Patent ID: 7143901
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. An adjustable rack for supporting and storing a heavy sheet of material having a base with at least two poles positioned on the base, comprising: (a) the base being elongated; (b) the base having a durable strip secured therein in order to support the heavy sheet of material thereon; (c) the base having at least one pole aperture for receiving each of the at least two poles; (d) the base being a support base with an elongated base insert having a shaped cover shelf thereover; (e) the elongated base insert including at least one base aperture; (f) the shaped cover shelf including at least one shelf aperture to match each of the at least one pole aperture; (g) the durable strip extending the length of the elongated base; (h) the at least one base aperture aligning with the at least one shelf aperture in order to form the at least one pole aperture; (i) the elongated base insert having at least one gusset secured therein; (j) the elongated base insert being hollow; (k) the shaped cover shelf having an elongated channel; (l) the elongated channel receiving a support member for supporting the heavy sheet of material; (m) the at least one gusset reinforcing the elongated base insert; (n) the support member substantially filling the elongated channel; (o) the shaped cover shelf including a cover surface; (p) the support member having a thickness; and (q) the thickness extending above the cover surface in order to at least minimize contact of heavy sheet of material with the cover surface.