Abstract: A refrigerator shelf has an upper surface and a perimeter edge defined by a front edge, two side edges, and a rear edge. A reservoir for liquids spilled on the shelf is partially created by upwardly turning the front and rear edges of the shelf member. At least two end caps, which extend above the upper surface, are applied to the two side edges to complete the walls of the reservoir. The shelf may be supported within the refrigerator compartment in a horizontal orientation either by cantilever beams, or by slidably engaging the shelf with channels located within the sidewalls of the refrigerator compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spill-proof refrigerator shelf and method of making the same. The shelf has an upper surface and a perimeter edge defined by a front edge, two side edges, and a rear edge. A reservoir for liquids spilled on the shelf is partially created by upwardly turning the front and rear edges of the shelf member. At least two end caps, which extend above the upper surface, are applied to the two side edges to complete the walls of the reservoir. The shelf may be supported within the refrigerator compartment in a horizontal orientation either by cantilever means, or by slidably engaging the shelf with channels located within the sidewalls of the refrigerator compartment.