Instant Sink Sealer and Methods

Abstract

Embodiments for water tight sink seals and methods of use are disclosed. The sealer material is formed from extruded closed-cell neoprene or other suitable material and has a flat base bearing a layer of pre-applied adhesive. A strip of the sealing material can be applied as a single length to form an instant sink seal once the sink is clamped. The seals and method of using are suitable for top mounted sinks.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus to be used for rapid watertight sealing of top mounted sinks comprising,
 a strand or strip of an elastomeric material having a flat base, a rounded top, substantially straight sides, and two ends,   said elastomeric material comprised of closed cell neoprene foam,   said strand or strip configured such that it can be received by a U mounting channel in a top mounting sink,   wherein said ends of the strip can be cut at an angle forming a single seam that provide a secure seal at the joint where said ends meet when said apparatus is installed.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising,
 a pair of grooves or notches, each groove or notch extending along the length of each of said sides,   said grooves or notches arranged so that a cross section shows bilaterally symmetrical notch cuts on each of the sides of the apparatus thereby dividing the apparatus into upper and lower portions.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising,
 said grooves or notches configured such that when said upper portion is removed, the surface of the remaining lower portion is substantially parallel to said base.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising,
 said pair of notches or grooves, said notches or grooves having two straight surfaces, a first surface and a second surface, said first surface intersecting said second surface at an angle of about 48.2 degrees,   said first surface oriented parallel to said flat base, thereby producing a notch of about 0.0629 inches+/−0.02 inches wide at its widest distance,   said first surface having length of approximately 0.063 inches when viewed in a cross section.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising,
 said pair of notches or grooves, said notches or grooves having two straight surfaces, a first surface and a second surface, said first surface intersecting said second surface at an angle of about 48.2 degrees,   said first surface oriented parallel to said flat base, thereby producing a notch of about 0.0629 inches+/−0.04 inches wide at its widest distance,   said first surface having length of approximately 0.063 inches when viewed as a cross section.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising,
 said grooves configured such that when said upper portion is removed, said lower portion has a height of 0.125 inches+/−0.040 inches.