Fixture accessory apparatus and method of using same
AssigneeBluMare, L.L.C.
InventorPaul Arlo Blumer
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Abstract
Existing plumbing fixtures, such as hose bibs, sillcocks, spigots often become loose over time due to stripped holes of securing screws, rusted screws, deterioration of material behind, or inadequate installation from the start. A fixture accessory adapted to tighten the loose fixture can include a plate or split-plate assembly that can slide behind the fixture to secure it without removing the fixture. The fixture can be secured to the plate by a variety of attachment means such as screws, bolts, clamps, or an adhesive, and the plate can be secured to the wall by a variety of attachment means. Also disclosed is a system to firmly hold a freeze-prevention cover over a plumbing fixture.
Claims20
An apparatus for securing a fixture extending from a wall comprising a plate member having a slot formed therein proximate a center of the plate member, the slot adapted to receive a portion of the fixture adjacent to the wall whereby the plate member can be positioned intermediate the fixture and the wall and frictionally engage the fixture and the wall.
A kit for securing a fixture extending from a wall comprising a first plate member having a slot formed therein proximate a center of the plate member, the slot adapted to receive a portion of the fixture adjacent to the wall whereby the plate member can be positioned intermediate the fixture and the wall and frictionally engage the fixture and the wall and further comprising at least one opening formed in the first plate member to receive a fastener therethrough to attach the plate member to the wall.
A method of securing a fixture extending from a wall to minimize movement of the fixture relative to the wall, comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a fixture accessory comprising a plate member having a slot formed therein proximate a center of the plate member;
- (b) positioning the plate member intermediate the fixture and the wall with a portion of the fixture positioned within the slot;
- (c) attaching the plate member to the wall;
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- (d) attaching the plate member to the fixture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.