Utensil holder for a dishwasher
US8377227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/502
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A utensil holder for use in a dishwasher includes a basket including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls, as well as an upper opening. The rear wall has a height greater than the front wall. A lid member, having a support surface across which are arrayed a plurality of openings, is secured across the upper opening. The plurality of openings receive and arrange utensils to be exposed to a washing operation. A handle member, including first and second upstanding portions interconnected through a cross bar portion, extends from the basket. The cross bar portion includes angled sections that enable a gripping section to be offset. The utensil holder is designed to mount in various configurations to an inner liner of a dishwasher door, or alternatively be supported on a rack in the dishwasher.
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