Patent ID: 6974038
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: A47B,G11B

Abstract:
1. A rack that retains and rotates objects, the rack comprising: a loop formed from a plurality of inter-connected holders, each holder comprising: first and second walls retained a spaced-apart distance from each other by a base wherein the walls are sufficient to admit and frictionally retain at least a portion of at least one object to be retained by said holder while exposing at least part of a retained said object for user selection and removal from said holder; a male holder-engaging mechanism extending from the base and adjacent to a slot wherein the slot extends through the base; and a female holder-engaging mechanism; wherein said male holder-engaging mechanism is disposed to flexibly matingly interlock with a female holder-engaging mechanism on a second holder, and said female holder-engaging mechanism is disposed to flexibly matingly interlock with the male holder-engaging mechanism on a third holder in forming said loop; a first rotation shaft; and a second rotation shall disposed parallel to and spaced-apart from said first rotation shaft a distance approximating half a length of said loop; wherein said loop is rotatable about said first rotation shaft and said second rotation shaft.