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US4889155A
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Water collection mat for dish-washers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-21
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2008-11-21
Abstract
Abstract This mat is designed to be placed beneath a dish-washer to catch any water leakage to prevent rot in a house. Primarily, it consists of a flexible base with an attached flexible arm that can be bent downwards to easily push a dish-washer onto the top portion of the mat. The top surface of the base is also inclined towards the center of the mat, so as to form a sump for the water to drain to the center and into an opening in which is secured a flexible tube that extends through the house floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Ansel B. Trotter, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/421; A47L15/4212; D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; D06F39/081; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5762; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6969; Y10T137/6988
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A device for use with a dishwasher and the like comprising: a base dimensioned for underlaying said dishwasher, said base having an inner surface and an opening through said base; a rim integral with said base wherein said rim is tapered so that when bent downwardly, said rim provides a ramp for moving said dishwasher thereon; a tube vertically disposed in said base and secured to said base at said opening, said inner surface inclined toward said opening so that liquids are directed from said inner surface through said tube.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A device for use with a dishwasher and the like comprising: a base dimensioned for underlaying said dishwasher, said base having an inner surface and an opening through said base; a rim integral with said base wherein said rim is tapered so that when bent downwardly, said rim provides a ramp for moving said dishwasher thereon; a tube vertically disposed in said base and secured to said base at said opening, said inner surface inclined toward said opening so that liquids are directed from said inner surface through said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said opening is in the center of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said device is made of rubber or plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said device is made of rubber or plastic.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
96 words
An apparatus comprising in combination: means for washing dishes, and the like, in liquids; a base dimensioned for underlaying said washing means, said washing means positioned over said base, said base having an inner surface and an opening, said inner surface inclined toward said opening; a flexible rim integral with said base, said rim tapered so that said washing means can be positioned over said base by bending said rim downwardly and outwardly and moving said washing means onto said rim; and a tube secured to said opening, said tube directing liquids from said inner surface.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
96 words
An apparatus comprising in combination: means for washing dishes, and the like, in liquids; a base dimensioned for underlaying said washing means, said washing means positioned over said base, said base having an inner surface and an opening, said inner surface inclined toward said opening; a flexible rim integral with said base, said rim tapered so that said washing means can be positioned over said base by bending said rim downwardly and outwardly and moving said washing means onto said rim; and a tube secured to said opening, said tube directing liquids from said inner surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said opening is in the center of said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said base and said rim are made of plastic or rubber.
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