Expandable volume lavatory
US4589463S · kind S · design
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 20, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B3/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An expandable volume lavatory is enclosed by a three-panel two-position hinged door. When the lavatory is unoccupied, two adjacent panels of the door may be positioned to fit flush with the surrounding wall or enclosure. When occupied, repositioning of the third panel of the door reconfigures the door to increase available lavatory space. The expandable volume lavatory has particular utility in areas where space is at a premium, particularly on board a vehicle such as an aicraft.
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