Patent ID: 6145678
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A47B,B65G

Abstract:
An adjustable storage rack apparatus for suspension from an existing overhead support, for storage of at least one selected object(s) thereon, which comprises:a) first and second hanger support members, each with a top portion, a first upper side portion positioned below the top portion, a second upper side portion positioned below the top portion in spaced relation from the first upper side portion, to form an inverted U-shaped member to fit upon an existing overhead support member, a support bracket which is positioned between a lower portion of the second upper side member and a third side portion positioned upwardly in spaced relation from the second upper side portion to form a substantially U-shaped top support bracket therebetween; the first upper side portion with an inclined offset portion positioned substantially beneath the top portion, with a lower first side portion positioned beneath the inclined offset portion substantially parallel to the upper first side portion, the lower first side portion of each of the first and second hanger support members with at least two apertures in vertically spaced alignment therethrough;b) a first and second elongated angle member, each elongated angle member with a first leg and a second leg disposed at right angles to the first leg, an upper end of each first leg with a plurality of holes in vertically spaced alignment therethrough, the first leg of each of the first and second elongated angle members adjustably secured by a fastening means positioned through vertically aligned apertures in the upper end of the lower first side portion of respective first and second hanger support members and through vertically aligned apertures in the upper end of the respective first leg of the respective first and second elongated angle members;c) a cross bar secured to a selected one of the first and second legs of each of the first and second elongated angle members with a fastening means, said cross bar positioned substantially horizontally between the first and second elongated angle members to form a center support therebetween, the cross bar sized to extend beyond the respective first and second angle members to provide outer supports on each side of the center support without any portion of the first and second elongated angle members positioned below the substantially horizontally positioned cross bar.