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Sink with sliding interchangeable food preparation accessories

a technology of food preparation accessories and sinks, which is applied in water installations, cabinets, construction, etc., can solve the problem of still necessary movement between elements

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-16
THE GALLEY
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[0010]In general, in a first aspect, the invention relates to a sink comprising: a bottom, a back wall, a front wall, a right side wall, and a left side wall; a drain in the bottom; a back upper tier accessory rail located along the top of the back wall; a front upper tier accessory rail located along the top of the front a back lower tier accessory rail located on the back wall, where the back lower tier accessory rail is lower than the back upper tier accessory rail; a front lower tier accessory rail located on the front wall, where the front lower tier accessory rail is lower than the front upper tier accessory rail; and at least one upper accessory sized to rest on the back upper tier accessory rail and the front upper tier accessory rail such that the accessory may slide along the back upper tier accessory rail and the fro...

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The problem with most kitchens is that, regardless of the arrangement of the various elements, each area is still separate and movement between the elements is still necessary.

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[0032]The devices and methods discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific manners in which to make and use this invention and are not to be interpreted as limiting in scope.

[0033]While the devices and methods have been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be noted that many modifications may be made in the details of the construction and the arrangement of the devices and components without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the devices and methods are not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for purposes of exemplification.

[0034]In general, in a first aspect, the invention relates to a sink 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 14. The sink 1 may be an undermount sink, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 6, or an apron front sink, as shown in FIGS. 7 through 12. The sink 1 may have a bottom 2, a back wall 3, a front wall 4, a right side wall 5, and a left side wall 6. The sink 1 may have at least one drain 7 located ...

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Abstract

A sink with a back upper tier accessory rail located along the top of the back wall; a front upper tier accessory rail located along the top of the front wall; a back lower tier accessory rail located on the back wall, where the back lower tier accessory rail is lower than the back upper tier accessory rail; a front lower tier accessory rail located on the front wall, where the front lower tier accessory rail is lower than the front upper tier accessory rail; and at least one upper accessory sized to rest on the upper tier accessory rails such that the accessory may slide along the upper tier accessory rails. The sink may further comprise at least one lower accessory sized to rest on the lower tier accessory rails such that the accessory may slide along the lower tier accessory rails. The accessories may include: a cutting board; a platform holding a bowl or colander; a drain rack; a condiment pallet; a cutting board with an induction cook top resting atop the cutting board; or any combination thereof.

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CROSS REFERENCE[0001]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to a sink, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a sink with sliding interchangeable food preparation accessories.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Most kitchens have a sink, a cooking device such as a stove, and counter space for food preparation. These elements may be configured relative to each other in a number of ways, some of which are more convenient for cooking than others. Generally, an arrangement that reduces unnecessary movement in the kitchen is desirable. The problem with most kitchens is that, regardless of the arrangement of the various elements, each area is still separate and movement between the elements is still necessary.[0006]For example, if a user wishes to boil a pot of water, the user generally must fill the pot at the sink and carry it to the cooking device. After cooking, if the user wishes to dra...

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IPC IPC(8): E03C1/33
CPCE03C1/18A47B77/06A47B77/08A47F10/06
Inventor SHOLLMIER, ROGER
Owner THE GALLEY
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