Counter-top kitchen appliance utility apparatus and system

Abstract

A countertop appliance utility apparatus and system. The apparatus can include a movable drawer space and a movable platform that covers the drawer space. The coffee maker can be disposed upon the platform, which is slidably-extended distally from the drawer space. A user can pull a knob on the platform, thus drawing the coffee maker closer to the user along the counter surface. To store the coffee maker, the user returns the platform back to its rest or stored position. Additionally, if the user turns the knob to a certain position, only the platform extends when the knob is pulled. If the user turns the knob to another different position, both the drawer space and the platform extends if the knob is pulled. In another embodiment, a spoon drip/rest is provided on the movable platform, so as to prevent staining of surrounding countertop area.

1 . A counter-top applicant utility apparatus, comprising:
 a base;   a platform coupled to the base; and   a drawer coupled to the platform.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the platform is slidably coupled to the base. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the drawer is slidably coupled to the platform. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the drawer is further slidably coupled to the base when the drawer is in a locked position with respect to the platform. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising mated tracks disposed between the base and the platform. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising mated tracks disposed between the platform and the drawer. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a knob disposed on a front panel disposed on the drawer. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the knob is rotatably disposed on the front panel. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 8  further comprising a latch coupled to the knob and positioned within a hollow interior of the drawer. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 9  further comprising a recess disposed on a lower surface of the platform and for receiving the latch when the drawer is locked with respect to the platform. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a latch disposed on the base for limiting extension of the platform from the base. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus as claimed in claim wherein the latch comprises:
 a knob; and   a shaft coupled to the knob for interacting with a latch-track disposed on the base.   
   
   
       13 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 12  further comprising a rod disposed generally on a lower surface of the platform and for engaging the latch. 
   
   
       14 . A counter-top appliance utility system, comprising:
 a counter-top appliance;   a platform for receiving the counter-top appliance;   a base slidably connected to the platform; and   a drawer slidably connected to and lockable with the platform.   
   
   
       15 . The system as claimed in  claim 14  further comprising a knob disposed on the drawer. 
   
   
       16 . The system as claimed in  claim 15  wherein the knob is for asserted a force on the platform to extend and retract the platform from and to the base. 
   
   
       17 . The system as claimed in  claim 15  wherein the knob is for rotating to place the drawer in a locked and unlocked position with respect to the platform. 
   
   
       18 . The system as claimed in  claim 14  further comprising a latch track disposed on the base. 
   
   
       19 . The system as claimed in  claim 18  further comprising a latch disposed on the latch track to limit the extension of the tray from the base. 
   
   
       20 . An appliance apparatus, comprising:
 a platform for receiving a platform;   means for supporting the platform;   means for storing appliance items; and   means for extending and retracting the platform.