Sink surround having a backsplash, rim and towel bar

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.

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Inventors:	Katz; Ronald C. (Hinsdale, IL), Gicela; Michael S. (Wheaton, IL), Hauser, II; Jon W. (Geneva, IL), Murray; Teresa H. (Oak Park, IL)
Assignee:	Elkay Manufacturing Co. (Oak Brook, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/107,202
Filed:	June 29, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/284
Current International Class:	2302
Field of Search:	;D23/284-293.1 ;4/619,624,625,638-650

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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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 1979	Kinsey
D261028	September 1981	Bitvai
D401678	November 1998	Scheel et al.
D412741	August 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..

Primary Examiner: Clark; Doris
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.