Abstract: A dish rack has a collector tray that has a compartment. A retaining block is seated in the compartment for holding knives or other utensils having sharp edges.

Abstract: An organizer is adapted for use adjacent a kitchen sink, and includes an elongated rack portion having a first end and an opposing second end, the rack portion further including a front frame and a rear frame. The front frame defines a curved open space at about the center of the front frame to accomodate the faucet of a kitchen sink. The organizer further includes a first end support on which the first end of the rack portion is supported, and a second end support on which the second end of the rack portion is supported.

Abstract: A dish rack has a rack portion having a tray, the tray having an opening. The dish rack also includes a ramp provided below the tray and positioned to receive water that flows through the opening of the tray. The ramp has a front end, a rear end, and a water outlet provided at the front end, the ramp being angled so that water flows from the rear end to the front end and then through the water outlet.

Abstract: An organizer for plastic bags, which stores, dispenses and provides a stand to hold plastic bags for disposing trash. In one aspect, the organizer includes a support structure that holds plastic bags in an open manner to allow disposal of trash. In one embodiment, a lid is provided to cover the opening of the plastic bag. The support structure may extend from a base structure, which may comprise a bag storage container or a support for sundry items. In another aspect of the present invention, the organizer includes the combination of a bag holder and a container that stores and dispenses plastic bags. The storage container supports the bag holder, and may include a structure that supports other items, such as sundry items like cleaners. In a further aspect of the present invention, the organizer includes the combination of a bag storage and a dispensing container, without the bag holder.