US4372448A
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Multi-purpose kitchen device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-01
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2000-12-01
Abstract
Abstract The device has first and second opposing surfaces each including first and second planar sections. The sections of the first surface are inclined with respect to each other along a center line at an angle greater than 180° and cooperate with upstanding side members to form drainage channels along the sides of the first surface. The sections of the second surface are inclined with respect to each other at an angle less than 180° to form a central drainage channel in the second surface. End members support each of the surfaces at an incline relative to the horizontal. One end member has drainage ports aligned with each of the channels and a container receiving opening, connected by means of a drainage channel, to the port aligned with the drainage channel on the second surface. The first surface has members thereon for retaining dishware, silverware and galssware. When used with the first surface facing upward, the device may be used as a dish rack and/or a drain board. When used with the second surface facing upward, the device may be used as a cutting board. In either orientation, the device may be used to wash food items.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Drach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L19/00; A47L19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A multi-purpose kitchen device comprising first and second opposing surfaces, each having first and second sections, said sections of said first surface being inclined with respect to each other at an angle greater than 180 degrees, said sections of said second surface being inclined with respect to each other at an angle less than 180 degrees, to form a drainage channel in said second surface, first and second side members, extending from and cooperating with the edges of said respective sections of said first surface, to form drainage channels along the sides of said first surface, a first end member mounted on one end of said device, said first end member having first and second drainage ports aligned with said drainage channels on said first surface, means for supporting each of said surfaces at an incline relative to the horizontal and means, extending from said first surface, for retaining articles thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A multi-purpose kitchen device comprising first and second opposing surfaces, each having first and second sections, said sections of said first surface being inclined with respect to each other at an angle greater than 180 degrees, said sections of said second surface being inclined with respect to each other at an angle less than 180 degrees, to form a drainage channel in said second surface, first and second side members, extending from and cooperating with the edges of said respective sections of said first surface, to form drainage channels along the sides of said first surface, a first end member mounted on one end of said device, said first end member having first and second drainage ports aligned with said drainage channels on said first surface, means for supporting each of said surfaces at an incline relative to the horizontal and means, extending from said first surface, for retaining articles thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said first end member has a third drainage port aligned with the drainage channel on said second surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said first end member extends between said first and second side members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1, further comprising a second member mounted on the other end of said device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 4, wherein said end members comprise said support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said article holding means comprises means for holding dishware.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said article holding means comprises means for holding glassware.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said article holding means comprises a silverware compartment having a drainage port aligned with one of said drainage channels on said first surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 8, further comprising an end member, and wherein said end member comprises a part of said silverware compartment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, further comprising sink rim engaging means extending from said first end member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said first end member comprises an opening therein aligned with said third drainage port, said opening being adapted to receive a liquid container therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 11, further comprising a drainage channel in said first end member connecting said third drainage port and said opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said sections of said first surface are substantially planar.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said sections of said second surface are substantially planar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A multi-purpose kitchen device comprising first and second opposing surfaces, first and second liquid drainage channels situated along the sides of said first surface, a third liquid drainage channel situated along the center of said second surface, a first end member mounted to one end of the surfaces, said first end member having first and second drainage ports aligned with said drainage channels on said first surface, and a third drainage port aligned with said drainage channel on said second surface, means for supporting each of said surfaces at an incline towards said first end member, and means mounted on said first surface for retaining dishware thereon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
107 words
A multi-purpose kitchen device comprising first and second opposing surfaces, first and second liquid drainage channels situated along the sides of said first surface, a third liquid drainage channel situated along the center of said second surface, a first end member mounted to one end of the surfaces, said first end member having first and second drainage ports aligned with said drainage channels on said first surface, and a third drainage port aligned with said drainage channel on said second surface, means for supporting each of said surfaces at an incline towards said first end member, and means mounted on said first surface for retaining dishware thereon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said first end member comprises an opening therein, said opening being adapted to receive a container therein.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 16, further comprising a drainage channel in said first end member operably connecting said third drainage port and said opening.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said second surface comprises first and second substantially planar sections.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 18, wherein said sections of said second surface are inclined towards the center line of said second surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |