ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,338,040, issued on June 24.
"Multi-function wipe container with integrated knife or straightedge cleaning lid" was invented by Austin Markman (Georgetown, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present disclosure relates to a novel and innovative knife cleaning solution or system. The disclosed system pertains to a specialized lid designed for wipes' containers, specifically catering to the needs of chefs and home cooks for safe and on-the-spot knife cleaning. The lid offers a unique and versatile layout, enabling efficient knife cleaning while also containing the waste generated during the process. Additionally, the lid is adaptable a...