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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
May. 25, 2007
Joy Burns, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Sarah Rosenbach, Oakland, CA (US);
Randall Lewis, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Brad Cracchiola, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
Joy Burns, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Sarah Rosenbach, Oakland, CA (US);
Randall Lewis, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Brad Cracchiola, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
Rubbermaid Incorporated, Huntersville, NC (US);
Abstract
A sink protector is provided that includes a frame defining a frame opening, and a grate supported by the frame. The grate includes a first grate section and a second grate section, each having a perimeter and a plurality of wires extending across each grate section to provide structure for supporting various items to be deposited in a sink. The grate is sufficiently porous to allow the unobstructed passage of water and food particles therethrough. The grate sections are pivotally connected such that at least one of the grate sections pivots about the other grate section to allow unencumbered access to the sink drain.