Patent ID: 8511486
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: A47B,A47F

Abstract:
1. An overhead rack system comprising: a plurality of telescoping rack mounting tracks for securing the overhead rack system to one or more ceiling joists of a structure, each telescoping rack mounting track having an upper bracket member and a lower extension assembly each constructed of a square tube material, said lower extension assembly configured to fit within the interior of the upper bracket member and move in a telescoping manner relative thereto; a rack member having a plurality of rail members coupled together to form a substantially rectangular frame member, at least two of said rail members each comprising a first side rail platform having an end adjacent an end of a second side rail platform and coupled together by a rail connector, said rail connector sized to overlap both said first and second side rail platforms at said adjacent ends; a first plurality of support bracket members, each support bracket member removably coupled to a lower end of a lower extension assembly of one of the plurality of telescoping rack mounting tracks and a rail member of said rack member; and a drop-in grid assembly supported by said rack member, said drop-in grid assembly configured for supporting items to be stored thereon.