Sink system with faucet in sink cover
US10329748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C2001/0418
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention is a sink system in which a faucet is embedded within a sink cover. This allows a user to completely cover a sink, making the sink space available for other work without the inconvenience of disposing of a separate faucet fixture. The invention comprises a sink basin and a hinged sink cover attached to the basin. The sink cover fits exactly within the sink basin. The sink cover doubles as a faucet. It has a channel, which may extend entirely or partially through the sink cover, which directs a flow of water from a source of water, through the channel, and into the sink basin. The sink system may also have sensors and valves to control temperature and water flow, a digital display panel that displays temperature and flow rate, a user interface, or a visual indictor of water temperature, preferably by means of LED lights.
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