U.S. patent application number 10/652111 was filed with the patent office on 2004-02-26 for folding sink assembly.
Invention is credited to Hill, Peter C., Underbrink, John.
Application Number | 20040034924 10/652111 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 21732842 |
Filed Date | 2004-02-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040034924 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Underbrink, John ; et
al. |
February 26, 2004 |
Folding sink assembly
Abstract
A sink assembly may include a sink housing including a conduit
rack and a receptacle for a sink with such a foldable faucet
assembly. The sink assembly may further include one or more
slidable table portions or a pivotable lid for covering the sink
when the faucet assembly is in the folded position. A serving cart,
a gardening cart and a barbecue station, each including a sink with
a foldable faucet assembly and a slidable table portion or
pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is in
the folded position.
Inventors: |
Underbrink, John;
(Richardson, TX) ; Hill, Peter C.; (Plano,
TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART LLP
535 SMITHFIELD STREET
PITTSBURGH
PA
15222
US
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Family ID: |
21732842 |
Appl. No.: |
10/652111 |
Filed: |
August 29, 2003 |
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10652111 |
Aug 29, 2003 |
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10008648 |
Nov 9, 2001 |
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Current U.S.
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4/619 |
Current CPC
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E03C 2201/90 20130101;
A47K 1/02 20130101; E03C 1/18 20130101; E03C 1/04 20130101 |
Class at
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4/619 |
International
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A47K 001/04 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A sink assembly comprising: a sink housing having a top surface;
a basin supported on the sink housing and extending below the top
surface thereof; and a faucet assembly movably supported on the
basin and selectively rotatable between an upright position wherein
at least a portion of the faucet assembly protrudes out from the
basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received
within the basin.
2. The sink assembly of claim 1, further comprising: at least one
table portion slidably supported on the sink housing relative to
the top surface of the sink housing.
3. The sink assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one table
portion may selectively occupy positions on the top surface of the
sink housing ranging from a position wherein the table portion
completely covers the basin to one or more positions wherein the
table portion does not cover the basin.
4. The sink assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a removable
table portion slidable on the top surface of the sink housing to a
plurality of positions ranging from one position wherein the
removable table portion completely covers the basin when the faucet
assembly is in the folded position.
5. The sink assembly of claim 4, wherein the removable table
portion comprises a serving tray.
6. The sink assembly of claim 5, wherein the removable table
portion includes a surface receptacle.
7. The sink assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a lid
pivotably mounted on the sink housing and pivotable between an open
position exposing the basin and a closed position covering the
basin when the faucet assembly is in the folded position.
8. The sink assembly of claim 1, further comprising a conduit rack
on the sink housing.
9. The sink assembly of claim 8, wherein the conduit rack includes
a storage compartment.
10. The sink assembly of claim 1, wherein the sink housing includes
an inlet opening and an outlet opening.
11. The sink assembly of claim 10, wherein the basin includes a
drain connected to a drain conduit through the outlet opening and
wherein the faucet assembly is connected to a fluid supply conduit
extending through the inlet opening.
12. The sink assembly of claim 11, further comprising a connecting
manifold attached to the sink housing, the connecting manifold
having a manifold inlet connector for coupling an extension supply
conduit to the fluid supply conduit and a manifold drain connector
for coupling the drain conduit to a drain extension conduit.
13. The sink assembly of claim 12, wherein the manifold is attached
to the sink housing by at least one resilient snap lug on the
manifold.
14. An assembly comprising: a frame; a top panel mounted on the
frame, the top panel including a sink receptacle for a sink
comprising: a basin; and a faucet assembly movably supported on the
basin and selectively rotatable between an upright position wherein
at least a portion of the faucet assembly protrudes out from the
basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received
within the basin.
15. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising: a bottom panel
mounted on the frame, wherein the bottom panel includes at least
one storage receptacle.
16. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the frame has at least one
wheel attached thereto.
17. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the frame comprises one or
more legs.
18. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the top panel further
comprises: a removable table portion slidable over the top panel to
a plurality of positions ranging from completely exposing the basin
to completely covering the basin when the faucet assembly is in the
folded position.
19. The assembly of claim 18, wherein the removable table portion
comprises a serving tray.
20. The sink assembly of claim 18, where the removable table
portion includes a recess that slides over a corresponding
protrusion on the top panel when the removable table portion slides
over the top panel.
21. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising a towel rack
supported on the frame.
22. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising a utensil rack
supported on the frame.
23. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising a working surface
on the top panel.
24. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising: a sink lid
mounted on the top panel and pivotable between an open position
exposing the basin and a closed position covering the basin when
the faucet assembly is in the folded position.
25. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the top panel further
comprises a utility receptacle supported thereon and a pivotable
lid attached to a back edge of the top panel for covering the
utility receptacle.
26. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising two foldable
extension plates attached to the top panel.
27. An assembly comprising: a frame; a top panel mounted on the
frame; and means for supporting a basin with a discharge neck
selectively rotatable between an upright position wherein the
discharge neck protrudes out from the basin and a folded position
wherein the discharge neck is received within the basin.
Description
[0001] This application is a divisional of and claims priority to
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/008,648, which was filed on
Nov. 9, 2001 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,611,972 on Sep. 2,
2003.
FIELD
[0002] The invention relates to sinks and portable storage cabinets
and, in particular, to a sink with a foldable faucet assembly and a
multi-purpose portable support cabinet.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Over the years, outdoor and garden or backyard activities
have become increasing popular. However, workplace and family
demands in today's busy lifestyles often leave little time to
organize and assemble all the necessary gear, such as gardening
implements or food preparation and serving utensils prior to
commencing such activities and then for cleaning and reorganizing
such equipment after the activity is over. Gardening or barbecue
accessories, for example, are often stored haphazardly out of sight
in garages or basements and in boxes for extended periods of time,
such as during the cold weather months, and then have to be
retrieved at a moment's notice for the first warm and sunny
afternoon.
[0004] In addition to convenient storage, easy access to a sink for
cleaning outdoor equipment and utensils of the various outdoor
activities is particularly desirable. U.S. Pat. No. 5,349,708 to
Lee discloses a foldable kitchen sink that includes two support
members that are hinged to each other such that their upper
surfaces may be deployed in a facing folded position or in a
coplanar unfolded position. One support member has a dishwasher
bucket mounted thereto; the other support member has a grille
mounted thereto. The sink can be folded and transported, but does
not include a faucet assembly for connection to a water supply.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 6,131,929 to Haley discloses a portable
modular cart and game table that includes a faucet assembly and a
sink basin mounted on the upper surface of the cart. A cover is
connected to the cart and is movable between a first position that
overlies the sink basin and a second position providing access to
the sink basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable 360 degrees and
collapsible, so that the faucet assembly assumes the upright
position when the cover is in the second position and collapses
axially when the cover is in the first position. The location of
the faucet assembly occupies desirable counter top area which could
be used to support utensils and other items.
[0006] There remains, therefore, a need for a sink with the faucet
assembly that can be installed on outdoor equipment and that
includes features that overcome the limitations, shortcomings and
disadvantages of other sinks without compromising their
advantages.
SUMMARY
[0007] The invention meets the identified needs, as well as other
needs, as will be more fully understood following a review of this
specification and drawings.
[0008] In one general aspect, a sink assembly may include a sink
housing having a conduit rack and a receptacle for a sink with a
foldable faucet assembly. The sink assembly further may include one
or more slidable table portions. One or both table portions may be
removable and useable as serving trays, and they may have surface
receptacles. In some implementations, the sink assembly may include
a pivotable lid for covering the sink when the faucet assembly is
in the folded position.
[0009] Aspects of the invention also may include embodiments of a
serving cart, a gardening cart and a barbecue station, each
including a sink with a foldable faucet assembly and a slidable
table portion or pivotable lid for covering the sink when the
faucet assembly is in the folded position. The barbecue station may
include a utility receptacle with a corresponding lid and an
enclosed storing space with divided compartments, drawers and
trays, which are accessible by opening one or more doors.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a sink with
a faucet assembly in the upright position according to the
invention.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a top view of the sink of FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 3(a) is a partially exploded sectional view of the sink
and faucet assembly of FIG. 1 with some components shown in
cross-section.
[0013] FIG. 3(b) is an exploded view of an embodiment of a flow
control valve of FIG. 3(a).
[0014] FIG. 3(c) is a partial sectional view through the actuator
stem shown in FIG. 3(a).
[0015] FIG. 3(d) is a front view of an embodiment of a first
mounting cover incorporated in the sink assembly of FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 3(e) is a front view of an embodiment of a second
mounting cover incorporated in the sink assembly of FIG. 1.
[0017] FIG. 4 is a top view of the sink of FIG. 1 with the faucet
assembly in a folded position.
[0018] FIG. 5 is a side view of the sink of FIG. 1 with the faucet
assembly in a folded position.
[0019] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a sink
assembly incorporating the sink of FIG. 1.
[0020] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the sink assembly of FIG. 6
with the sink covered.
[0021] FIG. 7(a) is an exploded view of an embodiment of the sink
assembly of FIG. 6.
[0022] FIG. 8(a) is top view of an embodiment of a connecting
manifold shown in FIG. 7.
[0023] FIG. 8(b) is a sectional view of the manifold of FIG. 8(a)
taken along axis VIIIb-VIIIb of FIG. 8(a).
[0024] FIG. 9 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the top
portion of the sink assembly of FIG. 7.
[0025] FIG. 10 is an isometric view of yet another embodiment of
the top portion of the sink assembly of FIG. 7.
[0026] FIG. 11 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a cart
incorporating the sink of FIG. 1.
[0027] FIG. 12 is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of the
cart of FIG. 11.
[0028] FIG. 13 is a front isometric view of yet another embodiment
of a cart incorporating the sink of FIG. 1.
[0029] FIG. 14 is a rear isometric view of the cart of FIG. 13.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] Referring now to the drawings for the purpose of
illustrating the invention and not for the purpose of limiting the
same, it is to be understood that standard components or features
that are within the purview of an artisan of ordinary skill and do
not contribute to the understanding of the various embodiments of
the invention are omitted from the drawings to enhance clarity,
even when such features may otherwise be necessary for the function
of a sink embodying the invention. In addition, it will be
appreciated that the characterizations of various components
described herein as moving, for example, upwardly or downwardly, or
being vertical or horizontal, are relative characterizations only
based upon the particular position or orientation of a given
component for a particular application.
[0031] FIGS. 1 and 2 depict an embodiment of a sink 100 according
to the invention. The sink 100 includes a basin 102 having a drain
104. A two-sided drain stopper 106, shown in more detail in FIG. 3,
may be used to strain liquid exiting the basin through the drain
104 or to plug the drain 104. The basin 102 may be produced and
assembled from food-grade materials when the sink 100 is to be used
for food preparation and serving. It will be appreciated, however,
that the basin 102 could be fabricated from a myriad of other
suitable materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum, etc., and be
provided in a variety of different shapes. The sink 100 may also
include a soap tray 110 and other support surfaces, which may be
molded in the basin 102. A faucet assembly 108 is mounted on the
basin 102 and includes a discharge neck 112, a handle 114 or other
suitable lever or knob for controlling liquid flow through the
faucet assembly 108.
[0032] As indicated above, this embodiment of the sink 100 also
employs a unique and novel faucet assembly 108. In this embodiment,
the faucet assembly 108 includes a faucet housing 116 that
pivotally supports the discharge neck 112 on the basin 102. More
particularly and with reference to FIGS. 3(a) and (b), the faucet
housing 116 is generally hollow and may be fabricated in two pieces
that are retained together by, for example, screws, adhesive, etc.
The skilled artisan will readily appreciate that by employing
screws to affix the portions of housing 116 together, the user can
quickly disassemble the housing 116 to replace any of the
components therein.
[0033] The faucet housing 116 supports a flow control valve 120
that includes a valve housing 122 that is supported in the faucet
housing 116 by a mounting collar 121 that includes an inlet conduit
barb 128. See FIG. 3(b). An O-ring 123 is fitted between the valve
housing 122 and the collar 121. The inlet conduit barb 128 defines
an inlet passage 129. Likewise, an outlet mounting flanged
connector 130 is supported through an O-ring on the valve housing
122 opposite the inlet conduit barb 128 and defines an outlet
passage 132 therethrough. The discharge neck 112 may be rotatably
received on the outlet mounting flanged connector 130 for
rotational travel thereon about an axis "A-A". See FIG. 3(a).
Rotatably supported in the housing 122 between the inlet passage
129 and outlet passage 132 is a flow control member 124'. The flow
control member 124' has a flow passage 125 therethrough that, when
aligned with the inlet passage 129 and outlet passage 132, permits
a fluid entering through the inlet passage 129 to flow through the
valve 120.
[0034] In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3(a), an actuator stem
136 is attached to a side connector 127 of the valve housing 122.
The actuator stem 136 is rotatably supported in a portion of the
faucet housing 116, as shown in FIG. 3(c), and has a handle 114
attached thereto. The handle 114 permits the user to selectively
rotate the flow control member 124' about an actuator axis "B-B".
Thus, when the flow control member 124' is rotated such that the
flow control passage 125 is aligned with the inlet passage 129 and
the outlet passage 132, fluid can flow through the valve 120. If
the flow control passage 125 is oriented at a ninety-degree angle
to the inlet passage 129 and the outlet passage 132, no fluid is
permitted to pass through the valve 120.
[0035] A supply conduit 124, which is coupled to a source of
liquid, passes through a hole 142 in the faucet housing 116. In
this embodiment, the supply conduit 124 may comprise a section of
flexible hose which is coupled to the inlet conduit barb 128 by,
for example, conventional means, such as a hose clamp 139. A
flanged mounting bushing 144 that has a passage therethrough
supports the supply conduit 124 where it enters the faucet housing
116. As can be seen in FIG. 3(a), the mounting bushing 144 also
provides a means for pivotally coupling the faucet housing 116 to
the basin 102. Protruding out through a hole 146 in an opposite
side of the housing 116 is a mounting peg 148. The mounting peg 148
is provided with a flanged portion 150 that is larger than the hole
146 to prevent the mounting peg 148 from passing completely through
the hole 146. The flanged portion 150 may include grooves that mate
with corresponding protrusions in the faucet housing 116 to retain
the mounting peg 148 in position. Alternatively, a biaser cavity
152 may be provided in the housing 116 for supporting a biasing
member in the form of a spring to bias the mounting peg 148 in an
outward direction away from the faucet housing 116.
[0036] To install the faucet assembly 108 on the sink, the faucet
housing 116 is inserted into a cavity 156 in the sink 102. The
cavity 156 may include a first mounting enclosure 158 receiving the
mounting bushing 144 and a second mounting enclosure 160 receiving
the mounting peg 148. A first mounting cover 162 may be inserted
over the top of the first enclosure 158. The first mounting cover
162 snaps in over the mounting bushing 144 and secures it in place.
Similarly, a second mounting cover 164 may be inserted over the top
of the second mounting enclosure 160, snapping in over the mounting
peg 148. See FIGS. 3(a), 3(d) and 3(e). The first mounting cover
162 and the second mounting cover 164 may also be secured to the
basin 102 with hidden fasteners, such as screws that are threaded
from the outer surface of the basin through holes located on molded
surfaces of the first and second mounting enclosures 158, 160.
[0037] Other ways of supporting the faucet housing on the basin of
the sink are within the purview of one of ordinary skill in the
art. For example, the mounting bushing 144 and the mounting peg 148
may be received within respective holes in the walls of the basin,
in connection with the embodiment described above that includes a
spring in the biasing cavity 152. The spring facilitates retention
of the mounting peg 148 in its respective hole to retain the faucet
housing 116 in the basin 102. It will be appreciated, however, that
such arrangement would permit the faucet assembly 108 to be
detached from the basin 102, if desired, for storage purposes,
repair purposes, etc.
[0038] When the mounting bushing 144 is received in the first
mounting enclosure 158 and the mounting peg 148 is received in
second mounting enclosure 160, the person of ordinary skill in the
art will appreciate that the faucet assembly 108 can pivot about an
axis "D-D" defined by the mounting bushing 144 and mounting peg
148. See FIG. 3(a). In particular, the faucet assembly 108 may be
pivoted through an angle of approximately ninety degrees from an
upright position shown in FIG. 1, wherein at least a portion of the
faucet assembly 108 protrudes from the basin to other positions
including a folded storage position inside the basin 102, such that
the entire faucet assembly 108 is below a plane "E-E" defined by
the top 103 of the basin 102. See FIG. 5. The basin 102 may include
a retainer 113 that releasably retains the faucet assembly 108 in
the folded position. The retainer 113 may be fabricated as an
integral part of the basin 102, by molding, for example. The rear
surface of the faucet housing 116 may include two symmetric pivot
detents 117, which may be attached or molded thereon, to facilitate
pivoting the faucet assembly 108 against an interior rear surface
111 of the basin 102 and to stabilize the faucet assembly 108 in
the upright position.
[0039] In one embodiment of the invention, the above-described sink
100 may be employed in a sink assembly, generally indicated as 200.
The sink assembly 200 may include a sink housing 202 that has a top
portion 204 with a top surface 203 and a mounting bracket 206. See
FIG. 6. The top portion 204 includes a top recess 208 in which the
sink 100 may be received. The sink assembly 200 may be fabricated
from blow molded plastic or other suitable processes and materials
that are relatively lightweight and that can withstand the
elements, if stored outside. However, the sink assembly 200 could
also be fabricated from a myriad of other materials such as steel,
stainless steel, aluminum, etc.
[0040] The sink assembly 200 may be mounted on a wall or other
convenient structure and may include a rack 210 for coiling a
garden hose 212 or other conduit therearound. The rack 210 may have
a convenient storage compartment 214 formed therein for holding
sprinklers, nozzles, sprayers etc. The storage compartment 214 may
have a cover 216 with a handle 217 for opening and closing the
cover 216 or may be fitted with a drawer (not shown).
[0041] The sink assembly 200 may also include a pair of table
portions 220 that are slidably affixed to the sink housing 202 for
moving between open positions shown in FIG. 6 and closed positions
shown in FIG. 7. Each of the table portions may have, for example,
a protrusion 230 that slides into a mating recess 231 formed by
guides 232 on the top portion 204 of the sink housing 202. See FIG.
7(a). The top portion 204 may be provided with stops to prevent the
table portions 220 from sliding completely off the sink assembly
200. Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the
table portions 220 may slide either together or independently of
each other on the top portion 204 of the housing 202 to fully
expose, partially cover or completely cover and protect the sink
100 when the faucet assembly 108 is in the folded position, and
provide work and preparation surface area.
[0042] The sink housing 202 includes an inlet opening 222 for
connection with the water supply conduit 124, and an outlet opening
224 for connection with a draining conduit 138. See FIG. 7, and
FIG. 3(a) for the sink 100. The supply and draining lines may be
conveniently connected through a connecting manifold 170, shown in
FIGS. 8(a) and (b), that can be mounted on a side 225 of the sink
assembly 200, either by conventional fasteners, such as screws or
by snap-fitting on the side 225 of the sink assembly 200 by means
of resilient snap lugs 172, which are, for example, integrally
molded on the connecting manifold 170, when the connecting manifold
is made of plastic material. The connecting manifold 170 includes a
manifold outlet 174 and a manifold inlet 176. A manifold outlet or
drain connector 184 may be inserted through the manifold outlet 174
and connect the drain conduit 138 to an extension drain conduit
185, and a manifold inlet connector 186 may be inserted through the
manifold inlet 176 and connect the fluid supply conduit 124 to an
extension supply conduit 183.
[0043] An alternative embodiment of a top portion 304 for the sink
assembly 200 of FIG. 7 is shown in FIG. 9. The top portion 304 has
a top surface 303 and includes a top receptacle 308 in which the
sink 100 may be received, and a table portion 320 that is slidably
attached to the top portion 304 in the manner described above and
can be positioned to cover the sink 100 when the faucet assembly
108 is in the folded position. The table portion 320 may be
removable and may also be used as a serving tray. The table portion
320 may also have molded depressions or surface receptacles 323 for
safely supporting cutlery or dinnerware, cans, bottles, or other
items. The top portion 304 may also include a working surface 322
on the other side of the sink 100.
[0044] Yet another embodiment of a top portion 404 for the sink
assembly 200 of FIG. 7 is shown in FIG. 10. In this embodiment, the
top portion 404 has a top surface 403 and includes a first top
receptacle 408 in which the sink 100 may be received, and a second
top receptacle 409 that may be used for storage of food items,
plants, etc., and may receive a basket 432 with divided
compartments. In this embodiment, the first receptacle 408 is
separated from the second receptacle 409 by a center wall portion
410. The top portion 404 may include table portions 420 that pivot
about sides 422 to fold down, and a first lid 430 and second lid
431 pivotable about the back side 434 of the top portion 404 to
either expose or cover the first top receptacle 408 or the second
top receptacle 409, respectively.
[0045] The sink 100 of FIG. 1 may also be mounted on a serving or
garden cart 500 or a barbecue station 700, or on other suitable
structures and cabinets, portable and non-portable, as shown in
FIGS. 11-13. The serving cart 500 may include a frame 501 with a
plurality of legs, such as, for example, a pair of support legs 503
and a pair of wheeled legs 505, on which a top panel 504 is
supported. The serving cart 500 may also have two support legs 503
and only one wheeled leg 505 or four support legs or four wheeled
legs, etc. The top panel 504 includes a receptacle 508 for
receiving the sink 100 and may also have a work surface 522. The
top panel 504 may also include a table portion 520 that can slide
over and cover the sink 100, when the faucet assembly 108 is in the
folded position. The table portion 520 may be removable and may
also be used as a serving tray. A partial view of one embodiment
illustrating the engagement of table portion 520 with the top panel
504 is shown in FIG. 12. The table portion 520 includes symmetric
protrusions 530 that engage corresponding recesses 531 formed in
slide guides 532.
[0046] The serving cart 500 may also include a rack 511 mounted on
the back of the top panel 504 for supporting, for example, cups,
cans or bottles, and a towel rack 513 integrally formed or mounted
on the front side of the top panel 504. The serving cart 500 may
also include a bottom panel 516 having one or more storage
receptacles 518 for holding separately wet and dry items, such as,
for example, drinks or ice and packaged food, respectively. When
the table portion 520 is removed or slid over the sink 100, the
serving cart 500 can be easily wheeled by pushing the handle 526,
which is also partially supporting the table portion 520 in its
extended position. The large wheels 528 mounted on the pair of the
wheeled legs 505 facilitate portability of the serving cart
500.
[0047] The serving cart 500 may also be used for gardening and
planting uses. The rack 511 may be used for holding gardening
tools.
[0048] FIGS. 13 and 14 show a cart 700 that may be well-suited for
use as a barbecue preparation station or a garden center. The cart
700 has a frame 701 and a top panel 704 that includes a sink
receptacle 708 and a utility receptacle 710, for preparing or
storing items. The cart 700 may also include a pair of extension
plates 720 that can fold down by pivoting about respective sides
722 of the top panel 704. The cart 700 may further include an
enclosed storage space 739 below the top panel 704. The storage
space 739 is accessible through one or two doors 732 that are
pivotably attached to the frame 701, and may include a storage
drawer 734, a divided utensil or spice/condiment tray and a
compartment 738 for larger items, such as charcoal/grill
accessories, and other bulky containers, such as oil and vinegar
bottles, marinade bottles, salt containers, etc. The cart may
include hooks 740 for barbecue or other serving utensils, a paper
towel holder 742, and a garbage bag holder 760. The cart 700 may
also include a pair of pivotable lids 731 and 730 for covering the
food receptacle 710 and the sink receptacle 708 respectively. The
lids 731 and 730 may pivot over respective back edges 751 and 750
of the top panel 704. The extension plates 720 may also pivot to
fold over the closed lids 730 and 731. Additional tool or utensil
holders 770 may be provided in the back of the cart for other
uses
[0049] Whereas particular embodiments of the invention have been
described herein for the purpose of illustrating the invention and
not for the purpose of limiting the same, it will be appreciated by
those of ordinary skill in the art that numerous variations of the
details, materials and arrangement of parts may be made within the
principle and scope of the invention without departing from the
invention as described in the appended claims. The preceding
description, therefore, is not meant to limit the scope of the
invention. Rather, the scope of the invention is to be determined
only by the appended claims and their equivalents.
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