Patent ID: 7174580
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
1. A universal mounting block for positioning water supply pipes and controls in tub/shower enclosures which comprises in combination: a rectangular, substantially hollow base member having a closed bottom and an open top; a semicircular groove formed in the upper side edges of said base member to selectively receive therein a portion of a water pipe; a rectangular body member telescopically mounted in said base member and having in the outer surface thereof a semicircular groove congruent with said semicircular groove in said base member when said body member is fully telescoped within said body member to receive a portion of a water pipe positioned in said base member; an elevating screw assembly operatively positioned in said base member and threaded in said body member on each side of said semicircular groove to locate said body member in said base member; a convex strap member mounted on said body member across said semicircular groove to form a circular pipe receiving orifice with said grooves in said body and base members; screw means in each end of said strap member for selectively securing said strap member to the top of said body member; and a layer of self adhesive material on the bottom outer surface of said base member for mounting said universal mounting block member on a surface; whereby a water pipe positioned in said circular pipe receiving orifice may be mounted a preselected spaced distance from a wall surface.