Dish cleaner hanging device

Abstract

A cradle device for holding a handled utility object when the latter is placed within the former, the cradle comprising of a hanger portion and a cradle portion, the hanger portion capable of hanging the cradle portion from a support, the cradle portion capable of cradling a part of the handled utility object when in its' confines so that the object stays in place within the cradle portion, the cradle portion having spaced apart side portions, arms of equal length bent vertically downward and then upward to points equivalent to hanger portion height forming cradle portion and joiner member joining the side portions at the front of the cradle device, the side portion constructed so that the joiner member is spaced forwardly of the hanger portion to form a cradle device for cradling the handled utility object.

Description

SPECIFICATIONS

[0001] Descriptive Title and Reference to Provisional:

[0002] Reference is made to my prior filed provisional patent applied entitled “Dish Cleaner Hanging Device”; serial number 60/417,251 filed Oct. 9, 2002.

SUMMARY

[0003] My invention is embodied in a cradle device for holding in place a handled utility object such as a soap filled handled sponge for use in the kitchen for cleaning purpose. In one embodiment, the cradle device is formed of wire coated with rubber or same can be molded of synthetic resin.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0004] Reference is made to FIGS. 1-10:

[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of my invention. Said embodiment (1) includes a front hanger section (2), a rear support section (4) for hanging handled utility object, and holder elements (12) for holding handled utility object (through tension and friction). The rear support (4) is coupled to the holder elements (12), which are coupled to a crossbeam section (14), which lies across the top of a kitchen sink divider. The crossbeam section (14) is further coupled to the front hanger section (2).

[0006] FIG. 2 is an elevational view there of;

[0007] FIG. 3 is a front view there of;

[0008] FIG. 4 is a top plane view there of,

[0009] FIG. 5 is a side elevational view illustrating the cradle device suspended from the divider wall of a double kitchen sink.

[0010] FIGS. 6-10 are respective alternate embodiments of my invention:

[0011] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cradle (30) having a hanger section (32), and a support section (34) coupled together through a crossbeam section (36). This embodiment includes a seat (38) so that handled utility object to lie horizontally across.

[0012] FIG. 7 also includes a cradle (50) having a seat (52) similar to the one in FIG. 6.

[0013] FIG. 7 also includes a hook (54) coupled directly to the seat (52) for attachment to a faucet.

[0014] FIG. 8 includes a cradle with suction cups (62) for attachment to a sink. The suction cups are attached to a rear bar (60), which is coupled to cradle elements (64) similar to those in FIG. 1.

[0015] FIG. 9 includes a cradle (80) adapted for attachment to an alternate counter edge (82). The cradle (80) includes a holder lip (84) coupled to the cradle (80) shaped to attach to a counter edge (82).

[0016] FIG. 10 includes a cradle (90) having eye-lets (92) attached to a rear bar (94) through which mounting screws may be applied to attach the cradle (90) to, for example, a wooden cupboard.

CONTRIBUTIONS (DETAILED DESCRIPTION)

[0017] As mentioned above, the invention provides a simple and inexpensive, yet highly efficient and desirable means for cradling a handled utility object such as a soap filled handled sponge within the confines of a sink by means of the sink's divider thereby promoting sanitation and eliminating the soap filled handled sponge from lying in the bottom of the sink in a puddle of soapy, bacteria filled water, or from resting in the same in an apparatus that resides on the countertop.

[0018] It is also within the scope of the invention to provide an article of manufacture, which will be comparatively simple, non-encumbering and inexpensive in construction, which may be readily manufactured or formed from a lightweight metal or wire or molded from plastic which will be convenient, serviceable, and practical and efficient in its' use. The invention may be flexible and can alternately be used to hold various other objects such as soap or a dishtowel. The invention may also be secured to faucets or drawers or other structures.

[0019] The invention is useful, practical and economical. It promotes sanitation, deters waste, is versatile, aesthetic and will find ready acceptance to users in every household.

[0020] The embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-5 and FIG. 8 show that the joiner means is a range in respect to the side portions pressed into the sponge sides of the soap filled handled sponge and cradle it by means of its operative end disposed substantially vertical.

[0021] The embodiments shown in FIGS. 6, 7, 9, and 10 show that the joiner means is a range in respect to the soap filled handled sponge and cradle it by means of its' handle disposed substantially horizontally.

Claims

1. A cradle device for holding a handled utility object when the latter is placed within the former, said cradle comprising of a hanger portion and a cradle portion, the hanger portion capable of hanging the cradle portion from a support, the cradle portion capable of cradling a part of the handled utility object when in its' confines so that said object stays in place within the cradle portion, the cradle portion having spaced apart side portions, arms of equal length bent vertically downward and then upward to points equivalent to hanger portion height forming cradle portion and joiner means joining the side portions at the front of the cradle device, the side portion constructed so that said joiner means is spaced forwardly of the hanger portion to form a cradle device for cradling said handled utility object.