Gasket for installing a sink in a counter and methods of using same

Abstract

A gasket intended for top-down, press fit installation of a sink in a counter. The gasket includes a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink. The body further includes a receiver and at least one projection extending from the body. A method of using the gasket is also disclosed.

1 . A gasket intended for top-down, press fit installation of a sink in a counter, comprising:
 a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink, said body further including a receiver adapted to receive an anchor extending from an underside of the sink; and   at least one projection extending from the body and spaced apart from the flange, wherein positioning the gasket between the sink and the counter secures and seals the sink.   
   
   
       2 . The gasket of  claim 1 , wherein the flange extends outwardly from the body. 
   
   
       3 . The gasket of  claim 2 , wherein the flange includes a substantially curved top surface to engage an undersurface of a rim of the sink and a substantially planar bottom surface adapted to engage a top surface of the counter. 
   
   
       4 . The gasket of  claim 1 , wherein the receiver includes at least one horizontal recess. 
   
   
       5 . The gasket of  claim 1 , wherein the receiver includes at least one lip for engaging at least a portion of the anchor. 
   
   
       6 . The gasket of  claim 1 , wherein the receiver includes at least one vertical recess. 
   
   
       7 . The gasket of  claim 1 , wherein the gasket includes a plurality of projections. 
   
   
       8 . The gasket of  claim 7 , wherein at least one of the plurality of projections is metallic. 
   
   
       9 . The gasket of  claim 1 , wherein the gasket is an endless belt. 
   
   
       10 . A gasket intended for top-down, press fit installation of a sink in a counter, comprising:
 a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink;   at least one projection extending from the body; and   a receiver adapted to receive a portion of the sink, said receiver positioned beneath the top of the counter when the sink is installed.   
   
   
       11 . The gasket of  claim 10 , wherein the receiver includes at least one horizontal recess. 
   
   
       12 . The gasket of  claim 10 , wherein the receiver includes at least one lip for engaging at least a portion of the sink. 
   
   
       13 . The gasket of  claim 10 , wherein the receiver includes at least one vertical recess. 
   
   
       14 . The gasket of  claim 10 , wherein the gasket includes a plurality of projections. 
   
   
       15 . The gasket of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the plurality of projections is metallic. 
   
   
       16 . The gasket of  claim 10 , wherein the gasket is an endless belt. 
   
   
       17 . A gasket intended for top-down, press fit installation of a sink in a counter, comprising:
 a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink, the body having a section extending a distance below a top of the counter when the sink is installed;   at least one projection extending from the section of the body extending the distance below the top of the counter; and   a receiver adapted to receive a portion of the sink, said receiver attached to the body.   
   
   
       18 . The gasket of  claim 17 , wherein the receiver includes at least one recess. 
   
   
       19 . The gasket of  claim 17 , wherein the gasket includes a plurality of projections. 
   
   
       20 . The gasket of  claim 17 , wherein the gasket is an endless belt.