US4175292A
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Sink mounting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-04-10
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1998-04-10
Abstract
Abstract Sink mounting means utilizing a member of angular cross section having a web for securement to a cabinet counter edge. A sink support member is carried by an inwardly directed flange of the member of angular section which member may be of a closed frame type configuration, straight or of curved configuration with or without adjustment bars extending therebetween to lock the members in a unitary, fixed relationship to facilitate attachment of the mounting means to the counter edge which is done independently from the later inserted sink or lavatory.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell F. Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:12
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/32; E03C1/33; E03C1/335
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
Sink mounting means for attachment to a cabinet counter of any thickness defining a sink receiving opening, said sink mounting means including a member of angular section having an upright web adapted for abutting securement against the vertical counter edge defining the sink receiving opening and an inwardly directed flange disposed below a plane containing the counter upper surface, said inwardly directed flange located within said sink receiving opening and defining an upwardly opening recess, a sink support member disposed within said recess, fastening means for securing the web of the sink mounting member to the vertical counter edge, said support member having an upper surface on which the underside of a sink flange is restingly supported, said inwardly directed flange having openings at intervals to receive a downwardly inserted bolt of a trim ring assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
Sink mounting means for attachment to a cabinet counter of any thickness defining a sink receiving opening, said sink mounting means including a member of angular section having an upright web adapted for abutting securement against the vertical counter edge defining the sink receiving opening and an inwardly directed flange disposed below a plane containing the counter upper surface, said inwardly directed flange located within said sink receiving opening and defining an upwardly opening recess, a sink support member disposed within said recess, fastening means for securing the web of the sink mounting member to the vertical counter edge, said support member having an upper surface on which the underside of a sink flange is restingly supported, said inwardly directed flange having openings at intervals to receive a downwardly inserted bolt of a trim ring assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 1 wherein said support member is a leveling bolt adjustably engaged with said inwardly directed flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 1 wherein said member of angular section includes an outwardly directed top flange for counter top engagement, said inwardly directed flange including parallel channel members forming said recess, said support member being of elongate configuration and of an elastomeric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 2 wherein said upright web is continuous having both straight and curved segments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 1 wherein said member of angular section is of elongate straight configuration for attachment to a straight edge defining the counter opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 1 wherein said member is of elongate curved configuration for attachment to a curved edge defining the counter opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 1 additionally including adjustment bars extending intermediate two or more members of angular section, locking means insertable through said bars and said members of angular section to retain the sink mounting means in a desired closed configuration to facilitate installation of same in a unitary manner.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 7 wherein said locking means are pins.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 1 additionally including the surface trim ring assembly, said assembly comprising a continuous ring member adapted to jointly overlie the sink flange and adjacent counter edge, said ring having a plurality of spaced apart anchor bolts depending therefrom inserted engagement with said inwardly directed flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 9 wherein said bolts have horizontally turned upper ends and are thereat each adapted for pivotal movement about the horizontal axis of their upper end to facilitate insertion of each bolt through the inwardly directed flange openings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 12 wherein said bolt upper ends are additionally adapted for axial movement relative the ring to further facilitate bolt insertion within said flange.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sink mounting means claimed in claim 11 wherein said ring member is non-metallic.
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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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |