Patent ID: 8469453
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a member having a first end and a second end; a first support; and a second support; wherein the first support is connected to the first end of the member and holds up the first end of the member; and the second support is connected to the second end of the member and holds up the second end of the member; wherein the member has a top surface and a bottom surface; wherein there is a slot running along the top surface of the member; and wherein the slot is configured so that a blade of a skate fits snugly into the slot; further comprising a first device which connects the first support with the second support; wherein the first device is not part of the member; wherein the first device is configured with respect to the slot so that the first device prevents the blade of the skate from sliding in a first direction in the slot when the blade is fit snugly in the slot; and wherein the member is configured to be disconnected from the first support and from the second support and placed in either a right side up state in which the top surface is showing or in an upside down state in which the bottom surface is showing.