Sink Supported Cutlery Cup

Abstract

A sink drain utensil catch is provided that is adapted to organize utensil items while cleaning dishes. The device comprises an elongated body structure and an upper flange portion. The body structure comprises a sidewall having a substantially cylindrical profile and a closed lower end. Perforations through the sidewall allow for water to drain therethrough, while the interior is open to accept utensil items therein in a substantially upright manner. The upper flange portion comprises a surface that flares outward and includes an upper rim. The flange portion bears against the sink drain periphery to support the assembly in the sink drain, while one or more notches in the upper rim allow water to bypass the assembly and enter into the sink drain interior when the assembly is deployed. Overall, the device supports utensil items to avoid cuts and jabs from pointed utensil items loosely positioned in the sink water.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A sink drain utensil catch, comprising:
 a body structure comprising a rounded sidewall forming a substantially cylindrical profile;   said body structure having an open interior and a closed lower surface;   said sidewall having a plurality of apertures therethrough;   said body structure having a diameter adapted to be less than a standard sink drain opening and a height less than a standard sink drain interior height;   an upper flange portion;   a neck portion between said upper flange portion and said body structure;   said upper flange portion comprising a flared surface extending outward from said sidewall and terminating at an outer lip;   said outer lip diameter adapted to be greater than a standard sink drain opening.   
     
     
         2 . The sink drain utensil catch of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more notches in said outer lip that are adapted to allow water to bypass said upper flange portion and enter a sink drain directly.   
     
     
         3 . The sink drain utensil catch of  claim 1 , wherein said body structure, said neck portion and said upper flange portion are a single molded part. 
     
     
         4 . The sink drain utensil catch of  claim 1 , wherein said neck portion comprises an inwardly curving surface between said sidewall and said upper flange portion.