Jill P Martin

US Patent:

7721362, May 25, 2010

Filed:

May 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/434335

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Martin - Allentown PA, US
Jill Martin - Allentown PA, US

International Classification:

E03C 1/186

US Classification:

4514, 220529, 220532

Abstract:

A sink according to the present invention includes a sink basin having a bottom surface and a top surface with at least one side wall extending therebetween. The sink includes a divider that may be inserted into or removed from an interior area of the sink for selectively dividing the basin into multiple smaller compartments. An electromagnet is positioned beneath the bottom surface of the sink and is attracted to a ferrous material on the bottom of the divider for holding the divider securely when actuated. Channels defined by the sink side wall and other sealing components establish a watertight seal between compartments when the electromagnet is actuated. The electromagnet may be connected to the residential power source and may be activated by a user or, automatically, by a sensor. When the divider is removed, the larger single basin may be used for washing larger items.