Equipped panel for a bath incorporating a water-supply tap

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(11)

EP 0 703 322 A3

(12)	EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88)	Date of publication A3:
	28.08.1996 Bulletin 1996/35

(43)	Date of publication A2:
	27.03.1996 Bulletin 1996/13

(21)	Application number: 95202483.4

(22)	Date of filing: 13.09.1995

(51)	International Patent Classification (IPC)⁶: E03C 1/042

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	DE ES FR GB

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Priority:

20.09.1994 IT TV940053 U

(71)	Applicant: Jacuzzi Europe Spa
	I-33098 Valvasone (Pordenone) (IT)

(72)	Inventor:
	Ianni, Carmelo I-33034 Fagagna (Udine) (IT)

(74)	Representative: Caregaro, Silvio et al
	c/o Saic Brevetti Srl Via Paris Bordone 9 I-31100 Treviso I-31100 Treviso (IT)

(54)	Equipped panel for a bath incorporating a water-supply tap

(57) An equipped panel for a bath is described, which panel is formed by a composite board 28 comprising a flat portion 30 which can be secured to a wall 26 with its lower edge in contact with the upper edge of the bath. The panel incorporates a water-supply tap 34 on at least one side of which a shelf 32 for supporting objects generally used by a person taking a bath is provided on the visible face of the portion 30. The dimensions of the flat portion 30 of the panel are such that it completely covers the opening 24 which accommodates a pair of joints 22 connecting the hot and cold water supply pipes 18 to the tap 34. The flat portion 30 is secured to the wall 26 in such a manner that the opening 24 is within the perimeter of the flat portion 30.

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