U.S. patent application number 12/323467 was filed with the patent office on 2010-05-27 for modular electronics cabinet for toilets.
Invention is credited to Robert M. Harris.
Application Number | 20100127607 12/323467 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42195578 |
Filed Date | 2010-05-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100127607 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Harris; Robert M. |
May 27, 2010 |
MODULAR ELECTRONICS CABINET FOR TOILETS
Abstract
A modular electronics cabinet for toilets that is strategically
mounted onto a standard toilet water tank to take advantage of the
location and storage space in a bathroom. Its modular design allows
for easy installation and allows other modular devices to be
stacked above or below it on the toilet tank without the need for
fasteners. The cabinet is shaped to match the tank so that it
blends in well with the existing toilet design for aesthetics. It
can be sized and configured to house a large range of electronic
devices, such as stereo systems, DVD players, TV monitors or
computers and can accommodate their additional components such as
speakers, power supplies and control panels. The cabinet also has
electronic input/output capability. An input signal, such as from
an automatic toilet ventilator system, can automatically activate
any devices installed within the cabinet.
Inventors: |
Harris; Robert M.;
(Roseville, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Robert Harris
P.O. Box 191525
San Francisco
CA
94119
US
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Family ID: |
42195578 |
Appl. No.: |
12/323467 |
Filed: |
November 25, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
312/351.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E03D 1/01 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
312/351.1 |
International
Class: |
A47K 17/00 20060101
A47K017/00 |
Claims
1) A modular cabinet that is designed to be mounted onto a toilet
water tank, comprising: a) an interior compartment and an exterior
surface; b) a top side with a rimmed edge; c) a bottom side with
means for the mounting capability of said cabinet onto said toilet
water tank or another cabinet; d) means to mount electronic devices
into said cabinet interior compartment and said exterior surface;
e) means for connecting power to any electronic components as
mounted in said cabinet interior compartment; f) means for
accessing and/or controlling said electronic devices; g) whereby
said modular cabinet can be mounted onto said toilet water tank or
another cabinet and be used to mount, power, access and control
installed electronic devices;
2) The invention of claim 1 whereby said modular cabinet is shaped
to fit and blend in with said water tank;
3) The invention of claim 1 whereby said cabinet is shaped into a
generic package to enable a single cabinet shape to fit a wide
variety of water tank shapes and designs;
4) The invention of claim 1 whereby said interior compartment is
sized and shaped to contain any kind of electronic product;
5) The invention of claim 1 whereby said means for fastening said
cabinet to said toilet water tank includes mounting guides that
protrude from said bottom side of said cabinet that can engage the
rim of a toilet tank for the purpose of securely holding it thereof
requiring the use of no fasteners;
6) The invention of claim 1 whereby said cabinet surface contains
orifices or regular speaker grills for the emission of sound from
any internally mounted speakers or sound emitting device;
7) The invention of claim 1 whereby said means for connecting power
to any electronic components includes a battery pack or an
externally connected electrical power cord;
8) The invention of claim 1 whereby said cabinet top side rimmed
edge is shaped to allow the original toilet tank lid, a custom tank
lid or another cabinet to be installed securely upon it;
9) The invention of claim 1 whereby said cabinet has a removable
top and/or bottom panel to allow assembly ease of customized
components inside said cabinet interior compartment;
10) The invention of claim 1 whereby said cabinet is in part or in
total is manufactured in combination with a new toilet.
11) The invention of claim 1 whereby said cabinet in part or in
total is manufactured in combination with another product, such as
a toilet ventilator.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Field of the Invention
[0005] The present invention relates in general to electronic
storage cabinets and more particularly to a modular electronics
storage cabinet for toilets.
[0006] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0007] The present invention provides a means to place an
electronics device in the bathroom, such as a CD stereo system, DVD
player, TV monitor or computer. Several purposes for such a need
are suggested as follows: [0008] 1) Multitasking: In a busy world,
people tend to desire ways to multitask in order to make the best
use of their time. As a good amount of time is usually spent in the
bathroom every day, it can be beneficial to optimize the use of
this time by multitasking. While performing routine tasks in the
bathroom, a person can listen to the radio or watch morning news
shows from a TV. A computer monitor can add multimedia capabilities
such as displaying useful information from the Internet, such as
stock market data and weather forecasts. [0009] 2) Entertainment:
An electronics device installed in the bathroom can serve as
entertainment. For example, while having a relaxing soak in the
bathtub, the experience could be enhanced with entertainment from a
CD player for music or by watching a movie from a DVD player.
[0010] 3) Background Noise: Many apartments and homes are built
with very thin walls and doors that allow sounds to easily
penetrate them. Many people are terrified with the possibility of
typical bathroom noises being overheard. To save this
embarrassment, some people are known to continually flush the
toilet to produce a background noise that is intended to hide any
other noises, thereby wasting a lot of water in the process. A
sound producing device, such as a stereo player could help cover
normal bathroom noises.
[0011] Previous art devices have addressed this need, as can be
reviewed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,253,375 (Prosper) and U.S. Pat. No.
5,465,422 (Dean). U.S. Pat. No. 5,978,975 (Asskaryar) provides for
a sound system that is formed specifically into the lid for the
toilet tank, thereby replacing the stock tank lid. While this prior
art fulfills some objectives presented forthwith, the present
inventor has improved upon the concept of placing an electronics
device onto a toilet.
[0012] The present invention is a unique modular electronics
cabinet for toilets that provides the space for the mounting of a
virtually unlimited variety of electronic components such as stereo
systems, DVD players, TV monitors and computers. The cabinet's
modular design allows it to be placed onto virtually any toilet's
water tank while allowing other modular cabinets to be stacked
above or below it. Importantly, this design also allows the stock
tank lid to be retained, in order to help preserve the stock look
of the toilet. Further, the present invention is designed to work
in conjunction with a toilet ventilator, where the ventilator can
automatically activate the electronics mounted inside the
cabinet.
[0013] Various other objects and advantages of the present
invention, and its most novel features, will be particularly
pointed out in this disclosure.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0014] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
modular, stackable cabinet that is used primarily for the
placement, display and activation of a wide variety of electronic
products.
[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
bathroom electronics cabinet that can be readily fitted to and
removed from an existing toilet tank system and that requires no
bathroom alterations or special tools to install it.
[0016] A further object of the present invention is to provide a
product that has universal appeal to a wide variety of bathroom
settings to provide the most inconspicuous and unobtrusive product
as to maintain look the traditional bathroom.
[0017] A further object of the present invention is to provide
equipment that will have universal application to a wide variety of
new and existing installed toilets.
[0018] A further object of the present invention is to provide an
electronics cabinet with features whereby a manufacturer can mount
components into the cabinet and offer a finished product to the
consumer, or, the cabinet could be purchased directly by the
consumer whereby the consumer can install his own components.
[0019] A further object of the present invention is to provide a
electronics cabinet which is of extremely simple design and of low
cost.
[0020] The present invention accomplishes the above-stated
objectives, as well as others, as may be determined by a fair
reading and interpretation of the entire specification.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0021] Modular Electronics Cabinet:
[0022] Modern bathrooms tend to be rather small rooms with limited
storage capacity, especially those located in apartments. "Half
baths" tend to be even smaller rooms with very little to no storage
space. The only surface to place an electronics device is usually
on the bathroom sink. This could result in an unsafe condition with
the possibility of sink water splashing onto the electronics. Water
could also damage or mar it. The problem then is where to place a
CD/DVD stereo player or other electronics component in the
bathroom.
[0023] The present invention is a unique modular cabinet for the
placement of electronic devices. It is designed to be strategically
placed onto the top rim of a standard toilet's water tank to take
advantage of the unused space that exists directly above the
average toilet. This modular cabinet provides the space for
mounting a virtually unlimited variety of electrical components
such as standard car stereo systems, DVD players, TV monitors and
computers. The present invention also allows for many cabinet
sizes, shapes and front door variations, depending on how much
space that is desired along with the type of electronic device that
is to be stored.
[0024] Space for additional apparatus can be mounted both
internally and externally. Space is available on the front and
sides of the cabinet for display and control mechanisms. Space is
available inside the cabinet for the mounting of elements such as
speakers, battery packs and power supplies. The back side of the
cabinet provides space for an electronics input/output panel that
can allow any type of electronic signal as an input to or output
from the cabinet. Examples of this would be an Ethernet input for
connectivity with a computer network and sound output jacks to
allow the cabinet's electronics to use an external speaker
source.
[0025] The present invention's special cabinet is shaped to blend
in with the design of the existing water tank for aesthetics. The
top of the cabinet has a rim just like that of the water tank to
allow the original toilet's lid to be re-installed. This allows the
stock lid to be reused so that the general design of the toilet can
be maintained and to help the cabinet blend into the existing
bathroom decor. The cabinet can have its own custom top as well.
The bottom of the cabinet has adjustable guides so that the cabinet
can fit well on a variety of water tank sizes.
[0026] Another feature of the modular nature of the present
invention is that other modular cabinets or special purpose devices
can be attached or modularly stacked upon it to add yet other
unique features for the bathroom, thus allowing it to work with
other apparatus under development by the present inventor. Although
the additional features can also be built into the same modular
cabinet, they may be best installed as separate devices for the
sake of modularity, similar to a component stereo system. Multiple
modular cabinets can also take advantage and share each others'
resources, such as the use of power supply and electronic control
circuits. For example, a control line from the modular cabinet's
electronic circuit could be accessed by another modular cabinet to
activate or trigger its circuitry so that the units may work
together in concert. For instance, the present invention (with an
installed sound producing device) can be stacked onto a toilet
ventilator. The ventilator can then supply a control signal to the
present invention so that its sound effects (or music) can be
automatically started and controlled each time the ventilator
system is used. Another example would be to allow a second modular
apparatus to share the power supply from the present invention to
save the need for numerous power cords.
[0027] The present invention is apparatus that can either be
attached to an existing toilet as an aftermarket product or
manufactured in combination with a new toilet. The modular cabinet
can be offered to the consumer as a raw case, allowing the consumer
to supply all the components for a customized product. This would
enable the consumer to select the desired specifications and
quality of all the components. The modular cabinet could also be an
element for an original equipment manufacturer, who could produce
off-the-shelf products for the consumer.
[0028] Electronics for Entertainment:
[0029] The present invention can serve as entertainment in the
bathroom. An installed CD/DVD stereo in the modular cabinet can
play prerecorded files from a CD or DVD or can play radio
broadcasts. The DVD player can be used to watch a movie or TV show,
which might be desired during a long bath. Since most electronic
players come furnished with a remote control, the player can be
controlled from a distance (such as from the bath tub).
[0030] Modular Cabinet as a Stand-Alone Device:
[0031] The present invention's modular cabinet also functions as a
standalone device. It can quickly and easily be removed from its
place on the toilet tank and moved anywhere in the bathroom or
house. For example, in case the toilet is not within good viewing
distance or angle from the tub (where a user might want to watch
TV), a user can simply remove it from the toilet tank and move it
to any desired location.
[0032] Sound as a Background Noise:
[0033] As previously mentioned, many apartments and homes are built
with very thin walls and doors that allow sounds to easily
penetrate them. Many people are terrified of with the possibility
of typical bathroom noises being overheard. To save this
embarrassment, some people are known to continually flush the
toilet to produce a background noise that is intended to hide any
other noises that might be made, and wasting a lot of water in the
process.
[0034] The present invention helps solve this problem by providing
a cabinet for the mounting of a source for producing sound, such as
a CD stereo player. A sound generator within the modular cabinet
could be provided with prerecorded music (or sound effects) and a
volume level control that can adequately mask any other normal
bathroom sounds. Indeed, one of the sound selections from the sound
generator could be the recording of a continually flushing
toilet.
[0035] Works with Toilet Ventilation Devices:
[0036] The present invention is designed to work in conjunction
with a specially developed automatic toilet ventilator system that
was designed by the present inventor and documented in U.S. Pat.
No. 7,380,292 (Harris). The present invention is designed to stack
onto the ventilator to provide automatic background sounds while
the ventilator is on and the toilet is in use. Any electronic
devices stored within the present invention's cabinet can be
automatically activated and deactivated by the ventilator, such as
a stereo music player. The ventilator's power supply can also be
shared.
[0037] Automatic Sound Operation:
[0038] The present invention can be provided with an input from an
external device, such as the previously mentioned toilet
ventilator, that would allow the sound producing device to become
automatically activated and deactivated.
[0039] Unlimited Sound (or Music) Variety:
[0040] The modular nature of this invention allows most any type of
sound producing device to be installed, including devices that
offer an unlimited number of sound possibilities such as music
players that employ user installed CDs or removable compact memory
chips that allow the consumer to use his own recordings. A radio
could also be used.
[0041] Bathroom and Toilet Aesthetics:
[0042] One main object of the present invention is to provide the
most inconspicuous and unobtrusive device as to maintain look the
traditional bathroom. The present invention achieves this by the
previously mentioned features: The present invention fully
disguises its electronic components by encasing them inside a
modular cabinet that is shaped to fit and blend in with the
existing toilet design, making it inconspicuous. The aesthetics of
the toilet then appear normal, with the appearance of only a
slightly taller than usual water tank. This modular cabinet also
utilizes the stock water tank lid to better preserve the original
toilet aesthetics. The modular cabinet could be provided with its
own detachable lid, but reusing the existing toilet water tank lid
would retain the original look of the toilet. A cover or door could
be utilized on the front panel area to completely disguise and
protect the installed components.
[0043] Universal Applications:
[0044] An object of the present invention is to provide equipment
that will have universal application to a wide variety of new and
existing installed toilets. The component of this invention
requiring the concern for universal application is the mainly the
shape of the water tank mounted modular cabinet and it's mounting
element.
[0045] The present invention achieves this objective by its modular
nature as it can be designed with a generic cabinet shape or skin
that can work and look good with a great range of toilet brands and
models. Adjustable mounting guides would ensure a perfect fit on
any tank, thus enhancing the ability for this product to be more
widely used with new and existing toilets.
[0046] Ease of Installation:
[0047] It is another object of this invention to provide an
apparatus capable of easy installation onto an existing toilet tank
of generally standard design that requires no alterations in the
toilet. Another goal of this invention is for it to be easily added
to an existing toilet and just as easily removed again, such as
would be desired by apartment dwellers.
[0048] The present invention accomplishes this through a very
simple design that allows it to be easily installed or uninstalled
on conventional toilet tank structures requiring no professional
skill or special tools for installation. The modular cabinet is
simply sat down in place on top of the water tank, using no
fasteners. Guides on the cabinet's bottom engages the tank's rim to
keep the cabinet securely in place. The top of the modular cabinet
has a rim just like the water tank so that the original lid can be
attached to it. This modular design allows the cabinet to be easily
removed so that quick service can be made to the components inside
the water tank, such as freeing up a stuck flush valve.
[0049] Conclusion:
[0050] Although only a few embodiments of the present invention
have been described, it should be understood that the present
invention may be embodied in many other specific forms without
departing from the spirit or the scope of the present invention.
The present examples are to be considered as illustrative and not
restrictive, and the invention is not to be limited to the details
given herein, but may be modified within the scope of the appended
claims along with their full scope of equivalents.
[0051] The above mentioned objectives and advantages of this
invention and the manner of attaining them will become more
apparent and the invention itself will be best understood by
reference to the following detailed descriptions of the invention
taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0052] Various other objects, advantages, and features of the
invention will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the
art from the following detailed description when read in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0053] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the modular cabinet as
mounted on a standard toilet, and is depicted with an installed
CD/DVD stereo player.
[0054] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the modular cabinet as
mounted on a modular toilet ventilator, and is depicted with an
installed CD/DVD stereo player.
[0055] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet that can be used to a install small, car style
CD/DVD player.
[0056] FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet to illustrate an input/output panel and
electrical power inlet.
[0057] FIG. 5 is a front perspective exploded view of a compact
version of the modular cabinet to illustrate how a standard radio
sleeve mount can be inserted into the cabinet and how a standard
car radio can then be inserted into the sleeve mount.
[0058] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view as in FIG. 5 but with the
sleeve mount and stereo assembly installed as well as a DC power
supply and speakers.
[0059] FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet with a front panel extension adapter added to
illustrate how this adapter can allow more space to mount a stereo
that may have a long chassis.
[0060] FIG. 8 is a front perspective view a tall modular cabinet
that can be used to accommodate a large TV screen or computer
monitor.
[0061] FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a tall modular cabinet
to illustrate the input/output panel and electrical power
inlet.
[0062] FIG. 10 is illustrates how two modular electronic cabinets
can be modularly stacked, allowing a computer monitor and stereo to
both be utilized on the same toilet.
[0063] FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet with a DVD player installed and its screen
displayed in an extended position.
DRAWINGS--REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0064] 51 Modular Cabinet Assembly
[0065] 52 Water tank
[0066] 53 Lid, Water tank
[0067] 54 Cabinet, Modular
[0068] 55 Aperture, Electronics Control Panel Access
[0069] 56 Rim
[0070] 57 Guide, Mounting
[0071] 58 Mount, Sleeve (DIN)
[0072] 59 Stereo
[0073] 60 Power Receptacle
[0074] 61 Panel, Input/Output
[0075] 62 Power Supply
[0076] 63 Speaker
[0077] 64 Grill, Speaker
[0078] 65 Adapter, Extension
[0079] 66 Screen, DVD
[0080] 67 Ventilator, Modular Toilet
[0081] 68 Lid, Modular Cabinet
[0082] 69 Panel, Computer Input/Output
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0083] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention
are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the
disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which
may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural
and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted
as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a
representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to
variously employ the present invention in virtually any
appropriately detailed structure.
[0084] Various other objects, advantages, and features of the
invention will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the
art from the following detailed description when read in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference
numerals designate like parts throughout the figures thereof.
[0085] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular electronics cabinet 54 as mounted on a standard toilet
water tank 52, which is depicted with an installed CD/DVD stereo
player that makes up a cabinet assembly 51. The original tank lid
53 is shown installed onto the cabinet 54. Speaker grills 64 are
visible on both sides of the cabinet 54. This basic shape and sized
housing would accommodate the majority of the available car style
CD/DVD players on the market today. This cabinet 54 could be made
taller to accommodate the new, larger format car style CD/DVD
players that are about twice as tall. The cabinet 54 is perfectly
shaped like the toilet tank 52 so that it can blend in better for
aesthetics.
[0086] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a modular cabinet 54
as mounted on a modular toilet ventilator 67, and is depicted with
an installed CD/DVD stereo player. A control signal from the
ventilator 67 can be used to automatically control any electronics
that may be installed inside the cabinet 54, such as a CD player.
Music (or sound effects) from the cabinet 54 could then be
automatically played each time the ventilator 67 is activated, and
stopped when the ventilator 67 is deactivated. An embodiment of the
present invention would encase both the modular electronics cabinet
54 and the ventilator 67 into a single chassis.
[0087] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet 54 that can be used to install a small, car
style CD/DVD player. This cabinet 54 is shown with optional speaker
grills 64 to allow sound to escape the cabinet if internal speakers
are installed. An electronics control panel access aperture 55 is
used to insert common electronic products, such as car style CD
players. This aperture 55 also allows access to the electronic
controls that are typically found on the front panel of these
players. This aperture 55 could be hidden behind an optional door
or cover. A door or cover would not only conceal the installed
electronics device, but would also provide protection for it.
[0088] FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet 54 to illustrate an optional input/output panel
61 and electrical power inlet 60. An input/output panel 61 would
allow electronic signals to be communicated to and from the cabinet
54. For example, optional output speaker jacks could be supplied in
the panel 61 to allow the use of externally mounted speakers. For
another example, an optional input jack could be supplied so that a
signal from a toilet ventilator can be received for the purpose of
automatically activating electronic devices that are installed in
the cabinet 54 with a ventilator device. A mounting rim 56 allows
for the original toilet tank lid to be reinstalled to keep the
stock look of the toilet for aesthetics. This rim 56 also allows
other modular cabinets to be installed upon it. A mounting guide 57
allows the cabinet 54 to be mounted onto the rim of a toilet water
tank 52. This mounting guide 57 also allows the cabinet 54 to be
mounted onto other modular cabinets, as shown in FIG. 10.
[0089] FIG. 5 is a front perspective exploded view of a compact
version of the modular cabinet 54 to illustrate how a standard
radio sleeve mount 58 can be inserted into the modular cabinet 54
and how a standard car radio 59 can then be inserted into the
sleeve mount 58. This mount 58 is not necessary to mount the stereo
59. The mount 58 is shown here as a possible mounting technique,
which is a very common method to install car stereo type systems
into car dash panels. If a raw modular cabinet 54 is purchased with
an installed mount 58, then a user can easily install a standard
car stereo player 59 by simply sliding it into the sleeve without
fasteners. FIG. 5 also shows how speakers 63 and speaker grills 64
can be used to allow sound emission from the cabinet 54. A power
supply 62 is used for the case that the installed radio 59 needs DC
power. The power supply 62 can convert household 120/240 Volts AC
power to 12 Volts DC, which is a typical voltage requirement for
car stereo systems. An optional input/output panel 61 provides
connectivity with external devices. An optional removable top panel
can be used as a lid over the installed electronic components for
protection, though it not necessary since the original toilet lid
53 (see FIG. 1) can be reinstalled.
[0090] FIG. 6 illustrates a completed electronic cabinet assembly
where a stereo sleeve mount 58, a stereo 59, a DC power supply 62
and speakers 63 are all installed into an electronics cabinet 54.
This cabinet 54 is also supplied with speaker grills 64 and an
input/output panel 61.
[0091] FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet with a front panel extension adapter 65 added
to the cabinet 54. This adapter 65 allows extra stereo mounting
depth for some aftermarket car style CD/DVD stereo players that are
rather large in dimensions. This adapter 65 thus enables the use of
a larger sized electronic device with a standard sized cabinet 54
that is perfectly sized to fit a toilet tank 52 (depicted in FIG.
1).
[0092] FIG. 8 is a front perspective view a tall version of the
modular cabinet 54 that can be used to accommodate a large TV
screen or touch-screen computer monitor. An entire computer could
even be assembled inside this large cabinet 54 so that it
essentially becomes a form fitting toilet tank computer case.
[0093] FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a tall version of the
modular cabinet 54 to illustrate the input/output panel 69 and
electrical power inlet 60. A top removable lid 68 is shown
installed onto the cabinet 54. The panel 69 illustrates the use of
a computer style interface that has all of the typical
connectors.
[0094] FIG. 10 is illustrates the modular nature of the present
invention where two modular electronic cabinets 54 are modularly
stacked, that would allow devices such as a computer monitor and
stereo system to both be utilized on the same toilet.
[0095] FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of a compact version of
the modular cabinet 54 with a DVD player installed and its screen
66 displayed in an extended position. These portable DVD players,
that have retractable screens, are extremely popular and can be
found as standard equipment in many new cars. As many of these DVD
players are now quite inexpensive, they can be considered as a
reasonable alternative to a regular stereo player and used with the
modular cabinet 54 so that DVDs can be viewed in the bathroom.
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