Sink installation and method of installing a sink
AssigneeAldrich Formica Center Inc.
InventorGregory Aldrich
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Abstract
A waterproof sink insert (124, 124′, 124″, 124′″, 124″″) for installing an under-mount sink (108) in a built-up surround (104) having a non-waterproof support structure (116) so as to inhibit water damage to the support structure. The sink support insert is mounted within an insert opening (128) formed in the support structure. The sink support insert comprises a mounting region (144) located radially inward from the outer periphery (148) of the sink support insert. The sink is secured to the sink support structure within the mounting region. The sink support insert may optionally include one or more apertures (136) for receiving a faucet or other sink appurtenance(s).
Claims23
A sink support insert for supporting a particular sink within an insert opening in a support structure having an inner periphery and a first upper surface that is substantially planar, the sink support insert comprising:
- a body for engaging the insert opening and including:
- a) a second upper surface that is substantially planar;
- b) a sink opening configured as a function of the particular sink;
- c) a sink mounting region for receiving the particular sink;
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- d) an outer periphery located radially outward from the mounting region and being configured to conformally confront the inner periphery of the insert opening of the support structure and make said second upper surface of said body flush with the first upper surface of the support structure when the sink support insert is properly engaged in the insert opening.
An assembly, comprising:
- a) a sink;
- b) a sink support insert attached to said sink, said sink support insert operatively configured to support said sink within an insert opening in a support structure having an inner periphery and an insert support, said sink support insert comprising:
- i) a second upper surface that is substantially planar;
- ii) a sink opening having a size and shape each configured as a function of said sink;
- iii) a sink mounting region confronting said sink;
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- iv) an outer periphery located radially outward from said mounting region, said outer periphery being configured to conformally confront the inner periphery of the insert opening of the support structure when said sink support insert is properly positioned in the insert opening.
A sink installation, comprising:
- a) a support structure that includes an insert opening;
- b) a sink support insert supported in said opening and including a sink opening and an outer periphery;
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- c) a sink mounted to said sink support insert radially inward of said outer periphery.
A method of installing a sink, comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a support structure having an insert opening;
- b) installing a sink support insert into said insert opening;
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- c) securing a sink to said sink support insert.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.