Patent ID: 7665475

Claim:
A dishwasher comprising: a tub defining a washing chamber; a rack including a bottom support and a peripheral wait extending from the bottom support, said rack being adapted to support objects within the washing chamber; and a utility shelf removably secured to the rack for supporting objects during operation of the dishwasher, said utility shelf including: a support frame defining a support surface, said support frame being adapted to rotate from a first position, wherein the support frame rests along the peripheral wall, to a second position, wherein the support frame extends away from the peripheral wall; a retaining frame attached to the support frame, said retaining frame being adapted to shift relative to the support frame from a first position, wherein the retaining frame extends adjacent the support frame, to a second position, wherein the retaining frame extends at an angle from the support frame for supporting objects during operation of the dishwasher; and a stop member acting directly between the support frame and the retaining frame to maintain the angle between the retaining frame and the support frame when the retaining frame is in the second position.