US3595179A
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Dinnerware rack
Assignee: Rubbermaid Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-16
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A dinnerware rack comprising a combination plate and cup stand having a top shelf and a pullout cup rack releasably slidably mounted under said shelf, and a smaller stand having a lower level top shelf, said stands having separably interconnected base racks for supporting dishes between the stands, said smaller stand when disconnected being nestable in said cup and plate stand.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A dinnerware rack comprising a plate and cup stand having a top shelf supported by corner legs, guide means on the underside of said shelf, a cup rack having laterally extending hooks for receiving cup handles, said cup rack being slidably mounted on said guide means for pullout movement between two of said legs, a base extension connecting two of said corner legs and extending laterally therefrom, a smaller stand having a top shelf supported by corner legs, and a base extension extending laterally from two of the legs of the smaller stand and separably interconnected with said base extension of the larger stand, said base extensions when interconnected forming a base rack for supporting dishes on edge between the stands.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A dinnerware rack comprising a plate and cup stand having a top shelf supported by corner legs, guide means on the underside of said shelf, a cup rack having laterally extending hooks for receiving cup handles, said cup rack being slidably mounted on said guide means for pullout movement between two of said legs, a base extension connecting two of said corner legs and extending laterally therefrom, a smaller stand having a top shelf supported by corner legs, and a base extension extending laterally from two of the legs of the smaller stand and separably interconnected with said base extension of the larger stand, said base extensions when interconnected forming a base rack for supporting dishes on edge between the stands.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A dinnerware rack as in claim 1, in which the smaller stand is nestable within said cup and plate stand when said base extensions are disconnected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A dinnerware rack as in claim 1 in which the base extensions have spaced transverse upright ribs and downwardly curved bottom portions between the ribs for supporting the curved edges of dishes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A dinnerware rack as claim 2 in which the base extensions have spaced transverse upright ribs and downwardly curved bottom portions between the ribs for supporting the curved edges of dishes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |