The Swan Corporation

Anthony Buonaura

John W Moore

A composition of matter especially for the formation and development of wear surfaces of decorative or aesthetic character is provided which comprehends a matrix and discrete reforcing elements embedded in the matrix. The matrix is resin-based with the resin being hydrogenated bis-phenol A which is mixed with a suitable low profile additive, a catalystic agent, a flame retardant, an extender, and a inhibitor while the reinforcer is constituted of glass fiber particles. The method for preparing such composition comprises the intermixture of the matrix ingredients into a blend having a viscosity with the range of approximately 60,000 to approximately 100,000 centipois; to such blended mixture there is then added a viscosity increasing agent but with the glass fibers being introduced prior to the interreaction of the viscosity increasing agent; agitation being provided to bring about appropriate intermixture of the glass fibers and with such mixture being stored for a sufficient period at a predetermined temperature to permit the viscosity increasing agent to bring about a high level of viscosity. The then partial cure is now in condition for final cure through the particular compression mold process for creation of the intended article to be produced.

Composition of matter for wear surfaces and method for producing same

Shower base

An easy access shower base assembly is disclosed which generally comprises a shower base, a ramp, and clips for attaching the ramp to the shower base. The shower base comprises a basin, a generally horizontal front ledge at the front of the basin, with a lip depending downwardly from the front edge of the ledge, and a generally horizontal boundary ledge, vertically higher than the front ledge. The ramp has a thin front edge and a thicker back edge, the thickness of the back edge being less than the height of the lip. The ramp is substantially the same length as the front ledge and the back edge of the ramp is generally even with the front ledge of the shower base. The ramp extends angularly downward from the back edge to the thin front edge. Also in the preferred embodiment, the shower base assembly further comprises at least one water trap for collecting water from the boundary ledge and for causing the collected water to drain into the basin of the shower base.

Easy-access shower base assembly

A countertop clamping apparatus and method for use thereof are described which facilitate installation of a countertop or other shelving constructions, particularly those having a mitered corner. The apparatus includes elongated plates having longitudinal flanges and is fixed to the under surfaces of the countertop sections to be joined. Modified C-clamps connect the flanges for facile tightening by either a right or left handed installer and the apparatus may comprehend a drip catching slat between the elongated plates and seam to be joined for decreasing spills during gluing or otherwise filling of the countertop seam.

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Bluford, IL, United States of America

Anthony Buonaura