Dishwashing aid for the handicapped
US5485859A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new and improved dishwashing aid for the handicapped comprised of a container having four walls, a closed bottom, an open top, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A plurality of apertures are formed in the four walls. The device contains a plurality of holding chambers. Each holding chamber having a closed bottom, an open top, and a curved sidewall therebetween. The curved sidewall is tapered from the open top to the closed bottom. The curved sidewall has a first end and a second end. The first end is integral with the inner surface of one of the four walls. The second end is integral with the inner surface of another of the four side walls adjacent. The device contains a plurality of suction cups. Each of the suction cups has an extension. Each extension is coupled to the outer surface of the rectangular container through the plurality of apertures that are formed therein by a fastening means.
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