ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 14 -- United States Patent no. 12,680,284, issued on July 14, was assigned to Willoughby Industries Inc (Indianapolis).
"Rotationally molded ligature resistant lavatory basin" was invented by Timothy Brandli (Zionsville, Ind.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A ligature resistant lavatory basin may be produced from rotational molding to create a seamless, one-piece component. The lavatory basin includes a frame that surrounds a bowl that is recessed in the frame. A shroud extends from a bottom surface of the frame. A rear surface opening is defined through a rear surface of the lavatory basin, allowing plumbing components to be fit within an interior space defined within th...