# US 10,477,984 B2 · Universal accessible holder and dispensing units

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- Number: US 10,477,984 B2
- Document ID: US10477984B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/009,674
- Filed: 2018-06-15
- Published: 2018-12-20
- Granted: 2019-11-19
- Earliest claimed: 2017-06-16
- Applicants: Aaron Arnold
- Inventors: Aaron Arnold
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10477984B2

## CPC

- A47F 1/00: Racks for dispensing merchandise (racks in general A47B; storing means for workshops B25H); Containers for dispensing merchandise (show or display aspects A47F3/00; for workshop fittings B25H3/00; containers in general B65D {; for liquids B67D}; coin-freed dispensers G07F)
- A47B 81/04: specially adapted for storing dishware
- A47B 96/04: Partition walls {(adjustable A47B57/58)}
- A47F 5/0062: {Terraced platforms on shelves or trays}
- A47F 7/146: {the show stands or the like being provided with compartments or pockets (with theft prevention A47F7/0246)}
- A47F 10/02: for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets (A47F10/06 takes precedence; hand-carts B62B; baskets B65D)
- A47F 10/06: for restaurant service systems (table equipment A47G {; dirty crockery transport in association with crockery washing machines A47L15/00})
- A47G 2200/042: of sight
- A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)

## Abstract

A universal accessible kitchenette holder and dispensing unit configured to be setup in a horizontal serving surface to provide easy access by disabled and non-disabled to various items commonly used in a lunch room or kitchenette, such as plates, cups, napkins, utensils, small food items and packaged condiments, and etc. Each unit includes two L-shaped outer side walls, a lower tier front wall, a bottom panel, a rear wall, and an upper tier front wall. An intermediate floor panel may be disposed between the two side walls dividing the unit into a lower tier and an upper tier. Each tier is divided into one or more bins by dividing walls. Extending forward from each front wall are optional extensions. Also formed on the front wall of the lower and upper tiers are optional tactile indicators used by visually handicapped individuals to identify the contents in the bins directly behind the front wall.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A workplace utensil or condiment holder and dispensing unit, comprising:
a. two vertically aligned, L-shaped side walls spaced apart and parallel to each other, each said side wall includes a lower front section and an upper rear section that extends above said lower front section each said L-shaped side wall also includes a rear edge;
b. a vertical rear wall extending transversely between said rear edges of said L-shaped side walls;
c. a lower tier front wall that is substantially parallel to said rear wall, said lower tier front wall extends transversely between said lower front sections of said L-shaped side walls;
d. a bottom panel extending transversely between said L-shaped side walls, said rear wall and said lower tier wall and forms a partially enclosed space inside said holder and dispensing unit;
e. an upper tier front wall that is substantially parallel to said rear wall, said upper tier front wall extending transversely between said upper rear sections of said L-shaped side walls;
f. an intermediate floor panel extending transversely between opposite said L-shaped side walls and between said upper tier front wall and said rear wall, said intermediate floor panel configured to divide said partially enclosed space into an upper tier formed between said upper tier front wall and said rear wall and forms a lower tier formed between said lower tier front wall and said rear wall;
g. at least one lower dividing wall located inside said lower tier and extending from said lower front wall to said rear wall;
h. a braille symbol, an alphabet letter, or a number located on said lower tier front wall or said upper tier front wall that indicates the contents of items placed in said lower tier or said upper tier; and
i. a rear extension extending rearward from said rear wall, said rear extension configured to hold said rear wall away from a vertical wall located behind said holder and dispensing unit and also form a channel behind said rear wall to enable a cable or wire to pass behind said rear wall when said holder and unit is placed on a countertop or table and said rear extension is placed against a wall surface adjacent to said countertop or table.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The holder and dispensing unit as recited in claim 1, further including at least one dividing wall located in said upper tier and creating at least two storage bins in said upper tier.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The on holder and dispensing unit, as recited in claim 1, further including at least one front extension that extends forward from said lower front tier wall.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The holder and dispensing unit, as recited in claim 1, further including at least one tab extension extending outward from said lower tier front wall, said tab extension being aligned with said dividing wall.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The holder and dispensing unit, as recited in claim 1, wherein said rear extension includes two triangular-shaped side walls and a top panel extending between said triangular-shaped side walls.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The holder and dispensing unit, as recited in claim 5, wherein said rear extension extends rearward and is adapted to press against a vertical wall and hold said top panel at least one inch away from said vertical wall.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The holder and dispensing unit, as recited in claim 1 wherein each said L-shaped side wall measures 7 to 12 inches in length and 9 to 14 inches in height.