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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 29, 2012
Steven R. Aykens, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Shawn J. Booth, Sheyboygan, WI (US);
Thomas J. Bostedt, DePere, WI (US);
Jonathan P. Loeck, Neenah, WI (US);
Steven R. Aykens, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Shawn J. Booth, Sheyboygan, WI (US);
Thomas J. Bostedt, DePere, WI (US);
Jonathan P. Loeck, Neenah, WI (US);
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
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.