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Dish and sink protector

a dishware and sink technology, applied in water installations, domestic plumbing, construction, etc., can solve the problems of chipping and breaking, scratches and scrapes, and no protection readily available for dishware and the sides of the sink

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-08
BAIER MICHAEL WALTER +1
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The present invention provides a sink protector that includes a soft and flexible sidewall with suction cups and nubs. The suction cups protrude from the outer surface of the sidewall and the nubs protrude from the inner surface of the sidewall. The soft and flexible material of the sidewall can cover at least a portion of the sides of a sink to protect it from damage or deformation. The technical effects of this invention include preventing damage to sinks and ensuring easy cleaning.

Problems solved by technology

Sinks can be harmful to dishware, causing chips and breaks.
Moreover, pots and pans can be rough on sink surfaces, causing scratches and scrapes.
There is no protection readily available for both dishware and the sides of a sink.

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[0012]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0013]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a sink protector that fits around the sides of a sink, such as a kitchen sink. The sink protector may be made of a durable spongy rubber with nubs and suctions cups. Drainage holes may be provided to prevent water from collecting, allowing air and water movement. The sink protector may protect dishware and glasses from banging, breaking and chipping. Further, the sink protector may protect the sink from scratches, scrapes and chips, especially when washing large pots or pans in the sink.

[0014]In certain embodiments, the sink protector may be a short, square or rectan...

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Abstract

A sink protector that fits around the sides of a sink, such as a kitchen sink. The sink protector may be made of a durable spongy rubber with nubs and suctions cups. Drainage holes may be provided to prevent water from collecting, allowing air and water movement. The sink protector may protect dishware and glasses from banging, breaking and chipping. Further, the sink protector may protect the sink from scratches, scrapes and chips, especially when washing large pots or pans in the sink. A flap may cover the top edge of a sink to protect the dishware or glasses from breaking.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 760,567, filed Feb. 4, 2013, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to sink accessories and, more particularly, to a protector for dishes and sinks.[0003]Sinks can be harmful to dishware, causing chips and breaks. Moreover, pots and pans can be rough on sink surfaces, causing scratches and scrapes. Current sink apparatus only provide protection to the bottom or the “saddle” of the sink. There is no protection readily available for both dishware and the sides of a sink.[0004]As can be seen, there is a need for an apparatus to protect the sides of sinks from being scratched or scraped themselves, and to protect dishes from being chipped or broken on the hard sides of the sink.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In one aspect of the present invention, a sink protector comprises: at...

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IPC IPC(8): E03C1/186
CPCE03C1/186
Inventor BAIER, MICHAEL WALTERBOND, LISA KAY
Owner BAIER MICHAEL WALTER
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