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Dishwashing aid for the handicapped

US5485859A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
8References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1994
Grant dateJan 23, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 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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