Molded plastic dishwasher rack tine members including elastomeric bumpers
US8408403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/505
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dish support rack for a dishwasher is formed from composite, preferably ceramic/plastic composite. The dish rack includes front, rear and opposing side walls interconnected with a bottom portion. The dish support rack includes a plurality of tine members. The tine members include a base member from which extend a plurality of tines. Each base member includes a socket and a pin element used to join individual tine members to form tine rows. The tine rows are then fastened to the bottom portion to establish dish support zones in the dish rack. The tines can include one or more elastomeric bumpers positioned at various locations where dishware is likely to contact.
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