Abstract

An agglomerate glass surface product may include an agglomerate formed predominantly of glass aggregate having controlled proportions of different glass particle sizes bound by a cured thermoset binder infused within substantially all inter-aggregate voids. The agglomerate may be in the form of a pressed slab that is substantially non-porous and substantially devoid of air inclusions throughout an entire thickness of the slab. The glass aggregate may be substantially uniformly mixed with the thermoset binder throughout the entire thickness of the slab so as to be exposed at all surfaces of the slab. The agglomerate may have an overall aggregate content that is high enough to produce a slab surface that can be polished in the same manner and with the same machinery that natural stone is polished. Advantageously, the slab may have the look and feel of a natural stone slab. A related manufacturing method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 18/02 - Agglomerated materials
• C04B 30/00 - Compositions for artificial stone, not containing binders
• C04B 20/02 - Treatment
• C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
• B24B 7/24 - Machines or devices designed for grinding plane surfaces on work, including polishing plane glass surfacesAccessories therefor characterised by a special design with respect to properties of the material of non-metallic articles to be ground for grinding inorganic material, e.g. stone, ceramics, porcelain for grinding or polishing glass

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments provide a prefabricated modular shower enclosure, including a base with a plurality of engagement feature along a peripheral surface of the base, a plurality of alignment supports, and a surround panel. In some embodiments, at least one alignment support is positionable in a preselected relationship relative to the engagement features of the base, and the alignment supports are configured to be independently made square relative to the base. Additional exemplary embodiments provide a prefabricated shower enclosure, including a base with a plurality of engagement feature along a peripheral surface of the base, and a plurality of surround panels that engage the base. The modular shower enclosure reduces installation time and complexity by using components that are fabricated and cut to size offsite prior to installation at a job site.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 3/28 - Showers
• A47K 3/40 - Pans or trays
• A47K 3/30 - Screens or cabinets

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments provide a prefabricated modular shower enclosure, including a base with a plurality of engagement feature along a peripheral surface of the base, a plurality of alignment supports, and a surround panel. In some embodiments, at least one alignment support is positionable in a preselected relationship relative to the engagement features of the base, and the alignment supports are configured to be independently made square relative to the base. Additional exemplary embodiments provide a prefabricated shower enclosure, including a base with a plurality of engagement feature along a peripheral surface of the base, and a plurality of surround panels that engage the base. The modular shower enclosure reduces installation time and complexity by using components that are fabricated and cut to size offsite prior to installation at a job site.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 3/28 - Showers
• A47K 3/40 - Pans or trays
• E04F 13/21 - Fastening means specially adapted for covering or lining elements
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them

Abstract

A shower enclosure includes a base having one or more engagement features along a peripheral surface of the base. The shower enclosure also includes a surround panel having a front side and a back side. The front side configured to face an interior of the shower enclosure and the back side having a first mounting rail and a second mounting rail. The first mounting rail is configured to vertically engage the engagement features of the base. The shower enclosure also inclues at least one wall connector configured to connect the surround panel to a wall or stud. A second mounting rail of the surround panel engages the at least one wall connector, and the at least one wall connector is connectable to the second mounting rail at a plurality of different engagement locations.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 3/28 - Showers
• A47K 3/40 - Pans or trays
• E04F 13/21 - Fastening means specially adapted for covering or lining elements
• E04F 21/18 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for setting wall or ceiling slabs or plates
• F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments provide a prefabricated modular shower enclosure, including a base with a plurality of engagement feature along a peripheral surface of the base, a plurality of alignment supports, and a surround panel. In some embodiments, at least one alignment support is positionable in a preselected relationship relative to the engagement features of the base, and the alignment supports are configured to be independently made square relative to the base. Additional exemplary embodiments provide a prefabricated shower enclosure, including a base with a plurality of engagement feature along a peripheral surface of the base, and a plurality of surround panels that engage the base. The modular shower enclosure reduces installation time and complexity by using components that are fabricated and cut to size offsite prior to installation at a job site.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 3/00 - BathsShowersAppurtenances therefor
• A47K 3/28 - Showers
• A47K 3/40 - Pans or trays
• A47K 3/30 - Screens or cabinets