Wet-area device and method for manufacturing wet-area device

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PATENT NO 11512458
APP PUB NO 20210164206A1
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17001897

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According to one embodiment, a wet-area device includes a main part, a first layer, and a second layer. The first layer is provided on an outer surface of the main part. The second layer is provided on an outer surface of the first layer. A hardness of the second layer is greater than a hardness of the first layer. The first layer includes a first unevenness at a side of the outer surface of the first layer. The first unevenness includes a plurality of recesses and a plurality of protrusions. The second layer includes a second unevenness at a side of an outer surface of the second layer. The second unevenness includes a plurality of recesses and a plurality of protrusions. The second unevenness is arranged along the first unevenness. An average height of the first unevenness is less than an average length of the first unevenness.

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TOTO LTDKOKURAKITA-KU KITAKYUSHU-SHI FUKUOKA 802-8601

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Baba, Tomoki Kitakyushu, JP 5 4
Kawasaki, Takuma Kitakyushu, JP 5 8
Shimizu, Satoshi Kitakyushu, JP 344 3391

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