IP Library Granted Patent US 6,857,141
Granted Patent B1
US 6,857,141 · App. 10/671,344 · Granted Feb 22, 2005

Lavatory wicker basin

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Patent No.
US 6,857,141
App. No.
10/671,344
Granted
Feb 22, 2005
Kind
B1
Abstract

A multi-layered concave basin is formed for mounting in an opening in a wash stand. The basin is made from pliant woven twigs with successive bottom layers of a first clear epoxy, a clear fiber cloth and a second clear epoxy and a top layer of a third clear epoxy to create a basin impervious to water under pressure from a wash basin spigot.

Claims (46)

1. A lavatory basin adapted to be impervious to water pressure coming from a wash stand spigot, and the weight of water in a full basin, the basin comprising:

a) a concave-shaped bowl formed from pliable interwoven members, the bowl having a top and bottom surface, an upper annular peripheral edge and an opening formed in a lower portion;

b) a first sealant layer coating the bowl bottom surface, the first sealant layer having a bottom surface;

c) a fibrous cloth having a top and bottom surface, the fibrous cloth top surface adhered to the first sealant layer bottom surface;

d) a second sealant layer coating the fibrous cloth bottom surface; and

e) a third sealant layer coating the bowl top surface.

2. The basin of claim 1 , further comprising a cylindrically shaped drain pipe inserted through the opening formed in the bowl lower portion, the drain pipe including an annular collar disposed at a top end for fitting around the bowl lower portion opening and a downwardly extending tubular portion for aligning with a sewer drain.

3. The basin of claim 2 , further comprising a fourth sealant layer applied to a top surface of the third sealant layer for creating a water-tight seal for the drain pipe inserted through the bowl lower portion opening.

4. The basin of claim 2 , wherein the bowl is positioned upon a top surface of a wash stand, the wash stand having an opening for receiving the basin drain pipe.

5. The basin of claim 1 , wherein the basin concave-shaped bowl pliable interwoven members are wicker.

6. The basin of claim 1 , further comprising an annular edge disposed along the bowl upper peripheral.

7. The basin of claim 6 , wherein the bowl is positioned within an opening of a wash stand having a top surface, the bowl upper peripheral annular edge disposed above the wash stand upper surface.

8. The basin of claim 6 , wherein the bowl is positioned within an opening of a wash stand having a top surface, the bowl upper peripheral annular edge disposed below the wash stand upper surface.

9. The basin of claim 1 , wherein the bowl is positioned within an opening of a wash stand.

10. The basin of claim 1 , wherein the first, second and third sealant layers each comprise at least one coat of clear epoxy.

11. The basin of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous cloth is fiberglass.

12. The basin of claim 1 , further comprising:

a) a second fibrous cloth having a top and bottom surface, the second fibrous cloth bottom surface adhered to a top surface of the third sealant layer; and

b) a top sealant layer coating the second fibrous cloth top surface.

13. A lavatory basin adapted to be impervious to water pressure coming from a wash stand spigot, the basin comprising:

a) a concave-shaped wicker bowl having a top and bottom surface, an upper annular peripheral edge and an opening formed in a lower portion;

b) a first sealant layer comprising at least one coating applied to the bowl bottom surface, the first sealant layer having a bottom surface;

c) a fibrous cloth having a top and bottom surface, the fibrous cloth top surface adhered to the first sealant layer bottom surface;

d) a second sealant layer comprising at least one coating applied to the fibrous cloth bottom surface;

e) a third sealant layer comprising at least one coating applied to the bowl top surface; and

f) a cylindrically shaped drain pipe inserted through the opening formed in the bowl lower portion, the drain pipe including an annular collar disposed at a top end for fitting around the bowl lower portion opening and a downwardly extending tubular portion for aligning with a sewer drain.

14. The basin of claim 13 , further comprising a fourth sealant layer applied to a top surface of the third sealant layer for creating a water-tight seal for the drain pipe inserted through the bowl lower portion opening.

15. The basin of claim 13 , further comprising a thickness of the sealant layers on the bowl top and bottom surface of 0.5 to 3.0 mm.

16. The basin of claim 13 , further comprising:

a) a second fibrous cloth having a top and bottom surface, the second fibrous cloth bottom surface adhered to a top surface of the third sealant layer; and

b) a top sealant layer coating the second fibrous cloth top surface.

17. A method for making a water impervious lavatory basin, the steps of the method comprising:

a) providing a concave-shaped bowl constructed from pliable interwoven members, the bowl having a top and bottom surface and an opening formed in a lower point of the bowl;

b) applying a first sealant layer to the bowl bottom surface, the first sealant layer having a bottom surface;

c) permitting the first sealant layer to become tacky;

d) applying a fibrous cloth layer soaked in a wet curable sealant to the first sealant layer bottom surface, the fibrous cloth layer having a bottom surface;

e) applying additional layers to the fibrous cloth bottom surface after it has hardened;

f) permitting the additional sealant layers to cure;

g) applying sealant layers to the bowl top surface; and

f) permitting the sealant layers applied to the bowl top surface to cure.

18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising the steps of:

a) inserting a drain pipe through the bowl opening cut in the lower portion, the drain pipe including an annular collar disposed at a top end for fitting around the bowl lower portion opening and a downwardly extending tubular portion for aligning with a sewer drain;

b) applying an additional sealant layer for creating a water-tight seal around the drain pipe collar; and

c) permitting the additional sealant layer to cure.

19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the pliable interwoven members are wicker.

20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the steps of applying the sealant layers employs brushing, dipping or spraying.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 7, 2005
From: JACKSON, KAREN R.; PARSONS, AMY J.
To: OPEN MIND DESIGNS, INC.
Reel/Frame 016735/0825 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 28, 2005
From: JACKSON, KAREN R.; PARSONS, AMY J.
To: OPEN MIND DESIGNS, INC.
Reel/Frame 016570/0936 →