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An expandable, modular, multi-mode lavatory for aircraft featuring its multi-mode use as a lavatory, shower and accommodations for handicapped persons. The invention comprises a primary structure with a volume that expands into adjacently located unused space, such as an aircraft's main entry cross-

An expandable, modular, multi-mode lavatory for aircraft featuring its multi-mode use as a lavatory, shower and accommodations for handicapped persons. The invention comprises a primary structure with a volume that expands into adjacently located unused space, such as an aircraft's main entry cross-aisleway. Deployable walls and doors are used to create a partitioned environment. A false bottom shower pan cover provides structural support for wheelchairs while also being removable to reveal a modular shower pan for bathing.

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An expandable, modular, multi-mode lavatory for aircraft featuring its multi-mode use as a lavatory, shower and accommodations for handicapped persons. The invention comprises a primary structure with a volume that expands into adjacently located unused space, such as an aircraft's main entry cross-

An expandable, modular, multi-mode lavatory for aircraft featuring its multi-mode use as a lavatory, shower and accommodations for handicapped persons. The invention comprises a primary structure with a volume that expands into adjacently located unused space, such as an aircraft's main entry cross-aisleway. Deployable walls and doors are used to create a partitioned environment. A false bottom shower pan cover provides structural support for wheelchairs while also being removable to reveal a modular shower pan for bathing. 656, 19931200, Maga; US-5297759, 19940300, Tilbor et al.; US-5419513, 19950500, Flemming, Jr. et al.; US-5421538, 19950600, Vassa; US-5437541, 19950800, Vainrub; US-5498136, 19960300, Namura et al.; US-5507453, 19960400, Shapery; US-5727754, 19980300, Carter, Jr.; US-5829956, 19981100, Chen et al.; US-5860620, 19990100, Wainfan et al.; US-5860788, 19990100, Sorensen; US-5890441, 19990400, Swinson et al.; US-5961289, 19991000, Lohmann; US-6015258, 20000100, Taylor; US-6065937, 20000500, Hunt; US-6086016, 20000700, Meek; US-6102661, 20000800, Robson et al.; US-6241474, 20010600, Alizadeh et al.; US-6435828, 20020800, Bostwick; US-20020011539, 20020100, Carter Jr.