Abstract: A tray rack includes opposed side support frames and a plurality of shelf hooks extend interior to the tray rack from the side support frames. Shelves include sides with a hang bar. Wires extend between the hang bars. The wires include a horizontal portion between upturned portions at either end. The upturned portion and the hang bars define the sides of the shelf. The shelves are connected between the opposed side support frames by engagement of the hang bars with the shelf hooks.

Abstract: A foodware storage system includes a storage rack, a hook assembly, and a foodware item. The storage rack includes a rod having an adjustable length coupled between a first support and a second support to maintain the rod in an elevated position above a surface upon which the storage rack is placed. The rod is disconnectably connected to at least one of the supports. The hook assembly includes a hanger and a hook. The hook is suspended from the hanger and the hanger is configured to slidably move along the adjustable length of the rod. The foodware item has an aperture dimensioned to receive the hook such that the foodware item can be hung from the hook to dry when wet.

Abstract: A hard disk drive case mounting structure includes a case formed of a top cover shell and a bottom holder shell, an electronic system accommodated in the case, and fasteners each including a female fastening component having an annular head press-fitted in one respective vertical mounting hole at the top cover shell of the case and a split tube-like mating connection socket downwardly extended from the annular head, and a male fastening component having a flat circular head press-fitted into one respective vertical mounting hole at the bottom holder shell of the case and a retaining shank extended from the flat circular head and inserted through one respective mounting through hole at a flat frame member of the electronic system and then fastened to the split tube-like mating connection socket of the female fastening component by means of a hook block.

Abstract: A lid holder device is disclosed. The lid holder device includes a cupped holding portion that has a bottom collection portion and 4 curved indentures that are positioned to hold and accommodate a pot lid and one or more other kitchen utensils in an upright position to collect and contain condensation and material from the pot lid and the one or more other kitchen utensils and a base is attached and disposed underneath the bottom collection portion of the cupped holding portion to support the cupped holding portion, wherein the cupped holding portion and the base form the lid holder device into one piece.

Abstract: A lid holder for use with a slow cooker. The lid holder has a tray supported on a strap from the rim of the slow cooker. The tray has inner and outer walls between which a lid from the cooker may be interposed. The lid is supported in the tray above a well for drips on fins between the inner and outer walls.

Abstract: An aftermarket kitchen utensil and a method of using the utensil to support a cover of a cooking vessel such that the cover does not obstruct the service of food from the cooking vessel while drippings from the inner surface of the supported cover are guided into the cooking vessel. The utensil includes a body, a first support assembly operable and effective for supporting the body in a vertically upright position during use, and a second support assembly operable and effective for supporting the cover of a cooking vessel in a desired orientation relative to the cooking vessel.

Abstract: A holder for cookware and cooking utensils has a unitary, framework body having an upper section with a lid support bar and lid abutment member, and a lower section having dual S-shaped leg members. Each leg member has an open channel tapered up toward a first bend to form a notch and an open channel tapered down towards a second bend to form a second notch. The sidewall of cookware is simply and easily positioned within the upper notches of the leg members to secure the holder onto the cookware. Cookware lids and utensils are then conveniently stored, temporarily, within the lower notches of the leg members, while the holder is secured to the sidewall. The holder is manually positioned on the cookware sidewall and removed from the cookware manually by the user, without the use of any tools.

Abstract: Lid holder apparatus including a lid holder body is attached to the bottom horizontal surface of a cabinet and is pivotally movable between a position in which the lid holder body is completely under the cabinet and a position wherein the lid holder body extends from the cabinet and is utilized to hold a lid upside down.

Abstract: A device is provided for neatly organizing and storing containers and lids by combining a unique attachment mechanism and hanging system. The attachment mechanism and containers and lids are uniquely designed to provide stationary and compact storage. The attachment mechanism may include a lip to ensure the containers and lids remain in their desired location. The containers and lids are centered on the device and snap together for added security. The device can be attached to counter tops, drawers, and closet doors for easy access.

Abstract: A pot lid holding system having a housing with a bottom frame and side frames where each side frame extends upwardly from the bottom frame, and a front and back bar, wherein the front and back bars both connect the first side frame to the second side frame, wherein the bottom frame, the side frames and the bars together form an enclosure with an inner cavity, an indentation in the front bar dips downwardly toward the bottom frame, the indentation is adapted to hold a pot lid, an easel pivotally connected to the housing via a hinge pivot, and a drip tray removably disposed atop the bottom frame, the drip tray is adapted to collect liquids or foods dripping from the pot lid.

Abstract: The present invention is a lid holder device that includes a cupped holding portion that has a bottom collection portion and 4 curved indentures that are positioned to hold and accommodate a pot lid and one or more other kitchen utensils in an upright position to collect and contain condensation and material from the pot lid and the one or more other kitchen utensils and a base is attached and disposed underneath the bottom collection portion of the cupped holding portion to support the cupped holding portion, wherein the cupped holding portion and the base form the lid holder device into one piece.

Abstract: A spiral type cap-shaped object rack includes an upright stand, and a spiral carrier frame unit comprising an outer wire rod spirally extending around the upright stand, a plurality of inner wire rods spirally extending around the upright stand and spaced between the upright stand and the outer wire rod in a parallel manner at a lower elevation relative to the outer wire rod and a plurality of connection wire rods transversely connecting the outer wire rod and the inner wire rods to the upright stand.

Abstract: A pot stand has a deployed position and a folded position and includes vertical members and horizontal members. The horizontal members are connected to the vertical members at a junction. The horizontal members are elongated planar members. Top faces formed on the horizontal members. Down bends are formed on the horizontal members. Down bends continue from the top faces. Lower faces are formed on the horizontal members. Lower faces continue from the down bends. A connector assembly has a top connector and a bottom connector. The top connector is pivotally connected to an upper surface of the lower faces. The bottom connector is pivotally connected to a lower surface of the lower faces. There is a top level formed from horizontal members for storing articles on the top level. A middle level is for storing articles on the middle level, and a bottom level.

Abstract: An article for storing and supporting pots and pans wherein said article is formed of more than two identical vertical members, each vertical member having a plurality of respective horizontal support members incorporated thereon for supporting a plurality of respective horizontal shelves.

Abstract: A device for containing plastic container lids for use in an automatic dishwasher or for storage. The device includes an open lattice structure having a top, bottom, back and side walls and a removable door. The lattice members preferably have convex outer surfaces and substantially planar interior surfaces and are configured to maximize water penetration into the device during a wash cycle. Longitudinally-oriented lattice members include projections and grooves that assist in retaining lids in position and maintaining separation between adjacent lids. Concentric circular members may be provided on the sides of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lid storage system for storing lids that includes a rack assembly, where the rack assembly includes a plurality of racks and each rack has a substantially triangular shape. The present invention also includes a base that supports the rack assembly and each rack of the rack assembly is substantially perpendicular to the base. Each rack includes a hollow center that allows for a lid's handle to lie during storage. In one exemplary embodiment, the racks of the rack assembly have substantially equal heights.

Abstract: A rack for storing pot or pan lids from a standard overhead pot and pan rack and method of use. The lid rack is suspended under the overhead pot and pan rack for easy access. The tines of the lid rack can be adapted to interfere with the handles of the lids to keep them securely in the lid rack.

Abstract: The present invention relates a pot lid space saving storage unit. This invention is a hanging storage for pot and pan lids. The invention can be made of flexible and sturdy fabrics, plastics, and other synthetic materials. It can also be made of rigid materials such as plastic, metal, or wood. The hanging storage unit has numerous pouches to accommodate the different sizes and shapes of pot lids. The storage unit gradually tapers at the top. Across each pouch is an elastic band that can securely hold the pot lids for those pouches are made of flexible materials. On the back of the flexible pouches are various supporting members that can be used in combination with each other and be removed before washing and be reinserted after washing.

Abstract: The invention is a unit that comprises of a poll or rod made out of any material such as wood, metal, heavy duty plastic, and the like. This rod can be suspended from the ceiling by chains or be secured by direct installation to the surface such as a wall or the side of a cabinet. This rod can also be installed in combination of direct surface attachment with chains suspended from the ceiling for extra support. This rod can be shortened or lengthened to fit the chosen space for hanging. Along the rod are U shaped groove that is wedged in my solid piece of rubber to prevent the pot lid holding means from sliding during usage. The second part of invention is pot lid holding means that has a hook on top in that allows the pot lid holding means to be slide directly onto the rod. On the bottom of the pot lid holding means has two hook-like extensions that curl upward in order to secure the lid. The shape of the pot lid holding means is of an upside down wishbone.

Abstract: A rack for holding kitchen items including pot and pan lids, trays, cutting boards and cake pans may be mounted on a glide mechanism to slide in and out of a cabinet. The rack includes a wire construction base and bent wire partitions defining fore-to-aft pockets in which lids may be stored with bottom arcs of the lids placed on cross wires of the base to prevent the lids from rolling when the rack is moved in or out of the cabinet. Handles and knobs on the lids fit in spaces provided by U-shaped loops of the partitions. The partitions and base are initially detached from each other, and from the glide mechanism, for compact packaging. The partitions have legs provided with flanges to seat flatly on plates of the base, with special nuts securing the partition legs and providing large surfaces against the undersides of the plates for secure and stable connection of the partitions.

Abstract: The present invention is for an article for storing and supporting pots and pans that is simple to manufacture and assemble where the article is assembled without the use of tools or hardware, having a more than two identical vertical members, and more than two identical horizontal members.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base member formed from wire strands conjoined to each other, defining outwardly flanging sides and a bottom surface. One wire has a unitary body provided with ends disposed along sides of the base, support pegs monolithically formed therewith, and lip portions spaced along a longitudinal length of the base member. The wire further has an annular portion monolithically formed with the lip portions, extending upwardly from the base member and traveling inwardly towards a center thereof. Another wire has opposed ends conjoined to the annular portion and one of the base member sides. A tray is seated on the base member and includes a bottom surface and monolithically formed edges. The tray is positioned beneath the annular portion for catching fluids and debris. Rubber caps are positioned about the support pegs for increasing surface area friction and assisting to maintain the apparatus at a stable position.

Abstract: A wire storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising a plurality of wire members, each of which is provided with a plurality of sleeve assemblies providing horizontal and vertical adjustment of the wire members. Each sleeve assembly is constructed of a sleeve with a freely rotatable threaded nut mounted on one end. A plurality of anchor legs are mounted to the sleeve assemblies for anchoring the wire storage rack and an offset “U” shaped wire member with a plurality of shaped upright rods is secured to said sleeve assemblies.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising a storage rack constructed of a stand and a base member mounted to the stand. A plurality of wire members are mounted to the base member and extending upward from the base member, the plurality of wire members including U shaped wire members and offset U shaped wire members with a plurality of rods secured to the offset portion. The rods extend upward and away from the offset portion and a handle is mounted to the base member.

Abstract: A substantially W-shaped rack having four legs, each of which is preferably a wire or rod member formed of a single, elongated, bent rod or a plurality of connected rods. It is preferred that each of the legs has substantially the same length. The shape of the rack results in angles being formed between adjacent legs, and it is preferred that these angles do not exceed 45 degrees.

Abstract: A computer rack system comprises electronic components; a rack including means for supporting the electronic components therein; and a drawer slidably mounted in the rack and configured to receive at least one data storage device.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a shim assembly for supporting a hardware module flush with a bottom side of a printed circuit board. A bottom side of the shim assembly is attached to a top side of the printed circuit board and generally conforms to the shape of a slot in the printed circuit board into which the hardware module is inserted. The shim assembly is of sufficient thickness to fill a gap between the hardware module and the top side of the printed circuit board such that the hardware module does not materially extend past a bottom side of the printed circuit board when inserted in the slot.

Abstract: The present invention may be characterized as a rack for holding a container lid so that the lid does not drip sauces and other liquids onto a counter or stove top while cooking. The inventive rack is substantially W-shaped and has four legs, each of which is preferably a wire or rod-like member formed of a single, elongated, bent rod or a plurality of connected rods. It is further preferred that each of the legs has substantially the same length. The shape of the rack results in angles being formed between adjacent legs, and it is preferred that these angles do not exceed 45 degrees.

Abstract: A portable caddy for use in and around a stove in a kitchen or other cooking area includes a number of features to aid cooks in preparing meals while maintaining the space being used in a clean and neat condition. The caddy includes a support base with an adjustable platform for a pan, pot or lid, as well as adjustable or removable shelves for convenience and accessibility while cooking. In the open and locked position, the adjustable platform allows the entire caddy to be rotated. A number of areas are provided for holding condiments and a retractable cutting board is held in the base. Extendable elements may be secured in a top portion of the caddy, for holding further utensils.

Abstract: A stacking device includes a main member, at least one support member extending from the main member and having a first interference fit with a container, and at least one wall member extending from the support member and having a second interference fit with the container. The first interference fit is capable of resisting relative movement of the stacking device and the container in a first direction and the second interference fit is capable of resisting relative movement of the stacking device and container in a second direction transverse to the first direction.

Abstract: A wire storage rack comprising an adjustable plastic coated wire rack which can be mounted on any planar base. The wire rack has side posts provided with a threaded end and an upper offset end. A “U” shaped cross piece connects the side posts. The cross piece has transverse legs which are secured to a respective side post and extend outward therefrom with the portion of the leg adjacent to the “U” shaped portion forming a curved indentation which serves as a lid seat. The “U” shaped portion is curved backward toward the side posts past the lid seat to securely hold a lid placed therein in place.

Abstract: A wire storage rack comprising an adjustable plastic coated wire rack which can be mounted on any planar base. The wire rack has side posts provided with a threaded end and an upper offset end. A “U” shaped cross piece connects the side posts. The cross piece has transverse legs which are secured to a respective side post and extend outward therefrom with the portion of the leg adjacent to the “U” shaped portion forming a curved indentation which serves as a lid seat. The “U” shaped portion is curved backward toward the side posts past the lid seat to securely hold a lid placed therein in place.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a disk rack, of the type composed of an equally spaced parallel series of vertical support elements made of thin coated wire, characterised in that each support element is basically composed of two lateral ascending sections joined on top by a shaped crosspiece with downward central portion suitable for housing the knob of pot lids.

Abstract: A spoon and lid rest includes a first bowl and a second bowl, either of which is capable of serving as a rest for a spoon or other utensil. An upright member such as an open wire rectangle holds lids in a substantially vertical position, with an edge of the lid retained within either the first or second bowl and a portion of the lid resting against the upright member.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising an adjustable storage rack constructed with a stand and a base member mounted to the stand. A plurality of wire members are mounted on clamp members which are mounted on rails secured to the base member. The clamp member can be sidably positioned on the rails prior to the securing of them in a fixed position on the rails and extending upward from the base member. A plurality of wire members have sleeve assemblies forming the upright supports, the sleeve assemblies providing height adjustment of the wire member. A spring biased handle is mounted to the base member and is biased to return to its original position after the handle is released.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising an adjustable storage rack constructed with a stand and a base member mounted to the stand. A plurality of wire members are mounted on clamp members whcih are mounted on rails secured to the base member. The clamp member can be slidably positioned on the rails prior to the securing of them in a fixed position on the rails and extending upward from the base member. The plurality of wire members including “U” shaped wire members and offset “U” shaped wire members with a plurality of rods secured to the offset portion. The wire members have sleeve assemblies forming the upright supports, the sleeve assemblies providing height adjustmnet of the wire member.

Abstract: A wire storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising a plurality of wire members, each of which is provided with a plurality of sleeve assemblies providing horizontal and vertical adjustment of the wire members. Each sleeve assembly is constructed of a sleeve with a freely rotatable threaded nut mounted on one end. A plurality of anchor legs are mounted to the sleeve assemblies for anchoring the wire storage rack and an offset “U” shaped wire member with a plurality of shaped upright rods is secured to said sleeve assemblies.

Abstract: A storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising a storage rack constructed of a stand and a base member mounted to the stand. A plurality of wire members are mounted to the base member and extending upward from the base member, the plurality of wire members including U shaped wire members and offset U shaped wire members with a plurality of rods secured to the offset portion. The rods extend upward and away from the offset portion and a handle is mounted to the base member.

Abstract: A kitchen lid storage sack fabricated from series of fabric panels folded back upon itself in a U-shape forming a plurality of open mouth pockets, a rigid tube positioned in a pocket across the top of the sack comprising a sliding support for the sack positioned between a kitchen wall and the adjacent refrigerator wall. The sack is being supported by a stationary bar attached to the wall restricting the space between the wall and the refrigerator thereby permitting the sack to be freely moved horizontally in and out from between the wall for removal and insertion of pot lids in the plurality of pockets.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil and lid organizer. The kitchen lid and utensil organizer includes a base member having a slope in the upper surface thereof, wherein the slope is in the direction of the back edge thereof. The kitchen lid and utensil organizer further comprises two vertical uprights angled toward each other and removably affixed to the upper surface near the rear edge of the base. Kitchen utensils and food items can be placed within the sloping surface of the base. Pot and pan handle lids are captured by the two vertical posts and held in an angled position from the vertical so that condensed liquid on the surface of the lid drains into the sloping surface of the base.