US2016032573A1PendingUtilityA1

Protective sink cover

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jul 30, 2014Filed: Jul 30, 2014Published: Feb 4, 2016
Est. expiryJul 30, 2034(~8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:James Gavin
E03C 1/186A45D 44/02
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Abstract

A cover for a sink that has a faucet and spout comprises a sheet flexible material with top surface and bottom surfaces; one or more openings positioned near an edge of the cover, the sheet of flexible material sized to fit over the sink, the one or more openings sized to receive the faucet and the spout therein, and may include a waterproof backing Embodiments include elastic to form a secure fit, and closures such as adhesive tabs or handle ties. The cover fits over a sink to cover it, a faucet and a spout, so that waste from a grooming activity, or other action, is collected in the cover and not deposited in the sink, the adjacent area, and/or the floor.

Claims

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I claim: 
     
         1 . A cover for a sink comprising a faucet and a spout, the cover comprising:
 a sheet of flexible material having   a top surface and a bottom surface;   one or more openings,   the openings positioned proximate an edge of the sheet of flexible material,   the sheet of flexible material sized to fit over the sink; and the one or more openings sized to receive the faucet and the spout therein.   
     
     
         2 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , wherein the sheet of flexible material surrounding the one or more openings further comprises one or more knockouts to widen the opening. 
     
     
         3 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , wherein the sheet of flexible material surrounding the one or more openings further comprises a plurality of fingers for retaining the faucet and spout therebetween. 
     
     
         4 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , further comprising an elastic band, the elastic band attached to the sheet of flexible material between the edge and the one or more openings. 
     
     
         5 . The cover as described in  claim 2 , further comprising an elastic band, the elastic band positioned in the sheet of flexible material proximate to and surrounding the one or more openings. 
     
     
         6 . The cover as described in  claim 2 , further comprising an elastic band, the elastic band positioned in the sheet of flexible material proximate to and surrounding two or more of the openings. 
     
     
         7 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a means for closing the cover. 
     
     
         8 . The cover as described in  claim 7 , wherein the means for closing comprises a drawstring, and the drawstring is disposed in opposite sides of the sheet of flexible material. 
     
     
         9 . The cove as described in  claim 7 , wherein the means for closing comprises a handle tie, and the handle tie is disposed in opposite sides of the sheet of flexible material. 
     
     
         10 . The cover as described in  claim 7 , wherein the means for closing comprises an adhesive tab, the adhesive tab being attached to the bottom surface of the sheet of flexible material. 
     
     
         11 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a means for attaching the cover to a surface. 
     
     
         12 . The cover as described in  claim 11 , wherein the means for attaching is a magnet. 
     
     
         13 . The cover as described in  claim 11 , wherein the means for attaching is an adhesive. 
     
     
         14 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a waterproof backing attached to the sheet of flexible material, the waterproof backing being coextensive with the sheet of flexible material. 
     
     
         15 . The cover as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a waterproof backing attached to the top surface of the sheet of flexible material, the waterproof backing being larger than the sheet of flexible material, and a portion of the waterproof backing being attached to the top surface of the sheet of flexible material. 
     
     
         16 . The cover as described in  claim 15 , further comprising an elastic band, the elastic band attached to the cover between the edge and the one or more openings, and between the cover bottom surface and the waterproof backing. 
     
     
         17 . A cover for a sink comprising a faucet and a spout, the cover comprising:
 a sheet of flexible material having   a top surface and a bottom surface;   one or more openings,   the one or more openings positioned proximate an edge of the sheet of flexible material,   the sheet of flexible material sized to fit over the sink, the one or more openings sized to receive the faucet and the spout therein, and   a waterproof backing attached to the sheet of flexible material.   
     
     
         18 . The cover as described in  claim 17 , further comprising a waterproof backing attached to the bottom surface of the sheet of flexible material, the waterproof backing being larger than the sheet of flexible material, and a portion of the waterproof backing being attached to the top surface of the sheet of flexible material.

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