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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2004
William C. Quan, Newcastle, WA (US);
William C. Quan, Newcastle, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Lavatory systems that include lavatory modules are provided. In one embodiment, each lavatory module includes a first wall, a second wall coupled to the first wall, a sink, and a urinal. The first wall of a first one of the lavatory modules is attached to the first wall of a second one of the lavatory modules and the first wall of a third one of the lavatory modules is attached to the first wall of a fourth one of the lavatory modules. The second walls are attached to each other. The lavatory modules include an amenities cabinet and a trash bin. The sinks and urinals may be coupled to a common plumbing system. The lavatory modules are manufactured separately and attached once loaded and placed into position on board a vehicle, such as an aircraft.