Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Wash receptacles – Plural receptacles
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Wash receptacles
Plural receptacles
C004S619000, C004S654000, CD23S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07039963
ABSTRACT:
A lavatory system configured to accommodate a first person and a second person having different physical abilities than the first person is disclosed. The lavatory system includes a first station having a first upper surface and a second station having a second upper surface. The first upper surface is laterally and vertically offset from the second upper surface so that the first station is configured to accommodate the physical abilities of the first person and the second station is configured to accommodate the physical abilities of the second person.
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Loberger John M.
Roland David H.
Bradley Fixtures Corporation
Fetsuga Robert M.
Foley & Lardner LLP
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