Patent ID: 6854606
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: A47F

Abstract:
1. A rack in combination with a lifting device having a stinger attached thereto, said rack for storing, moving and displaying one or more rolled flooring materials thereon, the one or more rolled flooring materials configured to be lifted and moved by said stinger, said rack comprising: a frame having a plurality of frame members, said frame forming an upper section and an opposing bottom section, said frame sized and configured to store, move and display the flooring materials thereon; and stinger receiving means at said upper section of said frame for receiving said stinger to lift and move said frame, said stinger receiving means configured to permit said stinger to lift said frame without substantial swaying or other undesirable movement of said frame; whereby said stinger is selectively inserted into a roll of the one or more rolled flooring materials to move the roll of flooring material or received into said stinger receiving means to lift and move said rack with or without the one or more rolled flooring materials disposed on said rack.