Modular adjustable linear shower drain system
AssigneeMLW Investments L.L.C.
InventorDavid D. Larson
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Abstract
Described are embodiments of a modular adjustable linear shower drain system. The drain system is customizable in overall length by cutting portions of the drain system while on-site and prior to assembly. The individual components of the system are made to an oversized, or standard, length and then cut to a desired installation size. Once cut on-site, the components are fit together forming the modular adjustable linear shower drain system. The drain system also includes a height-adjustable shower grill that can be set to match a surrounding tiled area height and angle. The shower grill height is set by adjusting screws disposed in the shower grill and which are in contact with portions of the drain system.
Claims19
A drain system, comprising:
- a drain interface adapter configured to interface with a drain pipe;
- a trough coupled to the drain interface adapter at one end of the drain interface adapter;
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- a drainage slope insert disposed in a channel of the trough, wherein the drainage slope insert slopes from a first dimension to a shorter second dimension at the drain interface adapter, and wherein the drainage slope insert comprises a first surface containing at least one groove;
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- a height-adjustable grill that interfaces with a receiving portion of the drain interface adapter and the trough.
A drain system, comprising:
- a drain interface adapter comprising:
- a drain tube disposed at a first location of the drain interface adapter, the drain tube comprising a hollow portion running from a first end to a second end of the drain tube;
- a flange disposed perpendicular to the drain tube;
- a fluid channel running from one end of the flange to an opposite end of the flange across the drain tube;
- a first recessed cutout disposed on the one end of the flange and disposed on the opposite end of the flange;
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- a second recessed cutout disposed in the fluid channel at the one end of the flange and disposed in the fluid channel at the opposite end of the flange;
- a first trough comprising a channel running along a length of the first trough from an open end of the first trough to a closed end of the first trough, wherein the first trough is interconnected to the drain interface adapter at the first recessed cutout disposed on the one end of the flange, and wherein a length of the first trough is adjustable by cutting a portion of material from the open end of the first trough;
- a grill spanning a length of the first trough, the drain interface adapter, and the second trough, wherein a length of the grill is adjustable by cutting a portion of material from at least one end of the grill, and wherein a pair of translation grooves are disposed in the grill running the length of the first trough, the drain interface adapter, and the second trough;
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- a height-adjust plate disposed in the pair of translation grooves, the height-adjust plate comprising a tapped hole disposed therein.
A method of installing a drain, the method comprising:
- providing a drain interface adapter that is capable of coupling to a drain pipe at an installation site;
- providing a trough with a first end that is connectable to the drain interface adapter at one end of the drain interface adapter, wherein a length of the trough is adjustable by cutting a portion of material from the trough;
- providing a drainage slope insert that is insertable in a channel of the trough, wherein the drainage slope insert slopes from a first dimension to a shorter second dimension at the drain interface adapter, and wherein a length of the drainage slope insert is adjustable by cutting a portion of material from the drainage slope insert;
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- providing a grill comprising a plurality of adjustable screws in a receiving portion of the drain interface adapter, wherein a length of the grill is adjustable by cutting a portion of material from the grill.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.