CA2242366A1 - Dishwasher accessory basket - Google Patents
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A dishwasher accessory basket is provided for positioning in the unused space between a row of glasses and a row of rack tines. The accessory basket includes an elongated narrow basket with attachment members laterally spaced apart to attach the basket to a pair of tines. The attachment members may comprise caps, collars, or clips for removably mounting the basket to the rack.
Description
DISHWASHER ACCESSORY BASKET
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A dishwashing machine typically includes upper and lower racks for holding miscellaneous objects to be washed, including glasses. It is common for the glasses to be set upon a shelf portion of one of the racks at an inclined orientation so that rinse water drains from the upwardly disposed bottom of the glasses. A plurality of vertical or upstanding tines typically are positioned on the rack adjacent the glass shelf. The inclined orientation of the glasses thus creates an unused space between the glasses and the tines.
There is a need for a place in dishwashers to load thin, flat items, such as lids for plastic bowls and carving knives, and other odd shaped utensils, such as mixing spoons and the like. The unused space between the inclined glasses and the vertical tines can be utilized for holding lids, knives, spoons, and other oddly shaped items to be washed.
Therefore, a primary objective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket for use in a dishwasher to hold thin, flat items and oddly shaped items to be washed.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket which could be mounted upon the tines of a dishwasher rack.
A further objective of the present invention is the provision of a dishwasher accessory basket which can be positioned on either the upper or lower dishwasher rack.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket which can be mounted in numerous places in the dishwasher for holding items to be washed.
Still another ob~ective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket which can be positioned so as to occupy normally unused space in a dishwasher.
These and other objectives will become apparent from the following description of the invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A dishwasher accessory basket is provided for holding thin, flat and oddly shaped items to be washed.
The accessory basket is adapted to be removably mounted upon the vertical tines of one of the dishwasher racks.
Preferably, the accessory basket is mounted on the tines adjacent the inclined shelf which holds glasses in a tilted orientation, such that the basket occupies the unused space between the glasses and the upstanding tines. The accessory basket includes attachment members for attaching the basket to at least two of the tines. The attachment members may be a cap, a collar, or a clip.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front elevation view of a dishwasher showing the accessory basket of the present invention mounted upon tines of the upper dishwasher rack.
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the accessory basket mounted upon the upper dishwasher rack.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the accessory basket.
Figures 4 and 5 are perspective views of alternative embodiments of the accessory basket of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A dishwasher is designated in Figure 1 by the reference numeral 10. The dishwasher 10 includes a washing chamber 12 and a door 14 movable between open and closed positions to provide access to the washing chamber 12. An upper rack 16 and a lower rack 18 are mounted in the washing chamber 12. The racks 16, 18 are mounted upon rollers 20, 22 respectively, such that the racks can be moved into and out of the washing chamber 12 to provide for easy loading and unloading of objects.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the upper rack 16 includes a shelf 24 upon which glasses 26 can be set at an inclined orientation. This inclined orientation of the glasses 26 allows water to drain from the upwardly disposed bottom of the glasses. The upper rack 16 includes a plurality of rows 28, 30, and 32 of tines 34. The tines 34 are vertically disposed, such that a space exists between the inclined glasses 26 and the row 32 of tines.
The dishwasher 10, as described above, is conventional and does not constitute a part of the present invention.
The present invention is directed towards an accessory basket 36 which is adapted to hold long, flat items, such as lids for plastic bowls and carving knives, as well as large and oddly shaped utensils, such as mixing spoons, and the like.
The accessory basket 36 is elongated and relatively narrow, so as to fit in the space between the glasses 26 and the row 28 of tines 34, as best seen in Figures 1 and 2. The basket 36 is preferably constructed of vinyl or plastic coated wire elements, including horizontal wire elements 38 and vertical wire elements 40. The precise construction, shape and -appearance of the basket 36 may vary from that shown in Figure 3, without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the preferred form of the instant invention has been identified as coated wire construction, it is further anticipated that the basket 36 can also be formed entirely of plastic using injection molding technology. The basket also includes attachment members 42 for removably attaching the basket to at least two of the tines 34.
The attachment members 42 may take various forms.
A first embodiment of the attachment members 42 is shown in Figure 3, wherein the attachment members include a hollow cap 44 having an open lower end and a closed upper end. The caps 44 are adapted to receive the tines 34, such that the accessory basket 36 is mounted on the tines in a position between the tines and the inclined glasses 26.
A second embodiment of the attachment members is shown in Figure 4, where the attachment members comprise two pairs of spaced apart collars or rings 46 which are adapted to slide over a pair of the tines 34.
A third embodiment of the attachment members is shown in Figure 5, where the attachment members comprise clips 48 adapted to frictionally engage the tines 34.
It is understood that a collar 46 or clip 48 may also be used in conjunction with the caps 44 shown in Figure 3.
It is understood that the accessory basket 36 of the present invention can be quickly and easily mounted on any of the rows 28, 30 or 32 of tines 34 of the upper rack 16. The accessory basket 36 can also be placed on any of the tines of the lower rack 18.
However, the preferable position for the accessory basket 36 is in the otherwise unused space between the glasses 26 and the row 28 of tines 34, as seen in Figures 1 and 2.
Whereas the invention has been shown and described in connection with the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood that many modifications, substitutions, and additions may be made which are within the intended broad scope of the following claims. From the foregoing, it can be seen that the present invention accomplishes at least all of the stated objectives.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A dishwashing machine typically includes upper and lower racks for holding miscellaneous objects to be washed, including glasses. It is common for the glasses to be set upon a shelf portion of one of the racks at an inclined orientation so that rinse water drains from the upwardly disposed bottom of the glasses. A plurality of vertical or upstanding tines typically are positioned on the rack adjacent the glass shelf. The inclined orientation of the glasses thus creates an unused space between the glasses and the tines.
There is a need for a place in dishwashers to load thin, flat items, such as lids for plastic bowls and carving knives, and other odd shaped utensils, such as mixing spoons and the like. The unused space between the inclined glasses and the vertical tines can be utilized for holding lids, knives, spoons, and other oddly shaped items to be washed.
Therefore, a primary objective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket for use in a dishwasher to hold thin, flat items and oddly shaped items to be washed.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket which could be mounted upon the tines of a dishwasher rack.
A further objective of the present invention is the provision of a dishwasher accessory basket which can be positioned on either the upper or lower dishwasher rack.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket which can be mounted in numerous places in the dishwasher for holding items to be washed.
Still another ob~ective of the present invention is the provision of an accessory basket which can be positioned so as to occupy normally unused space in a dishwasher.
These and other objectives will become apparent from the following description of the invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A dishwasher accessory basket is provided for holding thin, flat and oddly shaped items to be washed.
The accessory basket is adapted to be removably mounted upon the vertical tines of one of the dishwasher racks.
Preferably, the accessory basket is mounted on the tines adjacent the inclined shelf which holds glasses in a tilted orientation, such that the basket occupies the unused space between the glasses and the upstanding tines. The accessory basket includes attachment members for attaching the basket to at least two of the tines. The attachment members may be a cap, a collar, or a clip.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front elevation view of a dishwasher showing the accessory basket of the present invention mounted upon tines of the upper dishwasher rack.
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the accessory basket mounted upon the upper dishwasher rack.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the accessory basket.
Figures 4 and 5 are perspective views of alternative embodiments of the accessory basket of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A dishwasher is designated in Figure 1 by the reference numeral 10. The dishwasher 10 includes a washing chamber 12 and a door 14 movable between open and closed positions to provide access to the washing chamber 12. An upper rack 16 and a lower rack 18 are mounted in the washing chamber 12. The racks 16, 18 are mounted upon rollers 20, 22 respectively, such that the racks can be moved into and out of the washing chamber 12 to provide for easy loading and unloading of objects.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the upper rack 16 includes a shelf 24 upon which glasses 26 can be set at an inclined orientation. This inclined orientation of the glasses 26 allows water to drain from the upwardly disposed bottom of the glasses. The upper rack 16 includes a plurality of rows 28, 30, and 32 of tines 34. The tines 34 are vertically disposed, such that a space exists between the inclined glasses 26 and the row 32 of tines.
The dishwasher 10, as described above, is conventional and does not constitute a part of the present invention.
The present invention is directed towards an accessory basket 36 which is adapted to hold long, flat items, such as lids for plastic bowls and carving knives, as well as large and oddly shaped utensils, such as mixing spoons, and the like.
The accessory basket 36 is elongated and relatively narrow, so as to fit in the space between the glasses 26 and the row 28 of tines 34, as best seen in Figures 1 and 2. The basket 36 is preferably constructed of vinyl or plastic coated wire elements, including horizontal wire elements 38 and vertical wire elements 40. The precise construction, shape and -appearance of the basket 36 may vary from that shown in Figure 3, without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the preferred form of the instant invention has been identified as coated wire construction, it is further anticipated that the basket 36 can also be formed entirely of plastic using injection molding technology. The basket also includes attachment members 42 for removably attaching the basket to at least two of the tines 34.
The attachment members 42 may take various forms.
A first embodiment of the attachment members 42 is shown in Figure 3, wherein the attachment members include a hollow cap 44 having an open lower end and a closed upper end. The caps 44 are adapted to receive the tines 34, such that the accessory basket 36 is mounted on the tines in a position between the tines and the inclined glasses 26.
A second embodiment of the attachment members is shown in Figure 4, where the attachment members comprise two pairs of spaced apart collars or rings 46 which are adapted to slide over a pair of the tines 34.
A third embodiment of the attachment members is shown in Figure 5, where the attachment members comprise clips 48 adapted to frictionally engage the tines 34.
It is understood that a collar 46 or clip 48 may also be used in conjunction with the caps 44 shown in Figure 3.
It is understood that the accessory basket 36 of the present invention can be quickly and easily mounted on any of the rows 28, 30 or 32 of tines 34 of the upper rack 16. The accessory basket 36 can also be placed on any of the tines of the lower rack 18.
However, the preferable position for the accessory basket 36 is in the otherwise unused space between the glasses 26 and the row 28 of tines 34, as seen in Figures 1 and 2.
Whereas the invention has been shown and described in connection with the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood that many modifications, substitutions, and additions may be made which are within the intended broad scope of the following claims. From the foregoing, it can be seen that the present invention accomplishes at least all of the stated objectives.
Claims (10)
1. An accessory basket for a dishwasher having a rack for holding objects to be washed, the rack including a shelf for holding glasses in an inclined orientation and a plurality of tines extending upwardly adjacent the shelf so as to define a space between the glasses and the tines, the accessory basket comprising:
an elongated narrow basket sized to fit in the space between the glasses and the tines; and attachment members spaced apart on the basket to attach the basket to at least two of the tines.
an elongated narrow basket sized to fit in the space between the glasses and the tines; and attachment members spaced apart on the basket to attach the basket to at least two of the tines.
2. The accessory basket of claim 1 wherein the attachment members include a cap having an open lower end to receive the tines and a closed upper end.
3. The accessory basket of claim 1 wherein the attachment members include collars to slidably fit over the tines.
4. The accessory basket of claim 1 wherein the attachment members include clips to frictionally engage the tines.
5. An accessory basket for a dishwashing machine having a rack with a plurality of upstanding tines, the accessory basket comprising:
a basket for holding objects to be washed; and attachment members on the basket for removably mounting the basket to the tines.
a basket for holding objects to be washed; and attachment members on the basket for removably mounting the basket to the tines.
6. The accessory basket of claim 5 wherein the attachment members include a cap having an open lower end to receive the tines and a closed upper end.
7. The accessory basket of claim 5 wherein the attachment members include collars to slidably fit over the tines.
8. The accessory basket of claim 5 wherein the attachment members include clips to frictionally engage the tines.
9. The accessory basket of claim 5 wherein the attachment members are spaced apart from one another.
10. The accessory basket of claim 5 wherein the attachment members include vertically spaced apart pairs, with each pair of attachment members adapted to be received on one tine.
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| US90056797A | 1997-07-25 | 1997-07-25 | |
| US08/900,567 | 1997-07-25 |
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| CA2242366A1 true CA2242366A1 (en) | 1999-01-25 |
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| CA 2242366 Abandoned CA2242366A1 (en) | 1997-07-25 | 1998-07-06 | Dishwasher accessory basket |
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