Patent ID: 6186605
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A countertop and backsplash assembly system for installing a backsplash and countertop upon a horizontal support member, comprising:an elongated mounting bracket shaped for selective attachment to a vertical support surface, the elongated mounting bracket includes a mounting bracket retaining member which is an outwardly facing flange;a countertop including a top surface, a bottom surface, a front edge and a rear edge;a backsplash including a facing surface, a top surface, a bottom surface and a rear surface, the rear surface including a backsplash retaining member shaped for selective attachment to the mounting bracket retaining member; andthe mounting bracket further includes an outwardly extending arm of a length and strength sufficient to support the countertop by engaging and supporting the bottom surface of the countertop;wherein the elongated mounting bracket is secured to the vertical support surface adjacent the horizontal support member, the countertop is placed upon the horizontal support member with its rear edge supported on the outwardly extending arm adjacent the support surface and the mounting bracket retaining member engages the backsplash retaining member to securely retain the countertop and backsplash relative to the elongated mounting bracket, the vertical support surface and the horizontal support member.