Slidable knife block

Abstract

A slidable utensil block. The slidable utensil block includes a chassis that is operably coupled to a mounting surface. A tray, which is moveable with respect to the chassis, may be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The tray includes a block assembly, operably coupled thereto, which is configured to receive the one or more utensils. When the tray is in the open position, the one or more utensils are externally accessible; however, accessibility to the one or more utensils is limited when the tray is in the closed position.

Description

[0001]Pursuant to 37 C.F.R. §1.78(a)(4), this application claims the benefit of and priority to prior filed co-pending Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 483,135, filed May 6, 2011, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to storage units for cutting instruments.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Kitchen knives are an integral part of any kitchen environment, whether it be residential or commercial. A variety of task specific knives, such as chef, boning, bread, carving, paring, serrated, and others, are abundantly available. However, to provide rapid access to and protect users from sharp blades, kitchen knives are typically stored in a knife block placed on a countertop.[0004]The knife block is often a relatively massive piece of material with a plurality of slots, each dimensioned to envelop and protect a blade portion of a particular sized different knife. Conventional knife blocks may be formed by laminating wooden st...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]In accordance with principles of the present invention, a slidable knife block is provided to safely store knives while maintaining accessibility and without consuming countertop workspace. While the invention will be described in connection with cert

Problems solved by technology

When the tray is in the open position, the one or more utensils are externally accessible; however, accessibility to the one or more utensils is limited when the tray is in the closed position.

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