Patent Description:
In order to minimize the space required for a cabin, while still allowing sufficient space for a user or users to circulate about the cabin, past methods for configuring the cabin utilized a method of placing a kink, or S offset, to a common wall between two adjacent cabins. The kink, or S offset, allows for the reallocation of some space along a portion of the common wall by making a cabin wider at one portion along the common wall (by taking space away from the adjacent cabin) while making the same cabin narrower along another portion of the common wall (by giving space to the adjacent cabin). The trading of space along the common wall by use of a kink, or S offset, allows larger objects, such as beds or sofas, to be positioned in a smaller cabin than would otherwise be possible without making the cabin feel cramped. However, this solution still has its limitations and can still result in a less than optimal use of space,.

Document <CIT> discloses a unit cabin for mounting on a ship and a method of installing the unit cabin. The unit cabin is mounted on a residential area of a hull after being assembled on land and forms a cabin which is divided into at least two divided bodies in the longitudinal direction.

Document <CIT> discloses a living room structure of a ship which aims at increasing the effective living space. To this end, two adjacent cabins are separated between the living space by means of a non-straight wall sections having a curved or zig-zag shape.

In view of the disadvantages associated with currently available methods and devices for a method of configuring a cabin, there is a need for a device and method that allows for improved use of space in a cabin by maximizing the number of users who can sleep in a cabin while minimizing the space required for the cabin to feel roomy enough for all occupants.

According to an aspect, the present embodiments may be a pair of cabins comprising: a first cabin; a second cabin; wherein the first cabin and the second cabin are adjacent to each other and are defined by a first outer wall, a second outer wall, a third outer wall and a fourth outer wall; the first outer wall, second outer wall, third outer wall and fourth outer wall defining a substantially rectangular area containing the first cabin and the second cabin; wherein the first outer wall meets the second outer wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle, the second outer wall meets the third outer wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle, the third outer wall meets the fourth outer wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle, and the fourth outer wall meets the first outer wall at a (<NUM>) degree angle; the first cabin and second cabin also sharing a common wall separating the first cabin from the second cabin; and wherein the common wall separating the first cabin from the second cabin is operatively connected to an outer wall at an angle other than ninety (<NUM>) degrees.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the first cabin, or the second cabin, or both the first cabin and second cabin further comprise at least one L shaped sofa bed capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again and dimensioned large enough to accommodate two (<NUM>) users when configured as a bed.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed further comprises a stationary mattress on a plinth, a movable mattress on a plinth with drawers underneath, a movable armrest, and sofa back cushions capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed is capable of being converted into a bed for two (<NUM>) users as well as capable of being converted into additional separate bed for one (<NUM>) additional user.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed further comprises an additional mattress on a plinth with drawers underneath capable of being converted into a bed by unfolding the additional mattress, or rotating the additional mattress or both unfolding and rotating the additional mattress.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed is positioned along the common wall.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins, wherein the first cabin and the second cabin each further comprise a bathroom.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the bathroom further comprises a firewall between the bathroom and a service space.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further a pair of cabins wherein the first cabin, the second cabin, or both the first cabin and second cabin further comprise at least one interconnecting door on at least one outer wall.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the first cabin, the second cabin, or both the first cabin and second cabin further comprise wherein heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct work is positioned along the common wall.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further a pair of cabins wherein the first cabin, the second cabin, or both the first cabin and second cabin further comprise a desk and desk chair.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the first cabin, the second cabin, or both the first cabin and second cabin further comprise a closet.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may be a method of creating a pair of cabins comprising: constructing a first outer wall, a second outer wall, a third outer wall and a fourth outer wall defining a substantially rectangular area containing a first cabin and a second cabin; wherein the first outer wall meets the second outer wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle, the second outer wall meets the third outer wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle, the third outer wall meets the fourth outer wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle, and the fourth outer wall meets the first outer wall at a (<NUM>) degree angle; wherein a common wall separating the first cabin from the second cabin is constructed.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments of the method may further comprise constructing a bathroom in each of the first cabin and the second cabin.

According to another aspect, in the present embodiments of the method the bathroom may further comprise a firewall between the bathroom and a service space.

A more particular description will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments thereof and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, exemplary embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:.

Various features, aspects, and advantages of the embodiments will become more apparent from the following detailed description, along with the accompanying figures in which like numerals represent like components throughout the figures and text. The various described features are not necessarily drawn to scale, but are drawn to emphasize specific features relevant to some embodiments.

Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments. Each example is provided by way of explanation, and is not meant as a limitation and does not constitute a definition of all possible embodiments.

For purposes of illustrating features of the embodiments, a simple example will now be introduced and referenced throughout the disclosure. Those skilled in the art will recognize that this example is illustrative and not limiting and is provided purely for explanatory purposes. In the illustrative example and as seen in <FIG>.

<FIG> shows a pair of cabins <NUM> comprising: a first cabin <NUM>; a second cabin <NUM>; wherein the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM> are adjacent to each other and are defined by a first outer wall <NUM>, a second outer wall <NUM>, a third outer wall <NUM> and a fourth outer wall <NUM>; the first outer wall <NUM>, second outer wall <NUM>, third outer wall <NUM> and fourth outer wall <NUM> defining a substantially rectangular area containing the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM>; wherein the first outer wall <NUM> meets the second outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, the second outer wall <NUM> meets the third outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, the third outer wall <NUM> meets the fourth outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, and the fourth outer wall <NUM> meets the first outer wall <NUM> at a (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>; the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> also sharing a common wall <NUM> separating the first cabin <NUM> from the second cabin <NUM>; and wherein the common wall <NUM> separating the first cabin <NUM> from the second cabin <NUM> is operatively connected to an outer wall <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM> at an angle other than ninety (<NUM>) degrees <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM>, or the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again and dimensioned large enough to accommodate two (<NUM>) users when configured as a bed.

Turning now to <FIG> shows according to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> further comprises a stationary mattress <NUM> on a plinth <NUM>, a movable mattress <NUM> on a plinth <NUM> with drawers underneath <NUM>, a movable armrest <NUM>, and sofa back cushions <NUM> capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> is capable of being converted into a bed for two (<NUM>) users as well as capable of being converted into additional separate bed <NUM> for one (<NUM>) additional user.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> further comprises an additional mattress <NUM> on a plinth <NUM> with drawers underneath <NUM> capable of being converted into a bed by unfolding the additional mattress <NUM>, or rotating the additional mattress <NUM> or both unfolding and rotating the additional mattress <NUM>.

Turning now back to <FIG> shows according to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> is positioned along the common wall <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM>, wherein the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM> each further comprise a bathroom <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the bathroom <NUM> further comprises a firewall <NUM> between the bathroom <NUM> and a service space <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM>, the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise at least one interconnecting door <NUM> on at least one outer wall <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM>, the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise wherein heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct work <NUM> is positioned along the common wall <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM>, the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise a desk <NUM> and desk chair <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM>, the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise a closet <NUM>.

Turning now to <FIG> and <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG> show according to another aspect, the present embodiments may be a pair of cabins <NUM> comprising: a first cabin <NUM>; a second cabin <NUM>; wherein the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM> are adjacent to each other and are defined by a first outer wall <NUM>, a second outer wall <NUM>, a third outer wall <NUM> and a fourth outer wall <NUM>; the first outer wall <NUM>, second outer wall <NUM>, third outer wall <NUM> and fourth outer wall <NUM> defining a substantially rectangular area containing the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM>; wherein the first outer wall <NUM> meets the second outer <NUM> wall at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, the second outer <NUM> wall meets the third outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, the third outer wall <NUM> meets the fourth outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, and the fourth outer wall <NUM> meets the first outer wall <NUM> at a (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>; the first cabin and second cabin also sharing a common wall <NUM> separating the first cabin <NUM> from the second cabin <NUM>; wherein the common wall <NUM> separating the first cabin <NUM> from the second cabin <NUM> is operatively connected to an outer wall <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> or <NUM> at an angle other than ninety (<NUM>) degrees <NUM>; wherein the first cabin <NUM>, or the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again and dimensioned large enough to accommodate two (<NUM>) users when configured as a bed; and wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> further comprises a stationary mattress <NUM> on a plinth (not shown), a movable mattress <NUM> on a plinth <NUM> with drawers <NUM> underneath, a movable armrest <NUM>, and sofa back cushions <NUM> capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again.

Turning now to <FIG> shows according to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> is capable of being converted into a bed for two (<NUM>) users as well as capable of being converted into additional separate bed <NUM> for one (<NUM>) additional user.

Turning back to <FIG> shows according to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> is positioned along the common wall <NUM>.

According to another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM> each further comprise a bathroom <NUM>.

In another aspect, the present embodiments may further comprise a pair of cabins <NUM> wherein the first cabin <NUM>, the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise a desk <NUM>, desk chair <NUM>, and a closet <NUM> wherein heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct work <NUM> is positioned along the common wall <NUM>.

Turning now to <FIG> and <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG> shows according to another aspect, the present embodiments may be a pair of cabins <NUM> comprising: a first cabin <NUM>; a second cabin <NUM>; wherein the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM> are adjacent to each other and are defined by a first outer wall <NUM>, a second outer wall <NUM>, a third outer wall <NUM> and a fourth outer wall <NUM>; the first outer wall <NUM>, second outer wall <NUM>, third outer wall <NUM> and fourth outer wall <NUM> defining a substantially rectangular area containing the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM>; wherein the first outer wall <NUM> meets the second outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, the second outer wall <NUM> meets the third outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, the third outer wall <NUM> meets the fourth outer wall <NUM> at a ninety (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>, and the fourth outer wall <NUM> meets the first outer wall <NUM> at a (<NUM>) degree angle <NUM>; the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> also sharing a common wall <NUM> separating the first cabin <NUM> from the second cabin <NUM>; wherein the common wall <NUM> separating the first cabin <NUM> from the second cabin <NUM> is operatively connected to an outer wall <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM> or <NUM> at an angle other than ninety (<NUM>) degrees <NUM>; wherein the first cabin <NUM>, or the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again and dimensioned large enough to accommodate two (<NUM>) users when configured as a bed; and wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> further comprises a stationary mattress <NUM> on a plinth (not shown), a movable mattress <NUM> on a plinth <NUM> with drawers underneath <NUM>, a movable armrest <NUM>, and sofa back cushions <NUM> capable of being easily converted from a sofa to a bed and back again; wherein the at least one L shaped sofa bed <NUM> is positioned along the common wall <NUM>; wherein the first cabin <NUM> and the second cabin <NUM> each further comprise a bathroom <NUM>; wherein the bathroom further comprises a firewall <NUM> between the bathroom <NUM> and a service space <NUM>; and wherein the first cabin <NUM>, the second cabin <NUM>, or both the first cabin <NUM> and second cabin <NUM> further comprise at least one interconnecting door (not shown) on at least one outer wall <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, or <NUM>.

The components of the apparatus illustrated are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, but rather, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on or in conjunction with other embodiments to yield yet a further embodiment. It is intended that the apparatus include such modifications and variations. Further, steps described in the method may be utilized independently and separately from other steps described herein.

In this specification and the claims that follow, reference will be made to a number of terms that have the following meanings. The singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Furthermore, references to "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an embodiment" and the like are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Accordingly, a value modified by a term such as "about" is not to be limited to the precise value specified. In some instances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value. Terms such as "first," "second," "upper," "lower" etc. are used to identify one element from another, and unless otherwise specified are not meant to refer to a particular order or number of elements.

As used herein, the terms "may" and "may be" indicate a possibility of an occurrence within a set of circumstances; a possession of a specified property, characteristic or function; and/or qualify another verb by expressing one or more of an ability, capability, or possibility associated with the qualified verb. Accordingly, usage of "may" and "may be" indicates that a modified term is apparently appropriate, capable, or suitable for an indicated capacity, function, or usage, while taking into account that in some circumstances the modified term may sometimes not be appropriate, capable, or suitable. For example, in some circumstances an event or capacity can be expected, while in other circumstances the event or capacity cannot occur - this distinction is captured by the terms "may" and "may be.

As used in the claims, the word "comprises" and its grammatical variants logically also subtend and include phrases of varying and differing extent such as for example, but not limited thereto, "consisting essentially of" and "consisting of. " Where necessary, ranges have been supplied, and those ranges are inclusive of all sub-ranges therebetween.

Claim 1:
A pair of cabins (<NUM>) comprising:
a first cabin (<NUM>);
a second cabin (<NUM>);
wherein the first cabin (<NUM>) and the second cabin (<NUM>) are adjacent to each other and are defined by a first outer wall (<NUM>), a second outer wall (<NUM>), a third outer wall (<NUM>) and a fourth outer wall (<NUM>);
the first outer wall (<NUM>), second outer wall (<NUM>), third outer wall (<NUM>) and fourth outer wall (<NUM>) defining a substantially rectangular area containing the first cabin (<NUM>) and the second cabin (<NUM>);
wherein the first outer wall (<NUM>) meets the second outer wall (<NUM>) at a ninety degree angle (<NUM>), the second outer wall (<NUM>) meets the third outer wall (<NUM>) at a ninety degree angle (<NUM>), the third outer wall (<NUM>) meets the fourth outer wall (<NUM>) at a ninety degree angle (<NUM>), and the fourth outer wall (<NUM>) meets the first outer wall (<NUM>) at a ninety degree angle (<NUM>);
wherein the first cabin (<NUM>) and second cabin (<NUM>) are also sharing a common wall (<NUM>) separating the first cabin (<NUM>) from the second cabin (<NUM>); and
wherein the common wall (<NUM>) separating the first cabin (<NUM>) from the second cabin (<NUM>) is operatively connected to the first outer wall (<NUM>), the second outer wall (<NUM>), the third outer wall (<NUM>), or the fourth outer wall (<NUM>) at an angle other than ninety degrees (<NUM>).