Utility basket for a dishwasher

Details Utility basket for a dishwasher Utility basket for a dishwasher

1974-05-08

1976-06-01

Lowrance, George E.

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Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...

220 19, 220 221, 220 2383, B65D 5104, B65D 2506

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039602907

ABSTRACT:
A utility basket for use in the upper or lower rack of a dishwasher. The utility basket comprises an elongated, narrow structure having side walls, end walls and a bottom. A gate is hingedly affixed within the utility basket to one of the side walls thereof. The gate is swingable between first and second positions. In its first position the gate lies against the side wall to which it is hinged and the entire utility basket is available to receive long flatware such as cooking spoons, spatulas and the like. In its second position the gate extends transversely of the utility basket serving as a partition to divide the utility basket into a first ordinary table utensil receiving portion and a second, shorter small wares receiving portion for small items such as measuring spoons, jar lids and the like. Means are provided to maintain the gate in its first and its second positions. The utility basket is also provided with a hinged lid swingable between an open position wherein it lies outside the utility basket and a closed position wherein it covers the small wares portion of the utility basket as defined by the gate. Means are provided to maintain the lid in its closed position. The utility basket side walls, bottom, gate and lid are of foraminous construction to permit wash and rinse waters to pass freely therethrough.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1326070 (1919-12-01), Lewis
patent: 2605926 (1952-08-01), Casey
patent: 3050073 (1962-08-01), McMillan
patent: 3086676 (1963-04-01), Dilatush
patent: 3460850 (1969-08-01), Franklin

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