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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2005
Filed:
May. 01, 2002
Thomas E. Mcconnell, Santa Ynez, CA (US);
Francois Hacquard, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Michael E. Henley, Santa Ynez, CA (US);
Thomas E. McConnell, Santa Ynez, CA (US);
Francois Hacquard, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Michael E. Henley, Santa Ynez, CA (US);
Prince Lionheart, Inc., Santa Maria, CA (US);
Abstract
A dishwasher basket for storing at least one valve of toddler training cups in a dishwasher for cleaning. The dishwasher basket is assembled by a top shell and a bottom shell. The top shell and bottom shell are substantially symmetrical to each other. At one part of the peripheries, the top and bottom shells are hinged with each other. At the opposing part of the peripheries, a latching means is formed, such that the dishwasher basket can be open for loading or unloading the valves, and close to securely lodging the valves therein for cleaning in the dishwasher. The dishwasher basket is attached to a top rack of the dishwasher by a basket attachment right above the water jet source, such that cleaning effect is enhanced by the pressure generated by the water jet.