Patent ID: 7296379
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: A01G,A47G

Abstract:
1. A container support system comprising: a first open top empty container having an outer, upper edge, the first open top container adapted to rest upon a support surface; a second open top container having a bottom wall and a continuous sidewall with an upper edge extending upwardly from the bottom wall, the second open top container having an interior surface filled by a substance; and a support rack interposed between the first open top container and the second open top container for continuously supporting the filled second open top container within the empty first open top container, the support rack including a base formed by multiple concentric rings underlying the bottom wall of the second open top container and having a central open region and a periphery, and a series of spaced-apart, bent U-shaped support structures joined to the base, each support structure being provided with a first portion connected to the base and extending along and above the base from the central region to beyond the periphery thereof, the first portion supporting the bottom wall of the second open top container, a second portion diverging upwardly and outwardly from the first portion and a third portion secured to and extending outwardly from the second portion, and defining a semi-circular shaped handle supported upon and extending horizontally outwardly of the upper edge of the first open top container substantially parallel to a plane of the base, the handle being adapted to be easily grasped by one's entire hand; wherein the sidewall of the filled second open top container is spaced inwardly of each second portion, and the upper edge of the filled second open top container lies above each handle when the second open top container is supported by the support rack, and wherein the handles are arranged in directly opposed pairs enabling balanced support and transfer of the filled second open top container relative to the empty first open top container.