Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
211700700 | Cutlery (i.e., spoons, forks, knifes) | 15 |
20090050585 | UTENSIL HOLDER FOR A DISHWASHER - A utensil holder for holding a utensil to limit the rotation of the utensil. | 02-26-2009 |
20090101607 | Magnetic knife supporter - The knife supporter comprises at least two magnetic boards has same magnetic polarity at inner side facing each other, so that the magnetic boards repel each other, and a supporting frame slidably supports the magnetic boards, so that the magnetic board can slide along the supporting frame for magnetic the knife therebetween, whereby when a knife is put between the two magnetic boards, the magnetic boards with magnetism can attract the knife and clamp the knife tightly therebetween, when no knife is put between the two magnetic boards, the magnetic boards are separated due to same magnetic polarity repelling each other. | 04-23-2009 |
20090159541 | Method and Apparatus for Securing a Drawer Organizer in a Drawer - A drawer organizer assembly includes an insert, for example a silverware tray, that can be inserted into a drawer, for instance a kitchen drawer. The organizer includes an attachment assembly that prevents the organizer from sliding within the drawer. For instance, a connector can be connected to one of the walls that define the interior of the drawer, and the organizer can be removably attached to the connector. | 06-25-2009 |
20090261049 | Kitchen Utensil Organizer and Utensil Support Rack - A kitchen utensil organizer is provided by a block member. The block member includes an elongate base, a rib, an array of intermittently spaced-apart male members and a complementary array of interlocking female members. The rib extends from the base and has an array of spaced apart slots each sized to receive individual utensils. The array of intermittently spaced-apart male members extends laterally from one side of the base. The complementary array of interlocking female members extends laterally from another side of the base, opposite the one side. | 10-22-2009 |
20110226714 | CUTTING INSTRUMENT RACK - A cutting instrument rack hangs below a cabinet and above a counter so as to clear the space for performing useful tasks while facilitating access to various cutting instruments, such as knives and scissors. The edge of each cutting instrument is oriented away from a resting surface so as to reduce or avoid the dulling of the edge. The cutting instrument rack can be mounted to accommodate right-handed individuals. The same cutting instrument rack can be mounted to accommodate left-handed individuals by rotating the cutting instrument rack 180 degrees prior to mounting. | 09-22-2011 |
20120091083 | Horizontal knife holder - A knife holder for placement into a drawer is disclosed. It includes a plurality of substantially rectangular leaf members secured near one end but unsecured at the opposite end, and an open top box which fits completely into a drawer. When the plurality of substantially rectangular leaf members are placed into the knife section of the box with the secured end placed nearest the end of the cutlery section of the box, knives can be placed in the cutlery section of the box with the free ends of their blades held between the unsecured ends of the leaf members, so that the knives are held on their edges by the plurality of leaf members and each knife is accessible by a user without removing other knives. In one arrangement, each leaf of the plurality of leaf members forms a hole at the point where the leaf members are secured, and a dowel rod secures the plurality of leaf members by tightly fitting through the holes formed by the leaf members. In another arrangement, a knife holder for holding knives in substantially horizontal positions, includes only a plurality of substantially rectangular leaf members, and means for securing the plurality of leaf members near one end, leaving the plurality of leaf members unsecured at the opposite end. | 04-19-2012 |
20120181242 | DISHWASHER - A dishwater includes a basket unit including an upper basket and a lower basket. The upper basket is separated from the lower basket so that cutlery in the upper basket is easily separated from the upper basket. | 07-19-2012 |
20120279935 | SLIDABLE KNIFE BLOCK - A slidable utensil block. The slidable utensil block includes a chassis that is operably coupled to a mounting surface. A tray, which is moveable with respect to the chassis, may be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The tray includes a block assembly, operably coupled thereto, which is configured to receive the one or more utensils. When the tray is in the open position, the one or more utensils are externally accessible; however, accessibility to the one or more utensils is limited when the tray is in the closed position. | 11-08-2012 |
20130037501 | MULTI-SIDED KNIFE STAND ASSEMBLY - Embodiments are directed towards a transparent stand assembly that has multiple faces for holding and showcasing a plurality of knives and/or other utensils. Disposed within each face is a plurality of magnets that are arranged to magnetically affix a knife blade to a face of the stand assembly. Because the stand assembly includes multiple faces, knifes or other ferrous utensils, may be magnetically affixed and showcased on any of the multiple faces. In one embodiment, the magnets may be arranged to extend beyond a surface of a face to hold a knife away from the stand assembly, allowing air to circulate around the knife. The transparency of the stand allows for viewing of knives through the different faces. The stand assembly may include a removal base or be of a thickness that enables the knife stand to be placed upright on a surface without a separate base for support. | 02-14-2013 |
20130175232 | Tong & Spoon Caddy - The Tong & Spoon Caddy is a resting place for food serving utensils that are being used when food is being served from a food chafer on a buffet line at a large party, gathering, or reception. | 07-11-2013 |
20150305497 | Rotating Utensil Organizer with Accessory Attachment - Disclosed is a utensil organizer with an accessory attachment. The utensil organizer includes a post having an upper section and a lower section. The upper end of the upper section is connected to an upper plate with defined perimeter edges having a first set of pegs extending outward therefrom. The lower end of the upper section includes a second set of pegs extending outward therefrom. The pegs are configured to hang kitchen utensils thereon. The lower section is attached to a plate connected to a bearing for allowing the post to rotate about a vertical axis. The bearing is further secured to a stationary base member. The upper section and the lower section further include holes for securing the accessory attachment thereon. The accessory attachment includes one or more gaps that can hold various kitchen utensils therein, wherein the kitchen utensils do not include holes for hanging. | 10-29-2015 |
20150351570 | Under Cabinet Knife Storage Unit - An under cabinet knife storage arrangement provides a knife storage board with elongated magnetic strips for holding the knives on the storage board and with a mounting arrangement that permits the knife storage board to be moved from a retracted position underneath the cabinet to an extended position which is forward of the cabinet and at an angle to the bottom surface of the cabinet in order to permit the user to have easy access to the knives. | 12-10-2015 |
20160106266 | Universal pot cover holder/lid holder with spoon rest - A universal pot cover holder with spoon rest is an apparatus capable of placing hot dripping pot covers without having them on the counter top. A unit that sits the pot cover upright and also can accommodate up to two pot covers at same time and two stirring spoons. A unit that will bring organization around the stove, eliminate counter mess, accommodates any pot cover with any knob or handle. Unit is one continuous welded apparatus with the exception of a removable glass bowl. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128543 | CUTLERY BASKET FOR A DISHWASHER - The present invention describes a cutlery basket for a dishwasher that facilitates the use of a cutlery basket in particular allowing easier loading and unloading of cutlery into and out of the cutlery basket by providing a large opening on an outer upright wall of the cutlery basket. Preferred embodiments of the cutlery basket comprise movable lids that can be flipped parallel inside of the cutlery basket or flipped outside to provide extra space for storing cutlery. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135644 | Campfire Cooking Utensil and Accessory Holder Assembly - A portable campfire utensil and/or accessory holder assembly including a base member, a stop member, a first arm having an upper member and a lower member, a second arm having an upper member and a lower member, a top member; and wherein the campfire utensil and/or accessory holder assembly is convertible between a non-deployed storage configuration and a deployed utensil and/or accessory retaining configuration. | 05-19-2016 |