Patent ID: 7458141
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of installing a garbage disposer in a sink, comprising the steps of: providing a garbage disposer and an installation kit, the garbage disposer having a plumbing element and a motor unit, and the installation kit having a first part and a second part; placing the first part of the installation kit in a sink with the first part contacting a sink flange; supporting the plumbing element with the second part of the installation kit; positioning the second part and the plumbing element beneath the sink; coupling the first and second parts together with a connector extending through the sink drain between the first and second parts, the connector coupling the first and second parts together when the first part is in contact with the sink flange while the second part supports the plumbing element beneath the sink; decoupling the first and second parts; forming a stand with the first and second parts; supporting the motor unit with the stand; mounting the motor unit to the sink while the motor unit is supported by the stand; and attaching the plumbing element to the sink.