Alan B Cassalia

US Patent:

59715138, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Mar 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/044309

Inventors:

Alan B. Cassalia - Richboro PA

International Classification:

A47B 8800

US Classification:

312310

Abstract:

A new easy load extendable/retractable bottom dishwasher rack for raising to a height equal to that of a top rack. The inventive device includes a rack dimensioned for being received within a dishwasher. The rack is adapted for holding dishes and flatwares therein. The rack has a pair of upper tracks disposed on a lower surface thereof. A pair of lower tracks are provided with each having a pair of forward wheels and a pair of rearward wheels extending downwardly therefrom. The wheels are slidably received within opposed door tracks of a door of the dishwasher. A pair of scissor-action support assemblies extend between the pair of upper tracks and the pair of lower tracks. Lower ends of the support assemblies are coupled with the lower tracks. A forward lower end is pivotally coupled with the lower track. A rear lower end has a roller disposed thereon for being slidable within the lower tracks.