IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0260954
(2008-10-29)
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등록번호 |
US-8166618
(2012-05-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
10 인용 특허 :
3 |
초록
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A strapping device used for installing, supporting, and sealing under-mount sinks comprises a series of straps looped by a series of rings and locking tightening devices. The locking tightening devices are used to tighten the straps and raise and support an under-mount sink in position. The rings an
A strapping device used for installing, supporting, and sealing under-mount sinks comprises a series of straps looped by a series of rings and locking tightening devices. The locking tightening devices are used to tighten the straps and raise and support an under-mount sink in position. The rings and straps are anchored to hooks attached to the edge of the sink opening on the counter top underlay. A series of hooks are capable of holding a series of straps under tension to support an under mount sink in position with a located on the lip of the under-mount sink. A continuous loop of closed cell PVC is disposed atop the lip of the sink, so that when the sink is tightened through the countertop underlay, the lip of the sink encounters the underside of the countertop and the sealing material is compressed, forming a permanent, flexible, water-tight seal.
대표청구항
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1. A device for sealing an under-mount sink, characterized by: a. at least four anchoring hooks disposed between a counter underlay and countertop at the junction of the underlay and countertop sink opening;b. at least two straps anchored to the four hooks, wherein the hooks are capable of holding t
1. A device for sealing an under-mount sink, characterized by: a. at least four anchoring hooks disposed between a counter underlay and countertop at the junction of the underlay and countertop sink opening;b. at least two straps anchored to the four hooks, wherein the hooks are capable of holding the straps under tension;c. a means for shortening the length of each strap;d. a sealing material disposed on the lip of an under-mount sink, wherein when the under-mount sink is placed on the straps, and the straps are shortened, the sink is elevated against the underside of the countertop compressing the sealing material between the lip of the sink and the underside of the countertop. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the means for shortening the length of the straps comprises a ratcheting mechanism. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the hooks are anchored to the straps a using window portion of the hooks and looped with the straps. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the hooks are comprised of a metal bracket to rigidly brace objects by the straps. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein multiple hooks and straps are used to anchor and seal an under-mount sink in position. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein two straps are disposed lengthwise under an under-mount sink and two additional straps are substantially perpendicular disposed on the lengthwise straps to further comprise an adjustable basket. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the straps comprise an integrated toothed-track with a clutch locking device disposed thereon. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the hooks are disposed between the underlay and countertop without increasing the distance between the underlay and countertop. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the straps comprise a first series of straps interconnected to further comprise a basket through the base of which the drain of the sink can be disposed, and a second series of straps that connect to hooks at the edge of a sink. 10. The device of claim 9, wherein the first series of straps are fastened in position relative to each other, and the second series of straps are adjustable. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein the hooks are disposed at least six inches from the face of a cabinet, and at least six inches from the back of the cabinet. 12. The device of claim 1, wherein the sealing material comprises a continuous loop around the lip of the sink. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein the sealing material is comprised of a closed cell PVC sealing material that compresses to ⅛ inch when installed. 14. A method of leak-proofing a sink, comprising the steps of: a. placing at least four anchoring hooks at the junction of a counter underlay and countertop sink opening;b. attaching at least two adjustable straps between the hooks, so that the straps are capable of supporting a sink;c. placing the sink on the straps, and placing a water sealing material along the top lip of the sink;e. installing a countertop over the underlay and sink; andf. adjusting the straps to tighten them, thereby raising the sink against the underside of the countertop, compressing the sealing material. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein positioning adjustments to the straps are made to avoid plumbing fixtures after installation of the straps. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the sink is raised to ⅜ inch below the underlay after placing the sink on the straps. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the straps are tightened by alternately tightening each strap.
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