Stemware holder unit, dishwasher cup shelf comprising a stemware holder unit, and a dishwasher basket assembly comprising a dishwasher cup shelf
US9615722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/503
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a stemware holder unit (1) for holding a stemware (23) in a predetermined position in a dishwasher cup shelf (13), said stemware holder unit (1) comprising a flexible holding element (2) adapted to hold a stem (22) of said stemware (23). The holding element (2) comprises a first attachment portion (3) and a second attachment portion (4) adapted to be movably interconnected with said dishwasher cup shelf (13). The stemware holder unit (1) has a loading state, in which said holding element (2) is adapted to receive said stem (22) of said stemware (23), and a secured state, in which said holding element (2) is adapted to secure said stem (22) of said stemware (23), and wherein, in said loading state, said holding element (2) is essentially unfolded, and in said secured state, said holding element (2) is folded and essentially enclosing said stem (22) of said stemware (23). The present invention further relates to a dishwasher cup shelf (13) comprising at least one stemware holder unit, and to a dishwasher basket assembly (16) comprising such a dishwasher cup shelf (13).
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