Basket assembly for a dishwasher, and associated apparatus
US8151810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/502
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A basket assembly for holding items such as silverware and the like in a dishwashing appliance is provided. The dishwashing appliance has a rack member movable into and out of a tub portion, wherein the basket assembly is received and supported by the rack member. The basket assembly comprises a plurality of wall members cooperating to form a compartment defining a compartment opening. A lid member is coupled to the compartment about the compartment opening. The lid member defines a lid plane and is configured to be pivotable about a pivot axis, disposed medially across the lid member and extending along the lid plane, between a first position with the lid member extending across the compartment opening, and a second position with the lid member extending substantially perpendicularly to the compartment opening. An associated apparatus is also provided.
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