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End-cap system and device for use with countertops

a technology for end caps and countertops, applied in the field of end caps systems and devices for countertops, can solve the problems of unsatisfactory products, high cost, labor-intensive cutting and polishing of sandwich/lamination ends, etc., and achieve the effect of improving aesthetics and efficient workflow

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-04-07
EZ COUNTERTOP
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The present invention improves the finishing of unfinished counter tops by making enhancements to existing models. This results in a more efficient and effective workflow with improved aesthetic results.

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Cutting and polishing this unfinished sandwich / lamination end is labor intensive, expensive, requires a highly skilled worker, and the finished product may be aesthetically unpleasing, often leaving an undesirable visible seam in the face of the end of the countertop.

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[0035]Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obvious combination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilled in the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presented with lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe in greater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding the invention.

[0036]The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to the structure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplary constructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory and illustrative rather than exhaustive.

[0037]In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of an end-cap component 100 with reference to FIG. 1, in such manner that like reference numerals refer to like components throughout; a convention that we shall employ for t...

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Abstract

An end-cap component for installation on an open end of a countertop includes an end-cap front element, and an end-cap stabilizer, which can be solid rectangular pieces or laminated components. The end-cap component can be made in a right-side, left-side or center-mount configuration, and can be glued together with an adhesive and configured with a polished face of the end-cap front element. Also disclosed is a stabilized end-cap countertop system, including a countertop, with an upper surface element and a front edge; and an end-cap component. The system is suitable for manufacturing in stone materials, including engineered quartz, using lighter-weight parts, resulting in improved precision and efficiency of manufacturing and installation.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 059,270, filed Oct. 3, 2014.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of countertop construction and installation, and more particularly to methods and systems for applying an end-cap to countertops made of stone materials.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A countertop is a horizontal work surface commonly used in kitchens, bathrooms, and workrooms. Countertops are made in a number of natural and engineered materials. While modern lightweight laminated materials have become popular for low-cost and DIY installations, countertops made from natural or engineered stone materials remain popular for higher-end installations.[0004]Some common materials used for prefabricated countertops are granite, marble, engineered marble, porcelain & ceramic tile, engineered quartz, such as Silestone™, glass, and other homogeneous materials, or c...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B96/20A47B96/18
CPCA47B96/18A47B96/201A47B77/022A47B95/043
Inventor COSTELLO, THOMAS JOSEPHBOONE, DAVID OLIVER
Owner EZ COUNTERTOP
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