Lavatory console system

Abstract

The present invention provides a lavatory console system including easily removable and interchangeable components which allow for a change in the styling of the lavatory console. The lavatory console system includes a support frame having a first platform attached to a plurality of legs. The support frame is designed to bear the load of the lavatory console system. A lavatory support is mounted to the first platform having a lavatory sink mounted thereto. The lavatory support is selected to support a vessel, countertop, or undercounter lavatory sink. The removable and interchangeable components allow for a change in the styling of the lavatory console, including changing the lavatory sink or exterior styling, without the removal of the base support frame structure.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a cabinetry system, and more particularly to lavatory console system used to support plumbing fixtures. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Home remodeling is a billion dollar a year business, spawning such retailers as HOME DEPOT and LOWES. One of the more popular forms of remodeling is that of the kitchen or bathroom, which often involves the removal of cabinetry, countertops, and associated plumbing fixtures and replacement with items of a different style. The work involved in removing these items can be time consuming and laborious, and the cost can be considerable. [0003] The instillation of the new materials can be similarly time consuming, laborious, and expensive. Individual cabinets and associated cabinet accessories usually are pre-fabricated at a factory or may be custom built on-site by skilled cabinet makers. Custom built on-site cabinetry is considerably more expensive than pre-fabricated construction due to...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The invention relates to a more convenient, cost-effective modular cabinet system that can be altered or changed more easily or less expensively than in the past. Another potential benefit of the invention is that it provides a simplified approach for alteration so that more homeowners may be capable of making these changes on their own according to their own schedule and without the need to hire expensive specialists. It is believed that the potentially lower costs and greater simplicity of installation may allow for a homeowner to select from a variety of styles and cabinet combinations.

[0010] The removable and interchangeable components allow for a change in the styling of the lavatory console, including changing the lavatory sink or exterior styling, without the removal of the base support frame structure.

Problems solved by technology

The work involved in removing these items can be time consuming and laborious, and the cost can be considerable.

The instillation of the new materials can be similarly time consuming, laborious, and expensive.

Custom built on-site cabinetry is considerably more expensive than pre-fabricated construction due to the higher labor charges associated with the services of skilled tradesmen.

However, in both instances the overall installation can be costly, having high material and labor expenses.

In addition, prefabricated and custom-built cabinets can only be further customized by the addition of different accessories, such as knobs or drawer pulls, or by refacing.

Application of a new veneer over the surfaces of older cabinets usually can be costly and time consuming.

For instance, manufacturers may not consider refacing flexibility when designing their cabinets.

As a result of this requirement for custom cutting and precise fitting of a veneer over the cabinets, cabinet refacing is not usually considered to be a do-it-yourself project for a homeowner.

While the cost of refacing can be lower than the cost of removal and replacement of cabinets, it nevertheless still can be expensive.

Furthermore, while refacing and repainting of cabinets can help them look newer, they do not allow a homeowner to make significant changes to the body or structure of the cabinets.

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