A dishwasher rack basket assembly that includes a water impervious basket
of open mesh construction, the basket is selectively positionable between
a first size and a second size, the first size securing small items while
permitting flow of liquid therethrough, the second size smaller than the
first size and not securing small items while permitting flow of liquid
therethrough, and a projection positioned on the basket, wherein the
projection is engageable to transform the basket from the first size to
the second size.