Sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar

- Elkay Manufacturing Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof, and of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 16;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a second embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIGS. 6 and 19;

FIG. 10 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a third embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIGS. 11 and 22;

FIG. 15 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 16 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only difference being the top edge of the backsplash;

FIG. 17 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 16;

FIG. 19 is a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only difference being the top edge of the backsplash;

FIG. 20 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 19;

FIG. 22 is a top plan view of a sixth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only differences being the top edge of the backsplash;

FIG. 23 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 22;

FIG. 25 is a top plan view of a seventh embodiment of FIG. 1, the only difference being the location of the towel bar;

FIG. 26 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 27 is a bottom view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rimm and towel bar shown in FIGS. 25 and 37;

FIG. 28 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 29 is a top plan view of an eighth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only difference being the location of the towel bar;

FIG. 30 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 29;

FIG. 31 is a bottom view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIGS. 29 and 40;

FIG. 32 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 29;

FIG. 33 is a top plan view of a ninth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only difference being the location of the towel bar;

FIG. 34 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 33;

FIG. 35 is a bottom view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIGS. 33 and 43;

FIG. 36 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 33;

FIG. 37 is a top plan view of a tenth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only differences being the top edge of the backsplash and the location of the towel bar;

FIG. 38 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar disclosed in FIG. 37;

FIG. 39 is a right side view of the surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 37;

FIG. 40 is a top plan view of an eleventh embodiment of FIG. 1, the only differences being the top edge of the backsplash and location of the towel bar;

FIG. 41 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 40;

FIG. 42 is a right side view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 40;

FIG. 43 is a top plan view of a twelfth embodiment of FIG. 1, the only differences being the top edge of the backsplash and the location of the towel bar;

FIG. 44 is a front view of the sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar shown in FIG. 43; and,

FIG. 45 is a right side view of the sink shown in FIG. 43.

The broken lines disclosing sink bowls ar for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The drawings do not include a view from the back, as the back is unornamented.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D76745 October 1928 Frankenberger
D88405 November 1932 Hagopian
D121814 August 1940 Keller
D148795 February 1948 Keller
D184171 December 1958 Felcan
D253300 October 30, 1979 Kinsey
D261028 September 29, 1981 Bitvai
D401678 November 24, 1998 Scheel et al.
D412741 August 10, 1999 Pepin
Other references
  • Elkay Brochure, Residentianl and Commercial Sinks and Accessories (53 Pages). Elkay “Sink Top Selections” p. 46 (remainder of pages provided for completeness). These sink tops have been on sale prior to Jun. 29, 1998.
  • Elkay Brochure, Sink Tops... Classic Style with the Elegance of Stainless Steel (2 Pages). These sink tops have been on sale prior to Jun. 29, 1998.
  • Just Manufacturing Company Brochure, The Royalty Group Marquis Standard Sink Tops 18 Gauge Only (8 Pages). These sink tops have been on sale prior to Jun. 29, 1998.
Patent History
Patent number: D444549
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 29, 1999
Date of Patent: Jul 3, 2001
Assignee: Elkay Manufacturing Co. (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventors: Ronald C. Katz (Hinsdale, IL), Michael S. Gicela (Wheaton, IL), Jon W. Hauser, II (Geneva, IL), Teresa H. Murray (Oak Park, IL)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/107,202
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Sink (D23/284)
International Classification: 2302;