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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2012
Schluter Systems L.p., Plattsburgh, NY (US);
Reinhard H. Plank, Plattsburgh, NY (US);
Sean P. Gerolimatos, Plattsburgh, NY (US);
Schluter Systems L.P., Plattsburgh, NY (US);
Abstract
A tile installation comprises a plurality of surface tiles installed upon a surface, the plurality of surface tiles defining a perimeter area that at least partially circumscribes a drain area. A drain fitting is installed within the drain area. A frame is in fluid communication with the drain fitting, the frame including: i) an at least partially horizontal support surface; and ii) installation block receiving structure, with which an installation block can be mated. A drain tile support is removably fittable within the frame, the drain tile support including an upper surface to which a drain tile can be attached, and at least one support feature extending away from the upper surface and restable upon the support surface of the frame.