A carrier or support system for a wall mounted toilet for adequately supporting the weight of a user. A first support assembly has a faceplate, spaced-apart pedestals, two washer plates, a fitting member, a coupling, a first fastener for allowing vertical movement between the pedestals and the facep
A carrier or support system for a wall mounted toilet for adequately supporting the weight of a user. A first support assembly has a faceplate, spaced-apart pedestals, two washer plates, a fitting member, a coupling, a first fastener for allowing vertical movement between the pedestals and the faceplate, a second fastener for allowing vertical movement between the fitting member and the faceplate, and a first threaded stud arrangement for mounting the toilet to the wall. A second support assembly has a support member, a second threaded stud arrangement, and an anchor foot for supporting the fitting member on the floor. A third support assembly has a frame and a third threaded stud arrangement mounted to the frame for supporting the frame on the floor. The second and/or third support assemblies may be used with the first support assembly for providing adequate support for bariatric or obese users.
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1. A support assembly for supporting a wall mounted toilet structure, comprising: a frame having an opening for receiving a coupling;a first arrangement mounted directly to the frame on either side of the coupling for supporting the frame on a floor of the structure and configured to vertically adju
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A support assembly for supporting a wall mounted toilet structure, comprising: a frame having an opening for receiving a coupling;a first arrangement mounted directly to the frame on either side of the coupling for supporting the frame on a floor of the structure and configured to vertically adjust the frame relative to the floor of the structure;a second arrangement mounted directly to the frame for mounting the toilet to the frame and positioning the frame relative to the wall of the structure and for connecting the frame to further support assemblies disposed on an opposite side of the frame from the wall and the toilet,wherein the first arrangement is mounted to the frame such that the frame is vertically adjustable with respect to the first arrangement,wherein the frame includes a portion having at least one vertically disposed hole defined therein and the first arrangement directly engages the vertically disposed hole,wherein the first arrangement is a threaded stud arrangement comprising vertical threaded studs, wherein the vertical threaded studs are secured against upward movement by a respective nut,wherein the frame further includes a main section and a winged section, the winged section including the portion having at least one vertically disposed hole defined therein such that the first arrangement directly engages the winged section,wherein the winged section includes the portion having at least one vertically disposed hole defined therein, which comprises horizontally extending portions each having at least one vertically disposed hole defined therein, and vertically extending portions connecting the horizontally extending portions to each other, andwherein the vertically disposed holes defined in the respective horizontally extending portions are aligned and the first arrangement directly engages each of the vertically disposed holes. 2. The support assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second arrangement directly engages the main section of the frame. 3. A support system for mounting a toilet to a wall of a structure, comprising a first support assembly, a second support assembly connected to the first support assembly, and a third support assembly connected to the first support assembly, wherein the first support assembly comprises: a fitting member having a body defining a passageway;a gasket attached to the fitting member and positioned upstream of the fitting member;a faceplate having a first side and a second side, and a hole extending through the faceplate, the faceplate being attached to the fitting member and positioned upstream of the fitting member with the gasket being positioned between the first side of the faceplate and the fitting member;a first pedestal attached to the faceplate, the first pedestal being vertically adjustable relative to the faceplate;a coupling passing through the hole of the faceplate, and in fluid communication with the fitting member passageway; anda first arrangement extending from the second side of the faceplate for positioning the first support assembly relative to the wall of the structure and for mounting the toilet,wherein the second support assembly comprises:a support member attached to the body of the fitting member, the support member having a slot;a second arrangement in engagement with the slot of the support member, the second arrangement configured to be vertically adjustable relative to the support member and the body of the fitting member; andan anchor member in engagement with the second arrangement for supporting the fitting member on a floor of the structure, andwherein the third support assembly comprises:a frame having a passage through which the coupling passes upstream of the first support assembly, wherein the frame is attached to the faceplate by the first arrangement; andat least one vertical support directly attached to the frame for supporting the frame on the floor of the structure and configured to adjust the frame relative to the first support assembly and the floor of the structure,wherein the at least one vertical support is configured to directly engage the floor of the structure. 4. The support system according to claim 3, wherein the faceplate is attached to the fitting member such that the faceplate is vertically adjustable with respect to the fitting member. 5. The support system according to claim 3, wherein the first support assembly further comprises a second pedestal attached to the faceplate, the second pedestal being vertically adjustable relative to the faceplate. 6. The support system according to claim 3, further comprising a washer attached to the first pedestal. 7. The support system according to claim 6, further comprising a first fastener connecting the washer, the first pedestal, and the faceplate. 8. The support system according to claim 3, further comprising a second fastener connecting the faceplate and the fitting member. 9. The support system according to claim 3, wherein the second arrangement comprises a threaded stud. 10. A carrier for a wall mounted toilet comprising: a fitting member having a body defining a passageway and an inlet;a faceplate having a first side and a second side, and a hole extending through the faceplate, the faceplate being attached to the fitting member in a position upstream of the fitting member;a gasket positioned between the first side of the faceplate and the fitting member;a first pedestal attached to the faceplate, the first pedestal being vertically adjustable relative to the faceplate;a coupling passing through the hole of the faceplate, and in fluid communication with the fitting member passageway;a first arrangement extending from the second side of the faceplate for positioning the faceplate relative to a wall;a frame having a passage through which the coupling passes upstream of the faceplate, the frame being attached to the faceplate by the first arrangement; andat least one vertical support directly attached to the frame for supporting the frame on a floor of the structure and configured to adjust the frame relative to the faceplate and the floor of the structure,wherein the at least one vertical support is configured to directly engage the floor of the structure. 11. The carrier according to claim 10, further comprising: a support member attached to the body of the fitting member, the support member having a slot;a second arrangement in engagement with the slot of the support member, the second arrangement configured to be vertically adjustable relative to the support member and the body of the fitting member; andan anchor member in engagement with the second arrangement for supporting the fitting member on the floor of the structure. 12. The carrier according to claim 11, wherein the second arrangement comprises a threaded stud. 13. The carrier according to claim 10, wherein the faceplate is attached to the fitting member such that the faceplate is vertically adjustable with respect to the fitting member. 14. The carrier according to claim 10, further comprising a second pedestal attached to the faceplate, the second pedestal being vertically adjustable relative to the faceplate. 15. The carrier according to claim 10, further comprising a washer attached to the first pedestal. 16. The carrier according to claim 15, further comprising a first fastener connecting the washer, the first pedestal, and the faceplate. 17. The carrier according to claim 10, further comprising a second fastener connecting the faceplate and the fitting member. 18. A carrier for a wall mounted toilet comprising: a fitting member having a body defining a passageway and an inlet;a first support assembly having a first side and a second side, and a hole extending through the first support assembly, the first support assembly being attached to the fitting member in a position upstream of the fitting member, the first support assembly being vertically adjustable with respect to a floor of the structure;a coupling passing through the hole of the first support assembly, and in fluid communication with the fitting member passageway;a first arrangement extending from the second side of the first support assembly for positioning the first support assembly relative to a wall;a horizontally extending member attached to the first support assembly by the first arrangement at a position along the coupling upstream of the first support assembly, the horizontally extending member including a portion having at least one vertically disposed hole defined therein; andat least one vertical threaded stud directly engaging the at least one vertically disposed hole in the portion of the horizontally extending member for supporting the horizontally extending member on the floor of the structure and adjusting the horizontally extending member relative to the first support assembly and the floor of the structure, wherein the at least one vertical threaded stud is secured against upward movement by a nut, and wherein the at least one vertical threaded stud is configured to directly engage the floor of the structure. 19. A carrier for a wall mounted toilet comprising: a fitting member having a body defining a passageway and an inlet;a faceplate having a first side and a second side, and a hole extending through the faceplate, the faceplate being attached to the fitting member in a position upstream of the fitting member;a gasket positioned between the first side of the faceplate and the fitting member;a first pedestal attached to the faceplate, the first pedestal being vertically adjustable relative to the faceplate;a coupling passing through the hole of the faceplate, and in fluid communication with the fitting member passageway;a first arrangement extending from the second side of the faceplate for positioning the faceplate relative to a wall;a horizontally extending member past which the coupling passes upstream of the faceplate, the horizontally extending member being attached to the faceplate by the first arrangement; andat least one vertical support directly attached to the horizontally extending member for supporting the horizontally extending member on a floor of the structure and configured to adjust the horizontally extending member relative to the faceplate and the floor of the structure,wherein the at least one vertical support is attached to the horizontally extending member such that the horizontally extending member is vertically adjustable with respect to the at least one vertical support,wherein the at least one vertical support is configured to directly engage the floor of the structure. 20. A carrier for a wall mounted toilet comprising: a fitting member having a body defining a passageway and an inlet;a first support assembly having a first side and a second side, and a hole extending through the first support assembly, the first support assembly being attached to the fitting member in a position upstream of the fitting member, the first support assembly being vertically adjustable with respect to a floor of the structure;a coupling passing through the hole of the first support assembly, and in fluid communication with the fitting member passageway;a first arrangement extending from the second side of the first support assembly for positioning the first support assembly relative to a wall;a horizontally extending member past which the coupling passes upstream of the first support assembly, the horizontally extending member being attached to the first support assembly by the first arrangement; andat least one vertical support directly attached to the horizontally extending member for supporting the horizontally extending member on a floor of the structure and configured to adjust the horizontally extending member relative to the first support assembly and the floor of the structure,wherein the at least one vertical support is attached to the horizontally extending member such that the horizontally extending member is vertically adjustable with respect to the at least one vertical support,wherein the at least one vertical support is configured to directly engage the floor of the structure.
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Matthews ; William C. ; Matthews ; Eunice C., Adjustable toilet.
Klein Jean-Pierre (Clamart FRX) Gabel Claude (Claye Souilly FRX) Funten Marc (Metry Le Neuf FRX) Rivaud Andr (Vaires Sur Marne FRX), Support structure for wall-mounted sanitary apparatus, and supporting uprights therefor.
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