A shelf accessory for a dishwasher rack is provided, comprising a spine extending in parallel with a structural member of the rack. A plurality of loops extends perpendicularly from the spine, and the loops are spaced apart in relation to each other along the spine, and cooperate therewith to define
A shelf accessory for a dishwasher rack is provided, comprising a spine extending in parallel with a structural member of the rack. A plurality of loops extends perpendicularly from the spine, and the loops are spaced apart in relation to each other along the spine, and cooperate therewith to define a shelf member. A clip member is operably engaged between the shelf member and the structural member, and is configured to be capable of rotating about the structural member such that the shelf member correspondingly orbits about the structural member. The clip member further comprises at least one retention member operably engaged therewith. The at least one retention member is configured to cooperate with the rack so as to retain and support the shelf member in at least one of a plurality of angular positions with respect to and about the structural member. Associated apparatuses are also provided.
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That which is claimed: 1. An appliance, comprising: a rack adapted to receive and support dishware therein, the rack having a plurality of structural members, including at least one laterally-extending structural member; and a shelf accessory operably engaged with the at least one laterally-extendi
That which is claimed: 1. An appliance, comprising: a rack adapted to receive and support dishware therein, the rack having a plurality of structural members, including at least one laterally-extending structural member; and a shelf accessory operably engaged with the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the shelf accessory comprising: a spine configured to extend in parallel with the at least one laterally-extending structural member; a plurality of loops engaged with the spine and extending perpendicularly therefrom, the loops being spaced apart in relation to each other along the spine and cooperating therewith to define a shelf member; and a clip member operably engaged between the shelf member and the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the clip member having a first portion rigidly engaged with the shelf member and a second portion rotatably engaged with the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the clip member thereby being capable of rotating about the at least one laterally-extending structural member to cause the shelf member to correspondingly orbit about the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the clip member further comprising at least one retention member integrally formed therewith, the at least one retention member being configured to engage at least one of the plurality of structural members not including the at least one laterally-extending structural member of the rack, as the clip member is rotated about the at least one laterally-extending structural member, so as to retain and support the shelf member in at least one of a plurality of angular positions with respect to and about the at least one laterally-extending structural member. 2. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the clip member is further configured such that the shelf member is movable between a substantially vertical angular position and a substantially horizontal angular position about the at least one laterally-extending structural member of the rack. 3. An appliance according to claim 2, wherein the shelf member in the substantially horizontal angular position divides a height of the rack, whereby the shelf member and the rack below the shelf member are both adapted to support the dishware. 4. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the at least one retention member is configured to engage the rack so as to support the shelf member in one of a plurality of discrete angular positions about the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the discrete angular positions including a substantially vertical stowed position, a substantially horizontal deployed position, and an intermediate position between the stowed position and the deployed position. 5. An appliance according to claim 4, wherein the loops of the shelf member are adapted to receive and laterally support therebetween a stem portion of a stemware item, when the shelf member is supported in the intermediate position. 6. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the clip member is operably engaged with the shelf member such that the shelf member is secured to and substantially immobile with respect to the clip member. 7. An appliance according to claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing member spaced apart from and extending substantially parallel to the spine, the reinforcing member intersecting and engaging the loops so as to maintain the spaced-apart relation therebetween. 8. An appliance according to claim 7, wherein the clip member extends from the at least one laterally-extending structural member and is configured to engage both the spine and the reinforcing member so as to support the shelf member with respect to the structural member. 9. An appliance according to claim 8, wherein the clip member further comprises at least one retention clip, the at least one retention clip engaging at least one of the spine, the reinforcing member, and one of the loops so as to secure the shelf member to the clip member. 10. An appliance according to claim 1, wherein the second portion of the clip member is rotatably engaged with the at least one laterally-extending structural member via at least one securement member configured to engage the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the at least one securement member comprising an open channel defined by opposing and spaced apart leg members, with one leg member extending to and engaging the shelf member, the leg members being configured to receive and secure the at least one laterally-extending structural member therebetween such that the clip member is rotatable thereabout. 11. An appliance according to claim 10, wherein the at least one retention member comprises a plurality of retention members, wherein each of the leg members includes at least one of the plurality of retention members disposed on a laterally-oriented surface thereof such that the at least one of the plurality of retention members extends substantially parallel with the at least one laterally-extending structural member, the at least one of the plurality of retention members being configured to engage a laterally-adjacent member of the rack as the clip member is rotated about the at least one laterally-extending structural member, so as to retain and support the shelf member in the at least one the plurality of angular positions with respect to and about the at least one laterally-extending structural member.
Jacobus Dwight W. (Louisville KY) Tobbe Joseph D. (Taylorsville KY) Collins Lawrence R. (Louisville KY) Cochrane James R. (Louisville KY) Miller Glen (Louisville KY), Article retaining mechanism.
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