Dish and sink protector

Abstract

A sink protector that fits around the sides of a sink, such as a kitchen sink. The sink protector may be made of a durable spongy rubber with nubs and suctions cups. Drainage holes may be provided to prevent water from collecting, allowing air and water movement. The sink protector may protect dishware and glasses from banging, breaking and chipping. Further, the sink protector may protect the sink from scratches, scrapes and chips, especially when washing large pots or pans in the sink. A flap may cover the top edge of a sink to protect the dishware or glasses from breaking.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sink protector comprising:
 at least one sidewall comprising a soft and flexible material, wherein the at least one sidewall comprises an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the at least one sidewall is adapted to cover at least a portion of the sides of a sink;   a plurality of suction cups protruding from the outer surface of the at least one sidewall; and   a plurality of nubs comprising the soft and flexible material protruding from the inner surface of the at least one sidewall.   
     
     
         2 . The sink protector of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one sidewall comprises a plurality of drainage holes through the outer surface and the inner surface. 
     
     
         3 . The sink protector of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one sidewall comprises four separate sidewalls, wherein each of the separate sidewalls is adapted to cover a side of the sink. 
     
     
         4 . The sink protector of  claim 3 , wherein a portion of the plurality of nubs is disposed near an edge of a first sidewall, and a portion of the plurality of drainage holes is disposed near an edge of a second sidewall adjacent to the first sidewall, wherein the plurality of nubs fits within the plurality of drainage holes to connect the first sidewall and the second sidewall together. 
     
     
         5 . The sink protector of  claim 1 , further comprising a flap protruding from a top end of the at least one sidewall, wherein the flap is adapted to cover a top edge of the sink. 
     
     
         6 . A sink protector comprising:
 at least one sidewall comprising a soft and flexible material, wherein the at least one sidewall comprises an outer surface and an inner surface comprising a plurality of drainage holes through the outer surface and the inner surface, wherein the at least one sidewall is adapted to cover at least a portion of the sides of a sink; and   a plurality of suction cups protruding from the outer surface of the at least one sidewall.   
     
     
         7 . The sink protector of  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of nubs comprising the soft and flexible material protruding from the inner surface of the at least one sidewall. 
     
     
         8 . The sink protector of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one sidewall comprises four separate sidewalls, wherein each of the separate sidewalls is adapted to cover a side of the sink. 
     
     
         9 . The sink protector of  claim 8 , wherein a portion of the plurality of nubs is disposed near an edge of a first sidewall, and a portion of the plurality of drainage holes is disposed near an edge of a second sidewall adjacent to the first sidewall, wherein the plurality of nubs fits within the plurality of drainage holes to connect the first sidewall and the second sidewall together. 
     
     
         10 . The sink protector of  claim 6 , further comprising a flap protruding from a top end of the at least one sidewall, wherein the flap is adapted to cover a top edge of the sink.