Andrew Griffith
General Contractor in Kent, WA
License number
Utah 8743355-S221
Issued Date
Jul 18, 2013
Category
Contractor
Type
S221 - Cabinet Millwork Countertop
Address
Address
Kent, WA
Professional information
Composite Countertop Modules With Intregral Built-Up Edge And Method Of Making Countertops
US Patent:
2012018, Jul 26, 2012
Filed:
Apr 24, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/092961
Inventors:
Andrew Griffith - Kent WA, US
International Classification:
A47B 96/18, B32B 38/04
US Classification:
3121403, 156256
Abstract:
An improved countertop structure and method of manufacture thereof, said countertop structure having a laminate or composite horizontal upper surface and a laminate or composite vertical face with a front corner element adapted to form a contoured surface that smoothly fairs into both the upper surface and the face. The countertop is manufactured by first mounting a piece of solid surface sheet material to a plurality of elongated structural elements extending the length of said sheet and having thermal expansion compensation slots, the structural elements being strategically placed and adhered to the bottom surface of the solid surface sheet material to permit cutting to the desired width while providing the required structural support. The solid surface is bonded to the front vertical laminate surface and the front structural element to create a joined edge piece firmly attached to said sheet and said front structural element. The joined front edge piece and sheet is finished to the desired contour. The surface is then cut to the desired width and installed.