US3577572A
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Integral lavatory bowl and vanity top combination
Assignee: Trane US Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-21
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Granted: 1971-05-04
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Expires: 1989-01-21
Abstract
Abstract The Article of Manufacture comprises an integral lavatory bowl and vanity top combination of a thermosetting synthetic plastic composition, preferably of the polyester resin type, wherein the bowl area is integrally formed with the vanity top area. The bowl area may be provided with a preformed overflow tube which is embedded within the material of the sidewall of the bowl.
Inventors
- 👤 Kay L Ruggles
- 👤 Howard S Clark
- 👤 Dale B Gunnersow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:09
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/18; E03C1/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
As an article of manufacture, an integral sink and vanity top combination, the combination including a bowl area having a bowl outlet and a vanity top area integral with the bowl area about its perimeter, the combination being comprised of a polyester resin, and an overflow tube embedded in a sidewAll of the bowl area, the sidewall having an overflow drain in communication with an upper end of the overflow tube with the lower end of the overflow tube being in communication with the bowl outlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
As an article of manufacture, an integral sink and vanity top combination, the combination including a bowl area having a bowl outlet and a vanity top area integral with the bowl area about its perimeter, the combination being comprised of a polyester resin, and an overflow tube embedded in a sidewAll of the bowl area, the sidewall having an overflow drain in communication with an upper end of the overflow tube with the lower end of the overflow tube being in communication with the bowl outlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The article of manufacture of claim 1 further defined by a sidewall having a thickened sidewall area with the overflow tube embedded therein and by said combination being comprised of a substantially homogeneous mass of polyester resin and with the mass comprising a single layer of material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The article of manufacture of claim 1 further defined by the overflow tube having its radially outer end embedded in the vanity top area of the combination.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 further defined by the bowl area having a thickened boss on its bottom side defining the bowl outlet and with the overflow tube having its radially inner end projected into the boss in communication with the drain outlet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
As an article of manufacture, an integral sink and vanity top combination having a plurality of bowl areas all being integral with the vanity top area, the combination including each bowl area having a bowl outlet and a vanity top area integral with the bowl area about its perimeter, the combination being comprised of a polyester resin, and overflow tubes embedded in sidewalls of the bowl areas, the sidewall areas having overflow drains in communication with the overflow tubes with the lower ends of the overflow tubes being in communication with the bowl outlets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
As an article of manufacture, an integral sink and vanity top combination having a plurality of bowl areas all being integral with the vanity top area, the combination including each bowl area having a bowl outlet and a vanity top area integral with the bowl area about its perimeter, the combination being comprised of a polyester resin, and overflow tubes embedded in sidewalls of the bowl areas, the sidewall areas having overflow drains in communication with the overflow tubes with the lower ends of the overflow tubes being in communication with the bowl outlets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
As an article of manufacture, a lavatory bowl, a waste outlet formed in the bottom thereof, a vanity top integral with said bowl, the combination being composed of the group comprising polyester resins having a base mix, a marble veining mix, striations of solid color pigment and a filler composed of a member of the group comprising silica.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
As an article of manufacture, a lavatory bowl, a waste outlet formed in the bottom thereof, a vanity top integral with said bowl, the combination being composed of the group comprising polyester resins having a base mix, a marble veining mix, striations of solid color pigment and a filler composed of a member of the group comprising silica.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-03 | 1974-11-02 | 1975-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-03 | 1978-11-02 | 1979-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-03 | 1982-11-02 | 1983-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |