US20150211240A1 - Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap - Google Patents
Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20150211240A1 US20150211240A1 US14/165,748 US201414165748A US2015211240A1 US 20150211240 A1 US20150211240 A1 US 20150211240A1 US 201414165748 A US201414165748 A US 201414165748A US 2015211240 A1 US2015211240 A1 US 2015211240A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- elongated body
- gap
- shaped cross
- section
- valley portions
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B95/00—Fittings for furniture
- A47B95/002—Plinths, e.g. between furniture and ceiling or wall
-
- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
- E04F19/00—Other details of constructional parts for finishing work on buildings
- E04F19/02—Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B97/00—Furniture or accessories for furniture, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Definitions
- the disclosure herein relates to devices for preventing food or other debris from falling through gaps between two objects, such as a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance, or two appliances.
- U.S. Pat. No. 8,196,931 discloses a gap molding to reduce accumulation of undesirable material into a gap.
- the gap molding comprises a top portion configured to at least partially bridge the gap, and a retention portion configured to frictionally engage with at least one side of the gap.
- the gap molding may be placed between appliances, countertops, and/or the like in order to provide improved aesthetics and/or reduce accumulation of food waste and other debris.
- U.S. Pat. No. 7,736,711 discloses a device for preventing loss of articles otherwise susceptible to falling behind furniture, appliances, fixtures, or other large objects placed next to a wall.
- Dobelle discloses a compressible and flexible device that consists of a resilient, compressible body and a tangentially integrated or attached flexible fin.
- the resilient compressible body may be of any tubular shape.
- the flexible fin when in a relaxed or unsprung state, should be flat and attached tangentially to the compressible body.
- the device is fitted from above into a crevice between the furniture and wall. The device is held in place by friction created by pressure caused by deformation of the device between the furniture and wall.
- the flexible fin when flexed or compressed, creates a U-shaped channel which catches valuables left on top of the furniture. Objects which are caught in the device can be removed easily by the user.
- each device includes a first piece used to elastically expand and fill a gap (e.g. the retention portion of Burgess), and a second piece used to prevent objects from falling into a gap (e.g. the top portion of Burgess).
- This two-piece construction can undesirably increase overall complexity and cost.
- a device for preventing food debris from falling onto a floor through a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance includes an elongated body configured for insertion into the gap and for extending across the gap.
- the elongated body is made from a resilient material and has a generally W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction.
- the generally W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions. The valley portions are located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion.
- the resilient material biases the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to an uncompressed width.
- a device for preventing debris from falling through a gap includes an elongated body configured for insertion into an elongated gap between two objects and for extending across the elongated gap.
- the elongated body is made from a resilient material and has a generally W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction.
- the generally W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions. The valley portions are located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion.
- the resilient material biases the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to an uncompressed width.
- the central ridge portion may have an inverted rounded U-shape, and each valley portion may have a rounded U-shape.
- the two valley portions may include a first valley portion having a first outer sidewall portion configured to engage one of the two objects, and a second valley portion having a second outer sidewall portion configured to engage the other of the two objects.
- the elongated body may include a lip protruding laterally outwardly from the first outer sidewall portion.
- the lip may be configured to rest on top of one of the two objects.
- the elongated body may be made of a sheet of aluminum.
- the two objects may include at least one appliance.
- the two objects may include a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance.
- the generally W-shaped cross-section may be resiliently compressible by at least 75%. Furthermore, the uncompressed width may be at least 2 centimeters.
- the inverted rounded U-shaped central ridge portion and the rounded U-shaped valley portions may each have a compressed width of less than 2 centimeters. Furthermore, the compressed width may be between 0.1 centimeters and 1 centimeter.
- the elongated body may have an adjustable length.
- the adjustable length may be adjustable from 0.5 meters to 1 meter.
- the elongated body may include a first telescopic portion having a first generally W-shaped cross-section, and a second telescopic portion having a second generally W-shaped cross-section.
- the second telescopic portion may be slidably engaged with the first telescopic portion.
- the elongated body may have a length of at least 0.5 meters.
- a method of filling a gap includes the steps of: (a) laterally compressing an elongated body made from a resilient material, the elongated body having a generally W-shaped cross-section that includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions, the valley portions being located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion; (b) placing the compressed elongated body within an elongated gap between two objects; and (c) releasing the compressed elongated body so that the resilient material expands the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to engage each of the two objects.
- Step (a) may include compressing the elongated body by at least 50%.
- the elongated body may include a lip protruding laterally outwardly from one of the valley portions, and step (b) may include placing the lip on top of one of the two objects.
- the method may further include adjusting length of the elongated body.
- the two objects may include at least one appliance.
- the two objects may include a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device made in accordance with one embodiment, shown deployed within a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance;
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 along the line 2 - 2 ;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 in an uncompressed state
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 in a fully compressed state
- FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a device having an adjustable length in accordance with another embodiment
- FIG. 5B is a cross-section of the device of FIG. 5A along the line 5 B- 5 B;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a device that does not include a laterally extending lip in accordance with another embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a device having an upper U-shaped portion with a reduced height in accordance with another embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a device having a first lower U-shaped valley portion with a reduced height in accordance with another embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart depicting a method of filling a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance in accordance with another embodiment.
- a device 10 for filing a gap 12 between two objects such as a kitchen counter 14 and a kitchen appliance 16 (e.g. a kitchen stove).
- the device 10 can help prevent solid or liquid food, or other debris, from falling into the gap 12 and onto the floor.
- the device 10 includes an elongated body 20 made from a resilient material.
- the elongated body 20 may be made from a sheet of aluminum or another type of metal.
- the elongated body 20 could also be made from other materials such as food-grade silicone rubber or other plastics.
- the elongated body 20 generally has an accordion or sinusoidal shaped cross-section.
- the elongated body 20 has a generally W-shaped cross-section. This cross-section shape may be achieved by bending, folding, stamping, or otherwise forming the sheet of aluminum.
- the generally W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion 22 , and two valley portions 24 , 26 .
- the valley portions 24 , 26 are located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion 22 .
- the central ridge portion 22 has an inverted rounded U-shape
- each valley portion 24 , 26 has a rounded U-shape.
- the central ridge portion 22 and the valley portions 24 , 26 could have other shapes and configurations such as being generally V-shaped.
- the elongated body 20 is generally configured to engage the sides of the kitchen counter 14 and the kitchen appliance 16 . Accordingly, the first valley portion 24 has a first outer sidewall portion 30 configured to engage the kitchen counter 14 , and the second valley portion 26 has a second outer sidewall portion 32 configured to engage the kitchen appliance 16 . More particularly, the elongated body 20 is configured so that the outer sidewall portions 30 , 32 are pressed outwardly against the kitchen counter 14 and the kitchen appliance 16 . As will be discussed further below, this may be achieved by selecting the resilient material and the cross-sectional shape of the elongated body 20 to be resiliently compressible along a lateral direction.
- the W-shaped cross-section of the elongated body 20 has an uncompressed width 40 defined between the first outer sidewall portion 30 and the second outer sidewall portion 32 .
- the W-shaped cross-section is resiliently compressible to a compressed width that is less than the uncompressed width 40 .
- the W-shaped cross-section can be compressed to a fully compressed width 42 (e.g. as shown in FIG. 4 ), or partially compressed (e.g. as shown in FIG. 2 ).
- the W-shaped cross-section may be fully compressed when inserting the elongated body 20 into the gap 12 , and then the W-shaped cross-section may expand to the partially compressed width.
- the resilient material and the W-shaped cross-section are selected to bias the elongated body 20 laterally outwardly towards the uncompressed width 40 . This helps urge the first and second outer sidewall portions 30 , 32 laterally outwardly to press against the sides of the kitchen counter 14 and the kitchen appliance 16 .
- the elongated body 20 may be configured to fit within gaps of particular sizes.
- the gap 12 may have a gap width 44 .
- the elongated body 20 may be configured so that the uncompressed width 40 is larger than the gap width 44 , and the compressed width 42 is smaller than the gap width 44 .
- the uncompressed width 40 may be at least 2 centimeters, and the compressed width 42 may be less than at least 1.5 centimeters. More particularly, in the illustrated embodiment, the uncompressed width 40 is about 2.5 centimeters, and the fully compressed width is about 1 centimeter (or slightly less). This configuration may allow the elongated body 20 to fill gap widths ranging from 1 centimeter up to about 2.5 centimeters.
- the elongated body 20 may have a particular compressibility.
- the W-shaped cross-section of the elongated body 20 may be resiliently compressible by at least 75%, or more particularly, by at least 50%. Compressibility of the elongated body 20 may allow use within a range of different gap widths.
- the elongated body 20 may be configured to fill larger or smaller gap widths. Furthermore, the elongated body 20 may be configured to fill a gap that has a varying gap width along its length. For example, the elongated body 20 may be configured to fill narrowing or widening gaps. The elongated body 20 could also be configured to fill a gap that has a varying height between the kitchen counter 14 and the kitchen appliance 16 along the gap length.
- Compressibility of the W-shaped cross-section may be selected based upon the particular cross-sectional shape of the elongated body 20 .
- the rounded U-shaped portions 22 , 24 , 26 may be selected to have particular compressed widths 22 A, 24 A, 26 A that limit the compressibility.
- the compressed widths 22 A, 24 A, 26 A may be less than 2 centimeters, or more particularly, between about 0.1 centimeters and about 1 centimeter.
- the compressed widths 22 A, 24 A, 26 A are about 0.5 centimeters.
- the compressed widths 22 A, 24 A, 26 A could be larger or smaller, and furthermore, some of the compressed widths could be different from the others.
- Compressibility may also be selected based upon the particular resilient material used to make the elongated body 20 .
- the elongated body 20 is made from 16-gauge aluminum.
- the elongated body 20 may be made from other materials or aluminum having a different thickness. In such cases, the elongated body 20 could have other cross-sectional dimensions to provide a particular degree of compressibility.
- the elongated body 20 has a total height 50 .
- the total height 50 may extend from a crest of the central ridge portion 22 to the valley of the first or second rounded U-shaped valley portions 24 , 26 .
- the total height 50 may be at least 1 centimeter. In the illustrated embodiment, the height 50 is about 2 centimeters.
- the elongated body 20 may include a laterally extending lip 60 .
- the lip 60 may be shaped to rest on top of the kitchen counter 14 .
- the lip 60 may protrude laterally outwardly from the first outer sidewall portion 30 of the first valley portion 24 , for example, at about 90-degrees thereto.
- the elongated body 20 could include a lip shaped to rest on the kitchen appliance 16 .
- the elongated body 20 has a fixed length.
- the elongated body 20 may have a length configured to fit a particular gap length 72 extending along the kitchen counter 14 and the kitchen appliance 16 .
- the elongated body 20 may be available in standard lengths sized to fit typical counter depths or typical appliance depths (e.g. about 0.64 meters).
- the elongated body 20 may have a larger length that can be trimmed to fit a particular gap length 72 .
- the elongated body 20 may have a length that is about 0.8 meters.
- the elongated body 20 could have an adjustable length. This may be achieved by providing the elongated body 20 in two or more partially overlapping portions, or as two or more longitudinal telescopic portions.
- the device 110 includes an elongated body 120 that includes a first telescopic portion 120 A having a first generally W-shaped cross-section, and a second telescopic portion 120 B having a second generally W-shaped cross-section.
- the telescopic portions 120 A, 120 B are slidably engaged with each other (e.g.
- the elongated body 120 may have a telescopic length 172 that can be adjusted from about 0.5 meters up to about 1 meter.
- each telescopic portion 120 A, 120 B may have a length that is about 0.5 meters long.
- FIGS. 6-8 illustrated therein are alternative embodiments of the device having elongated bodies with other cross-sectional shapes.
- a device 210 that includes an elongated body 220 having a first outer sidewall portion 230 without a lip (in contrast to the lip 60 shown in FIG. 2 ).
- a device 310 that includes an elongated body 320 having a central ridge portion 322 with a reduced height 352 compared to the total height 350 of the elongated body 320 .
- a device 410 that includes an elongated body 420 having a first valley portion 424 with a reduced height 454 compared to the total height 450 of the elongated body 320 .
- the device could also have other cross-sectional shapes, sizes, or configurations.
- the method 500 generally includes steps 510 - 530 .
- Step 510 includes laterally compressing an elongated body made from a resilient material.
- step 510 may include compressing the elongated body 20 from the uncompressed width 40 to the fully compressed width 42 .
- the elongated body 20 may be partially compressed in step 510 .
- step 510 may include compressing the elongated body by at least 50%, or more particularly, by at least 75%.
- the elongated body 20 may have a generally W-shaped cross-section that includes a central ridge portion 22 and two valley portions 24 , 26 .
- Step 520 includes placing the compressed elongated body from step 510 between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance.
- step 520 may include placing the compressed elongated body 20 (shown in FIG. 4 ) between the kitchen counter 14 and the kitchen appliance 16 .
- the elongated body may include a laterally extending lip (e.g. similar to the lip 60 shown in FIG. 2 ).
- step 520 may include placing the lip 60 on top of the kitchen counter 14 .
- Step 530 includes releasing the compressed elongated body so that the resilient material expands the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to engage the kitchen counter and the kitchen appliance. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , step 530 may result in having the first outer sidewall portion 30 engage the kitchen counter 14 , and the second outer sidewall portion 32 engage the kitchen appliance 16 .
- step 530 may include pressing the first outer sidewall portion against the kitchen counter and pressing the second outer sidewall portion against the kitchen appliance so as to frictionally hold the elongated body in place. This may be achieved by making the elongated body from a material having a suitable coefficient of friction to statically engage the kitchen counter and kitchen appliance with the normal force applied by decompression of the elongated body. As an example, aluminum may provide a sufficient coefficient of friction. The frictional force may also be sufficient to support potential debris (e.g. within the two valley portions 24 ).
- steps 520 and 530 are shown in a particular order, it will be understood that these steps could be carried out sequentially or contemporaneously with each other.
- the method 500 may include step 540 of adjusting length of the elongated body.
- the elongated body 120 may be adjusted by sliding the two telescopic portions 120 A, 120 B relative to each other. Step 540 may occur before step 510 .
- the method 500 may include step 550 of removing the elongated body from the gap and cleaning debris from the first and second lower U-shaped valley portions.
- the elongated body could then be replaced within the gap after being cleaned, for example, by repeating steps 510 - 530 .
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a device for preventing food debris from falling onto a floor through a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance. The device includes an elongated body configured for insertion into the gap and for extending across the gap. The elongated body is made from a resilient material and has a generally W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction. The generally W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions. The valley portions are located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion. The resilient material biases the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to an uncompressed width.
Description
- The disclosure herein relates to devices for preventing food or other debris from falling through gaps between two objects, such as a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance, or two appliances.
- When cooking food, or otherwise working in a kitchen, it is common for food and other debris to fall onto the floor. One problematic area is between kitchen counters and kitchen appliances such as stoves. This is because there is often a gap between the counter top and the stove. Over time, food and other debris tends to accumulate on the floor underneath this gap. If left unchecked, accumulated food can rot or otherwise lead to an unsanitary or unsightly environment. It is possible to clean this area; however, it typically requires the stove to be pulled out from the counter, disconnected from electrical or gas lines, and then replaced once the area has been cleaned. This process can be quite cumbersome and difficult, especially if the stove is heavy. For this reason, is desirable to prevent food and other debris from falling into these gaps in the first place.
- There exist some devices for preventing food from falling into gaps between kitchen counters and kitchen appliances. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 8,196,931 (Burgess) discloses a gap molding to reduce accumulation of undesirable material into a gap. The gap molding comprises a top portion configured to at least partially bridge the gap, and a retention portion configured to frictionally engage with at least one side of the gap. According to Burgess, the gap molding may be placed between appliances, countertops, and/or the like in order to provide improved aesthetics and/or reduce accumulation of food waste and other debris.
- U.S. Pat. No. 7,736,711 (Dobelle) discloses a device for preventing loss of articles otherwise susceptible to falling behind furniture, appliances, fixtures, or other large objects placed next to a wall. In particular, Dobelle discloses a compressible and flexible device that consists of a resilient, compressible body and a tangentially integrated or attached flexible fin. According to Dobelle, the resilient compressible body may be of any tubular shape. Furthermore, the flexible fin, when in a relaxed or unsprung state, should be flat and attached tangentially to the compressible body. In use, the device is fitted from above into a crevice between the furniture and wall. The device is held in place by friction created by pressure caused by deformation of the device between the furniture and wall. The flexible fin, when flexed or compressed, creates a U-shaped channel which catches valuables left on top of the furniture. Objects which are caught in the device can be removed easily by the user.
- One difficulty with the devices mentioned above is that they rely on having two separate pieces to provide the desired functionality. In particular, each device includes a first piece used to elastically expand and fill a gap (e.g. the retention portion of Burgess), and a second piece used to prevent objects from falling into a gap (e.g. the top portion of Burgess). This two-piece construction can undesirably increase overall complexity and cost.
- According to one aspect, there is provided a device for preventing food debris from falling onto a floor through a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance. The device includes an elongated body configured for insertion into the gap and for extending across the gap. The elongated body is made from a resilient material and has a generally W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction. The generally W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions. The valley portions are located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion. The resilient material biases the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to an uncompressed width.
- According to another aspect, there is provided a device for preventing debris from falling through a gap. The device includes an elongated body configured for insertion into an elongated gap between two objects and for extending across the elongated gap. The elongated body is made from a resilient material and has a generally W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction. The generally W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions. The valley portions are located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion. The resilient material biases the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to an uncompressed width.
- The central ridge portion may have an inverted rounded U-shape, and each valley portion may have a rounded U-shape.
- The two valley portions may include a first valley portion having a first outer sidewall portion configured to engage one of the two objects, and a second valley portion having a second outer sidewall portion configured to engage the other of the two objects.
- The elongated body may include a lip protruding laterally outwardly from the first outer sidewall portion. The lip may be configured to rest on top of one of the two objects.
- The elongated body may be made of a sheet of aluminum.
- The two objects may include at least one appliance. The two objects may include a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance.
- The generally W-shaped cross-section may be resiliently compressible by at least 75%. Furthermore, the uncompressed width may be at least 2 centimeters.
- The inverted rounded U-shaped central ridge portion and the rounded U-shaped valley portions may each have a compressed width of less than 2 centimeters. Furthermore, the compressed width may be between 0.1 centimeters and 1 centimeter.
- The elongated body may have an adjustable length. The adjustable length may be adjustable from 0.5 meters to 1 meter.
- The elongated body may include a first telescopic portion having a first generally W-shaped cross-section, and a second telescopic portion having a second generally W-shaped cross-section. The second telescopic portion may be slidably engaged with the first telescopic portion.
- The elongated body may have a length of at least 0.5 meters.
- According to another aspect, there is provided a method of filling a gap. The method includes the steps of: (a) laterally compressing an elongated body made from a resilient material, the elongated body having a generally W-shaped cross-section that includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions, the valley portions being located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion; (b) placing the compressed elongated body within an elongated gap between two objects; and (c) releasing the compressed elongated body so that the resilient material expands the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to engage each of the two objects.
- Step (a) may include compressing the elongated body by at least 50%.
- The elongated body may include a lip protruding laterally outwardly from one of the valley portions, and step (b) may include placing the lip on top of one of the two objects.
- The method may further include adjusting length of the elongated body.
- The two objects may include at least one appliance. The two objects may include a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance.
- Other aspects and features will become apparent, to those ordinarily skilled in the art, upon review of the following description of some exemplary embodiments.
- Some embodiments of the present specification will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the following drawings, in which:
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device made in accordance with one embodiment, shown deployed within a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance; -
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the device ofFIG. 1 along the line 2-2; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device ofFIG. 1 in an uncompressed state; -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the device ofFIG. 1 in a fully compressed state; -
FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a device having an adjustable length in accordance with another embodiment; -
FIG. 5B is a cross-section of the device ofFIG. 5A along theline 5B-5B; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a device that does not include a laterally extending lip in accordance with another embodiment; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a device having an upper U-shaped portion with a reduced height in accordance with another embodiment; -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a device having a first lower U-shaped valley portion with a reduced height in accordance with another embodiment; and -
FIG. 9 is a flow chart depicting a method of filling a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance in accordance with another embodiment. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , illustrated therein is adevice 10 for filing agap 12 between two objects such as akitchen counter 14 and a kitchen appliance 16 (e.g. a kitchen stove). Thedevice 10 can help prevent solid or liquid food, or other debris, from falling into thegap 12 and onto the floor. - The
device 10 includes anelongated body 20 made from a resilient material. For example, theelongated body 20 may be made from a sheet of aluminum or another type of metal. Theelongated body 20 could also be made from other materials such as food-grade silicone rubber or other plastics. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , theelongated body 20 generally has an accordion or sinusoidal shaped cross-section. For example, as shown, theelongated body 20 has a generally W-shaped cross-section. This cross-section shape may be achieved by bending, folding, stamping, or otherwise forming the sheet of aluminum. - As shown, the generally W-shaped cross-section includes a
central ridge portion 22, and twovalley portions valley portions central ridge portion 22. In the illustrated embodiment, thecentral ridge portion 22 has an inverted rounded U-shape, and eachvalley portion central ridge portion 22 and thevalley portions - The
elongated body 20 is generally configured to engage the sides of thekitchen counter 14 and thekitchen appliance 16. Accordingly, thefirst valley portion 24 has a firstouter sidewall portion 30 configured to engage thekitchen counter 14, and thesecond valley portion 26 has a secondouter sidewall portion 32 configured to engage thekitchen appliance 16. More particularly, theelongated body 20 is configured so that theouter sidewall portions kitchen counter 14 and thekitchen appliance 16. As will be discussed further below, this may be achieved by selecting the resilient material and the cross-sectional shape of theelongated body 20 to be resiliently compressible along a lateral direction. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , the W-shaped cross-section of theelongated body 20 has anuncompressed width 40 defined between the firstouter sidewall portion 30 and the secondouter sidewall portion 32. Furthermore, the W-shaped cross-section is resiliently compressible to a compressed width that is less than theuncompressed width 40. For example, the W-shaped cross-section can be compressed to a fully compressed width 42 (e.g. as shown inFIG. 4 ), or partially compressed (e.g. as shown inFIG. 2 ). In use, the W-shaped cross-section may be fully compressed when inserting theelongated body 20 into thegap 12, and then the W-shaped cross-section may expand to the partially compressed width. - As indicated above, the resilient material and the W-shaped cross-section are selected to bias the
elongated body 20 laterally outwardly towards theuncompressed width 40. This helps urge the first and secondouter sidewall portions kitchen counter 14 and thekitchen appliance 16. - In some embodiments, the
elongated body 20 may be configured to fit within gaps of particular sizes. For example, as shown inFIG. 2 , thegap 12 may have agap width 44. Furthermore, theelongated body 20 may be configured so that theuncompressed width 40 is larger than thegap width 44, and thecompressed width 42 is smaller than thegap width 44. In some embodiments, theuncompressed width 40 may be at least 2 centimeters, and thecompressed width 42 may be less than at least 1.5 centimeters. More particularly, in the illustrated embodiment, theuncompressed width 40 is about 2.5 centimeters, and the fully compressed width is about 1 centimeter (or slightly less). This configuration may allow theelongated body 20 to fill gap widths ranging from 1 centimeter up to about 2.5 centimeters. - In some embodiments, the
elongated body 20 may have a particular compressibility. For example, the W-shaped cross-section of theelongated body 20 may be resiliently compressible by at least 75%, or more particularly, by at least 50%. Compressibility of theelongated body 20 may allow use within a range of different gap widths. - While a few exemplary dimensions have been described above, it will be understood that the
elongated body 20 may be configured to fill larger or smaller gap widths. Furthermore, theelongated body 20 may be configured to fill a gap that has a varying gap width along its length. For example, theelongated body 20 may be configured to fill narrowing or widening gaps. Theelongated body 20 could also be configured to fill a gap that has a varying height between thekitchen counter 14 and thekitchen appliance 16 along the gap length. - Compressibility of the W-shaped cross-section may be selected based upon the particular cross-sectional shape of the
elongated body 20. For example, the roundedU-shaped portions widths compressed widths compressed widths compressed widths - Compressibility may also be selected based upon the particular resilient material used to make the
elongated body 20. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, theelongated body 20 is made from 16-gauge aluminum. In other embodiments, theelongated body 20 may be made from other materials or aluminum having a different thickness. In such cases, theelongated body 20 could have other cross-sectional dimensions to provide a particular degree of compressibility. - Referring still to
FIG. 4 , theelongated body 20 has atotal height 50. As shown, thetotal height 50 may extend from a crest of thecentral ridge portion 22 to the valley of the first or second roundedU-shaped valley portions total height 50 may be at least 1 centimeter. In the illustrated embodiment, theheight 50 is about 2 centimeters. - Referring again to
FIG. 2 , theelongated body 20 may include a laterally extendinglip 60. Thelip 60 may be shaped to rest on top of thekitchen counter 14. Thelip 60 may protrude laterally outwardly from the firstouter sidewall portion 30 of thefirst valley portion 24, for example, at about 90-degrees thereto. In some embodiments, theelongated body 20 could include a lip shaped to rest on thekitchen appliance 16. - In the example of
FIG. 1 , theelongated body 20 has a fixed length. In some embodiments, theelongated body 20 may have a length configured to fit aparticular gap length 72 extending along thekitchen counter 14 and thekitchen appliance 16. For example, theelongated body 20 may be available in standard lengths sized to fit typical counter depths or typical appliance depths (e.g. about 0.64 meters). In some cases, theelongated body 20 may have a larger length that can be trimmed to fit aparticular gap length 72. For example, theelongated body 20 may have a length that is about 0.8 meters. - In other embodiments, the
elongated body 20 could have an adjustable length. This may be achieved by providing theelongated body 20 in two or more partially overlapping portions, or as two or more longitudinal telescopic portions. For example, with reference now toFIGS. 5A and 5B , there is adevice 110 that is similar in some respects to thedevice 10 and similar elements are given similar reference numerals incremented by one hundred. As shown, thedevice 110 includes anelongated body 120 that includes a firsttelescopic portion 120A having a first generally W-shaped cross-section, and a secondtelescopic portion 120B having a second generally W-shaped cross-section. Thetelescopic portions elongated body 120. In some embodiments, theelongated body 120 may have atelescopic length 172 that can be adjusted from about 0.5 meters up to about 1 meter. In this case, eachtelescopic portion - Referring now to
FIGS. 6-8 , illustrated therein are alternative embodiments of the device having elongated bodies with other cross-sectional shapes. For example, as shown inFIG. 6 , illustrated therein is adevice 210 that includes anelongated body 220 having a firstouter sidewall portion 230 without a lip (in contrast to thelip 60 shown inFIG. 2 ). - Referring to
FIG. 7 , illustrated therein is adevice 310 that includes anelongated body 320 having acentral ridge portion 322 with a reducedheight 352 compared to thetotal height 350 of theelongated body 320. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , illustrated therein is adevice 410 that includes anelongated body 420 having afirst valley portion 424 with a reducedheight 454 compared to thetotal height 450 of theelongated body 320. - While a few exemplary cross-sectional shapes have been described, the device could also have other cross-sectional shapes, sizes, or configurations.
- Referring now to
FIG. 9 , illustrated therein is amethod 500 of filling a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance. Themethod 500 generally includes steps 510-530. - Step 510 includes laterally compressing an elongated body made from a resilient material. For example, with reference to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , step 510 may include compressing theelongated body 20 from theuncompressed width 40 to the fully compressedwidth 42. Alternatively, theelongated body 20 may be partially compressed instep 510. In some examples,step 510 may include compressing the elongated body by at least 50%, or more particularly, by at least 75%. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theelongated body 20 may have a generally W-shaped cross-section that includes acentral ridge portion 22 and twovalley portions - Step 520 includes placing the compressed elongated body from
step 510 between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance. For example, with reference toFIGS. 1 and 2 , step 520 may include placing the compressed elongated body 20 (shown inFIG. 4 ) between thekitchen counter 14 and thekitchen appliance 16. - In some embodiments, the elongated body may include a laterally extending lip (e.g. similar to the
lip 60 shown inFIG. 2 ). In such embodiments,step 520 may include placing thelip 60 on top of thekitchen counter 14. - Step 530 includes releasing the compressed elongated body so that the resilient material expands the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to engage the kitchen counter and the kitchen appliance. For example, as shown in
FIG. 2 , step 530 may result in having the firstouter sidewall portion 30 engage thekitchen counter 14, and the secondouter sidewall portion 32 engage thekitchen appliance 16. - In some embodiments,
step 530 may include pressing the first outer sidewall portion against the kitchen counter and pressing the second outer sidewall portion against the kitchen appliance so as to frictionally hold the elongated body in place. This may be achieved by making the elongated body from a material having a suitable coefficient of friction to statically engage the kitchen counter and kitchen appliance with the normal force applied by decompression of the elongated body. As an example, aluminum may provide a sufficient coefficient of friction. The frictional force may also be sufficient to support potential debris (e.g. within the two valley portions 24). - While
steps - Referring still to
FIG. 9 , themethod 500 may include step 540 of adjusting length of the elongated body. For example, as shown inFIG. 5 , theelongated body 120 may be adjusted by sliding the twotelescopic portions step 510. - In some embodiments, the
method 500 may include step 550 of removing the elongated body from the gap and cleaning debris from the first and second lower U-shaped valley portions. The elongated body could then be replaced within the gap after being cleaned, for example, by repeating steps 510-530. - While the above description provides examples of one or more apparatus, methods, or systems, it will be appreciated that other apparatus, methods, or systems may be within the scope of the claims as interpreted by one of skill in the art.
Claims (23)
1. A device for preventing food debris from falling onto a floor through a gap between a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance, the device comprising:
an elongated body configured for insertion into the gap and for extending across the gap, the elongated body being made from a single piece of a resilient material and having a W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction, wherein the W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions, the valley portions being located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion, and wherein the W-shaped cross-section is biased laterally outwardly such that outer sidewalls of the valley portions are pressed outwardly against the kitchen counter and the kitchen appliance, so as to maintain the elongated body within the gap.
2. A device for preventing debris from falling through a gap, the device comprising:
an elongated body configured for insertion into an elongated gap between two objects and for extending across the elongated gap, the elongated body being made from a single piece of a resilient material and having a W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction, wherein the W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions, the valley portions being located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion, and wherein the W-shaped cross-section is biased laterally outwardly such that outer sidewalls of the valley portions are pressed outwardly against the two objects, so as to maintain the elongated body within the gap.
3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the central ridge portion has an inverted rounded U-shape, and wherein each valley portion of the two valley portions has a rounded U-shape.
4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the two valley portions include:
(a) a first valley portion having a first outer sidewall portion configured to engage one of the two objects; and
(b) a second valley portion having a second outer sidewall portion configured to engage the other of the two objects.
5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the elongated body includes a lip protruding laterally outwardly from the first outer sidewall portion, the lip being configured to rest on top of one of the two objects.
6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the elongated body is made of a sheet of aluminum.
7. The device of claim 2 , wherein the two objects include at least one appliance
8. The device of claim 2 , wherein the two objects include a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance
9. The device of claim 2 , wherein the W-shaped cross-section has a width that is resiliently compressible by at least 75%.
10. The device of claim 8 , wherein the uncompressed width is at least 2 centimeters.
11. The device of claim 3 , wherein the inverted rounded U-shaped central ridge portion and the rounded U-shaped valley portions each have a compressed width of less than 2 centimeters.
12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the compressed width is between 0.1 centimeters and 1 centimeter.
13. The device of claim 2 , wherein the elongated body has an adjustable length.
14. (canceled)
15. The device of claim 23 , wherein the adjustable length is adjustable from 0.5 meters to 1 meter.
16. The device of claim 2 , wherein the elongated body has a length of at least 0.5 meters.
17. A method of filling a gap, the method comprising:
(a) laterally compressing an elongated body made from a resilient material, the elongated body having a generally W-shaped cross-section that includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions, the valley portions being located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion;
(b) placing the compressed elongated body within an elongated gap between two objects; and
(c) releasing the compressed elongated body so that the resilient material expands the generally W-shaped cross-section laterally outwardly to engage each of the two objects.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein step (a) includes compressing the elongated body by at least 50%.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the elongated body includes a lip protruding laterally outwardly from one of the valley portions, and wherein step (b) includes placing the lip on top of one of the two objects.
20. The method of claim 17 , further comprising adjusting length of the elongated body.
21. The method of claim 17 , wherein the two objects include at least one appliance.
22. The method of claim 17 , wherein the two objects include a kitchen counter and a kitchen appliance.
23. A device for preventing debris from falling through a gap, the device comprising:
a first elongated body and at least one second elongated body, wherein each of the elongated bodies is slidably engaged with at least one other elongated body such that the device has an adjustable length, each of the elongated bodies being configured for insertion into an elongated gap between two objects and for extending across the elongated gap, each of the elongated bodies being made from a single piece of a resilient material and having a W-shaped cross-section that is resiliently compressible along a lateral direction, wherein the W-shaped cross-section includes a central ridge portion and two valley portions, the valley portions being located on opposing sides of the central ridge portion, and wherein the W-shaped cross-section is biased laterally outwardly such that outer sidewalls of the valley portions are pressed outwardly against the two objects so as to maintain the elongated bodies within the gap.
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US14/165,748 US20150211240A1 (en) | 2014-01-28 | 2014-01-28 | Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap |
CA2877624A CA2877624A1 (en) | 2014-01-28 | 2015-01-13 | Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US14/165,748 US20150211240A1 (en) | 2014-01-28 | 2014-01-28 | Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20150211240A1 true US20150211240A1 (en) | 2015-07-30 |
Family
ID=53678517
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/165,748 Abandoned US20150211240A1 (en) | 2014-01-28 | 2014-01-28 | Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20150211240A1 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2877624A1 (en) |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20160029793A1 (en) * | 2014-08-01 | 2016-02-04 | Revolution Solutions, LLC | Systems and methods for semi-moveable objects |
US20160037908A1 (en) * | 2014-08-07 | 2016-02-11 | Zvika Kanonich | Working station |
US10464748B2 (en) * | 2018-01-12 | 2019-11-05 | The Crumb Catcher, LLC | Device for preventing small items from falling between several objects |
USD931720S1 (en) | 2019-10-09 | 2021-09-28 | Kim M. Chesher-Nguyen | Furniture guard |
US11352833B2 (en) | 2018-10-25 | 2022-06-07 | David James O'Brien | Barrier assembly for preventing items from falling behind domestic appliances and a method of using the same |
US20230069667A1 (en) * | 2021-09-01 | 2023-03-02 | Polly Bryant | Countertop Barrier Device |
Families Citing this family (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
USD964801S1 (en) | 2022-03-22 | 2022-09-27 | Xiaobin YANG | Gap cover |
USD988544S1 (en) | 2023-01-17 | 2023-06-06 | Xiaobin YANG | Gap cover |
Citations (24)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2599322A (en) * | 1949-07-01 | 1952-06-03 | Walter E Selck And Co | Trim connecting assembly |
US2771127A (en) * | 1953-09-18 | 1956-11-20 | Clifford C Cole | Receptacle for upholstered furniture |
US2776705A (en) * | 1955-02-03 | 1957-01-08 | Harry F Robinson | Fabric holders |
US3169518A (en) * | 1963-10-23 | 1965-02-16 | Gen Electric | Accessory trim for free-standing kitchen appliance |
US3392720A (en) * | 1967-01-16 | 1968-07-16 | Gen Electric | Accessory trim means for domestic appliance |
US3446201A (en) * | 1967-09-25 | 1969-05-27 | Gen Electric | Accessory trim for kitchen range |
US4308309A (en) * | 1980-05-07 | 1981-12-29 | Nasa | Adjustable high emittance gap filler |
US4948195A (en) * | 1989-08-11 | 1990-08-14 | Saunders William W | Gap closer for automobile seats |
US5518309A (en) * | 1992-08-24 | 1996-05-21 | St-Pierre; Jacinthe | Device for catching pieces of clothes falling behind a washing machine or dryer |
US5649584A (en) * | 1996-07-31 | 1997-07-22 | Leubecker; Vernon J. | Extendible vehicle windshield sunshade |
US5722723A (en) * | 1994-07-01 | 1998-03-03 | Presicent Partners, Lp | Stabilizing device for slipcovers |
US5791111A (en) * | 1996-01-27 | 1998-08-11 | Migua Fugensysteme Gmbh | Sealing device for a settlement joint |
US5887941A (en) * | 1996-09-03 | 1999-03-30 | Kopinski; Theodore C. | Automobile under-seat cleaning apparatus |
US6410892B1 (en) * | 2001-06-19 | 2002-06-25 | Bsh Home Appliances Corporation | Cooktop having a flat glass ceramic cooking surface |
US20020145033A1 (en) * | 2001-04-04 | 2002-10-10 | Dakolios Curtis E. | Debris collection tray and method of making and installing same |
US20040129183A1 (en) * | 2003-01-08 | 2004-07-08 | Owen James G. | Apparatus and method for precluding articles from falling into a gap |
US7140206B2 (en) * | 2004-10-26 | 2006-11-28 | Any Tech, Inc. | Gap cover device for side-by-side appliances |
US7150166B2 (en) * | 2004-10-26 | 2006-12-19 | Any Tech, Inc. | Gap cover device for side-by-side appliances |
US7186918B2 (en) * | 2005-04-07 | 2007-03-06 | Wolf Appliance Company, Llc | Rotatable cover plate |
US20070134457A1 (en) * | 2005-12-14 | 2007-06-14 | Dobelle Howard A | Article for preventing items from falling behind furniture |
US20080178772A1 (en) * | 2007-01-29 | 2008-07-31 | Brad Roach | Debris Catcher |
US20090066206A1 (en) * | 2007-09-10 | 2009-03-12 | Lillian Michelson | Method and apparatus of catching objects falling behind an article of furnishing |
US20090173256A1 (en) * | 2008-01-07 | 2009-07-09 | Lemarr Brett | Stovetop Extender |
US20100176560A1 (en) * | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-15 | Burgess David J | Gap molding and method |
-
2014
- 2014-01-28 US US14/165,748 patent/US20150211240A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2015
- 2015-01-13 CA CA2877624A patent/CA2877624A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (26)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2599322A (en) * | 1949-07-01 | 1952-06-03 | Walter E Selck And Co | Trim connecting assembly |
US2771127A (en) * | 1953-09-18 | 1956-11-20 | Clifford C Cole | Receptacle for upholstered furniture |
US2776705A (en) * | 1955-02-03 | 1957-01-08 | Harry F Robinson | Fabric holders |
US3169518A (en) * | 1963-10-23 | 1965-02-16 | Gen Electric | Accessory trim for free-standing kitchen appliance |
US3392720A (en) * | 1967-01-16 | 1968-07-16 | Gen Electric | Accessory trim means for domestic appliance |
US3446201A (en) * | 1967-09-25 | 1969-05-27 | Gen Electric | Accessory trim for kitchen range |
US4308309A (en) * | 1980-05-07 | 1981-12-29 | Nasa | Adjustable high emittance gap filler |
US4948195A (en) * | 1989-08-11 | 1990-08-14 | Saunders William W | Gap closer for automobile seats |
US5518309A (en) * | 1992-08-24 | 1996-05-21 | St-Pierre; Jacinthe | Device for catching pieces of clothes falling behind a washing machine or dryer |
US5722723A (en) * | 1994-07-01 | 1998-03-03 | Presicent Partners, Lp | Stabilizing device for slipcovers |
US5791111A (en) * | 1996-01-27 | 1998-08-11 | Migua Fugensysteme Gmbh | Sealing device for a settlement joint |
US5649584A (en) * | 1996-07-31 | 1997-07-22 | Leubecker; Vernon J. | Extendible vehicle windshield sunshade |
US5887941A (en) * | 1996-09-03 | 1999-03-30 | Kopinski; Theodore C. | Automobile under-seat cleaning apparatus |
US20020145033A1 (en) * | 2001-04-04 | 2002-10-10 | Dakolios Curtis E. | Debris collection tray and method of making and installing same |
US6410892B1 (en) * | 2001-06-19 | 2002-06-25 | Bsh Home Appliances Corporation | Cooktop having a flat glass ceramic cooking surface |
US20040129183A1 (en) * | 2003-01-08 | 2004-07-08 | Owen James G. | Apparatus and method for precluding articles from falling into a gap |
US7140206B2 (en) * | 2004-10-26 | 2006-11-28 | Any Tech, Inc. | Gap cover device for side-by-side appliances |
US7150166B2 (en) * | 2004-10-26 | 2006-12-19 | Any Tech, Inc. | Gap cover device for side-by-side appliances |
US7186918B2 (en) * | 2005-04-07 | 2007-03-06 | Wolf Appliance Company, Llc | Rotatable cover plate |
US20070134457A1 (en) * | 2005-12-14 | 2007-06-14 | Dobelle Howard A | Article for preventing items from falling behind furniture |
US7736711B2 (en) * | 2005-12-14 | 2010-06-15 | Dobelle Howard A | Article for preventing items from falling behind furniture |
US20080178772A1 (en) * | 2007-01-29 | 2008-07-31 | Brad Roach | Debris Catcher |
US20090066206A1 (en) * | 2007-09-10 | 2009-03-12 | Lillian Michelson | Method and apparatus of catching objects falling behind an article of furnishing |
US20090173256A1 (en) * | 2008-01-07 | 2009-07-09 | Lemarr Brett | Stovetop Extender |
US20100176560A1 (en) * | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-15 | Burgess David J | Gap molding and method |
US8196931B2 (en) * | 2009-01-15 | 2012-06-12 | David James Burgess | Gap molding and method |
Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20160029793A1 (en) * | 2014-08-01 | 2016-02-04 | Revolution Solutions, LLC | Systems and methods for semi-moveable objects |
US9565940B2 (en) * | 2014-08-01 | 2017-02-14 | Revolution Solutions, LLC | Systems and methods for semi-moveable objects |
US20160037908A1 (en) * | 2014-08-07 | 2016-02-11 | Zvika Kanonich | Working station |
US10464748B2 (en) * | 2018-01-12 | 2019-11-05 | The Crumb Catcher, LLC | Device for preventing small items from falling between several objects |
US11352833B2 (en) | 2018-10-25 | 2022-06-07 | David James O'Brien | Barrier assembly for preventing items from falling behind domestic appliances and a method of using the same |
USD931720S1 (en) | 2019-10-09 | 2021-09-28 | Kim M. Chesher-Nguyen | Furniture guard |
US20230069667A1 (en) * | 2021-09-01 | 2023-03-02 | Polly Bryant | Countertop Barrier Device |
US11891269B2 (en) * | 2021-09-01 | 2024-02-06 | Polly Bryant | Countertop barrier device |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CA2877624A1 (en) | 2015-07-28 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20150211240A1 (en) | Device and method for preventing debris from falling through a gap | |
US8196931B2 (en) | Gap molding and method | |
US10542835B1 (en) | Curtain rod mounting assembly | |
WO2018027212A1 (en) | Receptacle attachment | |
US9422683B2 (en) | Foldable scooper | |
CN111093429A (en) | Washing brush capable of washing containers with various sizes | |
JP6273824B2 (en) | Storage box partition member and storage box having the same | |
US10464748B2 (en) | Device for preventing small items from falling between several objects | |
EP3242042A3 (en) | Fixation device for a mobile part of a piece of furniture | |
US9903104B2 (en) | Dirt shield system | |
US9861229B2 (en) | Moveable door for vertical cooking grill | |
US9856684B2 (en) | Sliding door guide system | |
US20180171612A1 (en) | Splashless plunging device | |
US20180128027A1 (en) | Doorstop Assembly | |
US10563386B2 (en) | Garbage disposal stopper/strainer | |
US9074332B1 (en) | Floor water barrier device | |
EP2384681B1 (en) | A device for collecting and removal of condensation liquids | |
US20190126729A1 (en) | Sun Visor System | |
US20170167126A1 (en) | Toilet removal and disposal tray with raised platform | |
US20170196406A1 (en) | Bend able mat | |
AU2016101952A4 (en) | furniture spacer | |
US20180058703A1 (en) | Oven to counter gap cover | |
KR101447174B1 (en) | Length-adjustable pipe | |
US9301599B1 (en) | Inclinable desk device | |
CA2904716A1 (en) | Device for garbage bags and garbage collection device |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |