Seamless sink drain assembly with disposer/strainer mounting system
US8214934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C1/262
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The sink drain assembly (3-5) comprises a downwardly extending drain sleeve (3) integrally formed on the sink (1); a resilient, generally cylindrical mounting member (5) formed with an upper annular section (7) adapted to releasably engage the drain sleeve (3) and with a lower annular section (13) adapted to releasably receive an upper portion (12) of a garbage disposer (8,9); a clamp (14) removably attachable to the mounting member (5) in overlying relation to the upper (7) and lower (13) annular sections, and a strainer (64) having a radially outwardly extending gasket (63) adapted to establish a generally water tight seal between the strainer (64) and a splashguard (66) mounted on the upper portion (12) of the garbage disposer (8,9).
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