Cutlery tray for dishwasher
US-9474436-B2 · Oct 25, 2016 · US
Dishwasher rack accessory for securing articles
US10542864B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10542864-B2 |
| Application number | US-201815939545-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Publication date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
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An apparatus and method of using a strap assembly for retaining at least one article to a dishwasher rack. The strap assembly may include a spherical member on each of the opposing ends of a resilient member. One or more of the strap assemblies may be positioned in a variety of orientations with the dishwasher rack to contact one or more articles.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A strap assembly for retaining at least one article with a dishwasher rack, the strap assembly comprising: at least one resilient member having a first end and an opposing second end; a first spherical member attached to the first end of the at least one resilient member; and a second spherical member attached to the second end of the at least one resilient member; wherein the at least one resilient member includes one or more through openings positioned between the first spherical member and the second spherical member. 2. The strap assembly of claim 1 wherein a portion of each one of the at least one resilient member, the first spherical member, and the second spherical member includes an outermost extent made of a first material. 3. The strap assembly of claim 2 wherein the first material is at least one of silicone and a thermoplastic elastomer. 4. The strap assembly of claim 2 wherein the at least one resilient member is made entirely of the first material. 5. The strap assembly of claim 2 wherein the first spherical member and the second spherical member are made entirely of the first material. 6. The strap assembly of claim 2 wherein at least one of the first spherical member and the second spherical member includes a second material, wherein said second material is covered by the first material. 7. The strap assembly of claim 6 wherein the second material is denser than the first material. 8. The strap assembly of claim 1 wherein the at least one resilient member includes a plurality of the at least one resilient member. 9. The strap assembly of claim 1 wherein the at least one resilient member is adjustable in length. 10. The strap assembly of claim 1 wherein the at least one resilient member includes a plurality of the one or more through openings. 11. The strap assembly of claim 10 wherein the plurality of the one or more through openings are longitudinally spaced along a length of the at least one resilient member. 12. The strap assembly of claim 1 wherein the one or more through openings includes a first size at a rest position and a second size at an expanded position, wherein the first size is smaller than the second size.
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- What does patent US10542864B2 cover?
- An apparatus and method of using a strap assembly for retaining at least one article to a dishwasher rack. The strap assembly may include a spherical member on each of the opposing ends of a resilient member. One or more of the strap assemblies may be positioned in a variety of orientations with the dishwasher rack to contact one or more articles.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Midea Group Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47L15/505. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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