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Utility drawer system

a drawer system and utility technology, applied in the field of multi-directional utility drawer systems, can solve the problems of difficult access to the corners and general unusability for typical daily use, and achieve the effect of convenient access and/or usability

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-17
GALLOWAY AUSTRA L
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[0025] One advantage of the invention is that otherwise unused or difficult to access space under cabinets becomes more easily accessible and / or usable.
[0026] Another advantage of the invention is that multiple drawers can be placed into difficult to access space.

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While, doors into the cabinet can provide access to these corner spaces, the corner spaces are still difficult to access and generally unusable for typical daily use.

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[0035] Referring to the drawings wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several figures, reference is made first to FIG. 1 that illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a utility drawer system 100 shown in partial phantom. The system 100 generally includes a cabinet 105 having a counter top 110 and multiple cabinet doors 115. The system 100 further includes an embodiment of a multi-directional utility drawer apparatus 200, generally shown occupying otherwise unusable corner space 120. The apparatus 200 is generally accessed by directing the apparatus 200 along a multiple directions shown generally by arrow A in a first direction and arrow B is a second direction generally orthogonal to the direction represented by arrow A. In general, the apparatus 200 includes a platform 205 onto which a tray 210 is connected. In turn, a drawer 215 is connected to the tray 210. The platform 205, tray 210 and drawer 215 are discussed in further detail in the d...

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Abstract

A multi-directional utility drawer system. The utility drawer system allows multiple drawers to be remotely stored in a corner under a cabinet to maximize storage space. The drawer is connected to a multidirectional track, generally including a platform and a tray. When used, the drawer oriented on the tray can be pulled out as normal along one track. However, when the drawer is pushed back under the cabinet along the first track, it can then be pushed sideways along a second track via the platform, into a remote corner underneath a counter or cabinet. Typically, the tracks are coupled to each other via the tray and platform so that the drawer has a continuous track to move along.

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BACKGROUND [0001] I. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of cabinets and drawers and more particularly to a multi-directional utility drawer system. [0003] II. Description of the Related Art. [0004] Many cabinets, including most kitchen cabinets have a large counter space with several drawers and doors in the cabinets to access storage space. When a cabinet is located in a corner of a kitchen for example, the cabinet may include drawers on one side of the corner and drawers on the other side of the corner, the respective drawers thus being oriented at about ninety degrees to one another. In this orientation, the very corner of the cabinet includes unused storage space into which no drawer moved into or out of. While, doors into the cabinet can provide access to these corner spaces, the corner spaces are still difficult to access and generally unusable for typical daily use. SUMMARY [0005] In general, the invention features a multi-direc...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B88/00
CPCA47B88/00A47B88/90A47B81/002
Inventor GALLOWAY, AUSTRA L.
Owner GALLOWAY AUSTRA L