Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Wash receptacles – Attachments
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Huson, Gregory L (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Wash receptacles
Attachments
Reexamination Certificate
active
07992235
ABSTRACT:
A utility sink system is disclosed comprising a sink and a bucket. The sink has a basin extending from an upper edge to a drain. The bucket has walls extending to a lip and has at least one opening formed therein. The lip is configured to contact the upper edge of the basin such that the bucket is suspended in the basin. The at least one opening of the bucket, in addition to facilitating handling, may provide a form of overflow when the bucket is suspended in the basin of the sink, such that the at least one opening places an interior volume of the bucket and the basin of the sink in communication with one another. Further, the at least one opening of the bucket may provide a pouring spout.
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Christiansen Janie
Huson Gregory L
Kohler Co.
Quarles & Brady LLP
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