Doorless Shower Enclosure System

Abstract

A Doorless Shower Enclosure System is a water handling system for human showering which is configured in such a way as to fit into an alcove in a bathroom of approximate size as that of a bathtub, and effectively contain and discharge water from a shower head, without the use of a physical door. The system is composed of a prefabricated base with a drain, a glass partition, and a metal crossbar support. The glass partition rests upon the base and is supported at the top by the metal cross bar, which is mounted to the side walls of the alcove. Access to the shower compartment is through a walk-in opening, as opposed to an operable door.

1 . A doorless shower enclosure system is a water handling system for human showering which is configured in such a way,
 as to fit into an alcove composed of three contiguous walls, of approximate size as that required by a bathtub,   and effectively contain and discharge water from a shower head without the use of a physical door or shower curtain.   
     
     
         2 . A doorless shower enclosure system as claimed in  claim 1  is composed of three elements;
 a prefabricated base which is installed on the floor of a building, is sloped to drain, and contains an integral drain body, 
 a fixed glass panel which rests upon the prefabricated base, 
 a metal cross bar which supports the top of the glass panel. 
 
     
     
         3 . In a doorless shower enclosure system as claimed in  claim 1 , the access opening into the shower compartment and the open space above the glass panel and below the ceiling,
 allow for positive air circulation in the shower compartment,   allow for escape of steam during showering and effective drying of the shower compartment after completion,   and allow for ease of access into the shower compartment.   
     
     
         4 . The prefabricated base and glass panel of a doorless shower enclosure system as claimed in  claim 2 , are configured to fit together so as to confine water spray within the shower stall during use, without the necessity of an operable access door, or shower curtain. 
     
     
         5 . The prefabricated base and glass panel of a doorless shower enclosure system, fit together in a ‘male/female’ manner to facilitate a leak free joint.