Rotationally molded ligature resistant lavatory basin
AssigneeWilloughby Industries Inc
InventorTimothy Brandli
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Abstract
A ligature resistant lavatory basin may be produced from rotational molding to create a seamless, one-piece component. The lavatory basin includes a frame that surrounds a bowl that is recessed in the frame. A shroud extends from a bottom surface of the frame. A rear surface opening is defined through a rear surface of the lavatory basin, allowing plumbing components to be fit within an interior space defined within the lavatory basin. The lavatory basin may have rounded corners and edges to reduce the possibility of harm and to reduce the number of possible ligature points on the lavatory basin.
Claims17
A ligature resistant lavatory basin comprising:
- a frame including a countertop and a bowl defined within said countertop;
- a shroud extending from said frame, wherein said shroud is integrally formed with said frame;
- a rear surface including an outer section and an inner section, and wherein said inner section of said rear surface is recessed with respect to said outer section;
- wherein a rear surface ledge separates said outer section of said rear surface from said inner section of rear surface, and wherein said rear surface ledge has rounded corners;
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- wherein said lavatory basin is formed by rotational molding so that said frame and said shroud are monolithic.
A method comprising:
- forming a lavatory basin using rotational molding;
- wherein said lavatory basin includes a frame including a countertop and a bowl defined within said countertop and a shroud integral to and extending from said frame;
- wherein said lavatory basin includes a rear surface including an outer section and an inner section, and wherein said inner section of said rear surface is recessed with respect to said outer section;
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- wherein a rear surface ledge separates said outer section of said rear surface from said inner section of said rear surface, and wherein said rear surface ledge has rounded corners.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.