Kitchen Sink with Integrated Dish Strainer

Abstract

An integrated sink and dish strainer system is disclosed that provides a convenient built-in combination sink, dish strainer, and/or drying rack that keeps the drying rack and dish strainer discreetly out of sight. The integrated sink and dish strainer system comprises a sink for receiving water from a faucet and at least one recessed pocket secured to one or both of the opposing side portions of the sink. Furthermore, the recessed pockets comprise at least one dish strainer/drying rack. The recessed pockets keep the dish strainer/drying rack discreetly out of sight. Further, the recessed pockets each form a drain board. The drain boards are typically slanted toward the sink to allow for water run-off, spray rinsing, and effortless clean-up.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An integrated sink and dish strainer system comprising:
 a sink for receiving water from a faucet, wherein the sink comprises:
 an open top, opposing side portions, a back portion retaining the faucet, and a front portion; and 
   at least one recessed pocket formed as an integral piece to an opposing side portion of the sink.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a perimeter of the sink is positioned below a counter top. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one recessed pocket comprises at least one dish strainer/drying rack. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one dish strainer/drying rack extends upward from a bottom of the at least one recessed pocket and is positioned below the counter top. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein there is a recessed pocket formed as an integral piece to each opposing side portion of the sink. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein both of the recessed pockets comprise a dish strainer/drying rack. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein a bottom of the at least one recessed pocket forms a drain board. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the drain board is slanted toward the sink. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the dish strainer/drying rack is comprised of at least one of stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one recessed pocket is approximately between 14 and 16 inches wide, approximately between 18 and 22 inches deep, and approximately between 4 ½ and 4 ¾ inches high. 
     
     
         11 . An integrated sink and dish strainer system comprising:
 a sink for receiving water from a faucet, wherein the sink comprises:
 an open top, opposing side portions, a back portion retaining the faucet, and a front portion; and 
   a recessed pocket formed as an integral piece to both opposing side portions of the sink.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein a perimeter of the sink is vertically flush with a counter top. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein both of the recessed pockets comprise a dish strainer/drying rack. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the dish strainer/drying racks extend upward from a bottom of the recessed pockets and are positioned below the counter top. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein a bottom of each recessed pocket forms a drain board. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the drain boards are slanted toward the sink. 
     
     
         17 . An integrated sink and dish strainer system comprising:
 a sink for receiving water from a faucet, wherein the sink comprises:
 an open top, opposing side portions, a back portion retaining the faucet, and a front portion; and 
   wherein a perimeter of the sink is positioned below a counter top; and   a recessed pocket formed as an integral piece to both opposing side portions of the sink; and   a dish strainer/drying rack removable secured within both of the recessed pockets.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the dish strainer/drying racks extend upward from a bottom of the recessed pockets and are positioned below the counter top. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein a bottom of each recessed pocket forms a drain board. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the drain boards are slanted toward the sink.