US3800957A
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Combination dish rack and tray
Assignee: K Tel International Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-21
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A storable combination dish rack and tray made unitarily from plastic and including at least three panels (preferably four) integrally hinged to one another, said panels being movable between a stored, folded position and a use, unfolded position. Support means provided on the upper surface of the panels to hold dishes and the like upright for drying are constructed and arranged so that they will not interfere with folding and storage of the dish rack and tray.
Inventors
- 👤 A Krause
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L19/00; A47L19/04; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A storable dish rack and tray comprised of at least three panels integrally hinged to one another, said panels being movable between a stored, folded position and a use, unfolded position, wherein the panels from a tray, first upright wall means along the outermost panels, first support means on the underside of the panels for tilting the tray toward one end to assist drainage of liquid from the tray in use, second support means on the top of at least one panel for retaining dishes and the like generally upright for drainage, said second support means being dimensioned so as not to interfere with the folding of the panels to a compact package and second upright wall means at the rear of each panel constructed and arranged to interfit with one another to permit unhindered fold up and storage of the dish rack and tray after use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A storable dish rack and tray comprised of at least three panels integrally hinged to one another, said panels being movable between a stored, folded position and a use, unfolded position, wherein the panels from a tray, first upright wall means along the outermost panels, first support means on the underside of the panels for tilting the tray toward one end to assist drainage of liquid from the tray in use, second support means on the top of at least one panel for retaining dishes and the like generally upright for drainage, said second support means being dimensioned so as not to interfere with the folding of the panels to a compact package and second upright wall means at the rear of each panel constructed and arranged to interfit with one another to permit unhindered fold up and storage of the dish rack and tray after use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 1 wherein the panels are each generally rectangular in plan and are connected along adjoining sides by hinge means, the panels and hinge means being formed integrally from plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 2 wherein the plastic is polypropylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 1 wherein the tray is imperforate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 1 including a silverware holder comprising wall means extending upwardly from the tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 5 wherein the silverware holder and tray are formed with complementary retention means, whereby the silverware holder may be detachably retained on the tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 1 wherein raised means are provided on the top of the tray for adding support to the tray and for permitting drainage of liquid from within partially enclosed items, as for example, glasses and bowls disposed in inverted fashion on the tray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 1 including four panels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 8 wherein the front of each panel is formed with an outwardly inclined lip to enhance draining of liquid from the tray.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 8 wherein the upright wall mans of the outermost panels are formed integral with the upright wall means at the rear of each of said outermost panels, the upright wall means of the two intermediate panels being separate from the upright wall means of the outermost panels and from each other, and the upright wall means at the rear each being offset from one another to permit interfitting of the wall means when the dish rack and tray are folded for use.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 10 including upright projections closely adjacent upright wall means at the sides of the outermost panels, said upright projections being adapted to cooperate with the associated upright wall means to retain a glass or the like spaced from the upright wall means and from the tray to enhance draining liquid From a glass and facilitate drying of the glass.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A dish rack and tray as in claim 1 including cooperating interlocking means on the upright walls means of the outermost panels engaging one another to retain the panels in stored, folded position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |