US20180148884A1 - Laundry platform accessory - Google Patents

Laundry platform accessory Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20180148884A1
US20180148884A1 US15/364,535 US201615364535A US2018148884A1 US 20180148884 A1 US20180148884 A1 US 20180148884A1 US 201615364535 A US201615364535 A US 201615364535A US 2018148884 A1 US2018148884 A1 US 2018148884A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
laundry
frame
platform
adjoining
post
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US15/364,535
Inventor
Anthony Ciulla, JR.
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US15/364,535 priority Critical patent/US20180148884A1/en
Publication of US20180148884A1 publication Critical patent/US20180148884A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/125—Supporting arrangements for the casing, e.g. rollers or legs
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B45/00—Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling enlarging in height, length, or depth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B81/00—Cabinets or racks specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F95/00—Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries 

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a laundry platform used in conjunction with a washer and dryer set.
  • Laundry is a periodic household chore that most individuals must encounter. Many times washers and dryers are front-loading which require bending and/or some lifting in order to remove and place the dirty laundry into the machines. Occasionally this process will cause laundry to hit the floor while placing the laundry into or exchanging the laundry out of a washer into a dryer. Laundry essentially must be transported from some basket or otherwise into the washer. The clothing that completes the wash cycle need to be transferred over to a dryer for drying purposes. Thus, an individual may have to lift and bend to move the laundry through the cycles to complete the washing task. Although there are some carts available that have been designed to assist in this task, it would be more advantageous to have a device in form of a frame to diminish the necessity of bending and provide support to transfer clothing from a washer into a dryer.
  • the present invention relates to a laundry platform that includes: a frame, wherein the frame includes four sides, an attachment side, an outer side; a first adjoining side and a second adjoining side wherein the first adjoining side and second adjoining side adjoin the attachment side and outer side of the opposing ends; a plurality of hooks adapted for use on the attachment side; and at least one post to support the frame in a horizontal position.
  • the platform includes mechanisms to adjust the length thereof and the at least one post includes mechanisms to adjustable height.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a laundry platform in accordance with the present invention.
  • the present invention relates to a laundry platform that attaches to a washer and dryer that are front-loading.
  • a laundry platform that attaches to a washer and dryer that are front-loading.
  • front-loading washers and dryers are placed next to each other abutting side by side to each other.
  • Front-loading openings provided on the washer and dryer work with the present invention, a laundry platform.
  • the laundry platform attaches to these openings so that the platform is placed below the openings of the washer and the dryer, thus allowing a means of transfer of laundry from the washer to dryer.
  • the platform also assists in the removal of dry laundry from the dryer and the placement of dirty laundry into the washer.
  • the laundry platform according to the present invention includes an attachment means in the form of hooks that attach to an attachment side of a frame.
  • the frame includes a platform in the form of a grid, where the frame and the grid are supported by a post or at least one post.
  • the post adjusts in height.
  • the platform may adjust in
  • a Washer 20 and Dryer 25 are shown with the laundry platform assembly in accordance with the present invention.
  • the laundry platform assembly includes a Frame 30 with Attachment Hooks 15 a , 15 b shown attaching the Frame 30 onto the Washer 20 and Dryer 25 pairing. Hooks may be provided to attach to both the washer and dryer although only the dryer is shown in the FIG. 1 .
  • a Platform Grid 32 is within the Frame 30 thus providing the platform to assist in the transfer of clothing into and out of both the washer and dryer and there between.
  • Posts 12 a , 12 b are provided at opposing ends of the Frame 30 to support the frame in a horizontal position.
  • the Posts 12 a , 12 b preferably have an adjusting means to adjust the height thereof and are mounted on Footings 10 a , 10 b .
  • the Frame 30 diminishes the need for bending that's normally associated with the loading and unloading of washers and dryers. Further, it eliminates the dropping of clothing onto the floor during the transfer process. Essentially the platform serves as a table and support for clothing while loading and unloading both washer and dryer.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Accessory Of Washing/Drying Machine, Commercial Washing/Drying Machine, Other Washing/Drying Machine (AREA)

Abstract

A laundry platform that includes: a frame, wherein the frame includes four sides, an attachment side, an outer side; a first adjoining side and a second adjoining side wherein the first adjoining side and second adjoining side adjoin the attachment side and outer side of the opposing ends; a plurality of hooks adapted for use on the attachment side; and at least one post to support the frame in a horizontal position. The platform includes mechanisms to adjust the length thereof and the at least one post includes mechanisms to adjustable height.

Description

    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of Invention
  • The present invention relates to a laundry platform used in conjunction with a washer and dryer set.
    • Description of Related Art
  • Laundry is a periodic household chore that most individuals must encounter. Many times washers and dryers are front-loading which require bending and/or some lifting in order to remove and place the dirty laundry into the machines. Occasionally this process will cause laundry to hit the floor while placing the laundry into or exchanging the laundry out of a washer into a dryer. Laundry essentially must be transported from some basket or otherwise into the washer. The clothing that completes the wash cycle need to be transferred over to a dryer for drying purposes. Thus, an individual may have to lift and bend to move the laundry through the cycles to complete the washing task. Although there are some carts available that have been designed to assist in this task, it would be more advantageous to have a device in form of a frame to diminish the necessity of bending and provide support to transfer clothing from a washer into a dryer.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a laundry platform that includes: a frame, wherein the frame includes four sides, an attachment side, an outer side; a first adjoining side and a second adjoining side wherein the first adjoining side and second adjoining side adjoin the attachment side and outer side of the opposing ends; a plurality of hooks adapted for use on the attachment side; and at least one post to support the frame in a horizontal position. The platform includes mechanisms to adjust the length thereof and the at least one post includes mechanisms to adjustable height.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a laundry platform in accordance with the present invention.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • The present invention relates to a laundry platform that attaches to a washer and dryer that are front-loading. Typically front-loading washers and dryers are placed next to each other abutting side by side to each other. Front-loading openings provided on the washer and dryer work with the present invention, a laundry platform. The laundry platform attaches to these openings so that the platform is placed below the openings of the washer and the dryer, thus allowing a means of transfer of laundry from the washer to dryer. The platform also assists in the removal of dry laundry from the dryer and the placement of dirty laundry into the washer. The laundry platform according to the present invention includes an attachment means in the form of hooks that attach to an attachment side of a frame. The frame includes a platform in the form of a grid, where the frame and the grid are supported by a post or at least one post. Preferably, the post adjusts in height. Further, the platform may adjust in width to accommodate different size washer and dryer pairings.
  • In reference to FIG. 1, a Washer 20 and Dryer 25 are shown with the laundry platform assembly in accordance with the present invention. The laundry platform assembly includes a Frame 30 with Attachment Hooks 15 a, 15 b shown attaching the Frame 30 onto the Washer 20 and Dryer 25 pairing. Hooks may be provided to attach to both the washer and dryer although only the dryer is shown in the FIG. 1. Further, a Platform Grid 32 is within the Frame 30 thus providing the platform to assist in the transfer of clothing into and out of both the washer and dryer and there between. Posts 12 a, 12 b are provided at opposing ends of the Frame 30 to support the frame in a horizontal position. The Posts 12 a, 12 b preferably have an adjusting means to adjust the height thereof and are mounted on Footings 10 a, 10 b. The Frame 30 diminishes the need for bending that's normally associated with the loading and unloading of washers and dryers. Further, it eliminates the dropping of clothing onto the floor during the transfer process. Essentially the platform serves as a table and support for clothing while loading and unloading both washer and dryer.
  • The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims (5)

1. A laundry platform comprising:
a frame, wherein the frame includes four sides, an attachment side, an outer side; a first adjoining side and a second adjoining side wherein the first adjoining side and second adjoining side adjoin the attachment side and outer side;
a first side wall on the first adjoining side;
a second side wall on the second adjoining side;
a third side wall on the attachment side, where the third side wall is adapted to extend between an opening on a dryer and an opening on a washer;
a plurality of hooks adapted for use on the attachment side; and
at least one post to support the frame in a horizontal position.
2. The laundry platform according to claim 1, wherein the platform includes mechanisms to adjust the length thereof.
3. The laundry platform according to claim 1, wherein the at least one post includes mechanisms to adjustable height.
4. The laundry platform according to claim 1, wherein at least one post includes two posts.
5. The laundry platform according to claim 1, wherein each post is based upon a footing.
US15/364,535 2016-11-30 2016-11-30 Laundry platform accessory Abandoned US20180148884A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15/364,535 US20180148884A1 (en) 2016-11-30 2016-11-30 Laundry platform accessory

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15/364,535 US20180148884A1 (en) 2016-11-30 2016-11-30 Laundry platform accessory

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20180148884A1 true US20180148884A1 (en) 2018-05-31

Family

ID=62192715

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US15/364,535 Abandoned US20180148884A1 (en) 2016-11-30 2016-11-30 Laundry platform accessory

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20180148884A1 (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20170188702A1 (en) * 2016-01-05 2017-07-06 James Vincent Petrizzi Front loading washer/dryer shelf
US20230212810A1 (en) * 2022-01-06 2023-07-06 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Integrated collapsible platform for a domestic appliance

Citations (21)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2117771A (en) * 1937-07-27 1938-05-17 Sopinski Casimir Laundry tray shelf
US2940600A (en) * 1956-06-05 1960-06-14 Platt & Labonia Company Combined shelf and hanger means and improved support therefor
US3129033A (en) * 1960-10-03 1964-04-14 Clinton C Emmerson Utility supporting attachment for dental chairs
US3709159A (en) * 1971-01-22 1973-01-09 Fort Smith Table And Furniture Folding serving table
US4159814A (en) * 1977-06-27 1979-07-03 The Steel City Corporation Framing for shelves
US4713949A (en) * 1985-10-03 1987-12-22 Top Shelf Company, Inc. Shelf system for appliance
US5477789A (en) * 1991-04-01 1995-12-26 Von Gunten; Lee Shelf structure
US5570597A (en) * 1993-11-30 1996-11-05 Merloni Elettrodomestici S.P.A. Simplified front loading laundry washing machine
US5660637A (en) * 1995-11-13 1997-08-26 Dodge; John P. Paint rack for a vehicle body shop
US5931429A (en) * 1997-03-06 1999-08-03 Teknion Furniture Systems Limited Work surface support arrangement for office panelling systems
US6036150A (en) * 1998-01-07 2000-03-14 Lehrman; David Adjustable shelf for a washer/dryer
US6224127B1 (en) * 1998-03-10 2001-05-01 William O. Hodge Modified tailgate
US6386378B1 (en) * 1997-08-06 2002-05-14 Martin Scharing Laundry appliance attachment
USD495506S1 (en) * 2003-02-20 2004-09-07 Dlp Limited Shower seat
US6942269B2 (en) * 2004-01-20 2005-09-13 Katie-Korp Of The Emerald Coast, Inc. Removable storage shelf for a vehicle storage compartment
US20070138362A1 (en) * 2005-12-20 2007-06-21 Metal Masters Foodservice Equipment Co., Inc. Adjustable shelf system
US20080282748A1 (en) * 2007-05-15 2008-11-20 Kip Carver Folding laundry table assembly
US8157053B1 (en) * 2008-06-03 2012-04-17 Gabriel Lameiro Stool
US8479542B2 (en) * 2004-10-22 2013-07-09 Whirlpool Corporation Modular laundry system with work surface having a functional insert
US8990976B1 (en) * 2011-11-11 2015-03-31 Rick M. Saccone Portable vehicle and multi-application assistance seat
US20160088967A1 (en) * 2014-09-25 2016-03-31 Peapea Moli Storage Device for Sinks

Patent Citations (21)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2117771A (en) * 1937-07-27 1938-05-17 Sopinski Casimir Laundry tray shelf
US2940600A (en) * 1956-06-05 1960-06-14 Platt & Labonia Company Combined shelf and hanger means and improved support therefor
US3129033A (en) * 1960-10-03 1964-04-14 Clinton C Emmerson Utility supporting attachment for dental chairs
US3709159A (en) * 1971-01-22 1973-01-09 Fort Smith Table And Furniture Folding serving table
US4159814A (en) * 1977-06-27 1979-07-03 The Steel City Corporation Framing for shelves
US4713949A (en) * 1985-10-03 1987-12-22 Top Shelf Company, Inc. Shelf system for appliance
US5477789A (en) * 1991-04-01 1995-12-26 Von Gunten; Lee Shelf structure
US5570597A (en) * 1993-11-30 1996-11-05 Merloni Elettrodomestici S.P.A. Simplified front loading laundry washing machine
US5660637A (en) * 1995-11-13 1997-08-26 Dodge; John P. Paint rack for a vehicle body shop
US5931429A (en) * 1997-03-06 1999-08-03 Teknion Furniture Systems Limited Work surface support arrangement for office panelling systems
US6386378B1 (en) * 1997-08-06 2002-05-14 Martin Scharing Laundry appliance attachment
US6036150A (en) * 1998-01-07 2000-03-14 Lehrman; David Adjustable shelf for a washer/dryer
US6224127B1 (en) * 1998-03-10 2001-05-01 William O. Hodge Modified tailgate
USD495506S1 (en) * 2003-02-20 2004-09-07 Dlp Limited Shower seat
US6942269B2 (en) * 2004-01-20 2005-09-13 Katie-Korp Of The Emerald Coast, Inc. Removable storage shelf for a vehicle storage compartment
US8479542B2 (en) * 2004-10-22 2013-07-09 Whirlpool Corporation Modular laundry system with work surface having a functional insert
US20070138362A1 (en) * 2005-12-20 2007-06-21 Metal Masters Foodservice Equipment Co., Inc. Adjustable shelf system
US20080282748A1 (en) * 2007-05-15 2008-11-20 Kip Carver Folding laundry table assembly
US8157053B1 (en) * 2008-06-03 2012-04-17 Gabriel Lameiro Stool
US8990976B1 (en) * 2011-11-11 2015-03-31 Rick M. Saccone Portable vehicle and multi-application assistance seat
US20160088967A1 (en) * 2014-09-25 2016-03-31 Peapea Moli Storage Device for Sinks

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20170188702A1 (en) * 2016-01-05 2017-07-06 James Vincent Petrizzi Front loading washer/dryer shelf
US20230212810A1 (en) * 2022-01-06 2023-07-06 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Integrated collapsible platform for a domestic appliance
US12043945B2 (en) * 2022-01-06 2024-07-23 Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc. Integrated collapsible platform for a domestic appliance

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20070084254A1 (en) Combination washer/dryer laundry basket
US20130228540A1 (en) Laundry drying rack
US20180148884A1 (en) Laundry platform accessory
US8870145B1 (en) Clothes hanging assembly
US20170356123A1 (en) Sock hanger
KR20110007533U (en) A multistage foldable drying rack for laundry
KR102166711B1 (en) Laundry assisted dryer
RU2530837C2 (en) Auxiliary device
CN206062406U (en) It is a kind of can airing clothes luggage case
KR20210101821A (en) A drying rack and a laundry basket
KR101130642B1 (en) Drying rack capable of height adjustment
US2205904A (en) Clothes drier
KR101376706B1 (en) Hanging stand for laundry hanger
CN204520490U (en) Electric heating towel rack
KR20160003607U (en) Drying tray of agricultural and marine products
KR20150145961A (en) Laundry basket having clothes horse
US20100282698A1 (en) Hanging clothes shelf
US20120132599A1 (en) Extendable Clothes Dryer
KR20150117381A (en) Laundry hanger
KR20180002497U (en) We are the socks dryness
KR200473928Y1 (en) Furniture-loading clothes
CN210797004U (en) Clothes treating apparatus
CN218096948U (en) Hot air circulation drying device convenient for dehumidification
WO2006009382A2 (en) Drying rack in dryer
KR100766467B1 (en) Supporting apparatus for hot steam treatment of the printed materials

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION