Apparatus For Securely Holding Kitchenware

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for securely holding multiple stemmed objects in a predetermined position for cleaning and storing the stemmed objects. The apparatus comprises a frame of a predefined shape. The frame comprises a securing means comprising multiple upper rods attached in a cantilever position to the upper end of the frame. The upper rods are arranged along width of the frame at predetermined intervals to create slots for securely holding the stemmed objects. The frame further comprises a supporting means comprising multiple lower rods attached at predetermined intervals to the lower end of the frame. The lower rods are angularly bent upwards at terminal portions of the lower rods. Spaces between the lower rods allow for drainage of water during cleaning of the stemmed objects. The frame with the securing means and the supporting means securely holds the stemmed objects in the predetermined position.

1 . An apparatus for securely holding multiple stemmed objects in a predetermined position for cleaning and storing said stemmed objects, comprising:
 a frame of a predefined shape, comprising:
 a securing means comprising a plurality of upper rods attached in a cantilever position to upper end of said frame, wherein said upper rods are arranged along width of the frame at predetermined intervals to create slots for securely holding the stemmed objects; and 
 a supporting means comprising a plurality of lower rods attached at predetermined intervals to lower end of the frame, wherein said lower rods are angularly bent upwards at terminal portions of the lower rods, wherein spaces between the lower rods allow for drainage of water during said cleaning of the stemmed objects; 
   
     whereby the frame with said securing means and said supporting means securely hold the stemmed objects in said predetermined position. 
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein terminal portions of the upper rods are angularly bent upwards to prevent the stemmed objects from sliding out of said slots. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the stemmed objects of a plurality of sizes are placed at predetermined intervals in said slots of the frame, wherein each of the stemmed objects are supported at one of stem and base of the stemmed objects and said stem and lateral surfaces of the stemmed objects. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the supporting means provide support to one or more of the stemmed objects and kitchenware articles through one of lips and bases of the stemmed objects and said kitchenware articles. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the frame securely holds the stemmed objects and kitchenware articles during cleaning in a dishwasher. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said predefined shape is one of a rectangular shape, a square shape, and a polygonal shape.