Food preparation sink

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8677522
APP PUB NO 20120151670A1
SERIAL NO

13408773

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Food preparation sinks are disclosed which have an integral raised work area that is rinsed by an automatic system. Food waste or the like present in that area can be washed into a sump above a drain, and the weight of the waste and water in the sump is enough to automatically drive them through a baffle to a garbage disposal, without requiring the baffle to be manually opened. An automatic controller system coordinates water flow and garbage disposal operation, and the water supply can be linked to the sink below the sink rim to save counter top space. In some forms multiple rinsing nozzles are provided which pulse in altering fashion.

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Patent Owner(s)

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KOHLER CO444 HIGHLAND DRIVE KOHLER WI 53044

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aykens, Steven R Sheboygan Falls, US 6 25
Booth, Shawn J Sheboygan, US 104 966
Bostedt, Thomas J DePere, US 4 20
Loeck, Jonathan P Neenah, US 10 89

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