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WO2005017269A1
WO2005017269A1 PCT/US2004/007675 US2004007675W WO2005017269A1 WO 2005017269 A1 WO2005017269 A1 WO 2005017269A1 US 2004007675 W US2004007675 W US 2004007675W WO 2005017269 A1 WO2005017269 A1 WO 2005017269A1
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John M. Loberger
Jason M. Renner
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/14—Wash-basins connected to the waste-pipe
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/32—Holders or supports for basins
    • E03C1/322—Holders or supports for basins connected to the wall only
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/32—Holders or supports for basins
    • E03C2001/321—Siphon or angle valve covers

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  • the present invention relates to a lavatory system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lavatory system with a multiple tier deck.
  • a lavatory system with a multiple tier deck.
  • Such known lavatory systems typically include one or more stations that provide lavatory services to one or more users.
  • Such known lavatory systems also typically include a countertop, a backsplash, one or more wash basins (with drains), accommodating one or more faucets, and are adopted for plumbing to be coupled to the faucets (and drains).
  • the present invention relates to a lavatory system configured to provide hand washing access to a user comprising a deck providing a first station and a second station, plumbing in communication with the first station and the second station, and a first cover and a second cover configured to inhibit access to at least a portion of the plumbing.
  • the first cover and the second cover each having a first portion and a second portion that are removable.
  • the first cover is mountable at the first station and the second cover is mountable at the second station.
  • the first portion is removed on the first cover to provide a first recess and the second portion is removed on the second cover to provide a second recess so that the first recess and the second recess are configured to receive a portion of the plumbing.
  • the present invention also relates to an enclosure system for a lavatory system having plumbing and a deck.
  • the system comprises a first cover configured to inhibit access to at least a portion of the plumbing and having a first portion and a second portion that are selectively removable, and a second cover configured to inhibit access to at least a portion of the plumbing and having a first portion and a second portion that are selectively removable.
  • the first portion of the first cover is removed to provide a first recess to receive a portion of the plumbing and the second portion of the second cover is removed to provide a second recess to receive a portion of the plumbing.
  • the present invention further relates to a method of assembling a lavatory system comprising providing a deck, plumbing, a first cover, and a second cover, the first cover and the second cover being configured to inhibit access to at least a portion of the plumbing and each cover having a first portion and a second portion that are selectively removable, removing the first portion from the first cover to provide a first recess and mounting the first cover at the first station so that the first recess receives at least a portion of the plumbing, and removing the second portion from the second panel to provide a second recess and mounting the second cover at the second station so that the second recess receives at least a portion of the plumbing.
  • the present invention further relates to various features and combinations of features shown and described in the disclosed embodiments.
  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a lavatory system according to a preferred embodiment.
  • FIGURE 2 is an exploded perspective view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 1 with an accessory mounting structure.
  • FIGURE 3 is a front elevation view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 4 is a sectional view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a lavatory system according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of a lavatory system according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a lavatory system according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of a lavatory system according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 9 is a front elevation view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 8.
  • FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of a lavatory system according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIGURE 11 is a rear perspective view of the lavatory system of ,FIGURE 10.
  • FIGURE 12 is a rear exploded perspective view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 10.
  • FIGURE 13 is a rear exploded perspective view of a lavatory system according to an alternative embodiment.
  • FIGURE 14 is a rear perspective view of a lavatory system according to an alternative embodiment.
  • FIGURE 15 is a rear perspective view of a cover for the lavatory systems shown in FIGURES 10, 13, and 14.
  • FIGURE 16 is a rear perspective view of the cover of FIGURE 15 with a portion removed.
  • FIGURE 17 is a rear perspective view of the cover of FIGURE 15 with two portions removed.
  • FIGURE 18 is a fragmentary section view of the cover of FIGURE 15 taken along line 18-18.
  • FIGURE 19 is a section view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 10 taken along line 19-19.
  • FIGURE 20 is a section view of the lavatory system of FIGURE 10 taken along line 20-20.
  • FIGURES 1-5 show a multilevel lavatory system 10 according to a preferred embodiment.
  • Lavatory system 10 is configured to accommodate persons having varying abilities or characteristics for using a lavatory system (e.g., disabled, tall, short, etc.).
  • lavatory system 10 incorporates a unitary lavatory subassembly that has a minimum number of components, and provides an independent hand-washing station for users having varying physical attributes or abilities to attend to their washing needs. Also, this provides each user with an adequate sense of privacy while washing at a spaced distance from the next person using the lavatory system.
  • Lavatory system 10 includes a deck 12, a mounting arrangement configured to attach lavatory system 10 to an adjacent wall 16, a drain system 18
  • Lavatory system 10 may be configured for attachment to a surface (such as wall 16 of a restroom or other area where it may be desirable to provide a lavatory services) with a plurality of connection points. Alternatively, the lavatory system may be configured as a free-standing structure. Adjacent wall 16 may be provided with the plumbing source (including both (or either) a hot and cold water supply, preferably combined with a thermostatic mixing valve, or a tempered water supply, a drain, etc.) and an optional source such as an electrical outlet (preferably providing 110 volts GFCI).
  • the plumbing source including both (or either) a hot and cold water supply, preferably combined with a thermostatic mixing valve, or a tempered water supply, a drain, etc.
  • an optional source such as an electrical outlet (preferably providing 110 volts GFCI).
  • deck 12 includes an arcuate countertop 22 with a backsplash 24 extending upwardly from countertop 22, and a front apron 26 extending downwardly from countertop 22.
  • Countertop 22 may be configured in any of a variety of constructions intended to promote the drainage of spilled or splashed water to drain from countertop 22.
  • Countertop 22 includes an upper surface 30 of a lower station 32 having a concave surface and an upper surface 34 of an upper station 36 having a convex surface.
  • countertop 22 includes a curved surface configured to prevent water from collecting (or "ponding"), to allow excess, splashed (or spilled fluids) to drain toward a bowl 28, and to facilitate cleanup.
  • the curved surface has a radius of between about 50 inches and 65 inches. According to a preferred embodiment, the curved surface has a radius of between about 55 inches and 60 inches. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the curved surface has a radius of about 57 inches. According to an alternative embodiment, the curved surface may have any of a variety of radii. According to an alternative embodiment, the deck has a sloped surface, a pitched surface. According to an alternative embodiment, the deck comprises two or more surfaces in a generally horizontal plane that are offset vertically an horizontally. [0034] Lower station 32 and upper station 36 are configured to provide lavatory service and to accommodate persons having varying abilities for using the lavatory system (e.g., disabled, tall, short, etc.).
  • one or more stations of lavatory system 10 are mounted at a standard height that is designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities and Uniform Accessibility Standards for Lavatories.
  • the height of the upper surface of the deck is approximately 34 inches (865 millimeters), provides a lower clearance (i.e., from the floor to the bottom of the apron) of at least 29 inches (735 millimeters) or less above the floor, and is equipped with a set of ADA compliant faucet assemblies.
  • lavatory system 10 is mounted with a counter surface no higher than thirty-one inches.
  • lower and upper stations 32, 36 are offset from each other to accommodate persons having varying abilities for using the lavatory system (e.g., disabled, tall, short, etc).
  • the offset station design is intended to provide the individual users of the lavatory system personal hand-washing space.
  • lower station 32 is offset vertically and laterally from upper station 36.
  • Lower station 32 is mounted at a height that intended to comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ADA accessibility standards.
  • ANSI American National Standards Institute
  • arcuate profile of the adjacent upper surfaces 30, 34 provide a corresponding transition between concave and convex.
  • Lower and upper stations 32, 36 each includes a basin or receptacle (shown as bowl 28) and a faucet assembly 38.
  • Lower and upper stations 32, 36 may also include a dispenser attached to countertop 22 adjacent bowl 28 and an overflow conduit.
  • bowl 28 is attached to a bottom surface of countertop 22, and has an upper periphery that is sized to be larger (or approximately the same) than the aperture is countertop (e.g., so that the bowl reveal seam is hidden).
  • the adhesive used for attaching any separate component of the deck may be the MA 600 Adhesive commercially available from LTW Plexus of Danvers, Maryland.
  • Bowl 28 may be attached by any number of a variety of methods of attachment including an adhesive, a fastener with a gasket, or the like), or separate component may be a drop-in component configured to be attached to upper surface 30, 34 of countertop 22 by any number of a variety of methods of attachment (including fasteners, adhesive, friction, or the like).
  • bowl 28 may be any number of a variety of shapes and configurations. According to an exemplary embodiments, two or more differently configured (e.g., size, shape, etc.) are provided.
  • the bowl is an integrally formed component of deck 12.
  • the bowls are formed (e.g., molded or cast) with the deck.
  • Front apron 26 is designed to provide a contoured frontal surface to conceal certain components of lavatory system 10 and may have any number of a variety of contours or shapes. According to a preferred embodiment, front apron 26 extends downward from countertop 22 and conceals a portion of cover 20 that attaches to a bottom surface 42 of countertop 22. According to an exemplary embodiment, an apron 43 is contoured (e.g., curved or arcuate).
  • apron 43 extends down from countertop 22 by a consistent value or dimension.
  • the apron may have any of a variety of configurations.
  • Backsplash 24 is designed to protect the wall adjacent to countertop 22 (e.g., from water splashed from the lower and upper stations 32, 36 or other physical damage).
  • the lower edge of apron 26 and the upper edge of the backsplash 24 have horizontal edges such that the arcuate or curved surface is provided by the countertops.
  • countertop 22 includes a liquid barrier 44 (shown as a ridge or rib) is located between each of stations 32, 36 and is configured to prevent liquids from the upper station 36 from draining towards lower station 32.
  • Deck 12 may be made from any of a variety of solid surface materials, stainless steel, laminates, fiberglass, and the like. According to a particular preferred embodiment, the deck is made from a densified solid surface material composed of an acrylic modified polyester resin that complies with ANSI Z124.3 and Z124. . 6. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the surface material is of a type commercially available under the trade name TERREON® from Bradley Corporation of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
  • deck 12 is intended to be resistant to chemicals, stains, burns, and impact such that surface damage can easily be repaired with everyday cleaners or fine grit abrasives.
  • deck 12 is molded from a mixture of. resin, filler, pigment, and catalyst, which forms a liquid when combined. The liquid mixture is poured or cast into a gel-coated fiberglass mold at a filler hole (i.e., "mold hole").
  • filler holes are located midway between the basins.
  • a method of forming the deck according to a particularly preferred embodiment is as follows: (a) the mold is coated with a gel; (b) the resin, filler, pigment, and catalyst are each measured and are mixed; (c) the liquid mixture is cast or injected into a filler hole of the gel-coated fiberglass mold and allowed to cure until it can be removed from the mold; (d) the deck is removed from the mold and post-cured (e.g., heated to further relieve internal stresses); (e) the flash is removed from the deck; (f) the surface is prepared by polishing, sanding, or other finishing processes; (g) any additional operations (e.g., machining, drilling holes and adding inserts, or the like) are done prior to shipping and/or assembling the lavatory system.
  • any additional operations e.g., machining, drilling holes and adding inserts, or the like
  • the mold is prepared according to the desired deck configuration with inserts and blocks.
  • the deck may be integrally molded to include certain combinations of its. components, such as the countertop, back splashguard and the front apron.
  • the deck can be integrally molded to include additional or other combinations of components, such as one or both of the side aprons, the backsplash and/or or other of the side splashguards.
  • the deck can be integrally formed (e.g. integrally molded or cast) into any of a variety of shapes and sizes, having any of a variety of dimensions and geometries (e.g., curved or other forms) that may or may not require or include certain of the components.
  • Cover 20 is configured to enclose drain system 18 and any electrical supply/components, and conceal components below countertops and all supply and waste connections. Cover is attached to countertop 22 and/or adjacent wall 16 by fasteners (shown as screws). According to a preferred embodiment, cover 20 is designed to comply with all ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, and Uniform Accessibility Standards for Lavatories. Cover 20 has an upper lip configured to rest against bottom surface 42 of countertop 22 and provide a plurality of apertures for fasteners configured to secure cover 20 to countertop 22. According to an exemplary embodiment, the cover is a hair cell textured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic with dull finish.
  • ABS hair cell textured acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  • Faucet assembly 38 includes an activation mechanism (not shown),
  • Activation mechanism is configured to permit and prohibit water flow according to an input signal.
  • Infrared sensor 48 include a sender and a receiver, and is configured to send an output signal when the users place their hands near bowl 28 or under the faucet.
  • the faucet assembly may be activated by any number of a variety commercially available sensors (including mechanical metering, infrared activation, battery operated infrared, battery operated infrared with temperature control infrared activation).
  • the detection area for infrared sensor 48 does not exceed the perimeter of bowl 28.
  • the sensor may be a separate fixture mounted to the countertop.
  • the faucet assembly may be any of a variety of conventional or commercial available faucet assembly.
  • faucet assembly is a "no-touch" faucet in the form of a Bradley Futura Model 900 adaptive sensor module commercially available from Bradley Fixtures Corporation of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
  • Infrared sensor 48 electronically activates a 24 volt solenoid valve using a 24 volt AC, 50/60 Hz power supply;
  • faucet assembly 38 includes chrome- plated, solid cast brass body with a center-shank-mounting.
  • the faucet assembly may be any number of a variety of commercially available water delivery fixtures including those having manually operated activation mechanisms.
  • FIGURES 5-9 show a lavatory system 50 according to an alternative embodiment.
  • Lavatory system 50 includes three stations (shown as an upper station 52, an upper station 54, and a lower station 56).
  • Upper stations 52, 54 include an upper surface 58 that is offset (i.e., vertically and laterally) from an upper surface 60 of lower station 56.
  • lower station 56 is configured to comply with ANSI and ADA accessibility standards.
  • Upper stations 52, 54 of lavatory system 50 are configured to provide comfortable and convenient accessibility to persons having other physical abilities.
  • the lavatory system includes two stations with upper surfaces that are vertically offset lower than the upper surface of the third station.
  • the lavatory system includes stations that have three (or more) different upper surface heights.
  • the lavatory system includes two adjacent stations with upper surfaces that are vertically offset higher than the upper surface of the third station.
  • the lavatory system includes two adjacent stations with upper surfaces that are vertically offset lower than the upper surface of the third station. These two adjacent stations having comparable heights may be located at either end or side of the lavatory system (e.g., left or right).
  • the lavatory system may have any of a variety of combinations of "higher” or “lower” stations arranged in any of a variety of order or configuration. According to further alternative embodiments, the lavatory may have any number of stations arranged at two or more heights.
  • a base 62 e.g., pedestal, box, etc.
  • Base 62 includes a faucet assembly 64 and a dispenser shown as soap dispenser 66.
  • Base 62 also includes an upper surface 68 configured to provide space for storing items while the user uses lavatory station.
  • upper surface 68 includes one or more projections 70 configured to provide a dry surface to support personal items such as purses, briefcases, documents, or the like.
  • Projections 70 are disposed on a portion or the upper surface 68 of base 62 and is formed by ribs or spherical projections (shown as spherical projections in FIGURE 6) extending upward from upper surface 68 of base 62 or by grooves, slots, or channels recessed from upper surface 68.
  • the raised surface is a single flat surface sized and designed to have the dimensions of articles typically requiring stowing during hand-washing (e.g., purses, wallets, briefcases, files, etc.)
  • the raised surface is raised approximately 0.25 to 0.50 inch above the upper surface of the countertop.
  • FIGURES 8 and 9 show a lavatory system 72 according to an alternative embodiment.
  • Lavatory system 72 includes an upper station 74 and a lower station 76.
  • Upper station 74 has an arcuate countertop 78 with an upper surface 80 that is vertically and laterally offset from an upper surface 82 of an arcuate countertop 84 of (adjacent) lower station 76.
  • Upper station 74 and lower station 76 are separate structures (i.e., non-integral or non-unitary) that are configured to be visually integral (i.e., provide the appearance of a continuous design).
  • the arcurate profile of the adjacent countertops 78, 84 provide a corresponding transition between concave and convex.
  • the lavatory system may include a mounting structure 86 configured to provide support for any of a variety of accessories, (e.g., a shelve 88 a bud vase 90, mirror, monitor, light fixture, or the like).
  • Mounting structure 86 includes an arcuate base member 94 (e.g., rail, bar, tube, etc.) mounted to wall 16.
  • Each shelf 88 includes a pair of brackets 96 having a shelf support member 98 and a base member interface 100 (shown as a downward facing channel). Shelves 88 may be fastened to brackets 96 by fasteners or the like.
  • Each vase 90 includes a bracket 102 having vase support member 104 and a base member interface 106. According to alternative embodiments, the base member, support members, or the base member interfaces may have any of a variety of shapes or configurations.
  • FIGURES 10-20 show lavatory systems according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the lavatory systems are configured to accommodate (e.g., to provide hand washing access to) persons having varying abilities or physical attributes or characteristics (e.g., adult, juvenile, children, persons with disabilities, tall, short, etc.) and/or be in compliance with accessibility guidelines.
  • the lavatory systems are also configured to provide for improved manufacturing, inventory control, assembly, installation and maintenance by incorporating common or universal components (at least in the manufacturing stage) that are configurable or reconfigurable for a variety of lavatory system designs and/or configurations (e.g., one-station, two-station, three-station, etc.).
  • the multi-station lavatory systems (i.e., two or more stations) are configured to provide hand washing access to multiple users at the same time.
  • the lavatory systems are further configured to use space more efficiently (e.g., fit and design of deck, sink, cover, and/or walls) to provide improved access to and useability of the lavatory system for users having varying physical attributes or abilities to attend to their washing needs.
  • space more efficiently e.g., fit and design of deck, sink, cover, and/or walls
  • lavatory system 110 includes a deck 112 and covers 114, 116, 118.
  • lavatory system 110 provides for a connection to a common fluid supply line 122 (e.g., cold water supply and/or hot water supply) and a common drainage line 124 so that installation to lavatory system 110 is simple and efficient.
  • a common fluid supply line 122 e.g., cold water supply and/or hot water supply
  • plumbing 120 for lavatory system 110 includes a drainage network 126, which extends beneath deck 112 and is connected to single drainage line 124 disposed in wall 128.
  • Drainage network 126 is coupled to each drain 130 by a drain conduit 132.
  • the drain conduits 132 are coupled to a junction 134 where waste water from each drain 130 is combined.
  • Single drain pipe or line 124 includes a P-trap 138 is coupled to junction 134 at a coupling to conduct the waste water out of lavatory system 110.
  • each drain could be connected to a separate drainage line at separate connection points.
  • a faucet assembly 156 (in communication with a faucet operations device 157) and a soap dispenser 136 are mounted to deck 112.
  • faucet assembly 156 includes a battery operated infrared faucet.
  • faucet assembly 156 is a model no. S53-302 faucet commercially available from Bradley Fixtures Corporation of Menomonee Falls.
  • any of a variety of faucets may be used.
  • the faucet assembly may also include a thermostatic mixing valve, a transformer (to convert battery operated faucets, hot water heaters, etc.).
  • plumbing e.g., waste line drainage conduit 132, supply line 122, electrical wiring and connections, etc.
  • a transition cover 140 to limit access (e.g., physical and visual) to the plumbing (e.g., drain conduits 132, supply lines, electrical wiring and connection, etc.).
  • the cover and the transition cover are configured to enclose the plumbing and/or electrical wiring (e.g., for visual effect, for compliance with ADA and/or ANSI rules, etc.).
  • Each cover includes a recess or space on one or both of its sides to receive at least a portion of transition cover 140 and/or drain conduit 132.
  • first cover 114 has a single recess 142 on its left side
  • a second cover 116 has a recess 144 on its right side
  • a third cover 118 has recesses 142, 144 are on both of its sides.
  • the covers are made without any recesses.
  • each cover has portions 146, 148 (e.g., "knock-outs" or removable panels, wall portions, or the like) that are removed during installation (mounting, attaching, connecting, etc.) of the covers to lavatory system 110.
  • a single cover (usable in any of the positions beneath the deck) is molded from a single mold (tool) for all of the possible mounting positions beneath the lavatory system.
  • removable portions 146, 148 may be provided (defined, outlined, etc.) by a wall or panel portion having a reduced wall thickness relative to the wall thickness of the cover.
  • removable portions are defined or outlined by a channel or groove 150 along an inside surface 152 of the cover.
  • portions 146, 148 are removed by a tool (e.g., cutting tool, thermal tool, rotary tool, knife, saw, etc.) applied along groove 150.
  • the removable portions are defined by ribs, grooves on outside wall, markings, indicia, scoring or score line, or the like that allow for easy . identification of the removable portion and preferably for easy detachment of the knock-out portion.
  • the removable portions are defined by a series of slots, grooves, holes, or the like (e.g., perforations) that allow for easy identification of the removable portion and preferably for easy detachment of the knock-out portion.
  • each cover includes a recess 153, which may include indicia (e.g., symbol, brand name, logo, etc.) in any of a variety of forms (e.g., label, ink, molded in, etc.).
  • the covers comprise a plastic material manufactured from any of a variety of molding, forming, casting, or forming operations (e.g., injection molding, rotational molding, thermoforming, vacuum forming, pressure forming, or the like).
  • material for the cover may be any of a variety of plastics (e.g., thermoplastics, thermosets, acrylic, polyethylene, polypropylene, high-impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or the like) or other materials (e.g., metal, laminates, etc.).
  • deck 112 is mounted to support brackets 154 attached to wall 128.
  • Plumbing 120 is connected to faucet assemblies 156 and basins 158.
  • Transition cover or covers 140 are mounted to wall 128 and over a portion of waste-line drainage conduit 132 with a single fastener 160 through a center vertical slot 162.
  • Each cover which (at least partially) covers the transitional cover and the plumbing, is prepared or fabricated.
  • the covers may be prepared on site of the installation or at the manufacturer, distributor, installer, or any location where staging or fabrication or assembly may occur.
  • a first cover 114 e.g., the right cover when viewing lavatory system 110
  • a second cover 116 i.e., the left cover when viewing from the front
  • a third cover 118 (the middle cover when viewing from the front if a three station lavatory system) has both removable portions 146, 148 removed to expose or create recesses 142, 144.
  • the covers are mounted to wall 128 using fasteners 164 that are inserted through apertures or slots 166 on mounting portions 168 on the covers (shown as a recess 170 and a flange 172) and through apertures or slots 174 on mounting portion 176 of transition cover 140.
  • lavatory system 110 is shown to include deck 112 having basin 158 (e.g., bowl, sink, receptacle, etc.) mounted to a countertop 178.
  • FIGURE 19 shows a section view of cover 114 mounted at an upper station 36.
  • FIGURE 20 shows a section view of a cover 118 mounted at a lower station 32.
  • cover 118 is configured and mounted to reduce or (preferably) minimize spacing between cover 118 and deck 112, basin 158, plumbing 120, and other portions of lavatory system 110.
  • a top edge 180 of cover 118 is adjacent (e.g., near or even in contact with) a lower surface 182 of deck 112.
  • one or more stations are intended to provide an ergonomically correct position for a variety of potential users (e.g., one or more adults, children, persons with disabilities, and combinations thereof).
  • basin 158 is configured (shaped, formed, molded, contoured, etc.) to interface with cover 118 to position basin 158 closer to the user and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities and Uniform Accessibility Standards for Lavatories which are herein incorporated by reference) and and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z124.3 and Z124.6 (which are herein incorporated by reference) so that the user is not required to reach as far to operate the faucet, place hands under running water (or in sink area), or the like, and still provide a conventionally sized sink area.
  • ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
  • ANSI American National Standards Institute
  • basin 158 is also intended to minimize the space occupied by lavatory system 110 in the room or space that it resides (e.g., washroom, restroom, bathroom, hallway, shop floor, and other industrial, commercial, and/or private spaces).
  • the lavatory systems are configured to comply with ADA guidelines (adult and juvenile) and/or other accessibility guidelines.
  • ADA guidelines adult and juvenile
  • FIGURE 20 a block 192 is shown to illustrate accessibility clearances in compliance with ADA guidelines.
  • Block 192 includes a deck counter surface height H1 , a deck clearance height H2 from the floor to the apron, a knee clearance height H3 from the floor to the underneath of the lavatory (i.e., the cover shown in the FIGURES), a toe clearance height H4, a clear floor space, a total clearance depth D1 , and a knee clearance depth D2.
  • H1 being no higher than 34 inches (865 millimeters)
  • H2 being a minimum of 29 inches (735 millimeters)
  • H3 being a minimum of 27 inches (685 millimeters)
  • H4 being a minimum of 8 inches (205 millimeters)
  • D1 being a minimum of 17 inches (430 millimeters)
  • D2 being a minimum of 8 inches (205 millimeters)
  • a maximum of 6 inches ( 50 millimeters) of the 48 inches (1220 millimeters) of clear floor space required at the fixture may extend into the toe space.
  • a lavatory is to be provided with an apron clearance and a knee clearance (H2) of 24 inches (610 millimeters) minimum and a rim or counter surface height (H1 ) of 31 inches (760 millimeters) maximum.
  • the ADA adult compliant station has a deck 178 between 32 inches and 34 inches above the floor and 22 inches from the wall, an apron 30 inches above the floor, a cover 12.25 inches above the floor.
  • the ADA juvenile compliant station has a deck 178 that is 31 inches above the floor and 22 inches from the wall, an apron 27 inches above the floor, a cover 9.25 inches above the floor.
  • basin 158 includes a front wall 184, a rear wall 186, a pair of sidewalls 188, and an overflow opening 189.
  • clearance block 192 the user is able to be positioned closer to the sink area as cover 118 is not disposed as far from wall 128 if front wall 184 was not contoured.
  • cover 118 includes a concave portion 190 (e.g., an indentation or the like).
  • front wall 184 of basin 158 is configured (e.g., shaped, designed, orientated, etc.) to conform with the cover.
  • front wall 184 is contoured to provide space beneath deck 112 so that the user (e.g., if seated in a wheelchair) would not have to reach as far to place hands over basin 158.
  • the contour of front wall 184 projects into the area defined by basin 158.
  • front wall 184 is at least partially "convex" so that front wall 184 project or curves into the sink area.
  • FIGURES 10-12 show a lavatory system with three stations (shown as an upper station, an upper station, and a lower station).
  • the upper stations include an upper surface that is offset (i.e., vertically and laterally) from an upper surface of the lower station.
  • the lower station is configured to comply with ANSI, ADA, and/or other accessibility standards.
  • the upper stations of the lavatory system are configured to provide comfortable and convenient accessibility to persons having other physical abilities.
  • the lavatory system includes two stations with upper surfaces that are vertically offset lower than the upper surface of the third station.
  • the lavatory system includes stations that have three (or more) different upper surface heights (e.g., to accommodate three potential users having three different physical abilities, such as standard, ADA adult, and ADA juvenile).
  • the lavatory system includes two adjacent stations with upper surfaces that are vertically offset lower than the upper surface of the third station (e.g., at the same or different hights). These two adjacent stations may be located at either end or side of the lavatory system (e.g., left or right).
  • the lavatory system may have any of a variety of combinations of "higher” or “lower” stations arranged in any of a variety of order or configuration. According to further alternative embodiments, the lavatory may have any number of stations arranged at two or more heights.
  • the deck including the apron and backsplash
  • the deck are molded or cast as an integral or one-piece component using solid surface material. According to an alternative embodiment, the deck can be cast or molded as two or more components that are assembled.
  • the construction and arrangement of the elements of the lavatory system as shown in the preferred and other exemplary embodiments are illustrative only.
  • the Javatory system may have any number of stations located at any number of heights.
  • the deck may have any of a variety of configurations, materials, and stations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.
  • any means-plus-function clause is intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures.
  • Other substitutions, modifications, changes and/or omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the preferred and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention as expressed in the appended claims.

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L'invention concerne un système de lavabos (110) conçu pour permettre à un utilisateur de se laver les mains. Ce système de lavabos (110) comprend une première station et une deuxième station, une installation de plomberie (120), un premier couvercle (114) et un deuxième couvercle (116) conçus pour empêcher l'accès à au moins une partie de l'installation de plomberie (120). Le premier couvercle (114) et le deuxième couvercle (116) possèdent chacun une première partie (146) et une deuxième partie (148) qui sont amovibles. Le premier couvercle (114) peut être assemblé sur la première station et le deuxième couvercle (116) peut être assemblé sur la deuxième station. La première partie (146) est retirée du premier couvercle (114) pour obtenir un premier évidement (142) et la deuxième partie (148) est retirée du deuxième couvercle (116) pour obtenir un deuxième évidement (144) de façon que le premier évidement (142) et le deuxième évidement (144) soient conçus pour loger une partie de l'installation de plomberie (120). L'invention concerne également un procédé permettant d'assembler un système de lavabos. Ce procédé consiste à retirer une première partie (146) d'un premier couvercle (114) pour obtenir un premier évidement (142) et à assembler le premier couvercle (114) sur une première station de façon que le premier évidement (142) contienne au moins une partie de l'installation de plomberie (120), et à retirer une deuxième partie (148) d'un deuxième couvercle (116) pour obtenir un deuxième évidement (142) et à assembler un deuxième couvercle (116) sur la deuxième station de façon que le deuxième évidement (144) contienne au moins une partie de l'installation de plomberie (120).
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