US 8,075,071 B1Granted

Restroom utility device

OwnerDonald E. Whittallinventor

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Abstract

A restroom utility device that allows an individual, while using a restroom, to work on a computer and perform other related office tasks. The device performs both typical “restroom” functions along with various office functions and has an outer casing. A see-through drawer and a cabinet are accessible through the front of the outer casing, which also has an attached slide-out scale located at floor level and a number of side pocket compartments on the left and right sides of the outer casing. The device is mobile through the use of a quartet of castor wheels and also includes an adjustable reading tray that is attached to a fixed mount extending out of the top of the outer casing. The reading tray includes a pair of slide-out supports that can be extended to the left and right of the reading tray for extra surface area as needed.

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Dependent claims

A restroom utility device comprising

an outer casing, the outer casing having two surfaces comprising a front surface, the outer casing further comprising a left side surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a right side surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a top surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a bottom surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a rear surface attached to the left side surface and to the right side surface,
a drawer located within the outer casing,
means for attaching the drawer to the outer casing,
a pair of cabinet doors comprising a first cabinet door and a second cabinet door, the pair of cabinet doors covering a cabinet within the outer casing,
wherein each cabinet door includes a handle,
means for attaching each of the cabinet doors to the outer casing,
means for providing mobility to the restroom utility device,
wherein the device further comprises
at least one shelf,
wherein the shelf is located within the outer casing,
wherein the device further comprises
a scale,
means for attaching the scale to the bottom surface of the outer casing,
means for grasping the scale,
wherein the means for attaching the scale to the bottom surface of the outer casing further comprises
a pair of tracks comprising a first track and a second track, wherein each of the tracks of the pair of tracks are mounted to the bottom surface of the outer casing,
a pair of inserts comprising a first insert and a second insert, wherein the pair of inserts are attached to the scale,
further wherein the first insert is inserted into the first track of the pair of tracks,
further wherein the second insert is inserted into the second track of the pair of tracks,
wherein the means for grasping the scale further comprises
a handle,
wherein the handle is attached to the scale,
wherein the means for attaching each of the cabinet doors to the outer casing further comprises
a plurality of hinges,
wherein each of the cabinet doors of the pair of cabinet doors are pivotally attached to the outer casing,
wherein the means for providing mobility to the restroom utility device further comprises
a plurality of castor wheels,
wherein each of castor wheel of the plurality of castor wheels is attached to the bottom surface of the outer casing,
wherein the plurality of castor wheels numbers four castor wheels;
wherein at least one of the castor wheels of the plurality of castor wheels comprises a lockable-type castor wheel;
wherein the drawer further comprises
a base,
a front portion attached to the base,
a handle attached to the front portion,
wherein the front portion attached to the base is manufactured from a transparent material.

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A restroom utility device comprising

(a) an outer casing, the outer casing having two surfaces comprising a front surface, the outer casing further comprising a left side surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a right side surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a top surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a bottom surface attached to the front surface, the outer casing further comprising a rear surface attached to the left side surface and to the right side surface,
(b) a drawer located within the outer casing, wherein the drawer further comprises (i) a base, (ii) a front portion attached to the base, (iii) a handle attached to the front portion, (iv) wherein the front portion attached to the base is manufactured from a transparent material,
(c) means for attaching the drawer to the outer casing, said means further comprising (i) a pair of inserts comprising a first insert and a second insert, wherein each of the inserts of the pair of inserts are attached to the drawer, (ii) a pair of tracks comprising a first track and a second track, wherein each track of the pair of tracks are mounted within the outer casing, (iii) wherein the first insert of the pair of inserts is inserted into the first track of the pair of tracks, and (iv) further wherein the second insert of the pair of inserts is inserted into the second track of the pair of tracks,
(d) a pair of cabinet doors comprising a first cabinet door and a second cabinet door, the pair of cabinet doors covering a cabinet within the outer casing, wherein each cabinet door includes a handle,
(e) means for attaching each of the cabinet doors to the outer casing, said means further comprising (i) a plurality of hinges, (ii) wherein each of the cabinet doors of the pair of cabinet doors are pivotally attached to the outer casing,
(f) means for providing mobility to the restroom utility device, said means further comprising (i) a plurality of castor wheels, said plurality numbering four castor wheels, (ii) wherein each of castor wheel of the plurality of castor wheels is attached to the bottom surface of the outer casing, further wherein at least one of the castor wheels of the plurality of castor wheels comprises a lockable-type castor wheel,
(g) at least one shelf, wherein the shelf is located within the outer casing,
(h) a scale,
(i) means for attaching the scale to the bottom surface of the outer casing, said means further comprising (i) a pair of tracks comprising a first track and a second track, wherein each of the tracks of the pair of tracks are mounted to the bottom surface of the outer casing, (ii) a pair of inserts comprising a first insert and a second insert, wherein the pair of inserts are attached to the scale, (iii) further wherein the first insert is inserted into the first track of the pair of tracks, and (iv) further wherein the second insert is inserted into the second track of the pair of tracks,
(j) means for grasping the scale, said means further comprising (i) a handle, (ii) wherein the handle is attached to the scale,
(k) a plurality of side pocket compartments, wherein the side pocket compartments are attached to the left side surface and the right side surface of the outer casing, further wherein each side pocket compartment has a fixed configuration,
(l) an adjustable reading tray, wherein the adjustable reading tray further comprises (i) a fixed stand attached to the top surface of the outer casing, (ii) a platform pivotally attached to the fixed stand, (iii) a pair of side supports comprising a left side support and a right side support, wherein each of the side supports can be independently extended out of the platform, and (iv) means for adjusting the connection between the fixed stand and the platform, said means further comprising (1) an adjustable tightening knob attached to the fixed stand, the adjustable tightening knob also attached to the platform, (2) wherein an individual can tighten or loosen the knob to tighten or loosen the connection between the fixed stand and the platform to set the position of the platform in relation to the fixed stand.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.