US3612285A
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Dishwasher dishrack
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-16
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1990-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A dishwasher dishrack for holding articles during the washing operation which is of open construction to receive upwardly projected sprays of washing liquid in which the dishrack comprises an article-holding basket and a pivotally mounted retainer therein having spaced-apart sides and a crossbar connecting these sides at their outer ends, the crossbar comprising a succession of recessed sections such as successive scallops so that the retainer under the force of gravity acting thereon embraces inverted stemware in the basket to hold the stemware against the force of the upward projected liquid to prevent breakage and also to rest on top of articles such as plastic cups, glasses and the like to prevent their being displaced by the force of the upwardly projected liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Mason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/50; A47L15/503; A47L15/505
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A dishwasher dishrack, comprising: an article-holding basket permeable to liquid and having a bottom; a retainer in said basket holding both stemware and lightweight articles against the force of upwardly projected washing liquid, said retainer having spaced-apart sides pivotally connected to said basket for selective arrangement of said retainer adjacent said bottom and in eleVated position, and a crossmember connecting said sides having a succession of recessed sections, said retainer under the force of gravity being adapted when elevated to support stems of inverted articles and to rest on top of articles as desired during washing to retain them against said force of said upwardly projected liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A dishwasher dishrack, comprising: an article-holding basket permeable to liquid and having a bottom; a retainer in said basket holding both stemware and lightweight articles against the force of upwardly projected washing liquid, said retainer having spaced-apart sides pivotally connected to said basket for selective arrangement of said retainer adjacent said bottom and in eleVated position, and a crossmember connecting said sides having a succession of recessed sections, said retainer under the force of gravity being adapted when elevated to support stems of inverted articles and to rest on top of articles as desired during washing to retain them against said force of said upwardly projected liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dishrack of claim 1 wherein said crossmember comprises a bar and said succession of recessed sections comprises successive scallops in said crossbar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dishrack of claim 1 wherein said crossmember and said sides are arranged in a generally inverted U with said sides being substantially parallel to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The dishrack of claim 2 wherein said retainer spans said rack from side to side with the spaced-apart sides of the rack being spaced inwardly of the adjacent sides of the basket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The dishrack of claim 1 wherein said retainer sides are pivotally connected at their ends that are opposite the crossmember to a cross wire of the basket, said basket comprising a latticework of spaced and crossing wires.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dishrack of claim 1 wherein said retainer sides comprise means loosely connecting the retainer to the basket to permit transverse shifting as well as arcuate movement of said retainer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dishrack of claim 1 wherein said basket comprises at least one transverse bottom section angled toward said retainer for receiving the bottoms of the articles held by said retainer.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |