Modular cookware storage system

Abstract

A modular cooking storage system includes a tray, an appliance bucket, an appliance holder, and a knife rest. The appliance rack includes a plurality of appliance rack top surface apertures and a plurality of appliance rack storage compartments. The tool holder includes a first front end member including a first front end member top surface notch; a second front end member including a second front end member top surface notch, the first front end member top surface notch and the second front end member top surface notch defining a front end aperture; a plurality of elongate members; a rear end member; and a plurality of dividers disposed between at least one of the first front end member, the second front end member, the plurality of elongate members, and the rear end member. The tray is configured to receive at least one of an appliance tub, an appliance holder, and a knife rest.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a modular cooking appliance storage system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a modular cooking appliance storage system that facilitates economical utilization of space and improved storage capabilities. Background Art

[0002] Modern kitchens typically include a large number of devices ("cooking utensils") for preparing cooked food. Due to the variety of cooking utensils used in preparing cooked food, it is crucial to ensure that the utensils are easily accessible.

[0003] Due to the continuous use of cooking utensils in people's daily lives, the different kitchen layouts of different households, and the demand for easily accessible cooking utensils, people have tried various cooking utensil storage systems.

[0004] Conventional cooking utensil storage systems attempt to store utensils in a manner that increases accessibility and reduces the space required. In situations where kitchen space is limited (e.g., apartments in urban environments), it is particularly desirable to use kitchen space economically. However, even with reduced space, conventional cooking utensil storage systems are rarely efficient. Traditionally, cooking utensil storage systems are cylindrical barrels or drawers in which cooking utensils are randomly grouped together. In addition, the inconsistent shapes of the various cooking utensils thrown into the barrel or placed in the drawer force the cook to waste time looking for a specific utensil while cooking. In essence, conventional storage systems coupled with the inconsistency of cooking utensils force cooks to economize their kitchens at the expense of maximizing efficiency.

[0005] In addition, traditional storage systems exacerbate the separation of cooking utensils, further increasing kitchen inefficiency. For example, a cook must grab a knife from a countertop knife rack to cut vegetables and then take a spoon from a drawer to stir the ingredients cooking in a pot. The separation of various cooking utensils increases the inefficiency of the cook in the kitchen.

[0006] Therefore, it is desirable to provide systems and apparatus that maximize kitchen space economy and efficiency. It is also desirable to provide systems and apparatus that allow chefs to customize the arrangement of storage systems to best suit their needs.

[0007] To accommodate a variety of kitchen sizes and countertop arrangements, modular, customizable, efficient, and right-sized systems and equipment for storing cooking utensils prove to be more beneficial to chefs than using traditional storage systems.

[0008] Thus, systems and devices incorporating such advantageous features are provided. Summary of the invention

[0009] This Summary is provided to introduce some concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claims contained herein.

[0010] A modular cooking storage system can be provided, comprising: a tray, a utensil bucket, a utensil rack and a knife rack; the utensil rack comprises: a utensil rack top surface and a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments, the utensil rack top surface comprises a plurality of utensil rack top surface holes, each of the plurality of utensil rack storage compartments is defined by at least one of the plurality of utensil rack top surface holes; the knife rack comprises: a first front end member, a second front end member, a plurality of slender members and a rear end member and a plurality of dividers, the first front end member comprises a first front end member top surface recess; the second front end member comprises a second front end member top surface recess, the first front end member top surface recess and the second front end member top surface recess define a front end hole; a plurality of dividers are arranged between the first front end member, the second front end member, the plurality of slender members and at least one of the rear end members; the tray is configured to accommodate at least one of the utensil bucket, the utensil rack and the knife rack; the utensil bucket is configured to accommodate at least one of the utensil rack and the knife rack.

[0011] In an embodiment, the tray further comprises one or more magnetic tray members. In a further embodiment, the utensil bucket further comprises one or more magnetic utensil bucket members. In another embodiment, the utensil rack further comprises one or more magnetic utensil rack members. In yet another embodiment, the knife rack further comprises one or more magnetic knife rack members.

[0012] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of dividers comprises a divider base; a divider front wall orthogonal to the divider base; and a divider rear wall orthogonal to the divider base. The divider front wall may be shorter than the divider rear wall.

[0013] In an embodiment, the utensil rack further comprises a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments, each of the plurality of utensil rack storage compartments being defined by one of the utensil rack bottom apertures and one of the utensil rack top apertures. The tray may further comprise a foot that does not pass through the entire tray.

[0014] In an embodiment, the plurality of dividers define a plurality of tool holder compartments.

[0015] In an embodiment, each of the plurality of tool holder compartments further comprises at least one tool holder compartment opening, wherein the area of ​​each of the at least one tool holder compartment opening is less than the area of ​​the front end hole. The size of the utensil bucket can be designed to accommodate the utensil rack, and the utensil rack can be configured in a variety of configurations within the utensil bucket. The various configurations may include a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the utensil bucket may include a bucket front wall, a bucket rear wall, a bucket first wall, and a bucket second wall, in which the utensil rack may only engage with the bucket front wall, the bucket rear wall, and the bucket first wall, and in the second configuration, the utensil rack may only engage with the bucket front wall, the bucket rear wall, and the bucket second wall. The various configurations may also include a third configuration, and in which the utensil rack may only engage with the bucket front wall and the bucket rear wall.

[0016] Each of the plurality of utensil rack top holes may be rectangular, wherein the utensil bucket may include a utensil bucket sidewall, and each of the plurality of utensil rack top holes may be arranged to be non-orthogonal to the utensil bucket sidewall. In an embodiment, the utensil rack includes a utensil rack sidewall, wherein the utensil bucket sidewall and the utensil rack sidewall include complementary curvatures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate various aspects of the disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain and illustrate the principles of the invention.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a cooking appliance storage system.

[0019] Figure 2A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a top surface of a tray base.

[0020] Figure 2B Schematic diagram of an embodiment of the bottom surface of a tray base.

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an appliance bucket.

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an appliance rack.

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a tool holder.

[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a tool holder and its multiple dividers. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the accompanying drawings, in which the same functional elements are represented by the same numbers. The aforementioned drawings show specific aspects and embodiments consistent with the principles of the present disclosure in an illustrative and non-limiting manner. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present disclosure, and it should be understood that other embodiments may be utilized without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure, and structural changes and / or replacements of various elements may be performed. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be interpreted as limiting.

[0026] It should be noted that the description herein is not intended as an extensive overview and thus the concepts may be simplified for the sake of clarity and conciseness.

[0027] All documents mentioned in this application are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Any process described in this application can be performed in any order, and any step in the process can be omitted. A process can also be combined with other processes or steps of other processes.

[0028] Disclosed herein are systems and apparatus for cooking utensil storage ("systems") . In an embodiment, the system provides a space saving benefit. In another embodiment, the system provides a customizable solution for storing a variety of cooking utensils. Also disclosed are novel systems and apparatus that avoid the need for disorganized cooking utensil storage, which is inefficient, time consuming, and can lead to frustration. In addition, such a system can increase the aesthetics of a kitchen.

[0029] In an embodiment, the invention of the present disclosure is a modular cooking utensil storage system ("storage system"). The storage system can be configured to store a chef's cooking utensils without having to place the utensils haphazardly in a drawer.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , the storage system includes a plurality of components, wherein the component may be at least one of a tray 110, a utensil bucket 120, a utensil rack 130, and a knife rack 140. The components may be modular, wherein modularity allows the chef to customize the storage system into a plurality of configurations. In an embodiment, a plurality of configurations may provide increased cooking efficiency. In another embodiment, a plurality of configurations may allow the chef to reduce the required storage space. As a non-limiting example, the storage system and its components (e.g., a tray 110, a utensil bucket 120, a utensil rack 130, and a knife rack 140) may be easily converted to a variety of configurations. Therefore, the storage system may be adjustable so that the user may temporarily modify the configuration.

[0031] The components of the storage system can be modular, that is, there are multiple components (e.g., tray 110, utensil bucket 120, utensil holder 130 and knife holder 140) that can be used in combination with each other or used alone. In one configuration, the knife holder 140 can exist independently, or can be placed flat in a drawer or other container. As described in more detail below, the size of the vertical cutout on the knife holder 140 can be set so that the knife holder 140 can be placed flat in a drawer, and the knife can be extracted in such a position. In one configuration, the utensil bucket 120 can be separated from other storage system components and can be used as a storage bucket in the user's home or kitchen. In one configuration, the tray can be separated from other storage system components and can be used as a storage tray in the user's home or kitchen. In one configuration, the tray 110 can be used only in combination with a bucket, and the knife holder 140 is placed in a drawer. In one configuration, the tray 110 can be placed with the knife holder 140, and the utensil bucket 120 can be placed elsewhere in the user's home.

[0032] In an embodiment, the tray 110 may be made of aluminum with silicone feet (e.g., the aluminum may be coated with colored powder). In an embodiment, the utensil bucket 120 may be made of aluminum with silicone feet (e.g., the aluminum may be coated with colored powder). In an embodiment, the tool holder 140 may be made of wood with silicone feet. In an embodiment, the utensil holder 130 may be made of wood. In an embodiment, the utensil bucket 120 and / or the tray 110 may be made of stainless steel (or any other type of metal), MDF with fabric, plastic, silicone, TPR, glass, and / or stone. In an embodiment, the utensil holder 130 and / or the tool holder 140 may be made of stainless steel (or any other type of metal), MDF with fabric, and / or plastic. However, any of the aforementioned components may be made of any suitable combination of materials.

[0033] In an embodiment, the utensil bucket 120 and / or the tray 110 may include a colored powder coating on the exterior. The tool holder 140 and the utensil holder 130 may include a natural varnish. In various embodiments, any surface treatment, coating, color, texture may be used to change the aesthetic or performance based on the base material.

[0034] Reference Figure 2A and 2B , the plurality of components including the storage system may include a pallet 110, wherein the pallet 110 may include a pallet base 150, a first pallet side wall 230, a second pallet side wall 240, a pallet front wall 210, and / or a pallet rear wall 220. The pallet 110 may be composed of a pallet material, wherein the material may include at least one of ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, and wood. In an embodiment, the pallet 110 may be composed of one or more of the aforementioned pallet materials.

[0035] In an embodiment, the tray base 150 may be composed of a tray base top surface 250 and a tray base bottom surface 260. In addition, the tray base 150 may be configured as a tray base shape, wherein the tray base shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, an oval, a circle, and a chamfered rectangle. However, the tray base shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0036] In an embodiment, the tray base top surface 250 may employ one or more magnets. In another embodiment, a ferrous material may be disposed within the tray base top surface 250. Thus, other system components (e.g., the utensil bucket 120, the utensil holder 130, and the knife holder 140) including magnetic materials, metallic materials, or magnetized materials may be reversibly adhered to the tray base top surface 250. In an embodiment, for example, the tray 110 includes a carbon steel sheet on the lower side (e.g., under the silicone foot pad) to allow the knife holder 140 to be magnetically attached. As a non-limiting example, the knife holder 140 itself may include a plurality of magnets (e.g., N52 magnets) at the bottom (e.g., also under the silicone foot pad). However, in various embodiments, any suitable magnet may be utilized. As a non-limiting example, carbon steel and 12 N52 magnets may be used between the tray 110 and the knife holder 140. Any component contemplated herein may be reversibly fixed by any number or type of magnets or metal components. In another embodiment, any of the components (eg, tray 110, utensil bucket 120, utensil holder 130, and tool holder 140) may be reversibly secured with any suitable fastening mechanism including, but not limited to, hook and loop fasteners.

[0037] The tray front wall 210 may have a tray front wall bottom edge, a tray front wall top edge, a tray front wall inner surface, and / or a tray front wall outer surface. The tray front wall 210 may be disposed on the front edge of the tray base. In addition, the tray front wall 210 may be disposed between the tray base top surface 250 and the tray base bottom surface 260 along the front edge of the tray base, wherein the arrangement of the tray front wall 210 defines a bottom flange of the tray base. In various embodiments, the tray front wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the tray base bottom surface 260. In other embodiments, the tray front wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the tray base top surface 250. In yet another embodiment, the tray front wall width extending along the first axis may exceed the tray front wall length extending along the second axis. In addition, the tray front wall length may exceed the tray front wall width.

[0038] The bottom edge of the tray front wall may be disposed between the tray front wall inner surface and the tray front wall outer surface. In another embodiment, the top edge of the tray front wall may be disposed between the tray front wall inner surface and the tray front wall outer surface. In yet another embodiment, the top edge of the tray front wall may be disposed between the top edge of the tray front wall inner surface and the top edge of the tray front wall outer surface, and the bottom edge of the tray front wall may be disposed between the bottom edge of the tray front wall inner surface and the bottom edge of the tray front wall outer surface.

[0039] The tray rear wall 220 may have a tray rear wall bottom edge, a tray rear wall top edge, a tray rear wall inner surface, and / or a tray rear wall outer surface. The tray rear wall 220 may be disposed on the rear edge of the tray base. The tray rear wall 220 may be disposed between a tray base top surface 250 and a tray base bottom surface 260 on the rear edge of the tray base, wherein the arrangement of the tray rear wall 220 further defines a bottom flange of the tray base. In another embodiment, the tray rear wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the tray base bottom surface 260. In an embodiment, the tray rear wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the tray base top surface 250. In various embodiments, the tray rear wall width extending along the first axis may exceed the tray rear wall length extending along the second axis. In addition, the tray rear wall length may exceed the tray rear wall width.

[0040] The tray rear wall bottom edge may be disposed between the tray rear wall inner surface and the tray rear wall outer surface. In another embodiment, the tray rear wall top edge may be disposed between the tray rear wall inner surface and the tray rear wall outer surface. In a different embodiment, the tray rear wall top edge may be disposed between the tray rear wall inner surface top edge and the tray rear wall outer surface top edge, and the tray rear wall bottom edge may be disposed between the tray rear wall inner surface bottom edge and the tray rear wall outer surface bottom edge.

[0041] The first pallet side wall 230 may have a first pallet side wall bottom edge, a first pallet side wall top edge, a first pallet side wall inner surface, and / or a first pallet side wall outer surface. The first pallet side wall 230 may be disposed between the pallet front wall 210 and the pallet rear wall 220 along a first edge of the pallet base. Additionally, the first pallet side wall 230 may be disposed between the pallet base top surface 250 and the pallet base bottom surface 260 along the first side edge of the pallet base, wherein the disposition of the first pallet side wall 230 further defines a bottom flange of the pallet base. In an embodiment, the first pallet side wall 230 is positioned such that the first pallet side wall bottom edge is flush with the pallet base bottom surface 260. In another embodiment, the first pallet side wall 230 is positioned such that the first pallet side wall bottom edge is flush with the pallet base top surface 250. In further embodiments, the first pallet side wall width extending along the first axis may exceed the first pallet side wall length extending along the second axis. Additionally, the first pallet side wall length may exceed the first pallet side wall width.

[0042] The first tray side wall bottom edge may be disposed between the first tray side wall inner surface and the first tray side wall outer surface. In another embodiment, the first tray side wall top edge may be disposed between the first tray side wall inner surface and the first tray side wall outer surface. In another embodiment, the first tray side wall top edge may be disposed between the first tray side wall inner surface top edge and the first tray side wall outer surface top edge, and the first tray side wall bottom edge may be disposed between the first tray side wall inner surface bottom edge and the first tray side wall outer surface bottom edge.

[0043] The second pallet side wall 240 may have a second pallet side wall bottom edge, a second pallet side wall top edge, a second pallet side wall inner surface, and / or a second pallet side wall outer surface. The second pallet side wall 240 may be disposed between the pallet front wall 210 and the pallet rear wall 220 along the second edge of the pallet base. Additionally, the second pallet side wall 240 may be disposed between the pallet base top surface 250 and the pallet base bottom surface 260 along the second edge of the pallet base, wherein the disposition of the second pallet side wall 240 further defines a bottom flange of the pallet base. In further embodiments, the second pallet side wall 240 is positioned such that the second pallet side wall bottom edge is flush with the pallet base bottom surface 260. In another embodiment, the second pallet side wall 240 is positioned such that the second pallet side wall bottom edge is flush with the pallet base top surface 250. In embodiments, the second pallet side wall width extending along the first axis may exceed the second pallet side wall length extending along the second axis. Additionally, the second pallet side wall length may exceed the second pallet side wall width.

[0044] The second pallet side wall bottom edge may be disposed between the second pallet side wall inner surface and the second pallet side wall outer surface. In another embodiment, the second pallet side wall top edge may be disposed between the second pallet side wall inner surface and the second pallet side wall outer surface. In another embodiment, the second pallet side wall top edge may be disposed between the second pallet side wall inner surface top edge and the second pallet side wall outer surface top edge, and the second pallet side wall bottom edge may be disposed between the second pallet side wall inner surface bottom edge and the second pallet side wall outer surface bottom edge.

[0045] The first tray side wall 230, the second tray side wall 240, the tray front wall 210, and the tray rear wall 220 can define a consistent tray edge. In an embodiment, the first tray side wall inner surface, the second tray side wall inner surface, the tray front wall inner surface, and the tray rear wall inner surface can define a consistent tray edge inner surface. In another embodiment, the tray storage area can be defined by the consistent tray edge inner surface and the tray base top surface 250. The consistent tray edge can include a height suitable for preventing any system components (e.g., the tray 110, the utensil bucket 120, the utensil rack 130, and the tool holder 140) from accidentally sliding off the tray storage area. Therefore, the consistent tray edge can have a sufficient height to contain these components during normal use while allowing the user to easily remove these components from the tray.

[0046] The tray storage area may be configured to accommodate at least one of a utensil bucket 120, a utensil rack, and a knife rack 140. In another embodiment, the tray storage area may be configured to accommodate at least one cooking utensil. In yet other embodiments, the tray storage area may be configured to accommodate a combination of a utensil bucket 120, a utensil rack, a knife rack 140, and at least one cooking utensil. In an embodiment, the tray 110 includes feet disposed on the tray base bottom surface 260. The feet may pass through the entire tray base bottom surface 260. However, in another embodiment, the feet may pass through a portion of the tray base bottom surface 260 so that the perimeter of the tray base bottom surface 260 may be exposed, such as Figure 2B Thus, in such an embodiment, the feet can promote adhesion of the tray 110 to its receiving surface while being generally invisible to an external perspective. The feet can be a rubber material or any other material suitable for promoting reversible adhesion between the tray 110 and the receiving surface.

[0047] Reference Figure 3, including a plurality of components of the storage system, may also include an appliance barrel 120. The appliance barrel 120 may include a barrel base, a barrel front wall 310, a barrel rear wall 320, a first barrel side wall 330, and / or a second barrel side wall 340. The barrel front wall 310, the barrel rear wall 320, the first barrel side wall 330, and / or the second barrel side wall 340 may form a barrel side wall. In an embodiment, the barrel base may include a barrel base top surface and a barrel base bottom surface. The appliance barrel 120 may be made of a barrel material, wherein the material may include at least one of ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, and wood. In an embodiment, the appliance barrel 120 may be composed of one or more of the aforementioned barrel materials.

[0048] In an embodiment, the top surface of the bucket base can adopt one or more magnets. In another embodiment, a ferrous material can be disposed in the top surface of the bucket base. In another embodiment, the bottom surface of the bucket base can adopt one or more magnets so that the bottom surface of the bucket base can be reversibly adhered to the top surface 250 of the tray base. In another embodiment, a ferrous material can be disposed in the bottom surface of the bucket base so that the bottom surface of the bucket base can be reversibly adhered to the top surface 250 of the tray base. Therefore, the top surface of the bucket base and / or the bottom surface of the bucket base can include magnetic or metallic materials, allowing the bucket 120 to be magnetically attached to the tray 110 and / or the utensil rack 130.

[0049] The barrel front wall 310 may have a barrel front wall bottom edge, a barrel front wall top edge, a barrel front wall inner surface and / or a barrel front wall outer surface. The barrel front wall 310 may be disposed on the front edge of the barrel base. In addition, the barrel front wall 310 may be disposed between the barrel base top surface and the barrel base bottom surface along the front edge of the barrel base, wherein the arrangement of the barrel front wall 310 defines the bottom flange of the barrel base. In different embodiments, the barrel front wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the barrel base bottom surface. In another embodiment, the barrel front wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the barrel base top surface. In yet another embodiment, the barrel front wall width extending along the first axis may exceed the barrel front wall length extending along the second axis. In addition, the barrel front wall length may exceed the barrel front wall width.

[0050] The bottom edge of the barrel front wall may be disposed between the inner surface of the barrel front wall and the outer surface of the barrel front wall. In another embodiment, the top edge of the barrel front wall may be disposed between the inner surface of the barrel front wall and the outer surface of the barrel front wall. In another embodiment, the top edge of the barrel front wall may be disposed between the top edge of the inner surface of the barrel front wall and the top edge of the outer surface of the barrel front wall, and the bottom edge of the barrel front wall may be disposed between the bottom edge of the inner surface of the barrel front wall and the bottom edge of the outer surface of the barrel front wall.

[0051] The barrel rear wall 320 may have a barrel rear wall bottom edge, a barrel rear wall top edge, a barrel rear wall inner surface and / or a barrel rear wall outer surface. The barrel rear wall 320 may be disposed on the rear edge of the barrel base. The barrel rear wall 320 may be disposed between the barrel base top surface and the barrel base bottom surface on the rear edge of the barrel base, wherein the arrangement of the barrel rear wall 320 also defines the bottom flange of the barrel base. In another embodiment, the barrel rear wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the barrel base bottom surface. In an embodiment, the barrel rear wall bottom edge is configured to be flush with the barrel base top surface. In different embodiments, the barrel rear wall width extending along the first axis may exceed the barrel rear wall length extending along the second axis. In addition, the barrel rear wall length may exceed the barrel rear wall width.

[0052] The bottom edge of the barrel rear wall may be disposed between the inner surface of the barrel rear wall and the outer surface of the barrel rear wall. In another embodiment, the top edge of the barrel rear wall may be disposed between the inner surface of the barrel rear wall and the outer surface of the barrel rear wall. In another embodiment, the top edge of the barrel rear wall may be disposed between the top edge of the inner surface of the barrel rear wall and the top edge of the outer surface of the barrel rear wall, and the bottom edge of the barrel rear wall may be disposed between the bottom edge of the inner surface of the barrel rear wall and the bottom edge of the outer surface of the barrel rear wall.

[0053] The first bucket sidewall 330 may have a first bucket sidewall bottom edge, a first bucket sidewall top edge, a first bucket sidewall inner surface, and / or a first bucket sidewall outer surface. The first bucket sidewall 330 may be arranged between the bucket front wall 310 and the bucket rear wall 320 along the first edge of the bucket base. In addition, the first bucket sidewall 330 may be arranged between the bucket base top surface and the bucket base bottom surface along the first edge of the bucket base, wherein the arrangement of the first bucket sidewall 330 also defines the bottom flange of the bucket base. In an embodiment, the first bucket sidewall 330 is positioned so that the first bucket sidewall bottom edge is flush with the bucket base bottom surface. In another embodiment, the first bucket sidewall 330 is positioned so that the first bucket sidewall bottom edge is flush with the bucket base top surface. In another embodiment, the first bucket sidewall width extending along the first axis may exceed the first bucket sidewall length extending along the second axis. In addition, the first bucket sidewall length may exceed the first bucket sidewall width.

[0054] The first bucket sidewall bottom edge may be disposed between the first bucket sidewall inner surface and the first bucket sidewall outer surface. In another embodiment, the first bucket sidewall top edge may be disposed between the first bucket sidewall inner surface and the first bucket sidewall outer surface. In a further embodiment, the first bucket sidewall top edge may be disposed between the first bucket sidewall inner surface top edge and the first bucket sidewall outer surface top edge, and the first bucket sidewall bottom edge may be disposed between the first bucket sidewall inner surface bottom edge and the first bucket sidewall outer surface bottom edge.

[0055] The second barrel sidewall 340 may have a second barrel sidewall bottom edge, a second barrel sidewall top edge, a second barrel sidewall inner surface, and / or a second barrel sidewall outer surface. The second barrel sidewall 340 may be disposed between the barrel front wall 310 and the barrel rear wall 320 along the second edge of the barrel base. In addition, the second barrel sidewall 340 may be disposed between the barrel base top surface and the barrel base bottom surface along the second edge of the barrel base, wherein the arrangement of the second barrel sidewall 340 also defines the bottom flange of the barrel base. In another embodiment, the second barrel sidewall 340 is positioned so that the second barrel sidewall bottom edge is flush with the barrel base bottom surface. In another embodiment, the second barrel sidewall 340 is positioned so that the second barrel sidewall bottom edge is flush with the barrel base top surface. In an embodiment, the second barrel sidewall width extending along the first axis may exceed the second barrel sidewall length extending along the second axis. In addition, the second barrel sidewall length may exceed the second barrel sidewall width.

[0056] The second barrel sidewall bottom edge and / or the second barrel sidewall top edge may be disposed between the second barrel sidewall inner surface and the second barrel sidewall outer surface. In another embodiment, the second barrel sidewall top edge may be disposed between the second barrel sidewall inner surface top edge and the second barrel sidewall outer surface top edge, and the second barrel sidewall bottom edge may be disposed between the second barrel sidewall inner surface bottom edge and the second barrel sidewall outer surface bottom edge.

[0057] The first tub sidewall 330, the second tub sidewall 340, the tub front wall 310 and the tub rear wall 320 may define a unified tub sidewall. In an embodiment, the first tub sidewall inner surface, the second tub sidewall inner surface, the tub front wall inner surface and the tub rear wall inner surface may define a unified tub sidewall inner surface. In another embodiment, the tub storage area may be defined by a unified tub sidewall inner surface and a tub base top surface.

[0058] The barrel storage area may be configured to accommodate at least one utensil rack 130. In another embodiment, the barrel 120 may be configured to accommodate a utensil rack 130 and / or a knife rack 140. In another embodiment, the barrel storage area may be configured to accommodate at least one cooking utensil. In a further embodiment, the barrel storage area may be configured to accommodate a combination of a tray, a utensil rack 130, a knife rack 140 and / or at least one cooking utensil. In an embodiment, the barrel 120 includes a foot disposed on the bottom surface of the barrel. The foot may pass through the entire bottom surface of the barrel. However, in another embodiment, the foot may pass through a portion of the bottom surface of the barrel 120 so that the periphery of the bottom surface of the barrel 120 may be exposed. Therefore, in such an embodiment, the foot may promote the barrel 120 to adhere to its receiving surface, such as a tray 110. The foot may be a rubber material or any other material suitable for promoting reversible adhesion between the barrel 120 and the receiving surface. In another embodiment, the bottom surface of the bucket 120 may be smooth, formed of and / or coated with a frictionless material, such that the bucket 120 may slide along the tray base top surface 250 .

[0059] Reference Figure 4 , the plurality of components including the storage system may further include a utensil rack 130, wherein the utensil rack 130 may include a utensil rack top surface 410, a utensil rack bottom surface and / or a utensil rack housing 420. The utensil rack 130 may include a utensil rack material, wherein the material may include at least one of ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, and wood. In an embodiment, the utensil rack 130 may include one or more of the aforementioned utensil rack materials.

[0060] In an embodiment, the utensil rack top surface 410 and / or the utensil rack bottom surface may employ one or more magnets such that the surface can reversibly adhere to at least one of the utensil bucket top surface and the tray base top surface 250. In an embodiment, a ferrous material may be disposed within the utensil rack top surface 410 and / or the utensil rack bottom surface such that the surface can reversibly adhere to at least one of the utensil bucket top surface and the tray base top surface 250.

[0061] The utensil rack top surface 410 can be configured as a utensil rack top surface shape, wherein the utensil rack top surface shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, an oval, a circle, and a chamfered rectangle. However, the utensil rack top surface shape can include any suitable alternative shape. In an embodiment, the utensil rack top surface 410 can be placed in a barrel storage area and / or a pallet storage area.

[0062] The utensil rack top surface 410 may include a plurality of utensil rack top holes 430. The plurality of utensil rack top holes 430 may be configured as a utensil rack top hole shape, wherein the shape may include at least one of a rectangle, a square, an oval, a circle, and a chamfered rectangle. One or more holes 430 may be configured to accommodate one or more utensils.

[0063] The bottom surface of the utensil rack can be configured as a bottom surface shape of the utensil rack, wherein the bottom surface shape of the utensil rack is at least one of a rectangle, a square, an oval, a circle, and a chamfered rectangle. However, the bottom surface shape of the utensil rack can include any suitable alternative shape. In an embodiment, the bottom surface of the utensil rack can be placed in a bucket storage area and / or a tray storage area.

[0064] The bottom surface of the utensil rack may include a plurality of utensil rack bottom holes (not shown). A plurality of utensil rack bottom holes may be configured as a utensil rack bottom hole shape, wherein the shape may include at least one of a rectangle, a square, an oval, a circle, and a chamfered rectangle. In an embodiment, the bottom hole may be in fluid communication with the top hole 430 so that water or other debris may enter the top hole 430 and leave from the bottom hole. Therefore, the bottom hole may prevent mold or other accumulations in the utensil rack 130. In an embodiment where the utensil rack 130 is accommodated by a bucket 120, the bucket 120 may collect water or debris that has passed through the top hole 430 to reach the bottom hole. Therefore, the user may simply empty the water or debris from the bucket 120.

[0065] In an embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the utensil rack can be different from the shape of the bottom surface of the utensil rack. In another embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the utensil rack can be the same as the shape of the bottom surface of the utensil rack.

[0066] The utensil rack housing 420 may be disposed between the utensil rack top surface 410 and the utensil rack bottom surface. In an embodiment, the utensil rack housing 420 includes a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440. The plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440 may be disposed within the interior portion of the utensil rack housing. In addition, the plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440 may be perpendicular to the utensil rack top surface 410 and / or the utensil rack bottom surface. In another embodiment, the plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440 may not be perpendicular to the utensil rack top surface 410 and / or the utensil rack bottom surface.

[0067] In an embodiment, a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440 may be connected to a plurality of utensil rack top holes 430. In the aforementioned embodiment, a portion of at least one cooking utensil may be received by a plurality of utensil rack top holes 430, thereby allowing a portion of at least one cooking utensil to be accommodated in a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments. In another embodiment, a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440 may be connected to a plurality of utensil rack bottom holes. In the same embodiment, a portion of at least one cooking utensil may be received by a plurality of utensil rack bottom holes, thereby allowing a portion of at least one cooking utensil to be accommodated in a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments. In yet another embodiment, a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments 440 may connect a plurality of utensil rack top holes 430 to a plurality of utensil rack bottom holes, wherein the utensil rack top holes 430 are connected to the utensil rack bottom holes through the utensil rack storage compartments 440 to form a unified hollow tube. In the aforementioned embodiment, a portion of at least one cooking utensil may be received by the utensil rack top holes 430 and / or the utensil rack bottom holes, thereby allowing a portion of at least one cooking utensil to be accommodated in the unified hollow tube.

[0068] In an embodiment, the utensil holder top hole 430 and the accompanying compartment may be rectangular, such that the utensil holder top hole 430 and the accompanying compartment 440 are sized to accommodate the handle portion of the cooking utensil. Figure 4 As shown, each instrument rack top hole 430 and the accompanying compartment 440 are equally spaced. The instrument rack top hole 430 and the accompanying compartment 440 can be set or offset at about 45 degrees from the axis of any wall of the instrument rack 130. Therefore, the offset instrument rack top hole 430 and the accompanying compartment 440 can provide sufficient space for the distal portion of the instrument above the instrument rack 130 so that the distal portion of the instrument does not interfere with adjacent instruments.

[0069] The shape and / or size of the utensil rack 130 or a component thereof (e.g., the utensil rack housing 420) may be determined based on the inner surface of the tub 120 so that the utensil rack 130 may engage with at least one wall of the tub 120. In an embodiment, the utensil rack 130 and the tub 120 may be configured so that up to three side walls of the utensil rack 130 may engage with the tub 120, such as Figure 2A As shown. As non-limiting examples, the utensil rack 130 may be engaged with: (1) the tub front wall 310, the tub rear wall 320, and the first tub side wall 330; (2) the tub front wall 310 and the tub rear wall 320; and / or (3) the tub front wall 310, the tub rear wall 320, and the second tub side wall 340. Thus, the utensil rack 130 may slide within the tub 120 to convert the utensil rack 130 between any of the aforementioned configurations. In any of the aforementioned embodiments, one or more utensils or other objects may be disposed in the space formed between the tub 120 and the utensil rack 130.

[0070] Reference Figure 5, the plurality of components including the storage system may further include a tool holder 140, wherein the tool holder 140 may include a first front end member 510, a second front end member 520, a rear end member 530, a plurality of elongated members 540, and a plurality of partitions. The tool holder 140 may include a tool holder material, wherein the material may include at least one of ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, and wood. In an embodiment, the tool holder 140 may include one or more of the aforementioned tool holder materials.

[0071] The first front end member 510 may include a first front end member top surface, a first front end member bottom surface, a first front end member outer wall and / or a first front end member inner wall.

[0072] The first front end member top surface can be configured as a first front end member top surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, a semi-ellipse, a semi-circle, a trapezoid, and a half chamfered rectangle. However, the first front end member top surface shape can include any suitable alternative shape.

[0073] The first front end member bottom surface can be configured as a first front end member bottom surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, a semi-ellipse, a semi-circle, a trapezoid, and a half chamfered rectangle. However, the first front end member bottom surface shape can include any suitable alternative shape.

[0074] In an embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the first front end member and the shape of the bottom surface of the first front end member may be the same. In another embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the first front end member and the shape of the bottom surface of the first front end member may be different.

[0075] The first front end member top surface may also include a first front end member top surface notch 550. In an embodiment, the first front end member top surface notch 550 is disposed on the top edge of the first front end member inner wall. In another embodiment, the first front end member top surface notch 550 may extend downwardly a portion of the first front end member inner wall, thereby defining a first front end member recess, wherein the recess is perpendicular to the first front end member top surface. In addition, the first front end member recess may not be perpendicular to the first front end member top surface.

[0076] The second front end member 520 may include a second front end member top surface, a second front end member bottom surface, a second front end member first inner wall, a second front end member second inner wall, a second front end member first outer wall and / or a second front end member second outer wall.

[0077] The second front end member top surface may be configured as a second front end member top surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a chamfered rectangle, a rectangle, and a square. However, the second front end member top surface shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0078] The second front end member bottom surface may be configured as a second front end member bottom surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a chamfered rectangle, a rectangle, and a square. However, the second front end member bottom surface shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0079] In an embodiment, the shape of the second front end member top surface and the shape of the second front end member bottom surface may be the same. In another embodiment, the shape of the second front end member top surface and the shape of the second front end member bottom surface may be different.

[0080] The second front end member top surface may also include a second front end member top surface recess 560. In an embodiment, the second front end member top surface recess 560 is disposed on the top edge of the second front end member first inner wall. In different embodiments, the second front end member top surface recess 560 may be disposed on the top edge of the second front end member second inner wall. In other embodiments, the second front end member top surface recess 560 may extend downwardly a portion of the second front end member first inner wall and / or the second front end member second inner wall, thereby defining a second front end member recess, wherein the recess is perpendicular to the second front end member top surface. In addition, the second front end member recess may not be perpendicular to the second front end member top surface.

[0081] The first front member top surface recess 550 and the second front member top surface recess 560 can define a front aperture 570. In an embodiment, the front aperture 570 can accommodate at least one cooking utensil.

[0082] The first front member recess and the second front member recess may form a front member receptacle, wherein the receptacle may receive at least one cooking utensil.

[0083] The back end member 530 may include a back end member top surface, a back end member bottom surface, a back end member outer wall, and / or a back end member inner wall.

[0084] The rear end member top surface may be configured as a rear end member top surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, a semi-ellipse, a semi-circle, a trapezoid, and a half chamfered rectangle. However, the rear end member top surface shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0085] The rear end member bottom surface may be configured as a rear end member bottom surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, a semi-ellipse, a semi-circle, a trapezoid, and a half chamfered rectangle. However, the rear end member bottom surface shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0086] In an embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the rear end member and the shape of the bottom surface of the rear end member may be the same. In another embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the rear end member and the shape of the bottom surface of the rear end member may be different.

[0087] The plurality of elongated members 540 may include an elongated member top surface, an elongated member bottom surface, an elongated member first inner wall, an elongated member second inner wall, an elongated member first outer wall, and / or an elongated member second outer wall.

[0088] The elongated member top surface may be configured as an elongated member top surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, and a chamfered rectangle. However, the elongated member top surface shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0089] The elongated member bottom surface may be configured as an elongated member bottom surface shape, wherein the shape is at least one of a rectangle, a square, and a chamfered rectangle. However, the elongated member bottom surface shape may include any suitable alternative shape.

[0090] In an embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the elongated member and the shape of the bottom surface of the elongated member may be the same. In another embodiment, the shape of the top surface of the elongated member and the shape of the bottom surface of the elongated member may be different.

[0091] The bottom surface of the first front member, the bottom surface of the second front member, the bottom surface of the rear member, and the bottom surface of the elongated member can form a bottom surface of the tool holder. In an embodiment, the bottom surface of the tool holder can use one or more magnets so that the bottom surface of the tool holder can be reversibly adhered to at least one of the top surface of the utensil bucket and the top surface of the tray base 250. In another embodiment, a ferrous material can be disposed in the bottom surface of the tool holder so that the surface can be reversibly adhered to at least one of the top surface of the utensil bucket and the top surface of the tray base 250.

[0092] Reference Figure 6 , the plurality of dividers may include a divider base 610, a divider front wall 620 and / or a divider rear wall 630. In an embodiment, the plurality of dividers may be disposed on the first front end member inner wall, the second front end member first inner wall, the second front end member second inner wall, the elongated member first inner wall, the elongated member second inner wall and / or the rear end member inner wall (hereinafter collectively referred to as "inner walls").

[0093] In an embodiment, a plurality of partitions may connect the first front member 510 to the second front member 520. In another embodiment, a plurality of partitions may be connected to the plurality of elongated members 540. In a different embodiment, a plurality of partitions may connect the rear member 530 to the plurality of elongated members 540. In another embodiment, a plurality of partitions may connect the rear member 530 to at least one of the first front member 510 and the second front member 520. In yet another embodiment, the plurality of partitions may adopt any combination of the above embodiments.

[0094] The separator base 610 may include a separator base inner edge and / or a separator base outer edge. In an embodiment, a separator base 610 having a separator base length may be arranged along the bottom edge of the inner wall. In an embodiment, the separator base length may be equal to the length of the inner wall bottom edge. In another embodiment, the separator base length may be less than the length of the inner wall bottom edge. The separator base outer edge may be arranged so that the outer edge is flush with the bottom edge of the inner wall. In different embodiments, the separator base outer edge may be arranged so that the outer edge is not flush with the bottom edge of the inner wall.

[0095] The separator front wall 620 may include a separator front wall inner edge and / or a separator front wall outer edge. The separator front wall 620 may be disposed on a first outer edge or a second outer edge of the inner wall. The separator front wall 620 may have a separator front wall length. In an embodiment, the separator front wall length is equal to the length of the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. In another embodiment, the separator front wall length is less than the length of the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. The separator front wall outer edge may be arranged so that the separator front wall outer edge may be flush with the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. In yet another embodiment, the separator front wall outer edge may not be flush with the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall.

[0096] The separator rear wall 630 may include a separator rear wall inner edge and / or a separator rear wall outer edge. The separator rear wall 630 may be disposed on a first outer edge or a second outer edge of the inner wall. The separator rear wall 630 may have a separator rear wall length. In an embodiment, the separator rear wall length is equal to the length of the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. In another embodiment, the separator rear wall length is less than the length of the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. The separator rear wall outer edge may be arranged so that the outer edge is flush with the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. In another embodiment, the separator rear wall outer edge is not flush with the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall.

[0097] In an embodiment, the length of the divider front wall may be equal to the length of the divider rear wall. In another embodiment, the length of the divider front wall may exceed the length of the divider rear wall. In yet another embodiment, the length of the divider rear wall may exceed the length of the divider front wall. In another embodiment, the length of the divider front wall may be between one quarter and three quarters of the length of the divider rear wall. In a different embodiment, the length of the divider rear wall may be between one quarter and three quarters of the length of the divider front wall.

[0098] In an embodiment, the knife holder 140 further includes a plurality of knife holder compartments 640. In an embodiment, the divider base inner edge, the divider front wall inner edge, the divider rear wall inner edge and at least two inner walls define a plurality of knife holder compartments 640. In addition, the plurality of knife holder compartments 640 may also be defined by the space generated between the inner walls, which is generated by the arrangement of the plurality of dividers between the walls. The plurality of knife holder compartments 640 may be configured to accommodate at least one cooking utensil. In another embodiment, the plurality of knife holder compartments 640 may further include at least one knife holder compartment opening 580, wherein the opening 580 is defined by the space between the top edges of the inner walls. In addition, the opening 580 may be configured to receive at least one cooking utensil. In different embodiments, at least one knife holder compartment opening 580 may also be defined by the divider front wall 620, wherein the divider front wall length is less than the length of the first outer edge or the second outer edge of the inner wall. In addition, at least one knife holder compartment opening 580 may be configured to receive the cutting portion of the knife, so that the cutting portion is accommodated in at least one of the plurality of knife holder compartments 640. Additionally, the accommodating cutting portion may leave sufficient space above the tool holder 140 for the tool handles so that the tool handles do not interfere with each other when accommodated in the plurality of tool holder compartments 640 .

[0099] In an embodiment, the divider front wall 620 can be shorter than the divider rear wall 630 so that the knife can be easily removed from the knife holder compartment 640. As a non-limiting example, the divider front wall 620 can face the user, wherein the user can remove the knife from the knife holder compartment 640, wherein the height of the divider front wall 620 allows the knife to rotate toward the user when the knife leaves the knife holder compartment 640. In other embodiments, magnets can be disposed in the knife holder compartment 640, the divider front wall 620, the divider rear wall 630, the divider base 610, and / or any suitable component adjacent to the knife holder compartment 640. Such magnets can reversibly adhere an inserted knife to the knife holder compartment 640.

[0100] At least one cooking utensil may include at least one of a boning knife, a chef's knife, a carving knife, a filet knife, a paring knife, a santoku knife, a serrated knife, one or more wooden spoons, a whisk, tongs, a spatula, a spoon, a pizza cutter, a peeler, a potato masher, a can opener, an ice cream scoop, a pasta scoop, and / or a pair of scissors.

[0101] Finally, other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0102] The various elements described herein in the context of one or more embodiments may be provided individually or in any suitable sub-combination. In addition, the processes described herein are not limited to the specific embodiments described. For example, the processes described herein are not limited to the specific processing order described herein, but rather, the process blocks may be reordered, combined, removed, or executed in parallel or serially as needed to achieve the results set forth herein.

[0103] It will also be understood that those skilled in the art may make various changes in the details, materials and arrangements of the parts described and illustrated herein without departing from the scope of the following claims.

[0104] All references, patents and patent applications and publications cited or mentioned in this application are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Finally, other embodiments of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the specification and practice of the present disclosure disclosed herein. The specification and examples are considered to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A modular cooking storage system comprising: tray; Utensil bucket; An appliance rack, the appliance rack comprising: a utensil rack top surface including a plurality of utensil rack top holes, and a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments, each of the plurality of utensil rack storage compartments being defined by at least one of the plurality of utensil rack top apertures; and A tool holder, comprising: a first front end member, the first front end member comprising a first front end member top surface recess; a second front end member, the second front end member comprising a second front end member top surface recess, the first front end member top surface recess and the second front end member top surface recess defining a front end aperture; a plurality of elongated members; Backend components; and a plurality of dividers disposed between at least one of the first front end member, the second front end member, the plurality of elongated members, and the rear end member; The tray is configured to accommodate at least one of the utensil bucket, the utensil rack, and the tool rack; and The utensil bucket is configured to accommodate at least one of the utensil holder and the tool holder.

2. The modular cooking storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The tray also includes one or more magnetic tray members.

3. The modular cooking storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The utensil bucket also includes one or more magnetic utensil bucket components.

4. The modular cooking storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The utensil holder also includes one or more magnetic utensil holder members.

5. The modular cooking storage system according to claim 1, wherein: The tool holder also includes one or more magnetic tool holder components.

6. The modular cooking storage system of claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of separators comprises: a divider base; a divider front wall orthogonal to the divider base; and A divider rear wall is orthogonal to the divider base.

7. The modular cooking storage system according to claim 6, wherein: The divider front wall is shorter than the divider rear wall.

8. The modular cooking storage system of claim 1, the utensil rack further comprising a plurality of utensil rack storage compartments, each of the plurality of utensil rack storage compartments being defined by one of the utensil rack bottom hole apertures and one of the utensil rack top hole apertures.

9. The modular cooking storage system of claim 1, wherein: The pallet also includes feet that do not extend through the entire pallet.

10. The modular cooking storage system of claim 1, wherein: The plurality of dividers define a plurality of tool holder compartments.

11. The modular cooking storage system according to claim 10, wherein: Each of the plurality of tool holder compartments further includes at least one tool holder compartment opening, wherein an area of ​​each of the at least one tool holder compartment opening is smaller than an area of ​​the front end aperture.

12. The modular cooking storage system of claim 11, wherein: The utensil bucket is sized to accommodate the utensil rack, wherein the utensil rack is configured in a variety of configurations within the utensil bucket.

13. The modular cooking storage system of claim 12, wherein: The multiple configurations include a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the utensil barrel includes a barrel front wall, a barrel rear wall, a barrel first wall and a barrel second wall, wherein in the first configuration, the utensil rack is only engaged with the barrel front wall, the barrel rear wall and the barrel first wall, and in the second configuration, the utensil rack is only engaged with the barrel front wall, the barrel rear wall and the barrel second wall.

14. The modular cooking storage system of claim 13, wherein: The plurality of configurations also includes a third configuration, wherein in the third configuration, the utensil rack is engaged only with the tub front wall and the tub rear wall.

15. The modular cooking storage system of claim 1, wherein: Each of the plurality of utensil rack top hole apertures is rectangular, wherein the utensil bucket includes a utensil bucket side wall, and each of the plurality of utensil rack top hole apertures is disposed non-orthogonally to the utensil bucket side wall.

16. The modular cooking storage system of claim 15, wherein: The utensil rack includes a utensil rack sidewall, wherein the utensil bucket sidewall and the utensil rack sidewall include complementary curvatures.

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