Solid surface integral fixture

Abstract

A mountable composite fixture for integral mounting on a composite top, sink, tub or any surface composed of similar material as the base portion of the fixture. The fixture has a base constructed and arranged to mate with a hole constructed and arranged into a mounting apparatus. The base is chemically bonded to the mounting apparatus with a two part or other similar bonding compound. No mechanical bond, gaskets, fasteners or escutcheons are necessary.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A fixture comprising: 
 a base portion, wherein the base portion is constructed and arranged to engage a hole for mounting on a mounting apparatus;    a neck portion extending from the base portion; and    the base portion composed of or coated by a solid surface composition.    
     
     
         2 . The fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the solid surface composition is selected from the group consisting of acrylics, acrylic/polyester, composites or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         3 . The fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the base is constructed and arranged with a geometric configuration which fittingly mates with the geometric configuration of the hole in the mounting apparatus.  
     
     
         4 . The fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the base portion tapers such that it mates with the mounting apparatus having a hole that is substantially frustum-shaped to match the base.  
     
     
         5 . The fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the neck extends into a device of a dissimilar material to itself.  
     
     
         6 . The fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the neck extends into a device of a similar material to itself.  
     
     
         7 . The fixture of  claim 1 , wherein the neck consists of anything extending from the base of the fixture and further extends to a device selected from the group consisting of faucets, sprayers, handles, showers, or dispensers.  
     
     
         8 . In combination, a fixture and a mounting apparatus, the fixture comprising: 
 a base portion;    a neck portion extending from the base portion;    the base constructed and arranged to mate with a mounting apparatus of a similar material to the base to form an integral attachment to a mounting surface of the mounting apparatus.    
     
     
         9 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the fixture is composed of or coated by a solid surface composite.  
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the solid surface composition is selected from the group consisting of acrylics, acrylic/polyester, composites or any combination thereof.  
     
     
         11 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the base is sized to sealingly engage a hole in the mounting apparatus.  
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the base is chemically bonded to a hole in the mounting apparatus.  
     
     
         13 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the mounting apparatus is a part or is a whole of an apparatus selected from the group consisting of countertops, sinks, tubs, basins, cabinets, and walls.  
     
     
         14 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the neck is extended to a device selected from the group comprising faucets, sprayers, handles, showers, or dispensers.  
     
     
         15 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the neck extends into a device of a dissimilar material to itself.  
     
     
         16 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the neck extends into a device of a similar material to itself.  
     
     
         17 . A method of manufacturing an integral solid surface composite fixture and apparatus comprising the steps of: 
 Constructing and arranging a base portion of the fixture into a geometric shape that may be mated to a mounting apparatus;    Constructing and arranging a mounting apparatus having a hole with a geometric shape that matches the geometric shape of the base portion such that the base portion may be inserted into the hole, the hole being surrounded by a mounting surface;    Chemically bonding the base into a hole in the mounting surface of the apparatus;    Allowing the surface to dry; and    Finishing any seams to create a smooth integral surface such that the seams are substantially unnoticeable.