Patent ID: 7503534

Claim:
A universal tile accessory system comprising: a) a universal unit for use singly or in pairs, the universal unit having: i) a back portion with a substantially flat front surface and a substantially flat rear surface adapted for mounting on a wall, wherein the back portion of the universal unit has dimensions of a standard ceramic tile, whereby when the universal unit is mounted, the back portion matches the dimensions of surrounding tile, wherein the back portion of the universal unit lies in the same plane as the back portion of surrounding tile; and ii) only one upstanding projecting portion extending substantially perpendicularly outward from the front surface, the projecting portion having two lateral and substantially parallel sides with at least one recess on one side for holding a separate accessory, wherein the at least one recess of the universal unit is adapted and configured to permit the exchange of a plurality of different types of accessories to permit the universal unit to be used to construct a plurality of different types of bathroom fixtures.