Rack with pivoting fingers

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2007-07-27

2008-12-02

Novosad, Jennifer E. (Department: 3637)

Supports: racks

Special article

Platelike

C211S041600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07458470

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a rack including fingers which are pivotally mounted so that when an actuator is moved to an extended condition the fingers will simultaneously move to an extended position approximately perpendicular to the upper surface of the rack so that items may be placed thereon for uses such as drying. The fingers are pivotally attached to the actuator so that, upon movement to a retracted position, the fingers will pivot downward and to a retracted position below the upper surface providing a flat rack that is easily stored. The rack also includes a liquid indicator for identifying whether liquid is present within a base of the rack.

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Photocopy of Munchkin Bottle Drying Rack (admitted prior art).
Photocopy of Magis rack (admitted prior art).

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