Toilet flanges and the mounting thereof

Abstract: An improved flange that provides simple and time saving installation of a toilet fixture. The flange includes an annular ring that defines at least one aperture adapted to receive a connector for attaching the flange to the floor and at least one mounting bolt rigidly and permanently affixed to the annular ring, the mounting bolt extending upwardly from the annular ring and being adapted to pass through at least one mounting aperture of the toilet. The flange is adapted for use in originally attaching the toilet to the floor or in repairing or extending existing flanges. In one embodiment, the flange is used in combination with a one-piece mounting cap that removes the need for separate washers and nuts. (end of abstract)