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Easier loading and unloading silverware baskets for automatic dishwashers

US9661982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Sujay S. Dabade · Solapur, IN
Sujit S. Naik · Pune, IN
Hrushikesh C. Prabhu · Pune, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2015
Grant date	May 30, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 15, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47L15/505
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Easier loading and unloading silverware baskets for automatic dishwashers are disclosed. A disclosed example silverware basket includes four side walls defining a basket having a top opening and a bottom opening, a moveable first member dimensioned to fit within the top opening and selectively moveable between a first position near the top opening and a second position between the top opening and the bottom opening, and a moveable second member dimensioned to fit within the bottom opening and selectively moveable between a third position near the bottom opening and a fourth position between the top opening and the bottom opening.

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