Ronald D May

US Patent:

39928250, Nov 23, 1976

Filed:

Nov 24, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/634589

Inventors:

Ronald E. May - Whiteland IN

International Classification:

A47K 316

US Classification:

52 35

Abstract:

The combination of a sheet of individual tiles attached together being mounted to a fiber glass shell and the method of constructing same. A plurality of panels are attached by adhesive means to a fiber glass shell. Each panel includes a plurality of individual tiles having edge portions attached to the edge portions of adjacent tile. The panels and the fiber glass shell are produced at a location remote from the final construction site. The fiber glass shell, configured as a shower stall or as a bathtub enclosure, is attached to a plurality of upright wooden studs. Tabs are provided on the fiber glass shell to receive conventional fastening devices extending into the studs. The fiber glass shell is provided with a rough, inwardly facing surface which adhesively receives the plurality of panels. In one embodiment, the shell includes a thickened top rib positioned flush with the panels whereas another embodiment includes a trim strip blending the panels into the shell. In yet another embodiment, recesses are provided in the bottom edge portion of the panels to receive fastening devices securing the shell to the studs with the fastening devices then being concealed by individual tiles received in the recesses.