CA2225143A1 - Modular bathroom unit - Google Patents
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Abstract
a modular bathroom unit configured for comfort and spaciousness, with a relatively small footprint. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a commode, shower with floor drain, and a relatively large lavatory, which is configured to pivot to a vertical position for space saving when not in use, or to a horizontal position for use. Further contemplated is a unique drain connection system, wherein the lavatory drain includes a drainpipe connection to a stationary drainpipe built into the wall structure of the unit, the connection accomplished without the requirement of hoses, pipe fittings or the like. The present invention provides a shower and toilet facility which may be utilized with no impositions or restrictions on the user, while the interior is configured to be watertight, with a sealed door, and an easily cleaned interior surface. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is fabricated as a one-piece, molded fiberglass unit, although other methods of manufacture may also be employed, with satisfactory results. The present system may be utilized as a stand alone, portable bathroom facility, or may be implemented in the form of a space saving bathroom, in a building or other structure, or in a camper, boat, or modular housing or the like, or any other location where a small, yet full-featured bathroom is desired.
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TECHNICAL FIELD of the INVENTION
2 The present invention relates to portable, space saving living units, and in particular 3 to a modular balhroor" unit configured for cc~rorl and sp~ciQIl.cness, with a relatively small 4 footprint. The pr~r~r, ~d embodiment of the present invention includes a commodel shower 5 _ with floor drain, and a relatively large lavatory, which is configured to pivot to a vertical 6 position for space savings when not in use, or to a horizontal position for use.
7 Further contemplated is a unique drain coi~nection system, wherein the lavatory 8 drain inclu~es a drainpipe connection to a stationary drainpipe built into the wall structure g of the unit, the connection accomplished without the requirement of hoses, pipe fittings or the like.
The present invention provides a shower and toilet facility which may be utilized 2 with no impositions or restrictions on the user, while the interior is Gonfigured to be 13 watertight, with a sealed door, and an easily cleaned interior surface.
14 The preferred embodiment of the present invention is fabricated as a one-piece, molded fiberglass unit, although other methods of manufacture may also be employed, with satisfactory results. ~~ ~~~ ~
17 The present system may be utilized as a stand alone, portable bathroom facility, or 18 may be implemented in the form of a space saving bathroom, in a building or other 19 structure, or in a camper, boat, or modular housing or the like, or any other location where.
a small, yet full-featured bathroom s desired.
CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION -2 While the prior art has contemplated numerous and diverse space-saving living 3 quarters, kitchens, bathrooms, and the like, none are believed to teach, contemplate, or 4 otherwise suggest the present invention.
5 ~ Patents which might be considered at least pertinent with re~ard to the present 6 invention include:
7 Patent Number Inventor . Dateof Issue 8 5261127 Tsipov 1 1/16/1993 9 5111626 Fortune 05/12/1992 4653128 Canalizo 0313111987 1 4133057 Rivetti Q1/09/1979 12 3533200 Zoebelein 10/13/1970 13 D251,6~4 Clow 04/1711979 14 D203,253 Kanter 12/21/1965 Patent 4,133,057, issued 1979 teaches a "Toilet Set to be 1nstalled in a Medium 16 Sized Roomn, wherein there is provided a combination commode, tilting sink/shower unit, 17 all provided in a nominal area, which functions as a shower stall.
18 Patent 4,653,128 Issued 1987 contemp!ates a "Modular Bathroom Unlt~ teaching 19 a shared plumbing and cabinets.
Patent Des 251,604 teaches a "Combined Shower Stall and Floor Toilet".
21 Patent 5,261,127, issued in 1993, teaches a shower stall having a pivoting sinlt, 22 which is configured to store in a vertical configuration, providing space for utilization of the 23 stall.
24 . Patent Des 203,253 teaches a "Prefabricated Bath Facilityn, wl~erein there is CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 provided a sink, commode, and shower stall in a single, unitary-structure.
2Patent 3,533,200 contemplates a "Prefabricated Room Assembly", which may be 3in the form of a stack able, modular bathroom.
4Lastly, patent 5,111,626, issued 1992, teaches a "Self-Contained Modular Unitn,which contains a shower, toilet, lavatory, and sleeping facilities.
6 -.Thus, while the known prior art has contemplated several, diverse modular housing 7configurations and embodiments, none appear to have contemplated the unique 8combination of flexible application with space-saving cha~cleristics, as has been taught gand claimed in the present invention.
12Unlike the prior art, the pre~erred embodiment of the present invention provides a 13comfortable, versatile, sanitary, easy to implement and use, and cost effective modular 14 -bathroom unit.
15The preferred e"ll)o~li,nent of the present invention comprises a modular bathroom 16system configured to provide all of the features of a fuil-sized bàtF;room, ~ut in the space 17of a small closet. The presen~ system may be a one-piece, fiberglass molded unit or the 18. Iike, and may be installed in a vehicle, such as a commercial freight truck or camper, or 19may be provided as a modular, portable, stand-alone bathroom for outdoor or indoor use, 20or may be simply a prefabricated bathroom module for placement in condominiums, 21warehouses, or any other diverse location where a small, yet full-featured bathroom is desired.
2 The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a shower stall unit 3 having therein a commode, sink, and mirror, all arranged so as to provide convenient, 4 ~"lhindert:d use of each of the features, as desired. The lavatory unit is hinged along one end to the wall, so as to allow lifting of same for storage against the wall, to provide for use 6 ~ of the commode or shower.
7 A built-in roll paper holder is provided in the lavatory unit for facilitating ease of 8 dispensing, while providing a dry, co""~a,lr"ei)~ed storage area, enclosing the paper g sufficiently for preventing contact with water during showering, utilization of the lavatory, or like activity.
11 The pr~rel red embodiment of the present invention further teaches a unique drain 2 connection system, wherein the lavatory drain includes a connect able drainpipe 3 connection to a ~lalionary drainpipe built into the wall structure of the unit, the connection 14 dis-disconnecting upon the lifting of the sink for storage against the wall for showering, utilizing the commode, or other activity, and automatically re~onnecting in a watertight, reliable seal upon the placement of the lavatory- in the horizontal use position, the 17 connection accomplished without the require'mé'nt'ofl~ios'e's, ''pi'pè~ht~l~gs or tJle like.
18 The invention further contemplates a modular living compartment, which may 19 include the modular bathroom of the present invention, the exemplary embodiment of the living compartment configured to provide about an 8' x 8' footprint, making it espec1ally.
21 useful for utilization as a living quarters mounted to the cab of a tractor-trailer system.
2 ' The modular living compartment includes a bathroom as contemplated above, a -- CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 kitchen unit with refrigerator and stove or microwave, a dining/living area convertible to a 2 sleeping compartment, and other conveniences commonly available in one's home.
The modular living compartment further includes a unique rollbar/conduit system 4 for providing protected water and e~ectrical about the compartment, wherein the rollbar encases major electrical and water conduits.
6 - The living compartment may include an electrical generator, heater, water supply, 7 air conditioning, television, ventilatlon, and storage.
8 The livin~ compal lmenl may also include a first entrvway, which, when affixed to a g tractor trailer, could provide direct access into the cab of the vehicle, as well as a sècond entryway, which may be in the form of an emergency exit.
11 It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a modular bathroom 12 system which is relatively comfortable, durable, sanitary, and easily maintained and 13 implemented.
14 It is ~"oll ,er object of the presenl invention to provide a modular baU ~(OO~I system which provides a commode, lavatory, and shower in a relative!y small.footprint, yet 16 providing a spacious accommodation to the user.
It is another objoct of the present invention to provide a tilting lavatory wherein there 18 iS provided a drain conduit quick dis-connecVre-connect, providing an automatic, secure, 19 odor-free drain connection, which is automatically imple~"ented upon lowering of the lavatory to the horizontal use position, and disengaged upon lifting of the lavatory to the 21 storage/non-use position.
22 It is another object of the present invention to provide a modular living system which Pa~e 6 CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 may be secured to a tractor trailer, providing living, sleeping, and bathroom facilities.
~2 It is still another object of the present invention to provide a modular bathroom 3 facility which includes a lavatory facility whiGh provides a full-sized bathroo,), sink when 4 needed, yet is storable in an upright position, providing access to shower and toilet facillties.
6 _ It is another object of the. present invention to provide a unique rollbar/conduit 7 system for providing protected water and electrical about a modular living compartment, 8 wherein the rollbar encases major electrical and water conduits.
g It is another object of the present invention to provide a hinged lavatory unit including a built-in roll paper holder for facilitating ease of dispensing, while providing a 11 dry, co",,~a, l~ented storage area, enclosing the paper sufficiently for preventing contact 12 with water.
13 Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a modular living system which can accommodate three or more people, providing sleQping, living, kitchen and toilet facilities, in a footprint area of, for example, 8'x8'.
CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
2 For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference 3 should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conlunction with the 4 aceompanying drawings, in which like parts are given like reference numerals, and 5 - wherein 6 Figure 1 is an isometric, partially cut-away view of the prefer, ed embodiment of the 7 modular bathroom system of the present invention, illustrating various component~ of the 8 invention.
g Figure 2a is a frontal, cut-away view of the invention of Figure 1, illustratin3 the movement of the lavatory unit from the hori~o"lal, use position to the vertical, storage 11 position, with the drain conduit shown in phanlorn.
12 Figure 2b is a top, cut-away view of the invention of Figure 1, illus~rating the 13 placemenl o~ the lavatory unit in its use position relative to the commode and shower drain.
14 Figure 3 is a top view of the door of the invention of Figure 1, illustrating the side ed~e door seals for preventing the leakage of water therethrough.
16 Figure 4 is a side, cross-sectional view of the door of the invention of Figure 3, 17 illustrating the ~ottom door seal for preventing the leakage of watèr therethrough.
18 Figure 5 is a side, cross-sectional view of the door of the invention of Fislure 4, 19 illustrating the door in a slightly open position, and the relationship of the door seal thereto.
21 Figure 6 is an isometric, partially cut-away view illustrating the layout of an exemplary living unit which includes the modular ba~l"~ ,., unit-of the present invsntion, 2 particularly configured for placement behind the ca~ of a tractorltrailer vehicle.
3 ~igure 7 is an isometric view of an exemplary rollbar configuration, which rollbar 4 is configured to further provide a conduit for the passage of electrical and water pipes therethrough.
Figure 8 is an isometric, partially cut-away view illustrating the invention of Figure 7 6, illustrating the living area converted from the bedding configuration to the dining 8 configuration, with the tab!e in phantom, and seat belts along the bench seats.
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The present invention provides a shower and toilet facility which may be utilized 2 with no impositions or restrictions on the user, while the interior is Gonfigured to be 13 watertight, with a sealed door, and an easily cleaned interior surface.
14 The preferred embodiment of the present invention is fabricated as a one-piece, molded fiberglass unit, although other methods of manufacture may also be employed, with satisfactory results. ~~ ~~~ ~
17 The present system may be utilized as a stand alone, portable bathroom facility, or 18 may be implemented in the form of a space saving bathroom, in a building or other 19 structure, or in a camper, boat, or modular housing or the like, or any other location where.
a small, yet full-featured bathroom s desired.
CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION -2 While the prior art has contemplated numerous and diverse space-saving living 3 quarters, kitchens, bathrooms, and the like, none are believed to teach, contemplate, or 4 otherwise suggest the present invention.
5 ~ Patents which might be considered at least pertinent with re~ard to the present 6 invention include:
7 Patent Number Inventor . Dateof Issue 8 5261127 Tsipov 1 1/16/1993 9 5111626 Fortune 05/12/1992 4653128 Canalizo 0313111987 1 4133057 Rivetti Q1/09/1979 12 3533200 Zoebelein 10/13/1970 13 D251,6~4 Clow 04/1711979 14 D203,253 Kanter 12/21/1965 Patent 4,133,057, issued 1979 teaches a "Toilet Set to be 1nstalled in a Medium 16 Sized Roomn, wherein there is provided a combination commode, tilting sink/shower unit, 17 all provided in a nominal area, which functions as a shower stall.
18 Patent 4,653,128 Issued 1987 contemp!ates a "Modular Bathroom Unlt~ teaching 19 a shared plumbing and cabinets.
Patent Des 251,604 teaches a "Combined Shower Stall and Floor Toilet".
21 Patent 5,261,127, issued in 1993, teaches a shower stall having a pivoting sinlt, 22 which is configured to store in a vertical configuration, providing space for utilization of the 23 stall.
24 . Patent Des 203,253 teaches a "Prefabricated Bath Facilityn, wl~erein there is CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 provided a sink, commode, and shower stall in a single, unitary-structure.
2Patent 3,533,200 contemplates a "Prefabricated Room Assembly", which may be 3in the form of a stack able, modular bathroom.
4Lastly, patent 5,111,626, issued 1992, teaches a "Self-Contained Modular Unitn,which contains a shower, toilet, lavatory, and sleeping facilities.
6 -.Thus, while the known prior art has contemplated several, diverse modular housing 7configurations and embodiments, none appear to have contemplated the unique 8combination of flexible application with space-saving cha~cleristics, as has been taught gand claimed in the present invention.
12Unlike the prior art, the pre~erred embodiment of the present invention provides a 13comfortable, versatile, sanitary, easy to implement and use, and cost effective modular 14 -bathroom unit.
15The preferred e"ll)o~li,nent of the present invention comprises a modular bathroom 16system configured to provide all of the features of a fuil-sized bàtF;room, ~ut in the space 17of a small closet. The presen~ system may be a one-piece, fiberglass molded unit or the 18. Iike, and may be installed in a vehicle, such as a commercial freight truck or camper, or 19may be provided as a modular, portable, stand-alone bathroom for outdoor or indoor use, 20or may be simply a prefabricated bathroom module for placement in condominiums, 21warehouses, or any other diverse location where a small, yet full-featured bathroom is desired.
2 The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a shower stall unit 3 having therein a commode, sink, and mirror, all arranged so as to provide convenient, 4 ~"lhindert:d use of each of the features, as desired. The lavatory unit is hinged along one end to the wall, so as to allow lifting of same for storage against the wall, to provide for use 6 ~ of the commode or shower.
7 A built-in roll paper holder is provided in the lavatory unit for facilitating ease of 8 dispensing, while providing a dry, co""~a,lr"ei)~ed storage area, enclosing the paper g sufficiently for preventing contact with water during showering, utilization of the lavatory, or like activity.
11 The pr~rel red embodiment of the present invention further teaches a unique drain 2 connection system, wherein the lavatory drain includes a connect able drainpipe 3 connection to a ~lalionary drainpipe built into the wall structure of the unit, the connection 14 dis-disconnecting upon the lifting of the sink for storage against the wall for showering, utilizing the commode, or other activity, and automatically re~onnecting in a watertight, reliable seal upon the placement of the lavatory- in the horizontal use position, the 17 connection accomplished without the require'mé'nt'ofl~ios'e's, ''pi'pè~ht~l~gs or tJle like.
18 The invention further contemplates a modular living compartment, which may 19 include the modular bathroom of the present invention, the exemplary embodiment of the living compartment configured to provide about an 8' x 8' footprint, making it espec1ally.
21 useful for utilization as a living quarters mounted to the cab of a tractor-trailer system.
2 ' The modular living compartment includes a bathroom as contemplated above, a -- CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 kitchen unit with refrigerator and stove or microwave, a dining/living area convertible to a 2 sleeping compartment, and other conveniences commonly available in one's home.
The modular living compartment further includes a unique rollbar/conduit system 4 for providing protected water and e~ectrical about the compartment, wherein the rollbar encases major electrical and water conduits.
6 - The living compartment may include an electrical generator, heater, water supply, 7 air conditioning, television, ventilatlon, and storage.
8 The livin~ compal lmenl may also include a first entrvway, which, when affixed to a g tractor trailer, could provide direct access into the cab of the vehicle, as well as a sècond entryway, which may be in the form of an emergency exit.
11 It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a modular bathroom 12 system which is relatively comfortable, durable, sanitary, and easily maintained and 13 implemented.
14 It is ~"oll ,er object of the presenl invention to provide a modular baU ~(OO~I system which provides a commode, lavatory, and shower in a relative!y small.footprint, yet 16 providing a spacious accommodation to the user.
It is another objoct of the present invention to provide a tilting lavatory wherein there 18 iS provided a drain conduit quick dis-connecVre-connect, providing an automatic, secure, 19 odor-free drain connection, which is automatically imple~"ented upon lowering of the lavatory to the horizontal use position, and disengaged upon lifting of the lavatory to the 21 storage/non-use position.
22 It is another object of the present invention to provide a modular living system which Pa~e 6 CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 may be secured to a tractor trailer, providing living, sleeping, and bathroom facilities.
~2 It is still another object of the present invention to provide a modular bathroom 3 facility which includes a lavatory facility whiGh provides a full-sized bathroo,), sink when 4 needed, yet is storable in an upright position, providing access to shower and toilet facillties.
6 _ It is another object of the. present invention to provide a unique rollbar/conduit 7 system for providing protected water and electrical about a modular living compartment, 8 wherein the rollbar encases major electrical and water conduits.
g It is another object of the present invention to provide a hinged lavatory unit including a built-in roll paper holder for facilitating ease of dispensing, while providing a 11 dry, co",,~a, l~ented storage area, enclosing the paper sufficiently for preventing contact 12 with water.
13 Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a modular living system which can accommodate three or more people, providing sleQping, living, kitchen and toilet facilities, in a footprint area of, for example, 8'x8'.
CA 02225l43 l997-l2-l7 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
2 For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference 3 should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conlunction with the 4 aceompanying drawings, in which like parts are given like reference numerals, and 5 - wherein 6 Figure 1 is an isometric, partially cut-away view of the prefer, ed embodiment of the 7 modular bathroom system of the present invention, illustrating various component~ of the 8 invention.
g Figure 2a is a frontal, cut-away view of the invention of Figure 1, illustratin3 the movement of the lavatory unit from the hori~o"lal, use position to the vertical, storage 11 position, with the drain conduit shown in phanlorn.
12 Figure 2b is a top, cut-away view of the invention of Figure 1, illus~rating the 13 placemenl o~ the lavatory unit in its use position relative to the commode and shower drain.
14 Figure 3 is a top view of the door of the invention of Figure 1, illustrating the side ed~e door seals for preventing the leakage of water therethrough.
16 Figure 4 is a side, cross-sectional view of the door of the invention of Figure 3, 17 illustrating the ~ottom door seal for preventing the leakage of watèr therethrough.
18 Figure 5 is a side, cross-sectional view of the door of the invention of Fislure 4, 19 illustrating the door in a slightly open position, and the relationship of the door seal thereto.
21 Figure 6 is an isometric, partially cut-away view illustrating the layout of an exemplary living unit which includes the modular ba~l"~ ,., unit-of the present invsntion, 2 particularly configured for placement behind the ca~ of a tractorltrailer vehicle.
3 ~igure 7 is an isometric view of an exemplary rollbar configuration, which rollbar 4 is configured to further provide a conduit for the passage of electrical and water pipes therethrough.
Figure 8 is an isometric, partially cut-away view illustrating the invention of Figure 7 6, illustrating the living area converted from the bedding configuration to the dining 8 configuration, with the tab!e in phantom, and seat belts along the bench seats.
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Claims (13)
1. A modular bathroom system having a floor and first and second, and third walls, said first and second walls intersecting to form a corner, said modular bathroom system further comprising:
a lavatory unit having first and second ends, front and rear sides, a top and a bottom, a sink formed in said top of said lavatory unit, said sink having a drain formed therein, said rear side of said lavatory unit generally adjacent to said second wall, pivotal connection means for pivotally supporting said first end of said lavatory unit:
to said first wall, said pivotal connection means allowing said lavatory unit to be pivoted along said first end of said lavatory, from a first, generally horizontal use position, to a second, generally vertical, storage position, said storage position placing said lavatory unit in general alignment with said first wall;
support means for supporting said lavatory unit in said use position, said support means engaging generally said second end of said lavatory, said support means having formed therein drainage means for removably engaging said drain formed in said sink to a drain conduit in a leak resistant fashion when said lavatory unit is in said use position, and disengaging said drain formed in said sink from said drainage conduit when said lavatory is pivoted from said use position to said storage position.
a lavatory unit having first and second ends, front and rear sides, a top and a bottom, a sink formed in said top of said lavatory unit, said sink having a drain formed therein, said rear side of said lavatory unit generally adjacent to said second wall, pivotal connection means for pivotally supporting said first end of said lavatory unit:
to said first wall, said pivotal connection means allowing said lavatory unit to be pivoted along said first end of said lavatory, from a first, generally horizontal use position, to a second, generally vertical, storage position, said storage position placing said lavatory unit in general alignment with said first wall;
support means for supporting said lavatory unit in said use position, said support means engaging generally said second end of said lavatory, said support means having formed therein drainage means for removably engaging said drain formed in said sink to a drain conduit in a leak resistant fashion when said lavatory unit is in said use position, and disengaging said drain formed in said sink from said drainage conduit when said lavatory is pivoted from said use position to said storage position.
2. The modular bathroom system of Claim 1, wherein there is formed in said front side of said lavatory unit a paper storage compartment wherein there is provided paper storage means for dispensing paper.
3. The modular bathroom system of Claim 2, wherein there is further provided a in the vicinity of said second wall, said shower, and wherein said paper storage compartment formed in said lavatory unit is disposed away from said shower.
4. The modular bathroom system of Claim 3, wherein there is further provided a toilet situated generally under said lavatory unit, when said lavatory unit is in said use position.
5. The modular bathroom system of Claim 4, wherein there is formed in one of said first, second, or third walls a door having first and second side edges, and a bottom, an inside, and an outside, said first side edge having situated therewith a hinge system for hingedly connecting said door to said wall, said second side edge of said door having a latch system associated therewith for latching said door in a closed position, said door further having a splash guard associated with said first and second side edges for preventing the passage of water therethrough.
6. The modular bathroom system of Claim 5, wherein is further included a splash guard associated with the bottom of said door for preventing the passage of water thereunder.
7. The modular bathroom system of Claim 6, wherein said splash guard is formed from a lip spaced above said floor.
8. The modular bathroom system of Claim 7, wherein said first, second, and third walls are formed from molded fiberglass as a single, unitary structure.
9. The modular bathroom system of Claim 8, wherein there is further provided faucet means associated with said sink for providing water to said sink.
10. The modular bathroom system of Claim 9, wherein said modular bathroom system is situated within a modular living unit, said modular living unit further comprising a sleeping/living/dining area, and a kitchen area.
11. The modular bathroom system of Claim 9, wherein said modular living unit is configured to rest upon and engage the cab of a tractor trailer.
12. The modular bathroom system of Claim 9, wherein there is further provided a rollbar passing through two of said first, second, or third walls, and said ceiling, said rollbar having a conduit formed therein wherein there is provided electrical and water lines.
13. The modular bathroom system of Claim 11, wherein there is further provided a rollbar passing through two of said first, second, or third walls, and said ceiling, said rollbar having a conduit formed therein wherein there is provided electrical and water lines.
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