Kitchen Sink with a Built-In Platform

Abstract

A kitchen sink is configured with a built-in platform that provides a cleaner and more organized environment to prevent or at least reduce the impact of stains in the sink area. The back plate merges approximately two inches into the wall against which the sink is installed. Furthermore, the small and insignificant space behind the faucet is eliminated, often where water and residue get trapped. While a kitchen sink is discussed herein, the sink may alternatively be used in other scenarios, such as in industrial settings, bathrooms, etc. In typical implementations, the kitchen sink is comprised of stainless steel, but other metals or materials are also possible that may achieve the benefits described herein. The sink's PVD (physical vapor deposition) finish helps prevent stains, withstand high temperatures, and is scratch-resistant.

1 . A sink with a built-in platform, comprising:
 a base;   exterior walls positioned on a perimeter of the base and which form ends of the sink;   a built-in platform positioned on a rear side of the sink and which is positioned between two of the exterior walls, wherein the built-in platform has a vertical wall that extends substantially vertically from the base, and the vertical wall extends to a shelf of the built-in platform; and   a back plate which forms an end of the sink, wherein the built-in platform's shelf extends to the back plate.   
     
     
         2 . The sink of  claim 1 , wherein the kitchen sink is a single unitary piece. 
     
     
         3 . The sink of  claim 1 , wherein the built-in platform touches both of the exterior walls it is positioned between. 
     
     
         4 . The sink of  claim 3 , wherein the built-in platform's shelf is at least partially horizontal. 
     
     
         5 . The sink of  claim 4 , further comprising a flat perimeter that extends substantially perpendicular to the exterior walls and is positioned on top of the exterior walls. 
     
     
         6 . The sink of  claim 5 , further comprising a slanted support positioned above the back plate and the flat perimeter, wherein the slanted support forms an acute angle at its upper portion to achieve runoff of water or other debris. 
     
     
         7 . The sink of  claim 6 , wherein a front portion of the slanted support is either aligned with the back plate or positioned in front of the back plate to enable water to drain into the sink.