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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2012
Evan Allen Fulford, Chicago, IL (US);
Daniel Keating Childs, Chicago, IL (US);
Evan Allen Fulford, Chicago, IL (US);
Daniel Keating Childs, Chicago, IL (US);
Elkay Manufacturing Company, Oak Brook, IL (US);
Abstract
A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.