Dish drainer and tray system with compact storage of the tray
US6763954B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L19/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dish drainer and tray system providing reduced space requirements for packaging, shipping, display and storage. The tray may be compacted into storage size which allows it to fit in the drainer, thereby allowing the drainer rather than the combination to determine the space requirements. In one embodiment, the tray folds about one or more live hinges, and in a second embodiment the tray rolls and includes a closure to maintain it in the rolled position. A particularly preferred embodiment includes a detachable silverware compartment that drains directly into the sink and which can be stored with the tray in the drainer.
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