Patent ID: 8281421
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: E03D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of providing a flange for connecting to a toilet above an installed closet flange, the installed closet flange having a pipe section and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section, said method comprising the steps of: providing a closet flange insert having a body having a through pipe and an annular toilet connecting flange extending radially outwardly from said through pipe, said through pipe being sized to be inserted into the pipe section of the installed closet flange, said toilet connecting flange being sized to at least partially overlie the annular flange of the installed closet flange; disposing at least one spacer atop the installed closet flange, each said spacer having a body defining an opening which permits passage therethrough of said through pipe of said closet flange insert but not said toilet connecting flange of said closet flange insert; inserting said through pipe of said closet flange insert through said opening of each said spacer and into the pipe section of the installed closet flange; and, fastening said closet flange insert to a surface in proximity to the installed closet flange, wherein a lower face of said toilet connecting flange is generally flush with the top of finished flooring located about, and protruding above, the installed closet flange.