessed downwardly from each wall of said box and having a drain outlet centrally thereof and an upturned flange formed along the front edge of said horizontal partition, c. a face plate removably connected to said box having a port therethrough for passage of hoses to connect to said water tap and for passage therethrough of a line leading to said drain, said plate having a lower portion extending to the lower edge of said box, and (d) an extension access plate removably connected to said face plate, said access plate removably secured to said wall structure to cover an opening providing service access to the drain and covering varying portions of said face plate depending upon the height said box is attached in said wall structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 31 words
A combination as defined in claim 1 additionally comprising a cover plate releasably attached to said face plate and being of a size to cover the port in said face plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
A combination as defined in claim 1 wherein flanges are formed on said face plate along the periphery of said port, said flanges having slots formed therein for attaching said face plate to said box.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-12-14 1980-06-14 1980-12-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-12-14 1984-06-14 1984-12-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-12-14 1988-06-14 1988-12-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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