CA2449313A1 - Hook-around-the-countertop-edge cutting board - Google Patents
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[037] A "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board includes a main cutting board and a mean of securing the cutting board to the countertop edge. The cutting board is incorporated with removable straining receptacle and Food receptacle. The cutting board uses the narrow countertop space, which is located at the front edge of a sink, for cutting or chopping support. It occupies very little sink space and makes the accessibility to the sink and water tap possible for other washing chores once it is installed to the countertop.
The mean of securing hooks around the countertop edge to prevent the cutting board from toppling during the process of food preparation. This cutting board is particularly useful for a small kitchen or a huge one because it does not occupy any useful countertop space and is installed right in front of the sink.
The mean of securing hooks around the countertop edge to prevent the cutting board from toppling during the process of food preparation. This cutting board is particularly useful for a small kitchen or a huge one because it does not occupy any useful countertop space and is installed right in front of the sink.
Description
Patent xxxxxx.xxxx.UTL
SPECIFICATION
HOOK-AROUND-THE-COUNTERTOP-EDGE CUTTING BOARD
BACKGROUND
1. Field of the Invention [001 ] The field of invention relates to a space saving kitchen cutting board and more particularly to its ability to use the narrow section of the counter tap space; which is located at the front edge of a sink, for cutting support without occupying much of the sink and other useful countertop space. The invention includes a mean of securing that hooks around the countertop edge to prevent the cutting board from toppling towards the sink during the process of food preparation. The invention is also incorporated with removable straining receptacle and foodltrash receptacle at far and near ends of the cutting board
SPECIFICATION
HOOK-AROUND-THE-COUNTERTOP-EDGE CUTTING BOARD
BACKGROUND
1. Field of the Invention [001 ] The field of invention relates to a space saving kitchen cutting board and more particularly to its ability to use the narrow section of the counter tap space; which is located at the front edge of a sink, for cutting support without occupying much of the sink and other useful countertop space. The invention includes a mean of securing that hooks around the countertop edge to prevent the cutting board from toppling towards the sink during the process of food preparation. The invention is also incorporated with removable straining receptacle and foodltrash receptacle at far and near ends of the cutting board
2. Background Information [002] It is common in a small kitchen to have only a single bowl available in the kitchen sink where every square inch of the counter tap space counts and there is not much space .
for putting a cutting board and some other cooking hardware. However, over-the-sink cutting hoard has been used to address this problem in . a small kitchen set up.
Unfortunately, over-the-sink cutting board hinders accessibility to the sink for some other washing chores when it is laid over the sink. Over-the-sink cutting board has to be moved .
to the side of the sink when some other washing chores need to be done immediately. The act of moving over-the-sink cutting board back and forth could be a messy task because the liquid from the cutting board can drip onto other area of the counter top.
Doing light chopping on over-the-sink cutting board may dent the sink if the sink is not made of a higher gauge material.
for putting a cutting board and some other cooking hardware. However, over-the-sink cutting hoard has been used to address this problem in . a small kitchen set up.
Unfortunately, over-the-sink cutting board hinders accessibility to the sink for some other washing chores when it is laid over the sink. Over-the-sink cutting board has to be moved .
to the side of the sink when some other washing chores need to be done immediately. The act of moving over-the-sink cutting board back and forth could be a messy task because the liquid from the cutting board can drip onto other area of the counter top.
Doing light chopping on over-the-sink cutting board may dent the sink if the sink is not made of a higher gauge material.
[003] The over-the-sink cutting boards available in the market usually has a strainer incorporated in it. A large hole is formed on the cutting board surface, to hold the strainer, leaving very little room for cutting. Such cutting board has some difficulty in handling tasks like cutting large leafy vegetables or preparing food for a larger party, especially when there is only a bowl in the kitchen sink. The unused portion of the food is usually trashed into the sink. The periodic act of removing waste from the sink to the trash bin can be messy.
SUhIMARY OF THE INVENTION
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[004] The present invention addresses drawbacks discussed above. The invention "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board uses the narrow section of a kitchen countertop space, which is located at the front edge of a sink, for cutting or chopping support. This location is too small and has never been useful for any other cooking and _ ____~~~'~i,.~'a_____________ _-______ '/~ ______ ~7 . .__ 1 Date Initials) of Inventors) Initials o~Witnes~~ .
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washing chores, but this is the best location to cut up fresh vegetable, fruits and meat because it is right in front of the sink. The invention occupies very little sink space. The accessibility to the sink and water tap is ergonomically convenient.
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washing chores, but this is the best location to cut up fresh vegetable, fruits and meat because it is right in front of the sink. The invention occupies very little sink space. The accessibility to the sink and water tap is ergonomically convenient.
[005] The present invention "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board comprises an elevated planar cutting surface having been supported by a narrow base and leaving both ends of the planar cutting surface protruding. One end of the planar cutting surface is protruding more than the other. The cutting board further comprises a mean of securing that allows the cutting board to hook around the countertop edge to prevent the cutting board from toppling during the process of cutting, chopping or slicing food. The cutting board also comprises attachment features for holding straining receptacle and food receptacle at near and far ends of the cutting board. It is molded from a food grade plastic.
[006) Each mean of securing the cutting board to the countertop edge is assembled at a wall of the base and it comprises a thumb screw, L-bracket, washer and a plate with a threaded hole.
[007] Grooves are formed at both sides and at the near end of the cutting board. Some of the liquid collected on the planar cutting surface during cutting process may drip into the grooves and the grooves direct the liquid into the sink.
[008) When installing the cutting board to the countertop edge, the mean of securing the cutting board needs to be loosened by turning the thumb screw so that the countertop edge can easily slide within the base of the cutting board and the L-bracket.
To set the gap for the countertop thickness, simply compress the planar cutting surface and L-bracket together so that the edge of the countertop is lightly clamped between them and then tighten the thumb screw. Since the edge of the countertop is only lightly clamped, the cutting board can be easily removed from the counter top by sliding it out and re-inserting it back to the countertop edge. This process can be repeated a number of times without having to adjust the thumb screws once the gap is set.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
To set the gap for the countertop thickness, simply compress the planar cutting surface and L-bracket together so that the edge of the countertop is lightly clamped between them and then tighten the thumb screw. Since the edge of the countertop is only lightly clamped, the cutting board can be easily removed from the counter top by sliding it out and re-inserting it back to the countertop edge. This process can be repeated a number of times without having to adjust the thumb screws once the gap is set.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[009] . Features, aspects, and embodiments of the invention are described in conjunction with attached drawings, in which:
[01 O] Figure 1 is a picture illustrating an exemplary of the invention "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board and a kitchen countertop.
[0 Z 1 ) Figure 2 is a picture illustrating the exploded view of a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board.
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[012) Figure 3 is a picture illustrating the assembly of straining receptacle to a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board.
[013) Figure 4 is a picture illustrating the installation of a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board to the kitchen countertop.
[014) Figure 5 is a picture illustrating uses of straining and food receptacles in a kitchen sink.
[015) Figure b is a picture illustrating how a colander is used to catch the food when large cutting jobs are required.
[016) Figure 7 is a picture illustrating a "hook-around-the-countertop edge"
cutting board used on a flat surface.
[017] Figure 8 is a picture illustrating an alternate "hook-around-the-countertop-edge"
cutting board with a larger base.
[0I8) Figure 9 is a picture illustrating a "hook-around-the-countertop edge"
wooden chopping board.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ENBODIMENTS
[019) The example embodiments described below generally relate to a space saving kitchen cutting board. The systems and methods described herein are not, however, necessarily limited to a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board.
Rather it will be apparent that the systems and methods described can be used for any device that uses the countertop edge for attachment and support. Accordingly, the embodiments described below are by way of example only and should not be seen to limit the systems and .
methods described to any particular type of implementation.
[020] Referring to Figure 1, the kitchen countertop space located at the front edge of a sink is too narrow and has never been useful far any other cooking and washing chores.
The depth of this narrow countertop. space 152 ranges from one inch to more than five inches. But in most of the kitchen countertops, the depth of this narrow space 152 is usually in the range of two to four inches. If this narrow space I52 can be used for mounting a kitchen cutting board, this could be an ideal location for chopping or cutting up fresh vegetable, fruits and meats because it is right in front of the sink.
Furthermore, the edges 153 of most kitchen countertops usually protrude out from the front panel I54 and the protrusion can be used as a securing feature to prevent the cutting board from toppling toward the sink.
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[021 ] From now on, the exemplary of a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge"
cutting board, for detailed description, will refer mostly to the over-mount sink where the rim 151 of the sink is above the countertop surface [022] Referring now to Figure 2, a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board comprises a main cutting board IIOA and a mean of securing 170. The main cutting board 11 OA is molded from a food grade plastic. The main cutting board I 10A
comprises an elevated planar cutting surface II1 having supported by a narrow base 1I2 and leaving both ends 113 and 114 of the planar cutting surface protruding. The end 113 of the planar cutting surface l l l is protruding more than the other i.e. l 14.
[023] A mean of securing I70 comprises a thumb screw 171, washer 172, L-bracket 173 and plate with threaded hole 174. These parts are made of stainless steel material. -The mean of securing 170 is assembled to a wall 115 through a hole I25. L-bracket comprises an elongated slot 175 which provides an adjustable feature for the L-bracket to slide up and down. Therefore, the mean of securing 170 can be adjusted to fit a standard range of countertop thicknesses. L-bracket 173 is preferred to be coated with wear resistance and non-scratch plastic material. Identical mean of securing 170 is also assembled to the wall 116.
[024] Grooves 127 and 128 are formed at both sides and the near end of the planar cutting surface 111. Some of the liquid collected on the planar cutting surface during cutting process drips into the grooves 127 and 128, and the grooves direct the liquid into the sink. The narrow planes of grooves I27 and 128 are gradually inclined downward toward the sink.
[025] Referring to Figure 3, a straining receptacle 140 comprises a receptacle I41 and a flange 143 connected to the top edge of the receptacle 141. The base of the receptacle I41 is perforated. A latch 143 is configured at the edge of a flange 142.
Food/trash receptacle 145 has similar features as straining receptacle 140 except perforated holes.
Food/trash receptacle 145 can be installed at the near and far ends of the cutting board 1 OOA since the attachment features at both ends are similar.
[025] The attachment features for straining receptacle 140 or food receptacle comprises a pair of L-walls 119 and 120. One end of the L-wall is integrally molded at the bottom of the planar cutting surface forming a gap 131 or 132 beneath the bottom of the planar cutting surface. A recess I21 is formed at the bottom of the planar cutting surface.
[027] The main cutting board 1 l0A further comprises limbs 118 and 1 I9 at far end of the cutting board which have the same height as the base I I2. L-walls 123 and 122 are integrally mold to limbs 118 and 119 respectively so that they form gaps 129 and 130 beneath the bottom of the planar surface 110A. Another recess 124 is formed at the bottom of the planar surface 11 OA.
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[028] Then attaching the straining receptacle I40 to the cutting board 100A, flange 142 of straining receptacle 140 slides into gaps 129 and 130. When 'flange 142 is fully inserted, it is pivoted at the top edges of the attachment features 122 and 123. Because the receptacle side is always heavier than the flange side of the straining receptacle 140, latch 143 automatically engages with the recess 124 -when it is freely hung. The latch :143 prevents the straining receptacle 140 from sliding out. Simply lift the straining receptacle 140 up and slide it out when removing it. Similar approach can be applied to the food/trash receptacle 145.
[029] Referring to Figure 4, when installing the cutting board i 00A to the countertop edge 153, the mean of securing 170 of the cutting board 100A needs to be loosen by turning the thumb screw 171 so that the countertop edge 153 can easily slide within the base 112 and the L-bracket 173. To set the gap for the countertop thickness, simply compress the planar cutting surface 1 I 1 and L-bracket 173 together so that the edge 1 ~3 of the countertop 150 is lightly clamped between them and the thumb screw 17I
is then tightened. Since the edge 153 of the countertop 150 is lightly clamped, the cutting board 100A can be easily removed from the counter top 150 by sliding it out and re-inserting it back to the countertop edge 153. Once the gap is set, this process can be repeated a number of times without having to adjust the thumb screws.
[030] Figure 5 is a picture illustrating uses of straining base receptacle 140 and food/trash receptacle 145 in a kitchen sink. ,food receptacle 145 can be used as trash receptacle, and can be attached to near and far ends of the cutting board 100A. Once the cutting board 100A is assembled to the countertop 150, food can be cut, sliced or chopped on the cutting board 100A. The processed food can be scraped or tossed into the straining receptacle 140 and the unwanted portion of food can be scraped into food/trash receptacle 145. This method reclaims the cutting surface area for other cutting activities and eliminates the periodic act of removing the waste from the sink to the trash bin. Since the cutting board 100A occupies very little sink space, it does not hinder accessibility to the sink and to the tap water for other washing chores.
[031] : Figure 6 is a picture illustrating how a colander 160 is used instead of a straining receptacle 140 for catching the processed food. This is particularly useful when cutting leafy vegetables or preparing food for a larger party.
[032] Figure 7 is a picture illustrating a "hook-around-the-countertop edge"
cutting board .
used on flat surfaces such countertop, island countertop or dining table.
Limbs 118 and 119 are used to keep the cutting board 100A in a stable pasitian. A plate 161 is placed underneath the cutting board I OOA for catching the processed food.
[033] Figure 8 is an alternate "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board 100B.
The cutting board I00B is having a larger base. This is very useful for any kitchen countertop with under-mount sinks because the outer rim of the sink is always below the countertop surface. The cutting board I00B has all the features described in the cutting board 100A except it has a larger base and has no limbs 1 I8 and 119. Because of the larger base, the end I 13 of the planar cutting surface 111 protrudes less.
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board 100B is lightly clamped at the edge 153 of the countertop 150, the cutting board 100B can be easily slid along the edge 153 ofahe countertop 150 if it needs to be moved away from the sink.
[034] Refernng to Figure 9, the embodiment of a mean of securing 130 that hooks around the countertop edge can be applied to wood chopping boards. This is also very useful for any kitchen countertops with under-mount sinks [035] The above detailed description of the invention is referred to a single bowl sink, but the invention "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board can be applied to any kitchen sinks with more than one bowl.
[036] While certain embodiments of the inventions have been described above, it will be understood that the embodiments described are by way of example only.
Accordingly, the inventions should not be limited based on the described embodiments.
Rather, the scope of the inventions described herein should only be limited in light of the claims that follow when taken in conjunction with the above description and accompanying drawings.
[01 O] Figure 1 is a picture illustrating an exemplary of the invention "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board and a kitchen countertop.
[0 Z 1 ) Figure 2 is a picture illustrating the exploded view of a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board.
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[012) Figure 3 is a picture illustrating the assembly of straining receptacle to a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board.
[013) Figure 4 is a picture illustrating the installation of a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board to the kitchen countertop.
[014) Figure 5 is a picture illustrating uses of straining and food receptacles in a kitchen sink.
[015) Figure b is a picture illustrating how a colander is used to catch the food when large cutting jobs are required.
[016) Figure 7 is a picture illustrating a "hook-around-the-countertop edge"
cutting board used on a flat surface.
[017] Figure 8 is a picture illustrating an alternate "hook-around-the-countertop-edge"
cutting board with a larger base.
[0I8) Figure 9 is a picture illustrating a "hook-around-the-countertop edge"
wooden chopping board.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ENBODIMENTS
[019) The example embodiments described below generally relate to a space saving kitchen cutting board. The systems and methods described herein are not, however, necessarily limited to a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board.
Rather it will be apparent that the systems and methods described can be used for any device that uses the countertop edge for attachment and support. Accordingly, the embodiments described below are by way of example only and should not be seen to limit the systems and .
methods described to any particular type of implementation.
[020] Referring to Figure 1, the kitchen countertop space located at the front edge of a sink is too narrow and has never been useful far any other cooking and washing chores.
The depth of this narrow countertop. space 152 ranges from one inch to more than five inches. But in most of the kitchen countertops, the depth of this narrow space 152 is usually in the range of two to four inches. If this narrow space I52 can be used for mounting a kitchen cutting board, this could be an ideal location for chopping or cutting up fresh vegetable, fruits and meats because it is right in front of the sink.
Furthermore, the edges 153 of most kitchen countertops usually protrude out from the front panel I54 and the protrusion can be used as a securing feature to prevent the cutting board from toppling toward the sink.
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[021 ] From now on, the exemplary of a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge"
cutting board, for detailed description, will refer mostly to the over-mount sink where the rim 151 of the sink is above the countertop surface [022] Referring now to Figure 2, a "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board comprises a main cutting board IIOA and a mean of securing 170. The main cutting board 11 OA is molded from a food grade plastic. The main cutting board I 10A
comprises an elevated planar cutting surface II1 having supported by a narrow base 1I2 and leaving both ends 113 and 114 of the planar cutting surface protruding. The end 113 of the planar cutting surface l l l is protruding more than the other i.e. l 14.
[023] A mean of securing I70 comprises a thumb screw 171, washer 172, L-bracket 173 and plate with threaded hole 174. These parts are made of stainless steel material. -The mean of securing 170 is assembled to a wall 115 through a hole I25. L-bracket comprises an elongated slot 175 which provides an adjustable feature for the L-bracket to slide up and down. Therefore, the mean of securing 170 can be adjusted to fit a standard range of countertop thicknesses. L-bracket 173 is preferred to be coated with wear resistance and non-scratch plastic material. Identical mean of securing 170 is also assembled to the wall 116.
[024] Grooves 127 and 128 are formed at both sides and the near end of the planar cutting surface 111. Some of the liquid collected on the planar cutting surface during cutting process drips into the grooves 127 and 128, and the grooves direct the liquid into the sink. The narrow planes of grooves I27 and 128 are gradually inclined downward toward the sink.
[025] Referring to Figure 3, a straining receptacle 140 comprises a receptacle I41 and a flange 143 connected to the top edge of the receptacle 141. The base of the receptacle I41 is perforated. A latch 143 is configured at the edge of a flange 142.
Food/trash receptacle 145 has similar features as straining receptacle 140 except perforated holes.
Food/trash receptacle 145 can be installed at the near and far ends of the cutting board 1 OOA since the attachment features at both ends are similar.
[025] The attachment features for straining receptacle 140 or food receptacle comprises a pair of L-walls 119 and 120. One end of the L-wall is integrally molded at the bottom of the planar cutting surface forming a gap 131 or 132 beneath the bottom of the planar cutting surface. A recess I21 is formed at the bottom of the planar cutting surface.
[027] The main cutting board 1 l0A further comprises limbs 118 and 1 I9 at far end of the cutting board which have the same height as the base I I2. L-walls 123 and 122 are integrally mold to limbs 118 and 119 respectively so that they form gaps 129 and 130 beneath the bottom of the planar surface 110A. Another recess 124 is formed at the bottom of the planar surface 11 OA.
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[028] Then attaching the straining receptacle I40 to the cutting board 100A, flange 142 of straining receptacle 140 slides into gaps 129 and 130. When 'flange 142 is fully inserted, it is pivoted at the top edges of the attachment features 122 and 123. Because the receptacle side is always heavier than the flange side of the straining receptacle 140, latch 143 automatically engages with the recess 124 -when it is freely hung. The latch :143 prevents the straining receptacle 140 from sliding out. Simply lift the straining receptacle 140 up and slide it out when removing it. Similar approach can be applied to the food/trash receptacle 145.
[029] Referring to Figure 4, when installing the cutting board i 00A to the countertop edge 153, the mean of securing 170 of the cutting board 100A needs to be loosen by turning the thumb screw 171 so that the countertop edge 153 can easily slide within the base 112 and the L-bracket 173. To set the gap for the countertop thickness, simply compress the planar cutting surface 1 I 1 and L-bracket 173 together so that the edge 1 ~3 of the countertop 150 is lightly clamped between them and the thumb screw 17I
is then tightened. Since the edge 153 of the countertop 150 is lightly clamped, the cutting board 100A can be easily removed from the counter top 150 by sliding it out and re-inserting it back to the countertop edge 153. Once the gap is set, this process can be repeated a number of times without having to adjust the thumb screws.
[030] Figure 5 is a picture illustrating uses of straining base receptacle 140 and food/trash receptacle 145 in a kitchen sink. ,food receptacle 145 can be used as trash receptacle, and can be attached to near and far ends of the cutting board 100A. Once the cutting board 100A is assembled to the countertop 150, food can be cut, sliced or chopped on the cutting board 100A. The processed food can be scraped or tossed into the straining receptacle 140 and the unwanted portion of food can be scraped into food/trash receptacle 145. This method reclaims the cutting surface area for other cutting activities and eliminates the periodic act of removing the waste from the sink to the trash bin. Since the cutting board 100A occupies very little sink space, it does not hinder accessibility to the sink and to the tap water for other washing chores.
[031] : Figure 6 is a picture illustrating how a colander 160 is used instead of a straining receptacle 140 for catching the processed food. This is particularly useful when cutting leafy vegetables or preparing food for a larger party.
[032] Figure 7 is a picture illustrating a "hook-around-the-countertop edge"
cutting board .
used on flat surfaces such countertop, island countertop or dining table.
Limbs 118 and 119 are used to keep the cutting board 100A in a stable pasitian. A plate 161 is placed underneath the cutting board I OOA for catching the processed food.
[033] Figure 8 is an alternate "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board 100B.
The cutting board I00B is having a larger base. This is very useful for any kitchen countertop with under-mount sinks because the outer rim of the sink is always below the countertop surface. The cutting board I00B has all the features described in the cutting board 100A except it has a larger base and has no limbs 1 I8 and 119. Because of the larger base, the end I 13 of the planar cutting surface 111 protrudes less.
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board 100B is lightly clamped at the edge 153 of the countertop 150, the cutting board 100B can be easily slid along the edge 153 ofahe countertop 150 if it needs to be moved away from the sink.
[034] Refernng to Figure 9, the embodiment of a mean of securing 130 that hooks around the countertop edge can be applied to wood chopping boards. This is also very useful for any kitchen countertops with under-mount sinks [035] The above detailed description of the invention is referred to a single bowl sink, but the invention "hook-around-the-countertop-edge" cutting board can be applied to any kitchen sinks with more than one bowl.
[036] While certain embodiments of the inventions have been described above, it will be understood that the embodiments described are by way of example only.
Accordingly, the inventions should not be limited based on the described embodiments.
Rather, the scope of the inventions described herein should only be limited in light of the claims that follow when taken in conjunction with the above description and accompanying drawings.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002449313A CA2449313A1 (en) | 2003-11-20 | 2003-11-20 | Hook-around-the-countertop-edge cutting board |
| PCT/CA2004/001882 WO2005048799A1 (en) | 2003-11-20 | 2004-10-27 | Counter-mountable cutting board |
| AT04789789T ATE428338T1 (en) | 2003-11-20 | 2004-10-27 | CUTTING BOARD THAT CAN BE MOUNTED ON THE WORKTOPS |
| ES04789789T ES2323961T3 (en) | 2003-11-20 | 2004-10-27 | CUTTING BOARD THAT CAN BE FIXED ON A HOB. |
| DE602004020664T DE602004020664D1 (en) | 2003-11-20 | 2004-10-27 | |
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