Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A prefabricated modular kitchen/bath/utility system ready for installation, the system provided with all utility services, comprising: a first module made up of two back-to-back units, each unit having a lower supporting floor, sidewalls and a common back wall, one of the units supporting a range/oven and adjacent under-the-counter cabinet storage and overhead cabinet storage, the other unit including a hot water heating unit and a space heating unit covered by a pair of doors closing the open end of the module, a second open-ended module having a lower supporting floor, back wall and parallel sidewalls with one sidewall adapted to abut the under-the-counter cabinet storage unit of the first module, the second module including space for a refrigerator unit and overhead cabinet storage, a dishwasher unit and under-the-counter cabinet storage, a finished countertop including a sink unit covering the under-the counter cabinet storage unit of the first and second modules, a third open-ended module adapted to fit back-to-back against the second module, the third module having a lower supporting floor, back wall and parallel sidewalls, an additional wall positioned forward and substantially parallel to the back wall forming a compartment between the additional wall and back wall of the module for utility services, the third module including a one-piece molded tub/shower unit, an adjacent lavatory unit whose upper portion overlaps the rim of the tub/shower unit and a water closet, and wastewater drainage and vent means located in the compartment of the third module, the wastewater drainage and vent means operatively connectable to the tub/shower unit, lavatory unit, kitchen sink and water closet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A prefabricated modular kitchen/bath/utility system ready for installation, the system provided with all utility services, comprising: a first module made up of two back-to-back units, each unit having a lower supporting floor, sidewalls and a common back wall, one of the units supporting a range/oven and adjacent under-the-counter cabinet storage and overhead cabinet storage, the other unit including a hot water heating unit and a space heating unit covered by a pair of doors closing the open end of the module, a second open-ended module having a lower supporting floor, back wall and parallel sidewalls with one sidewall adapted to abut the under-the-counter cabinet storage unit of the first module, the second module including space for a refrigerator unit and overhead cabinet storage, a dishwasher unit and under-the-counter cabinet storage, a finished countertop including a sink unit covering the under-the counter cabinet storage unit of the first and second modules, a third open-ended module adapted to fit back-to-back against the second module, the third module having a lower supporting floor, back wall and parallel sidewalls, an additional wall positioned forward and substantially parallel to the back wall forming a compartment between the additional wall and back wall of the module for utility services, the third module including a one-piece molded tub/shower unit, an adjacent lavatory unit whose upper portion overlaps the rim of the tub/shower unit and a water closet, and wastewater drainage and vent means located in the compartment of the third module, the wastewater drainage and vent means operatively connectable to the tub/shower unit, lavatory unit, kitchen sink and water closet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the back wall of the third module has a jog therein to form a portion of greater depth than the remainder of the module for receiving the tub/shower unit, and wherein the back wall of the second modules abutting the jogged portion of the back wall of the third module includes a corresponding jogged portion forming a portion of lesser depth than the depth of the remainder of the unit of the module receiving the refrigerator unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1, wherein access to the wastewater drainage and vent means is through an opening in the additional wall of the third module, the opening covered by the water closet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the wastewater drainage means includes a common drain line connecting with the drain of the kitchen sink, tub/shower unit, lavatory unit and water closet, vent pipes extending vertically from the common drain line and a cleanout for the drain line extending through the back wall of the second and third modules, with access to the drain line being beneath the kitchen sink.