Dishwasher basket
a technology for dishwashers and baskets, applied in the field of dishwasher baskets, can solve the problems of difficult to keep items within the confines of the dishwasher basket or accessory, difficult to get them cleaned properly, and difficult to wash items in the dishwasher properly, so as to facilitate complete cleaning
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-16
NUK USA
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The present invention relates to a dishwasher basket that is designed to securely hold the components of baby bottles, sippy cups, non-spill cups, straw cups, straws, eating utensils and other similar items during the dishwashing cycles. The dishwasher basket, which may be made of any suitable material, is placed in the dishwasher to prevent these items from becoming lost or damaged during the washing process. The dishwasher basket includes drainage holes for complete cleaning and the removal of water during the various cycles. It also includes conical members and straw holes to hold straws in an upright position, allowing for complete cleaning of the dishwasher basket.
Problems solved by technology
These items are difficult to wash properly in a dishwasher because they tend to be awkwardly, shaped and, because of their small size, may get dislodged during washing.
However, because traditional dishwashers and dishwasher accessories are not designed to adequately hold these types of items, it is difficult to retain them within the confines of the dishwasher basket or accessory, and to get them properly cleaned.
Consequently, these items are often washed by hand, which takes considerable time and does not necessarily guarantee effective cleaning.
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[0018]Referring now to the drawings more particularly by reference numbers, FIGS. 1-4 illustrate one embodiment of a dishwasher basket 10 constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows the present dishwasher basket 10 in its closed position and FIG. 2 shows the side baskets 16 in their extended position. The dishwasher basket 10 is intended to secure baby items including the components parts associated therewith such as, but not limited to, baby bottles, sippy cups, non-spill cups, straw cups, straws and other similar baby related items during the various dishwashing cycles. The dishwasher basket 10 is designed to be placed within a dishwasher so that the component parts of infant feeding items may be positioned therewithin to be thoroughly washed and held secured therewithin in order to prevent these items from becoming dislodged or lost within the dishwasher. In one embodiment of the present invention, various aspects of the dishwasher basket 1...
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A dishwasher basket for use within an existing dishwasher for holding baby items including a main basket, at least one side basket housed within the main basket and being selectively extendable from a position within the main basket to a second position extending at least partially outside of the main basket, a lid member hingedly secured to the main basket, and a midplate member removably positionable within the main basket and located between the at least one side basket and the lid member. Each side basket includes a plurality of straw openings associated with a cover member and a plurality of cone shaped members associated with the side basket for holding a straw in an upright position within the side basket.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a dishwasher basket and, more particularly, to a device for securing baby bottles and other component parts related thereto as well as other baby items such as baby bottles, nipples, collars, caps, straws, cups and the like.[0002]There are a number of items used to assist in the feeding and nourishment of young children and infants including, but not limited to, baby bottles, sippy cups, non-spill cups, straw cups, straws, eating utensils, and much more. Oftentimes, these items include a number of small component parts such as baby bottle nipples, collars, caps, cup lids, straws, valves and the like. These items are difficult to wash properly in a dishwasher because they tend to be awkwardly, shaped and, because of their small size, may get dislodged during washing. Currently, such items are placed randomly within the dishwasher, or in a dishwasher accessory such as a silverware basket. In order to wash thes...
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CPCA47L15/501A47L15/505
Inventor KILGORE, MIKEPAAL, ALAN P.KIRKPATRICK, ANDY LEEPARROTT, DAVID A.LEEDY, BRANDONGODFREY, ROBERT J.
Owner NUK USA