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A plastic molded, upper dishwasher rack and support assemblies are described. In one embodiment, the upper rack is supported by first and second upper rack support assemblies, and each support assembly includes an elongate slide member and first and second roller assemblies secured to respective sid

A plastic molded, upper dishwasher rack and support assemblies are described. In one embodiment, the upper rack is supported by first and second upper rack support assemblies, and each support assembly includes an elongate slide member and first and second roller assemblies secured to respective sidewalls of the tub. Each elongate slide member includes a channel, and upper and lower flanges. The rollers are located within the channels so that the slide member is movable relative to first and second rollers. Front and rear caps are secured to a front end and a back end, respectively, of each slide member. The flanges and caps facilitate retaining, or trapping, the rollers within the channels. In addition, the front caps have stop members extending inwardly towards the upper rack and cooperate with the upper rack to limit the extent to which the upper rack can be withdrawn from tub. The upper rack includes a plurality of stringers and rails arranged in a basket-like configuration including a bottom portion and oppositely disposed generally parallel and upwardly extending first and second side portions. The upper rack further includes front and back wall portions extending upwardly from bottom portion and interconnecting ends of the first and second side portions. A first rim is formed along the first side portion and is configured to receive a portion of the elongate slide member of the first support assembly. A second rim is formed along the second side portion and is configured to receive a portion of the elongate slide member of the second support assembly. Stop members extend from the side portions of the upper rack, and the stop members cooperate with the front cap stop members to limit the extent to which the upper rack can be withdrawn from the tub.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An upper rack for a dishwasher including a tub having first and second sidewalls, first and second upper rack support assemblies secured to the respective first and second sidewalls, the first and second upper rack support assemblies each including an elongate slide membe

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An upper rack for a dishwasher including a tub having first and second sidewalls, first and second upper rack support assemblies secured to the respective first and second sidewalls, the first and second upper rack support assemblies each including an elongate slide member, said upper rack comprising:a plurality of stringers and rails arranged in a basket-like configuration including a bottom portion and oppositely disposed generally parallel and upwardly extending first and second side portions;a first rim formed by said first side portion and configured to receive a portion of the elongate slide member of the first support assembly; anda second rim formed by said second side portion and configured to receive a portion of the elongate slide member of the second support assembly.