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US 9,066,630 B1Granted
Bathtub surround, kit and method
AssigneeAdvanced Technology, Inc.
InventorJames G. Burgio, Jr.
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Abstract
A decorative surround for a tub, shower or the like is formed with three decorative polymeric panel members. A kit and method of installation for a home owner or others with little installation experience can enhance a bathroom and can be assembled and installed in an easy, quick and secure manner.
Claims18
A surround for a tub or shower comprising:
- a first member with a pivotable tab attached to said first member, a first member extension, said first member pivotally attached to said first member extension, a back panel, said back panel overlapping said first member extension to form a surround.
A method of installing a surround above a bathroom tub comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a first member with an extension, a pivotable tab, and a back panel;
- b) attaching the first member to a first wall above the tub near a corner;
- c) pivoting the first member extension at the corner;
- d) attaching the back panel to a back wall adjacent the first wall;
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- e) adhering the back panel to the back wall and to the first member in an overlapping relation.
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A kit for installing a tub surround comprising:
- a) a first member, said first member comprising a raised face, a pivotable tab, a pivotable extension, said pivotable extension hingedly attached to said first member;
- b) a back panel, said back panel comprising a raised face;
- c) a second member, said second member comprising a raised face, a pivotable extension, said raised face attached to said pivotable extension;
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- d) a container, said first member, said back panel and said second member positioned within said container.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.