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Sink construction

a sink and construction technology, applied in the field of sink construction, can solve the problems of food waste oftentimes adhering to and achieve the effect of cleaning the sidewalls of the sink

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-02
MCKAY NICHOLAS D JR
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[0008] At least one fluid nozzle, and preferably a plurality of spaced nozzles, are secured to the sink sidewall adjacent the top of the sink sidewall. Each nozzle produces a fluid flow in a predetermined direction when connected to a pressurized source of fluid, such as water. These nozzles, furthermore, are arranged so that the fluid outlet from each nozzle is in a direction transverse to the sink sidewall and intersects the sink sidewall adjacent its top. Consequently, upon connection of the nozzle or nozzles to the pressurized fluid source, the effluent from the nozzle forms a swirling fluid flow around the sink sidewalls thus cleansing the sink sidewalls of waste food as well as any other foreign matter.

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One disadvantage of these previously known sinks, however, is that the food waste oftentimes adheres to the sidewalls of the sink.
When this occurs, it is necessary to manually wash the sidewalls of the sink in order to remove the food waste which is both time consuming and inconvenient.

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[0017] With reference first to FIGS. 1-3, a sink 10 is shown having a base 12 with a waste outlet 14. The waste outlet 14 is adapted to be connected to a waste disposal system and oftentimes includes a waste disposal in the event that the sink 10 is a kitchen sink.

[0018] At least one sidewall 16 extends around and upwardly from the base 12. The sink sidewall 16 together with the base 12 thus forms a sink basin 18. The sink 10 also includes a top 20 which is secured to and supported by a counter 22 or similar structure.

[0019] With reference now particularly to FIGS. 2 and 3, a fluid conduit 24 is mounted within a housing 26. Both the housing 26 and fluid conduit 24 are attached to the sink sidewall 16 adjacent its top 20 so that both the housing 26 and fluid conduit 24 extend around at least a portion of the sink sidewall 16 around the interior of the sink sidewall 16.

[0020] Any conventional means may be utilized to secure the housing 26 with its contained fluid conduit 24 to the ...

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Abstract

A sink having a base and at least one sidewall extending around and extending upwardly from the base. At least one fluid nozzle is attached to the sidewall adjacent its top so that, upon connection to a pressurized fluid source, the nozzle produces a fluid flow which is transverse to and intersects the sidewall adjacent its top. The nozzle thus produces a swirling action of the fluid around the sidewall of the sink thereby cleaning the sink.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] I. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to a construction for a sink. [0003] II. Description of Related Art [0004] Sinks of the type used in kitchens are oftentimes used for the disposal of food waste. Such food waste is typically dumped into the sink and washed through the sink outlet for ultimate disposal in the sewage system. Oftentimes, a garbage disposal is fluidly connected to the outlet of the sink in order to reduce the food waste into smaller particles. [0005] One disadvantage of these previously known sinks, however, is that the food waste oftentimes adheres to the sidewalls of the sink. When this occurs, it is necessary to manually wash the sidewalls of the sink in order to remove the food waste which is both time consuming and inconvenient. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0006] The present invention provides a sink construction, as well as an attachment for an existing sink, which overcomes all of the ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K1/04
CPCA47K1/04E03C1/182E03C1/048
Inventor MCKAY, NICHOLAS D. JR.
Owner MCKAY NICHOLAS D JR
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