Patent ID: 6405982
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: A47B,Y10T

Abstract:
A slidable support for an article comprising:an elastomeric element for elastic engagement with a leg of an article to be supported, said elastomeric element having a base portion, a circumferential inwardly extending rim and a horizontally disposed flange located at a outer periphery of said elastomeric element, said rim having an edge which extends horizontally inward and overhangs an interior space formed by the rim, so that the elastomeric element is able to releasably grip legs ranging in size from the relaxed diameter of the interior space to a stretched diameter of said space, said stretched diameter being bigger than the relaxed diameter; and a sliding element constructed of low-friction material, said sliding element molded to the lower portion of the elastomeric element for contact with a surface upon which the article is to be supported, said sliding element engaging the flange of said elastomeric element so as to provide support for the rim of the elastomeric element.