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Plasticware retainer for use in an automatic dishwasher

US5518126A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 1994
Grant dateMay 21, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/505
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plasticware retainer is provided for holding lightweight articles in a dishwasher rack to prevent them from dislodging during a washing cycle. The retainer includes a net member, a roller assembly, and connectors. A first end of the net member is attached to the roller assembly which removably attaches to the dishwasher rack. The connectors are attached to a second end of the net member to attach the second end of the net member to the rack when the net member is in an extended position over the dishwasher rack to prevent the lightweight articles from dislodging during washing. The net member is retracted into the roller assembly in a window shade fashion to remove the articles in the dishwasher rack and or storage of the plasticware retainer.

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