# US 12,006,712 B2 · Garages retrofitted for alternative uses and related technology > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,006,712 B2 - Document ID: US12006712B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/551,325 - Filed: 2021-12-15 - Published: 2022-07-07 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2015-04-29 - Applicants: Theodore W. Baker - Inventors: Theodore W. Baker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12006712B2 ## CPC - E04H 1/1266: {Cubicles for dressing; Toilets} - A47K 4/00: Combinations of baths, showers, sinks, wash-basins, closets, or urinals, not covered by a single other group of this subclass - E04H 3/02: Hotels; Motels; Coffee-houses; Restaurants; Shops; Department stores - G06Q 10/02: Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events - G06Q 50/12: Hotels or restaurants - E04B 1/34315: {characterised by separable parts} - E04B 1/34869: {Elements for special technical purposes, e.g. with a sanitary equipment} - E04H 1/1216: {Public W.C.s} - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) - A47K: SANITARY EQUIPMENT; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, e.g. TOILET ACCESSORIES - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) ## Abstract A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a user of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the fenestrated barrier. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A real estate unit, comprising: an interior region of a retrofitted garage, wherein the retrofitted garage includes a wall between the interior region and an outdoor area, and wherein the wall includes an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters; a reusable bathroom removably installed at the outdoor area and in operable association with the interior region, wherein the reusable bathroom is portable or an assembly of reusable bathroom modules; and a fenestrated barrier disposed between the interior region and the outdoor area, wherein a path permitting a user of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area extends through the opening and through the fenestrated barrier. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1, further comprising a plumbing drain line extending above-ground between the reusable bathroom and an outdoor sewage hookup. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein: the retrofitted garage is retrofitted for lodging and/or residential use at the interior region; the real estate unit further comprises lodging and/or residential furnishings within the interior region; and the lodging and/or residential furnishings include a bed. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein: the retrofitted garage includes a hose bibb; and the reusable bathroom is configured to receive water via the hose bibb. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the retrofitted garage is a retrofitted attached garage of a single-family house. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the reusable bathroom is adjacent to the fenestrated barrier. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier is portable or an assembly of reusable modules. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier is an insert. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier is an overlay. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier includes a frame and a compressible gasket disposed between the frame and the wall. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein: the retrofitted garage includes a door track at the opening, and an overhead door operably connected to the door track; and the overhead door is stowed within the interior region in an open state. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein: the retrofitted garage includes a door track at the opening; and the fenestrated barrier is operably connected to the door track. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier is removably fastened to the wall. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier is removably clamped to the wall. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein the fenestrated barrier is removably bolted to the wall. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein: the path is a first path; and a second path permitting a user of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the reusable bathroom extends through the opening and through the fenestrated barrier. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The real estate unit of claim 16 wherein: the fenestrated barrier includes a second opening; and the reusable bathroom includes a door aligned with the second opening. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The real estate unit of claim 1 wherein: the real estate unit further comprises a courtyard at the outdoor area; and the outdoor area is a former driveway and/or parking area retrofitted for courtyard use. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The real estate unit of claim 18, further comprising an exterior enclosure including reusable wall components removably disposed at a perimeter portion of the courtyard.