IP Library Granted Patent US 9,260,189
Granted Patent B2
US 9,260,189 · App. 14/794,732 · Granted Feb 16, 2016

Modular lavatory with alcove

Inventors: Scott Savian (Huntington Beach, CA); Ian Geoffrey Scoley (Huntington Beach, CA)
Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.
B64D11/02A47K4/00B64D2011/0046Y10T29/49826
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Patent No.
US 9,260,189
App. No.
14/794,732
Granted
Feb 16, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A modular lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The modular lavatory monument assembly includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior. The fourth wall includes an alcove extending outwardly therefrom. The assembly also includes a sink module positioned in the alcove, a mirror module positioned above the sink module in the alcove, and a door positioned on one of the second or third walls.

Claims (31)

1. A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft, the lavatory monument assembly comprising:

first and second opposing walls and third and fourth opposing walls, the third wall and the fourth wall connecting to the first wall and the second wall to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior,

first and second interior wall portions that cooperate with the first wall and the fourth wall to define a storage compartment, wherein the first interior wall portion extends from the fourth wall and is generally parallel to the first wall and the second interior wall portion extends from the first wall and is generally parallel to the fourth wall, wherein the second interior wall portion connects to the first interior wall portion at an approximately 90 degree angle,

an alcove defined by the first interior wall portion, a portion of the fourth wall and a portion of the second wall,

a sink positioned in the alcove,

a door positioned on one of the second or third walls, and

a toilet positioned adjacent the first wall.

2. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer shell includes a floor and the alcove extends from the floor to the top of the fourth wall.

3. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 2 wherein the outer shell includes a ceiling, and wherein the alcove extends from the floor to the ceiling.

4. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer shell includes a floor and a ceiling, and wherein the storage compartment extends from the floor to the ceiling.

5. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 1 wherein the storage compartment includes a dispenser.

6. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 5 wherein the dispenser is a toilet paper dispenser that is positioned on the second interior wall portion and faces the toilet.

7. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 5 wherein the dispenser is a paper towel dispenser that is positioned on the first interior wall portion.

8. A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft, the lavatory monument assembly comprising:

first, second, third and fourth walls, wherein the third wall and the fourth wall connect to the first wall and the second wall to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior, a storage compartment that is defined by a first storage compartment wall extending inwardly from the fourth wall and a second storage compartment wall extending inwardly from the first wall, wherein the first and second storage compartment walls are connected at an approximately 90 degree angle, wherein an alcove is defined by the first storage compartment wall, the fourth wall and the second wall, and wherein the first storage compartment wall separates the alcove and the storage compartment,

a sink positioned in the alcove,

a door positioned on one of the second or third walls, and

a toilet positioned between the storage compartment and the third wall.

9. The lavatory monument assembly of 8 wherein the outer shell includes a floor and a ceiling, and wherein the alcove and the storage compartment extend from the floor to the ceiling.

10. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 8 wherein the toilet is part of a toilet module that includes the toilet and a shroud, wherein the shroud extends between the second storage compartment wall and the third wall.

11. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 8 further comprising a mirror positioned above the sink in the alcove.

12. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 8 wherein the storage compartment includes a dispenser.

13. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 12 wherein the dispenser is a toilet paper dispenser that is positioned on the second storage compartment wall and faces the toilet.

14. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 12 wherein the dispenser is a paper towel dispenser that is positioned on the first storage compartment wall.

15. A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft, the lavatory monument assembly comprising:

first, second, third and fourth walls, wherein the third wall and the fourth wall connect to the first wall and the second wall to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior,

first and second interior wall portions that cooperate with the outer shell to define a storage unit, wherein the first interior wall portion extends inwardly from the fourth wall and is generally parallel to the first wall and the second interior wall portion extends inwardly from the first wall and is generally parallel to the fourth wall, wherein the second interior wall portion connects to the first interior wall portion at an approximately 90 degree angle, and wherein an alcove is defined between the first interior wall portion and the second wall,

a sink positioned in the alcove, and

a door positioned on one of the second or third walls.

16. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 15 further comprising a toilet module that includes a toilet and a shroud, wherein the shroud extends between the storage unit and the third wall.

17. The lavatory monument assembly of claim 15 wherein the first interior wall portion separates the alcove and the storage unit.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 27, 2021
From: C&D ZODIAC, INC.
To: SAFRAN CABIN INC.
Reel/Frame 055126/0199 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2015
From: SAVIAN, SCOTT; SCOLEY, IAN GEOFFREY
To: C&D ZODIAC, INC.
Reel/Frame 036036/0161 →
Continuity (8)
Continuation 14184653 · Feb 19, 2014
Continuation In Part 13765612 · Feb 12, 2013
Provisional Application 61598762 · Feb 14, 2012
Provisional Application 61766665 · Feb 19, 2013
Provisional Application 61842292 · Jul 2, 2013
Provisional Application 61858073 · Jul 24, 2013
Provisional Application 61906794 · Nov 20, 2013
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