US20090139023A1

US20090139023A1 - Sink attachment device, sink panel device, and sink

Info

Publication number: US20090139023A1
Application number: US11/948,665
Authority: US
Inventors: James E. Talerico
Original assignee: TALERICO Corp
Current assignee: TALERICO Corp
Priority date: 2007-11-30
Filing date: 2007-11-30
Publication date: 2009-06-04

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a basin or sink attachment device, basin or sink panel device, and a basin or sink. The basin or sink attachment device includes a plurality of item holders, an arm and a sink mount. The basin or sink panel device includes a sink mount and a plurality of panel. The basin or sink includes at least one an arm engager coupled to at least one of its side walls.

Description

BACKGROUND

Water basins, wash basins, and sinks have different shapes and sizes depending upon the application. Some sinks are built into cabinet bases and countertops. Other sinks are standalone units which are designed to be used in utility areas, such as laundry rooms and basements. When using a sink, users often have the need to scrub, wash, clean, rinse, dry, paint, hold or otherwise treat various items. When preparing to scrub items, it can be inconvenient to locate a stored-away washboard in a timely fashion. It can also be difficult to stabilize the washboard on sinks, especially when using standalone sink units. Furthermore, it can be difficult to store items, such as cleaning supplies, cleansed items and items to be cleaned, on sinks. In addition, sinks can enable water and liquid to splash outside of the sink, causing walls, appliances, furniture and other structures to become wet or splashed with water, paint or other liquids. Therefore, there is a need to overcome or lessen the effects of such difficulties and disadvantages. There is also a need to provide improvements applicable to sinks.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to: a basin or sink attachment device; a basin or sink panel device; a sink attachment assembly; and a basin or sink configured to co-act with a sink attachment device.
In one embodiment, the basin or sink attachment device includes a body having a base wall and a side wall extending upward from the base wall. The base wall has a top and a bottom, and the side wall has a plurality of item holders. The sink attachment device has an arm configured to be movably coupled to the bottom of the base wall. Also, the sink attachment device has a sink mount movably coupled to the bottom of the body. The sink mount includes a sink wall receiver. The sink wall receiver defines a space configured to receive a portion of a wall of a sink. The sink mount also includes a plurality of spaced-apart arm engagers.
In one embodiment, the basin or sink panel device includes a panel body having a base. The sink panel device also has at least one sink mount coupled to the base of the panel body. The sink mount defines an opening sized to receive a portion of a sink. Also, the sink panel device has a plurality of spaced-apart panel couplers coupled to the panel body. Each panel coupler is: associated with a different sink size; and configured to couple the panel body to at least one additional panel body. In one embodiment, the basin or sink includes a base wall defining a drain opening. The sink also includes a side wall extending upward from the base wall. The side wall has an interior and an exterior. Also, the sink includes at least one arm engager coupled to the exterior of the side wall. The arm engager is configured to engage an arm of a sink attachment device when the sink attachment device is attached to the side wall.
Additional features and advantages are described herein, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description and the figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sink attachment device shown attached to a sink in an in-use, substantially horizontal position.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sink attachment device shown attached to a sink in an stow-away, substantially vertical position with two of the item containers shown removed from the sink attachment device.

FIG. 3 is a rear, top perspective view of one embodiment of the sink attachment device.

FIG. 4 is a front, top perspective view of one embodiment of the sink attachment device.

FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the left side of one embodiment of the sink attachment device.

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of the right side of one embodiment of the sink attachment device.

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of the sink attachment device, including an enlarged view of the secondary irregular portion of the sink attachment device.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sink panel device.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sink panel assembly, shown attached to a sink, having a right side sink panel device.

FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of one embodiment of the sink panel assembly, shown attached to a sink, having a left side sink panel device.

FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of the sink panel assembly of FIG. 9 shown apart from a sink.

FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of the sink panel assembly of FIG. 9 shown apart from a sink.

FIG. 13 is a right perspective view of the sink panel assembly of FIG. 9 shown apart from a sink.

FIG. 14 is a left perspective view of the sink panel assembly of FIG. 10 shown apart from a sink.

FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the sink panel assembly of FIG. 9, showing an enlarged view of the coupler sets and co-acting arms of the sink panel assembly.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the sink attachment device and the sink panel assembly mounted to a sink.

FIG. 17 is a side elevation view of one embodiment of a sink which is configured and structured to be used in conjunction with one embodiment of the sink attachment device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to FIGS. 1-7, the sink attachment device 10, in one embodiment, is usable in conjunction with a sink 12. The sink attachment device 10 can be used with any suitable type of sink, including, but not limited, to, a wash basin, a water basin, a tub, a container, or any reservoir with sidewalls. In the illustrated embodiment, the sink 12 has a plurality of legs 14 connected to a plurality of sidewalls 16. The rear or back sidewall 18 defines at least one opening (not shown) which receives a portion of the faucet 20. The illustrated example of sink 12 is sometimes referred to as a standalone sink which is sometimes located in basements and utility areas next to appliances, such as a washing machine 21.
Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment, the sink attachment device 10 includes a sink body 22, an arm 24 coupled to the sink body 22 and a sink mount 26 pivotally coupled to the sink body 22. In one embodiment, the sink body 22 has washboard including a base wall 28 configured to hold cleansable items and other objects, and a sidewall 30 which extends at least partially around the perimeter of the base wall 28.
Referring to FIGS. 3, 4 and 7, in one embodiment, the base wall 28 has an upstream or primary irregular portion 32 and a downstream or secondary irregular portion 34. The primary irregular portion 32 includes: (a) a base surface 35; (b) an array of substantially equally spaced apart circular protrusions, heads or peaks 36 mounted on the base surface 35; and (c) a series of substantially equally spaced-apart finger members 37 extending from the peaks 36. The peaks 36 extend a designated distance above the valley surface 38 of the primary irregular portion 32.
Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the downstream or secondary irregular portion 34 includes a plurality of spaced apart raised walls 40 which extend in columns longitudinally along the sink body 22, parallel to y-axis 23. In between each raised wall 40 is a valley or a main channel 42 which also extends longitudinally along the sink body 22, parallel to y-axis 23. Each raised wall 40 defines a series of spaced apart sub-channels 44. Each sub-channel 44 extends laterally along the sink body 22, parallel to the x-axis 25. Also, each raised wall 40 defines a series of block shaped heads 46, with each head 46 being positioned between two sub-channels 44.
In use, a user can scrub a washable item against the primary irregular portion 32 or secondary irregular portion 34 depending upon the type of scrubbing and degree of friction desired. As such, the irregular portions 32 and 34 are operable as a washboard with different friction devices and scrub patterns. The water, soap and liquid used in the scrubbing process flows from the primary irregular portion 32, through the main channels 42 and into the sink 12. The sub-channels 44 also divert water, soap and liquid from the top of the raised walls 40 into the main channels 42. In addition to providing a washing and scrubbing function, the peaks 36 and heads 46 also function to assist in the drying of objects supported on the sink body 22. For example, if a shoe or a pan were supported on the sink body 22, the shoe or pan would only come into contact with the peaks 36, the fingers 37 or the heads 46. Accordingly, part of the bottom of the object would remain exposed to air which would assist in drying.
In one embodiment, the primary irregular portion 32 is a polymeric or metallic sheet connected to the base wall 28. In another embodiment, the primary irregular portion 32 is integrally formed into the base wall 28 as part of a one-piece structure. In the embodiment illustrated, the secondary irregular portion 34 is integrally formed into the base wall 28. It should be appreciated, however, that the secondary irregular portion 34 can be a separate layer or component connected to the base wall 28 in any suitable fashion.
Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the sidewall 30 is a retainer wall which extends upward from the base wall 28. In the embodiment illustrated, the sidewall 30 extends from the base wall 28 along a sloped axis which forms an angle of greater than ninety degrees with the plane of the base wall 28. Accordingly, the sidewall 30, in one embodiment, includes a retaining section 48 and a top section 50. Depending upon the embodiment, the retaining section 48 can be perpendicular to the plane of the base wall 28 or intersect with the plane of the base wall 28 so as to form any suitable angle. The retaining section 48 reduces the likelihood that items and objects placed on the sink attachment device 10 will slide or fall off of the sink attachment device 10.
The top section 50, in one embodiment, has slot walls 52 which define a plurality of elongated slots 54. A slot wall 52 and corresponding slot 54 defines an item holder for the top section 50. The top section 50 also has two item holder sets 56. Each item holder set 56 includes a plurality of inner walls 58, 60 and 62 which define a plurality of circular openings 64, 66 and 68, respectively. As illustrated, the openings 64, 66 and 68 are positioned adjacent to one another. Opening 64 has a greater diameter than opening 66, and opening 66 has a greater diameter than opening 68.
In addition, the top section 50 includes a plurality of item holder sets 70. Referring to FIGS. 2, 4 and 5, each item holder 70 includes: (a) an inner wall 72 which defines an opening 74; and (b) a cup or container 76. The container 76 has a base 78 whose perimeter is less than the perimeter of the opening 74. Also, each container 76 has a top lip or upper portion 80 having a perimeter which is greater than the perimeter of the opening 74. Therefore, the container 76 can be interchangeably or removably received by the inner wall 72. When placed in the opening 74, the upper portion 80 of the container comes into contact with, and is supported by, the top section 50 of the sidewall 32. The item holder sets 53, 56 and 70 enable users to conveniently store and hold items and objects on the sink attachment device 10. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, such items can include a paint brush 32, hangers 34 or any other suitably sized object including, but not limited to, a cleaning tool, cleaning equipment, a repair tool, repair equipment, or a cleaning supply, such as solid or liquid soap.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 5 and 6, the arm 24 of the sink attachment device 10, in one embodiment, has a rectangular, close-looped shape. In the embodiment illustrated, the arm 24 has a tubular or rod-like structure. The upper end 88 of the arm 24 is received by a plurality of couplers 90. Each coupler 90 defines an opening sized to receive the upper end 88, and each coupler 90 has a base 92 which is connected to the bottom 94 of the base wall 28. As such, the upper end 88 of the arm 24 is pivotally or movably coupled to the base wall bottom 94. The lower end 96 of the arm 24 is configured to be engaged with the sink mount 26, as described below. It should be appreciated that the arm 24 can have any suitable alternate configuration and structure, depending upon the embodiment.
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the sink mount 26 has a frame or rack 98 and a sink engager 100. The upper end 102 of the sink mount 26 has a plurality of walls 99 which define a plurality of openings positioned along a common axis. The sink mount 26 includes a coupler, bar or rod 104 which extends through such openings. A plurality of arms or couplers 106 are connected to the base wall 94 underneath the secondary irregular portion 34. Each coupler 106 has an arm defining an opening sized to receive the rod 104. When the rack 98 is connected to the couplers 106 with the rod 104, the sink mount 26 is pivotally or movably coupled to the base wall bottom 94. The arm 24 is movable independent of the movement of the sink mount 26.
The sink engager 100 has a downwardly extending wall 108. The interior of the downwardly extending wall 108 includes a plurality of protrusions or grips 110. Similarly, the upper section 112 of the rack 98 includes a plurality of protrusions or grips 114. The grips 110 are spaced apart from, and positioned opposite of, the grips 114. A space 116 defined by the sink engager 100 is sized to receive at least part of a sidewall 117 of the sink 12, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. The grips 110 and 114 have a ridged configuration operable to reduce slippage and movement of the sink attachment device 10 when it is attached to the sink 12. The grips 110 and 114 can be constructed of any suitable material, including, but not limited to, polymer, rubber, metal or a combination thereof.
Referring again to FIG. 5, the rack 98 includes a plurality of arm engagers 118. In one embodiment, the arm engagers 118 are equally spaced apart from one another by a designated distance. In the illustrated embodiment, each arm engager 118 includes a wall 120 which defines an elongated opening or slot 122 configured to receive the lower end 96 of the arm 24. Though FIGS. 1, 2, and 16 illustrate the sink attachment device 10 as mounted to the left side 117 of the sink 12, it should be appreciated that the sink attachment device 10 is configured to be mounted to the front or right side of the sink 12.
Once the sink mount 26 is mounted on the sink 12, the user can move the body 22 between the horizontal, or substantially, horizontal position 124 and a vertical, or substantially vertical, position 126. The user places the body 22 in the horizontal position 124 by inserting the lower end 96 of the arm 24 into an arm engager 128 which corresponds to the horizontal position 124. To achieve the vertical position 126, the user removes the arm 24 from the arm engager 128 and, as a result, both the body 22 and the arm 24 hang down in a vertical fashion, as illustrated in FIG. 2.
With reference to FIG. 6, in one embodiment, each one of the arm engagers 118 corresponds to a different position for the base wall 28. For example, arm engagers 130 correspond to different non-horizontal positions in which the front end 132 of the sink attachment device 10 slopes downward at different angles. Arm engager 128 corresponds to the horizontal position 124, as described above. Arm engager 134 corresponds to the non-horizontal position for the body 22 in which the back end 136 of the sink attachment device 10 is positioned below the front end 132. These different positions enable the user to drain liquid and water toward or away from the sink 12 as desired. It should be appreciated that the rack 98 can include any suitable quantity of arm engagers and any suitable spacing arrangement for the arm engagers. As illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 6, the rack 98 includes a plurality of reinforcers 138. In the embodiment illustrated, the reinforcers 138 define a x-shaped beam structure. Reinforcers 138 increase the rigidity and strength of the rack 98. It should be appreciated that the reinforcers 138 can have any suitable configuration and structure.
Referring to FIGS. 8-15, one embodiment includes a sink panel device 200. The sink panel device 200 is configured to be connected to, or mounted adjacent to, the sink 12. In one embodiment, the sink panel device 200 includes a panel body 202 and a plurality of sink mounts 204. Referring to FIG. 12, each sink mount 204 has a plurality of guide walls 206 which bound a space 208. The space 208 is sized to receive an upper edge or other portion of the sink 12. The user can secure the sink panel device 200 to the sink 12 by positioning the edge of the sink 12 in the spaces 208. In addition, the sink panel device 200 has a plurality of mount fastener walls 210. The mount fastener walls 210 define a slot having a variable width or diameter. Such slot is configured to receive a cylindrical portion of a screw, bolt or other suitable fastener. The fasteners, when inserted through the opening defined by the fastener walls 210, are operable to engage a support structure, such as a wall. In one embodiment, the head of the fastener is larger than the smallest opening defined by the fastener wall 210, and as such, the head does not pass through the opening defined by the fastener wall 210. At the same time, the largest opening defined by the fastener wall 210 is sized greater than the head of the fastener. This enables the user to demount the sink panel device 200 from a support structure by sliding the sink panel device 200 upward or downward, while the fastener remains connected to the support structure.
Referring again to FIG. 8, in one embodiment, the sink panel device 200 includes a plurality of item holder 212 connected to the panel body 202. In the illustrated embodiment, one of the item holders 212 is a support surface or shelf 214. The shelf 214 defines a plurality of openings, including the circular opening 216 and a rectangular opening 218. The circular opening 216 is configured to receive a portion of an item or object whose upper part is larger than the opening 216. Similarly, the rectangular opening 218 is configured to receive a portion of an item or object whose upper part is larger than the rectangular opening 218. Accordingly, the user can removably insert containers, bottles, canisters and other objects into openings 216 and 218 so that they can be supported by the shelf 214. For example, the circular opening 216 is, in one embodiment, sized to receive and hold a soap bottle or soap dispenser. In another example, the rectangular opening 218 is configured to receive and hold a disposable towel container.
In one embodiment, another one of the item holders 212 is a disposable towel roll holder 220. In the illustrated embodiment, the disposable towel roll holder 220 includes a plurality of arms 222, which are pivotally or moveably coupled to the panel body 202. Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, each arm 222 has a support 224 which engages the inner tube of the disposable towel roll unit 225. In addition, in one embodiment, the sink panel device 200 has an upper inner wall 226 which defines a slot 228.
Referring to FIG. 11, in one embodiment, the sink panel device 200 has a plurality of panel coupler sets 230. Each panel coupler set 230 includes, in one embodiment, couplers 232, 234, and 236. Coupler 232 is located closest to the center of the inner body 202. Coupler 236 is located furthest from the center of the panel body 202. Coupler 234 is located between couplers 232 and 236. Each of the couplers 232, 234, 236 has a cylindrical body 238 which defines an opening 240, as illustrated in FIG. 15. In the illustrated embodiment, the coupler 234 includes a plurality of cylindrical walls 242 and 244, and each of theses cylindrical walls 242 and 244 defines a cylindrical opening 246. In this configuration, the coupler 234 has a housing 248 which houses both of the cylindrical walls 242 and 244.
Referring again to FIG. 11, the couplers in each coupler set 230 are spaced apart from one another along an axis 245 which runs laterally or horizontally along the panel body 202. In addition, the coupler sets 230 positioned at the left side 250 upper panel body 202 are space apart from one another along the vertical y-axis 247. Similarly, the coupler sets 230 positioned at the right side 252 of the upper panel body 202 are spaced apart from one another along the vertical y-axis 247.
As illustrated in FIGS. 9-15, one embodiment includes a sink panel assembly 254. In this embodiment, the sink panel assembly 254 includes the sink panel device 200 which is connectable to one or more side sink panel devices 256. Referring to FIG. 12, the side sink panel device 256 includes a panel body 258 which has an inner wall 260. The inner wall 260 is positioned at the upper portion of the panel body 258, and the inner wall 260 defines an arch shaped slot 262.
In addition, the side sink panel device 256 includes at least one sink mount 264. In the illustrated embodiment, the sink mount 264 includes a plurality of spaced apart, elongated guide walls 266. The space 268 between the guide walls 266 is configured to receive an upper edge or portion of the side 117 of the sink 12. Referring to FIG. 15, in one embodiment, the side sink panel device 256 has a plurality of arms 272. Each arm 272 has a rod, shaft or other coupler configured to fit within each of the openings 240 and 246 of the coupler sets 230. Therefore, to connect the side sink panel device 256 to the sink panel device 200, the user inserts the couplers 272 into a plurality of openings 240 and 246. Then, the user secures the sink mount 264 to the sink 12.
Referring back to FIG. 11, in one embodiment, the coupler 234 corresponds to sink size X, coupler 236 corresponds to sink size Y, and coupler 232 corresponds to sink size Z. In this example, sink size X is greater than sink size Y, and sink size Y is greater than sink size Z. Accordingly, the user can position the side sink panel device 256 at different positions along the horizontal axis 245 to accommodate differently sized sinks 12.
Referring to FIG. 10, it should be appreciated that the side sink panel device 256 is configured to be connected to the left sidewall 117 of the sink 12 or the right sidewall 259 of the sink. In one embodiment not illustrated, the sink panel assembly 254 includes a three-panel structure which has: (a) one of the side sink panel device 256 removably connected to the left sidewall 117 of the sink 12; (b) another one of the side sink panel device 256 removably connected to the right sidewall 259 of the sink 12; and (c) the sink panel device 200 removably connected to the rear or back sidewall 18 of the sink 12.
In another embodiment not illustrated, the side sink panel device 256 includes a plurality of item holders, including, but not limited to, shelves, hooks, mounts, and fasteners. Such devices can be used to hang items or objects from the side sink panel device 256 or otherwise support them on the side sink panel device 256.
Referring to FIG. 16, one embodiment includes a sink attachment assembly 300. In this embodiment, the sink attachment assembly 300 includes: (a) a sink panel device 200 removably connected or mounted to the rear or back sidewall 18 of the sink 12; (b) the side sink panel device 256 removably connected or mounted to: (i) the sink panel device 200; and (ii) the right sidewall 259 of the sink 12; and (c) the sink attachment device 10 removably connected or mounted to the left sidewall 117 of the sink 12. In this embodiment, the assembly 300 enables the user to convert the sink 12 into a workstation which enables the user to wash, drain, dry, support and otherwise treat items through use of the sink attachment device 10. In addition, the panel devices 200 and 256 of such workstation function to guard neighboring appliances, walls and support structures from splashing which might come from the sink 12 during such activities. In addition, the sink panel device 200 enables the user to convenient store, and have access to, supplies, tools, and other objects while carrying out such activities.
Referring to FIG. 17, one embodiment includes a sink 400 useable in conjunction with a modified version 402 of the sink attachment device 10. In this embodiment, sink 400 has a plurality of sidewalls 404 and a front wall 405. Each sidewall 404 includes a plurality of vertically spaced apart arm engagers 406. The front wall 405 also has a plurality of vertically spaced apart arm engagers 406. In the illustrated embodiment, each arm engager 406 includes a wall which extends upward and parallel to the y-axis 408. The engagers 406 of the sidewalls 404 extend along a z-axis 410. The engagers 406 of the front wall 405 extend parallel to the x-axis 411. In such configuration, the arm engagers 406 provide a mount support for the arm 412 of the modified version 402. The modified version 402, in one embodiment, has all of the same structure and components of the sink attachment device 10 except it excludes the rack 98. Accordingly, the built-in arm engagers 406 of the sink 400 enable the user to secure the arm 412 to the sink 400 at adjustable positions.
It should be appreciated that, depending upon the embodiment, the sink 400 can include any suitable number of arm engagers 406, and such arm engagers 406 can have any suitable configuration.
One embodiment includes an assembly or kit which has the sink attachment device 10, the sink panel device 200, and one or more side sink panel devices 256. These devices 10, 200 and 256 are configured to be removably connected to any suitable sink. In addition, the devices 200 and 256 are removably connectable to each other.
One embodiment includes a sink-related device or apparatus which has any suitable combination of any of the components, functionality and structure of the following elements: the sink attachment device 10, the sink panel device 200, one or more side sink panel devices 256, the modified version 402 of the sink attachment device 10, and the sink 400.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matter and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sink attachment device comprising:

a body having a base wall and a side wall extending upward from the base wall, the base wall having a top and a bottom, the side wall comprising a plurality of item holders;

an arm configured to be movably coupled to the bottom of the base wall; and

a sink mount movably coupled to the bottom of the body, the sink mount comprising:

(a) a sink wall receiver, the sink wall receiver defining a space configured to receive a portion of a wall of a sink; and

(b) a plurality of spaced-apart arm engagers.

2. The sink attachment device of claim 1, wherein the top of the base wall has a plurality of protrusions.

3. The sink attachment device of claim 1, wherein the top of the base wall defines a plurality of base channels.

4. The sink attachment device of claim 1, wherein the top of the base wall comprises a plurality of raised walls positioned on opposite sides of at least one of the channels, at least one of the raised walls defining a plurality of raised wall channels, each one of the raised wall channels extending along an axis which intersects with the channels.

5. The sink attachment device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the item holders comprises at least on removable container, the container having a base and a top which is larger than the base, the at least one item holder defining an opening sized to receive the base of the container, the opening being smaller than the top of the container.

6. The sink attachment device of claim 1, wherein a portion of the side wall lies in a plan which is substantially parallel to the base wall, a plurality of the item holders comprising a plurality of inner walls which define a plurality of openings in the portion of the side wall, the openings having different configurations.

7. The sink attachment device of claim 6, wherein one of the openings has an elongated configuration.

8. The sink attachment device of claim 6, wherein a plurality of the openings are positioned adjacent to one another, the openings having circular configurations of different diameters.

9. The sink attachment device of claim 1, which includes: (a) a first pattern of first protrusions connected to a first area of the base wall; and (b) a different second pattern of different second protrusions connected to a second area of the base wall.

10. A sink panel device comprising:

a panel body having a base;

at least one sink mount coupled to the base of the panel body, the at least one sink mount defining an opening sized to receive a portion of a sink; and

a plurality of spaced-apart panel couplers coupled to the panel body, each one of the panel coupler being:

(a) associated with a different sink size; and

(b) configured to couple the panel body to at least one additional panel body.

11. The sink panel device of claim 10, which includes at least one shelf coupled to the panel body.

12. The sink panel device of claim 10, which includes at least one item holder coupled to the panel body.

13. The sink panel device of claim 10, which includes at least one additional mount coupled to the panel body, the additional mount defining an opening sized to receive a fastener.

14. The sink panel device of claim 10, wherein the panel body comprises a left side and a right side, a plurality of the panel couplers being positioned adjacent to the left side, a plurality of additional ones of the panel couplers being positioned adjacent to the right side, the additional panel body being configured to be interchangeably coupled to the left side and the right side.

15. The sink panel device of claim 10, which comprises:

(a) the additional panel body, the additional panel body being configured to be removably coupled to the panel coupler, the additional panel body having a base; and

(b) at least one additional sink mount coupled to the base of the additional panel body.

16. A sink comprising:

a base wall defining a drain opening;

a side wall extending upward from the base wall, the side wall having an interior and an exterior; and

at least one an arm engager coupled to the exterior of the side wall, the at least one arm engager configured to engage an arm of a sink attachment device when the sink attachment device is attached to the side wall.

17. The sink of claim 16, which includes a plurality of arm engagers coupled to the side wall, the arm engagers being vertically spaced apart from one another.

18. The sink of claim 16, wherein one of the side walls comprises a faucet support.

19. The sink of claim 16, which comprises a plurality of legs coupled to the base wall.

20. The sink of claim 16, which includes: (a) a plurality of side walls extending upward from the base wall; (b) a front wall extending upward from the base wall, each one of the side walls having an interior and an exterior, the front wall having an interior and an exterior; (c) at least one an arm engager coupled to the exterior of each one of the side walls; and (d) at least one arm engager coupled to the exterior of the front wall, each one of said arm engagers being configured to engage an arm of the sink attachment device.