Sink Clamp

Abstract

This disclosure describes a sink clamp and a method of installing a sink that utilizes a quick bar clamp, a sink hook, and a countertop support bar. The quick bar clamp is comprised of a slide bar, a clamp arm, and a bar clamp. The clamp arm is attached to the countertop support bar. The sink hook is attached to the end of the slide bar. In operation, the sink hook is located on the underside of a sink. The slide bar is slotted through the drain opening. The countertop support bar rests on top of a countertop. When an installer utilizes the bar clamp, the sink is raised to the underside of the countertop.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A clamp comprising:
 (a) a slide bar, having a first and a second end;   (b) a bar clamp, having a grip and a drive handle; wherein when a force is applied to the drive handle, the bar clamp moves along the longitudinal axis on the slide bar;   (c) a countertop support bar, the countertop support bar is connected to the bar clamp;   (d) a sink hook, wherein the sink hook is connected to the slide bar.   
     
     
         2 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said countertop support bar is connected to said bar clamp by a pivot connection. 
     
     
         3 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said countertop support bar has at least one slot. 
     
     
         4 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said countertop support bar has at least one flange. 
     
     
         5 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said sink hook is connected to the slide bar by a sink hook hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said sink hook has a U-shape configuration. 
     
     
         7 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a slide bar support is located at said second end, wherein the slide bar support provides additional strength to said slide bar. 
     
     
         8 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a guild block is connected to said slide bar near said second end. 
     
     
         9 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said sink hook and said countertop support bar are made of aluminum. 
     
     
         10 . A method of installing a sink, the method comprising:
 (a) a clamp comprising a slide bar, having a first and a second end; a bar clamp, having a grip and a drive handle; wherein when a force is applied to the drive handle, the bar clamp moves along the longitudinal axis on the slide bar; a countertop support bar—the countertop support bar is connected to the bar clamp; and a sink hook, wherein the sink hook is connected to the slide bar;   (b) placing the sink hook and portion of the slide bar through a drain opening;   (c) placing the countertop support bar on a countertop;   (d) engaging the bar clamp such that the slide bar moves and causes the sink to rise; and   (e) attaching the sink to the countertop.   
     
     
         11 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said countertop support bar is connected to said bar clamp by a pivot connection. 
     
     
         12 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said countertop support bar has at least one slot. 
     
     
         13 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said countertop support bar has at least one flange. 
     
     
         14 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said sink hook is connected to the slide bar by a sink hook hinge. 
     
     
         15 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said sink hook has a U-shape configuration. 
     
     
         16 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein a slide bar support is located at said second end, wherein the slide bar support provides additional strength to said slide bar. 
     
     
         17 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein a guild block is connected to said slide bar near said second end. 
     
     
         18 . The method as recited in  claim 10 , wherein said sink hook and said countertop support bar are made of aluminum.