Systems and methods of constructing, assembling, and moving modular washrooms

Abstract

Assembly time of a modular washroom may be reduced when compared to assembly of a conventional washroom, thereby reducing delays in occupancy of building units such as those in a strip mall. In one embodiment, a modular washroom comprises coupling devices on adjoining walls that are easily accessible so that the modular washroom may be more easily and quickly moveable than a conventional washroom. In one embodiment, the modular washroom comprises components that receive compliance certification prior to installation into a building structure, thereby reducing delays related to compliance inspections that typically occur after construction of a washroom at the building site.

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[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 715,741, filed on Sep. 9, 2005, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates to systems and methods of constructing, assembling, and moving modular washrooms. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] In certain construction projects, such as light frame and strip mall construction projects, multiple wash rooms are often constructed. In many of these construction projects, the washrooms are not assembled until after the building structure is complete and, therefore, completion of the washrooms often extends past a time when the remaining building structure is usable. Thus, construction of a washroom may delay opening of a new business in an otherwise usable building unit. Accordingly, there is a need for improved systems and methods for efficient and quick co...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] As used herein, the term “washroom” means a building structure, including a building structure comprising one or more of a sink, a toilet, and a shower; and building structures such as dressing rooms, for example, that do not include sinks, toilets, or showers. An improved washroom, referred to herein as a “modular washroom” will be described with respect to the drawings. In general, assembly time of a modular washroom may be reduced when compared to assembly time of a conventional washroom. Additionally, a modular washroom may be more easily and quickly moveable than a conventional washroom and furthermore, a modular washroom comprises components that receive compliance certification prior to installation into a building structure so that delays caused by inspectors or repairs made to bring a washroom into compliance with the relevant building code are reduced or eliminated.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, construction of a washroom may delay opening of a new business in an otherwise usable building unit.

Thus, after construction of a structure including a washroom facility, the owner and tenants typically are delayed at least a few weeks before they can occupy the building units.

These delays can cause a significant revenue loss for the developer and the tenants.

However, inspection by local inspection entity, or other inspection entity, may not be available immediately following construction of the washroom, thus further delaying the usability of the building unit.

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