Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A work area defining device capable of being removably supported on the divider of a sink, and device including: a. a rectangular rigid member of substantial thickness that defines a first work area surface and a second oppositely disposed surface, said second surface having four diagonally positioned slots extending inwardly therefrom, with said slots intersecting an opening that extends inwardly from said second surface and is located at substantially the center of said member, and each of said slots of transverse T-shaped cross section; b. four square nuts of such transverse cross section as to be inserted into the wider portions of said slots through said opening, with each of said nuts being slidably but nonrotatably movable in said slot in which said nut is disposed; c. four legs that have flat first end surfaces; and d. four threaded studs secured to said legs and extending outwardly from said first end surfaces, said studs extending through the narrower portions of said slots to threadedly engage said nuts, with said legs and studs when rotated after said legs have been adjusted to grip said divider therebetween being moved inwardly for said first end surfaces of said legs to frictionally contact said second surface of said member for said legs to remain at fixed positions relative said member, and said member and legs when mounted on said divider remaining in a stable position thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A work area defining device capable of being removably supported on the divider of a sink, and device including: a. a rectangular rigid member of substantial thickness that defines a first work area surface and a second oppositely disposed surface, said second surface having four diagonally positioned slots extending inwardly therefrom, with said slots intersecting an opening that extends inwardly from said second surface and is located at substantially the center of said member, and each of said slots of transverse T-shaped cross section; b. four square nuts of such transverse cross section as to be inserted into the wider portions of said slots through said opening, with each of said nuts being slidably but nonrotatably movable in said slot in which said nut is disposed; c. four legs that have flat first end surfaces; and d. four threaded studs secured to said legs and extending outwardly from said first end surfaces, said studs extending through the narrower portions of said slots to threadedly engage said nuts, with said legs and studs when rotated after said legs have been adjusted to grip said divider therebetween being moved inwardly for said first end surfaces of said legs to frictionally contact said second surface of said member for said legs to remain at fixed positions relative said member, and said member and legs when mounted on said divider remaining in a stable position thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which said member is formed from a nonmetallic material that will not dull a knife by contact therewith or permit a pan or skillet to slip when the latter are rested thereon for cleaning purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as defined in claim 2 in which said member and legs are formed from wood and legs are formed from wood to prevent said divider being scratChed or defaced by pressure contact therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device as defined in claim 1 in which said member is of sufficient transverse cross section that when said first surface thereof is rested on a supporting surface, said member provides a stable base for said legs to permit a heated skillet to be supported on the upper extremities of said legs.