Abstract: Drying implements disclosed herein can provide a minimal, collapsible, dish drying pad encased in woven, silicone protection for recently washed kitchenware placed thereon. Such drying implements include a rapid absorption and drying diatomaceous earth panels that causes drain water to rapidly dissipate. This helps to prevent bacteria growth, by eliminating the moist environment where mold thrives. The mesh silicone layer or encasing keeps dishes protected and the kitchen looking fresh and modern. The drying implement shows various improvements for all types of drying jobs from dishes to produce. The drying implement folds upon its connected sections for smaller jobs and for easy storage when not in use.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus holder assembly comprising in one example: a mounting pad configured to be attached to a work surface of a sink; the mounting pad comprising a first pivot component having a first axis of rotation; a swivel removably mounted to the mounting pad at the first pivot component and configured to rotate relative to the mounting pad about the first axis of rotation; the swivel comprising a second pivot component having a second axis of rotation not parallel to the first axis of rotation; and a resting arm mounted to the swivel at the second pivot component, configured to rotate relative to the swivel about the second axis of rotation; the second axis of rotation defining a lifting plane orthogonal to the second axis of rotation.

Abstract: Collapsible household containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible laundry baskets, buckets, colanders, dish drainers, and cups are provided. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively rigid material.

Abstract: A drying rack that supports a tray and dish rack for drying dishes. The drying rack has a low side and a high side. The low side is placed adjacent to a sink. A dish rack and tray are placed on the drying rack so that any water dripping off dished held in the dish rack drips into the sink. The elements of the drying rack disassemble without tools to store the device flat.

Abstract: A drain device includes a first tank body, a second tank body, a third tank body and a drain rack, a bottom surface of the first tank body being mounted and fixed to a top surface of the second tank body, a bottom surface of the second tank body being mounted and fixed to a top surface of the third tank body, the first tank body, the second tank body and the third tank body being in communication with one another to form a washing cavity, a bottom inner side wall of the first tank body being provided with two steps in a lengthwise direction of the first tank body, an inner side wall of the third tank body being provided with two receiving portions in a lengthwise direction of the third tank body, the cross-sectional area of the second tank body gradually increasing from top to bottom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutlery tray module (1) for a dishwasher, said cutlery tray module (1) comprising a bottom surface (2), adapted for substantially horizontal reception of cutlery items. The bottom surface (2) comprising a plurality of cutlery holding elements (3), adapted to hold said cutlery items, and at least one elongated indentation (4), having a longitudinal extension in a direction D. At least a number of said cutlery holding elements (3) are arranged such that said cutlery holding elements (3) are adapted to hold said cutlery items essentially transversely, with respect to said direction D, and across said elongated indentation (4). The present invention further relates to a dishwasher comprising at least one cutlery tray module (1).

Abstract: A grill is provided including a base structure. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grill plate having a first cooking surface. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grill plate having a second cooking surface movable between a raised position and a lowered position. A backsplash is arranged at a joint between the upper platen assembly and the lower platen assembly. The backsplash includes a partially open compartment within which a back end of the upper grill plate is arranged when in the raised position. The upper platen assembly includes an extended back end configured to direct grease away from the cooking surface. When the upper platen assembly is in the lowered position, the extended back end if offset from the first cooking surface.

Abstract: A work table is converted to a portable sink by joining the work table to a faucet spigot for connection to a water source. A removable water plate has a rear wall that extends upwardly from the upper surface of the water plate. The water plate further defines an opening that directs liquid(s) (e.g., water) to a drain. The rear wall of the water plate is removably insertable into a space or gap in a back wall of the table or work surface to mount the water plate between the faucet spigot and the work surface. A cassette defining an internal compartment that leads to a drain may be mounted to a back surface of the back wall of the work table. When a cassette is so mounted, the rear wall of the water plate then may be held inside the cassette, slidably engaged between a rod support inside the cassette and an internal wall of the cassette.

Abstract: One embodiment of the application relates to a sink assembly including a sink and a drain cover. The sink includes a basin and a projection provided in a bottom wall of the basin. The projection includes a first portion and a second portion that define a cavity and a drain opening. The first portion extends from the bottom wall at a first orientation and the second portion extends from the first portion at a second orientation that is different than the first orientation. The drain cover is installed into the cavity of the projection. The drain cover includes a base and at least one leg extending downward from a bottom surface of the base. The base has a top surface that is substantially coplanar with an upper surface of the bottom wall, and has an outer periphery that extends beyond an outer periphery of the drain opening.

Abstract: Various weight racks, plate racks, jerk blocks, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the weight racks comprise one or more weight stands that can be connected and disconnected and that comprise rolling elements that allow free movement of the weight stands. In some embodiments, plate racks that allow weight plates to be rolled into and out of them are provided. In some embodiments, jerk blocks that are height adjustable without stacking are provided.

Abstract: A cutlery tray for a dishwasher includes a frame extendably disposed in a washing tub and a plurality of inserts movably disposed on the frame and adapted to hold dishware. The plurality or inserts include a first horizontally displaceable insert and at least one vertically displaceable insert.

Abstract: A sink dish drainer set having a mat and a rack which may be coupled such that the rack sits on the mat in a particular location, the rack including at least one plate support area that sits above channels within at least one raised rib on the mat.

Abstract: The invention in particular is related to a cutlery tray (1) adapted to be attached to a dishwasher basket (2) and designed to receive dishes thereon. In order to ensure high cleaning efficiency and loading flexibility the bottom (3) of the cutlery tray (1) is divided into two support faces (7) each of which declining laterally from their joining portion (8) to a respective margin (5) of the cutlery tray (1).

Abstract: An inventory system for wire shelving is provided which includes a pivoting divider unit that subdivides individual bins of a shelving system into front and rear sections accessed through an open front side of the bin. The divider unit hinges between an upright position and a forwardly-lowered position. When fully stocked, the bin includes articles which are located in both the forward and rearward bin sections with the divider unit oriented in the upright position between adjacent articles. As articles are removed from the front bin section, eventually the divider unit is exposed. The divider unit is then manually tilted forwardly or lowered to allow continued removal of articles from the rear bin section. This lowered orientation of the divider unit indicates that the front bin section is now empty and restocking is due. The divider unit rotatably engages with the wire shelving and includes hinge clips which releasably lock the divider unit in the upright orientation.

Abstract: A device for cleaning trays comprises a tub that has a bottom and a wall. The tub is dimensioned such that a baking tray can be placed therein. The device further comprises a dish drain that can be placed in the tub. Said device for cleaning a baking tray uses only a small amount of space in a kitchen and is easy to handle. In fact, in a typical kitchen that already has a dish drain, the device requires no additional space.

Abstract: A dish drying rack and tray assembly is provided to include paper towel supports that fit onto the tray and onto which a roll of paper towels can be secured by means of a rod that passes through the paper towels with pins at either end where the pins can be placed into channels of the paper towel supports in a position either horizontal with respect to a user or in a vertical position with respect to the user to allow the user by means of sliding one of the pins into an inner channel of the paper towel supports thereby allowing a user to hand a plastic bag onto hooks of the paper towel supports and where the dish rack also includes swinging rods for the placement of dish towels or rubber gloves after use.

Abstract: A sink dish drainer set having a mat and a rack which may be coupled such that the rack sits on the mat in a particular location, the rack including at least one plate support area that sits above channels within at least one raised rib on the mat.

Abstract: An extendable drip tray is provided to increase when needed the drip catchment area of the dish rack, to beyond the footprint or general perimeter of the dish rack. The extendable drip tray may be slidably supported by rails below the main body of the dish rack, to cover an area beyond the side of the dish rack body, thereby increasing the drip catchment area. Pivoted cup holders are provided along the outside walls of the main body of the dish rack, which can be pivoted when needed to extend an area beyond the perimeter of the body to provide supports for holding kitchen articles such as cups and glasses for drying. A wire rack is provided with pivoted support prongs for configuring the wire rack.

Abstract: A kitchen sink organizer is disclosed that provides for a housing with a sloping dish washing detergent reservoir in a bottom base area, a reservoir insert that rests inside the reservoir that allows for degrees of penetration of dish washing implements such as sponges, soap pads and the like, and a plurality of reservoir covers that are formed with open channels through which liquid can drip back into the reservoir when the washing implements are placed on the covers, and where the housing also provides for an upper storage area for sponges, scrub pads, brushes dish towels, a bar of soap, and a ring or wrist watch, and also for a plurality of swinging hanging rods and rod sleeves that are molded onto the outer walls of the housing and which a user can swing outwardly for placement of a damp dish towel or rubber cleaning gloves.

Abstract: A holder suspending utensils alongside a sink having a rim and a bowl, resting freely on the rim of the sink, and draining liquid from the utensils guidingly into the bowl of the sink. The holder includes a base, a wall, and a chute. The base rests freely above, and across, the rim of the sink. The wall extends upwardly from one end of the base, and suspends the utensils. The chute extends generally coplanarly from an opposite end of the base, and drains the liquid from the utensils guidingly into the bowl of the sink.

Abstract: A dish rack has a wireframe, a drip tray having a base and a dish-receiving region provided on the base, and a drain channel that is removably coupled to the bottom of the base at the location of the dish-receiving region.

Abstract: A dishwasher including at least one cutlery basket for accommodating cutlery items in a horizontal position, wherein the at least one cutlery basket is adjustable at least in sections, and wherein the at least one cutlery basket includes a first subsection having an adjustable clearance height, and a second subsection having an adjustable clearance height.

Abstract: A dish drying assembly having a base member, a support member, a container and a rack member. The base member includes a top surface, a bottom surface, two sides, a rear end, and a front end having a drainage lip. A sloping support is secured to the base member and slopes downwardly from the rear end to the front end. The container is secured to the base member and has a first horizontal cross-sectional shape. The rack member includes a first opening and a plurality of slats. The first opening has a second horizontal cross-sectional shape that engages the first horizontal cross-sectional shape. A cross-sectional area of the first horizontal cross-sectional shape is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second horizontal cross-sectional shape. Each slat of the plurality of slats is co-planar and parallel to one another, forming a corresponding plurality of slots that are equally spaced apart.

Abstract: A dish drainer assembly has a basket with a bottom and a side wall extending up from a perimeter of the bottom. The side wall terminates at a top edge. A cut out is formed in a part of the side wall and has an upper edge that is lower than the top edge of the remainder of the side wall. A drying accessory has a plurality of fingers spaced apart from one another and is configured to removably attach to the basket in a first position and a second position different from the first. The fingers are oriented differently in each of the first and second positions.

Abstract: A dish rack has a wireframe, a drip tray having a base and a dish-receiving region provided on the base, and a drain channel that is removably coupled to the bottom of the base at the location of the dish-receiving region.

Abstract: An apparatus for draining liquid from wet items is provided. The apparatus comprises opposing sidewalls, a rear wall, a front wall; a sloped floor positioned at an inclined angle between the two opposing sidewalls such that surface of the sloped floor meets the rear wall at a first position and the front wall at a second position, such that the first position is lower in altitude relative to the second position, wherein an opening formed in the apparatus allows for wet items to be placed in between the sidewalls on the sloped floor; one or more receiver partitions formed on the sloped floor to receive the wet items; and a gutter running along at least a portion of the sloped floor approximately at the first position where the sloped floor meets the rear wall, wherein the gutter is configured to collect liquid drained from the wet items.

Abstract: A dishwasher basket for securing baby bottle and drinking cup components is disclosed. The basket includes multiple compartments, with at least one split compartment serving as a hinged lid for another compartment. The basket first compartment is defined by sidewalls and a bottom wall, and is open at a side opposite the bottom wall, while the split second compartment is attached to a sidewall of the first compartment and is defined by two sub-compartments capable of movement between an open and a closed position, which when either sub-compartment is in a closed position at least a partial cover to the open top end of the first compartment is formed. The two sub-compartments are open on only one side such that as they adjoin when both sub-compartments are in a closed position a single compartment is formed. The basket is stable when either or both sub-compartments is opened as well.

Abstract: A sink protector is provided that includes a frame defining a frame opening, and a grate supported by the frame. The grate includes a first grate section and a second grate section, each having a perimeter and a plurality of wires extending across each grate section to provide structure for supporting various items to be deposited in a sink. The grate is sufficiently porous to allow the unobstructed passage of water and food particles therethrough. The grate sections are pivotally connected such that at least one of the grate sections pivots about the other grate section to allow unencumbered access to the sink drain.

Abstract: A dish rack has a wireframe, a drip tray having a base and a dish-receiving region provided on the base, and a drain channel that is removably coupled to the bottom of the base at the location of the dish-receiving region.

Abstract: A dish rack having a base, a plurality of substantially straight partition members integral with and emanating upwardly from the base, the plurality of partition members spaced apart and parallel with one another, where the plurality of partition members in combination with the base form a corresponding plurality of channels, where each channel is formed by the base and two adjacent partition members, and a plurality of drainage apertures, each aperture located in the base and in the plurality of channels, each of the plurality of drainage apertures having a longitudinal axis, and each aperture arranged in the base and in each channel such that the longitudinal axis is arranged diagonally with respect to each of the plurality of partition members.

Abstract: A dish rack comprises a tubular hub with a bottom segment and an outwardly flared top segment. An inner ledge supports a funnel and a flat-panel grate. The funnel may be molded together with the hub, eliminating the ledge. The rear of the hub is a vertical splash guard rising above the height of the front of the hub. A removable drainage tray is configured to slide into the bottom segment at the front of the hub. Cutouts on the bottom segment define hand-hold cavities. Handles are located on the exterior of the flared top segment to also serve as dish towel drying bars. The flat-panel grate is preferably configured with a slot to support and cradle a dish edge. An optional utensil holder is preferably configured to be supported by the flat-plate grate at the inner periphery of the flared top segment.

Abstract: In a dish carrier for dishwashers, in addition to lower supporting surfaces (8) and upper supporting surfaces (10), at least one upper extra supporting surface (34) which is offset forwards and/or upwards relative to the upper supporting surfaces is provided in compartments (22) for accommodating items (12, 14) to be washed in order to hold relatively flat items to be washed, for example trays (14), approximately parallel to deeper items which are to be washed, for example soup plates (12).

Abstract: A utility tub is provided with a sink area having support surfaces for removably supporting a tray. The tray may hold items that are drying. In addition, the utility tub may be provided with an enlarged area for supporting other items, and various accessories such as a towel rack or towel pegs.

Abstract: A dish rack assembly has a dish rack, and a base having a bottom wall on which the dish rack is positioned. The base includes a first edge having a first water outlet provided adjacent the first edge, and a second edge having a second water outlet provided adjacent the second edge. The second edge is adjacent to the first edge. A removable water stopper can be secured to either the first water outlet or the second water outlet. In addition, a first leg can be positioned adjacent a third edge that is opposite to the first edge, and a second leg can be positioned adjacent a fourth edge that is opposite to the second edge.

Abstract: An adjustable kitchen draining rack for spanning across a sink basin and supporting a plurality of cooking receptacles that contain hot or cold flowable oils and/or greases, and allowing said cooking receptacles to safely and efficiently drain into a disposable collection receptacle thus preventing said oils and/or greases from entering sink basin drain systems and avoiding costly sink drain and piping clogs, costly clogging and damage to public sewer systems and equipment, and harm to the environment, while reducing water and energy consumption.

Abstract: A dish drying apparatus. The dish drying apparatus has two outlet lips, one on each end, both proximal to the same side. The dish drying apparatus also has two user-configurable configurations, such that the dish drying apparatus can be placed to either side of a sink and is capable of draining, through the outlet lip, into the sink.

Abstract: A dish rack comprises a tubular hub with a bottom segment and an outwardly flared top segment. An inner ledge supports a funnel and a flat-panel grate. The funnel may be molded together with the hub, eliminating the ledge. The rear of the hub is a vertical splash guard rising above the height of the front of the hub. A removable drainage tray is configured to slide into the bottom segment at the front of the hub. Cutouts on the bottom segment define hand-hold cavities. Handles are located on the exterior of the flared top segment to also serve as dish towel drying bars. The flat-panel grate is preferably configured with a slot to support and cradle a dish edge. An optional utensil holder is preferably configured to be supported by the flat-plate grate at the inner periphery of the flared top segment.

Abstract: A countertop dish rack has a compact unitary body holding a flat-panel grate, utensil holders, a funnel and a drainage tray. The unitary body is configured with a portion of approximately planar solid material, such as plastic. A recessed central portion holds the flat-panel grate and drainage funnel both located below the top surface of the unitary body. Hand hold recesses are located on the left side and right side of the unitary body. The funnel discharges water to a removable drainage tray. The utensil holders are removable and are supported within the flat-panel grate.

Abstract: A drying rack assembly for drying baby bottle components features a drying rack and a drip pan which supports the drying rack. The drying rack suitably is porous, with tubular support posts extending upwardly from a support surface thereof, and the drip pan suitably has a draining configuration in which liquid caught by the drip pan drains out of the drip pan and a collecting configuration in which liquid caught by the drip pan remains within the drip pan. The drying rack assembly is suitably configured such that multiple such drying rack assemblies can be stacked on top of each other in a drying rack system. In another configuration, the drying rack is of one-piece construction, with a plurality of support posts and a plurality of longer stacking posts extending from a support surface of the drying rack. The one-piece configuration is designed for stacking of multiple such drying racks.

Abstract: A utility shelf includes a retaining frame pivotally connected to a support frame. The support frame is pivotally connected to a side portion of a dish rack through a plurality of hinge elements. Similarly, the retaining frame is pivotally connected to the support frame through a corresponding plurality of hinge members. The hinge members on the retaining frame are adapted to abut a stop member that positions the retaining frame at an angle relative to the support frame. With this arrangement, the retaining frame can be extended from the support frame to support objects during a washing operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for draining liquid from wet items is provided. The apparatus comprises opposing sidewalls, a rear wall, a front wall; a sloped floor positioned at an inclined angle between the two opposing sidewalls such that surface of the sloped floor meets the rear wall at a first position and the front wall at a second position, such that the first position is lower in altitude relative to the second position, wherein an opening formed in the apparatus allows for wet items to be placed in between the sidewalls on the sloped floor; one or more receiver partitions formed on the sloped floor to receive the wet items; and a gutter running along at least a portion of the sloped floor approximately at the first position where the sloped floor meets the rear wall, wherein the gutter is configured to collect liquid drained from the wet items.

Abstract: An extendable drip tray is provided to increase when needed the drip catchment area of the dish rack, to beyond the footprint or general perimeter of the dish rack. The extendable drip tray may be slidably supported by rails below the main body of the dish rack, to cover an area beyond the side of the dish rack body, thereby increasing the drip catchment area. Pivoted cup holders are provided along the outside walls of the main body of the dish rack, which can be pivoted when needed to extend an area beyond the perimeter of the body to provide supports for holding kitchen articles such as cups and glasses for drying. A wire rack is provided with pivoted support prongs for configuring the wire rack.

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: A cooking utensil support apparatus for catching and containing runoff from supported cooking utensils has a support body with an integral depressed catch well or basin. The support body further has a pair of spaced-apart and mutually parallel walls, each terminating upwardly in a top edge. The top edge of each wall has a plurality of slots for resting cooking utensils therein. The slots extend downwardly from the top edges in mutually aligned pairs between the walls. A tray is positioned below where the working ends of utensils are positioned when resting in the slots so that runoff drips into the tray for easy disposal.

Abstract: A plate, glass and cutlery-holding unit (10, 10?) I suitable for housing plates and/or saucers (11), glasses (12) and cutlery (13) comprises at least two portions (20,30, 30?, 30?) hinged together so that the unit can take up a closed position in which it is intended to house just cutlery, and an open position in which the unit can house plates, saucers, glasses and cutlery.

Abstract: The dish or utensil rack includes a base member and a rack member formed of flexible material. The base member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The rack member has means for holding one or more dishes and/or utensils and first and second ends. Tab ands slot sets are provided for engaging the ends of the rack member and the end portions of the base member. When the members are so engaged, the rack member is retained in a substantially arcuate condition so as to receive dishes and/or utensils. When the members are disassembled, the base member fits into the interior opening in the rack member to form a planar unit for easy storage. A dish mat with a shape similar to that of the rack member can be used with the rack.

Abstract: Rack includes a left upright frame, a right upright frame, and a connector extending between and joining the left and right frames. The connector defines at least one passage extending along the left upright frame, for example, so that another rack may be nested within a volume defined by the rack for reducing storage space requirements. The rack may have its connector oriented so that the rack has a substantially Z-shaped frame, a substantially X-shaped frame, a substantially U-shaped frame, a substantially V-shaped frame, or a substantially H-shaped frame, for example, when viewed from above. A lifting element may be provided on an upper portion of the rack for use with institutional and industrial lifting mechanisms. The lifting element may be mounted on the rack so as to avoid interference with another rack when the racks are nesting.

Abstract: A mat for drying glassware or stemware includes a plurality of elevating portions, a plurality of notches in the elevating portions, a plurality of openings on a surface of the mat; and a plurality of ribs. The aerated design of the mat allows airflow through glasses to insure streak and spot-proof drying. A tray may be combined with the mat to catch runoff water dripping from the glass through the openings in the mat. The non-slip surface of the mat prevents delicate wine glasses from touching and prevents breakage.

Abstract: A dish drainer assembly has a basket with a bottom and a side wall extending up from a perimeter of the bottom. The side wall terminates at a top edge. A cut out is formed in a part of the side wall and has an upper edge that is lower than the top edge of the remainder of the side wall. A drying accessory has a plurality of fingers spaced apart from one another and is configured to removably attach to the basket in a first position and a second position different from the first. The fingers are oriented differently in each of the first and second positions.

Abstract: A dishwasher rack basket assembly that includes a water impervious basket of open mesh construction, the basket is selectively positionable between a first size and a second size, the first size securing small items while permitting flow of liquid therethrough, the second size smaller than the first size and not securing small items while permitting flow of liquid therethrough, and a projection positioned on the basket, wherein the projection is engageable to transform the basket from the first size to the second size.