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Sink Supported Cutlery Cup

a technology of sink drain cover and cutlery cup, which is applied in the field of sink drain cover and device, can solve the problems of not providing a means to collect utensils, not considering a body member adapted to support utensils substantially within the sink drain interior, and achieving the effect of convenient fabrication

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-17
CATANNA
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a device that catches objects that fall into a sink. It is made of plastic or metal, and can be easily made using existing materials. The device is durable and economical to use.

Problems solved by technology

The Svensson device, however, fails to provide a means to collect utensils within the sink interior and prevent the same from falling thereinto while washing dishes.
The Chong device provides a unique means of securing a drain strainer to a sink drain, but fails to contemplate a body member adapted to support utensils substantially within the sink drain interior.

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[0027]Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the sink drain utensil catch. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for supporting utensils in an upright fashion and in a sink drain interior while hand washing dishes in a sink. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0028]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the sink drain utensil catch of the present invention. The device comprises a lower body structure 20 and an upper flange portion 10. The lower body structure 10 is adapted to support utensil items therein in a largely upright configuration within the interior of the sink drain. The body 20 is sized such that it can be positioned within a sink drain interior and not clash there...

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Abstract

A sink drain utensil catch is provided that is adapted to organize utensil items while cleaning dishes. The device comprises an elongated body structure and an upper flange portion. The body structure comprises a sidewall having a substantially cylindrical profile and a closed lower end. Perforations through the sidewall allow for water to drain therethrough, while the interior is open to accept utensil items therein in a substantially upright manner. The upper flange portion comprises a surface that flares outward and includes an upper rim. The flange portion bears against the sink drain periphery to support the assembly in the sink drain, while one or more notches in the upper rim allow water to bypass the assembly and enter into the sink drain interior when the assembly is deployed. Overall, the device supports utensil items to avoid cuts and jabs from pointed utensil items loosely positioned in the sink water.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 954,047 filed on Mar. 17, 2014. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to sink drain covers and devices that prevent utensils and debris from entering a sink drain interior. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cup-shaped device that prevents utensils from falling into a garbage disposal while cleaning dishes in a sink, wherein the device is supported by the sink drain and allows water to flow readily therethrough while deployed.[0004]Many individuals wash kitchen utensils and dinnerware by hand in a kitchen sink as opposed to in a dishwasher appliance. The items to be cleaned are generally soaked and individually cleaned by hand using soap, water, and a handheld cleani...

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IPC IPC(8): E03C1/264
CPCE03C1/264
Inventor GUTERMAN, DAWN
Owner CATANNA
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