Patents by Inventor Kathleen J. Adkins

Kathleen J. Adkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6758348
    Abstract: A dish drying apparatus including a cabinet that houses a dish strainer. In use, the strainer hangs from an arm member that extends from the cabinet and the strainer includes multiple dish racks that are connected to one another by flexible bands. When not in use the inventive dish strainer can be collapsed and folded into a cabinet to which it is attached. Advantageously, in preferred embodiments, the arm member is extendable and vertically adjustable, such that placement of the cabinet with respect to the sink over which the strainer is intended to hang is not critical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Kathleen J. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20030080074
    Abstract: A dish drying apparatus including a cabinet that houses a dish strainer. In use, the strainer hangs from an arm member that extends from the cabinet and the strainer includes multiple dish racks that are connected to one another by flexible bands. When not in use the inventive dish strainer can be collapsed and folded into a cabinet to which it is attached. Advantageously, in preferred embodiments, the arm member is extendable and vertically adjustable, such that placement of the cabinet with respect to the sink over which the strainer is intended to hang is not critical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Kathleen J. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20020144960
    Abstract: This Space Saver Dish Strainer is appealing due to its ease of use, adjustable design, convenience, durability, effectiveness, time-savings, and practicality. This dish strainer has two shelf compartments enough room for a typical day of dishes. The strainer will allow the water to drain from dishes directly into the sink below. The circulating air that is above the sink that runs through the plastic or rubber-coated wires would facilitate a more sanitary method of drying dishes, dishes would be safe from germs, bacteria, residue, odors and detergents from draining base, and the dishes could be dried in a timely and effective fashion. This kitchen tool would save a busy homemaker a considerable amount of time and energy while washing and drying dishes and when the dishes are dry, no mess is left behind, and it is simply folded down and slide it under the sink. While dishes are drying individuals would feel free to wash their hands in the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Kathleen J. Adkins