Supports: racks – Specially mounted – Wall or window
Reexamination Certificate
1998-03-16
2001-02-20
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3634)
Supports: racks
Specially mounted
Wall or window
C211S106000, C211S085110
Reexamination Certificate
active
06189706
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a uniquely configured rack for storing and drying a plurality of saddle blankets.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Horse riders and jockeys often place blankets and similar coverings on the horse's back immediately beneath a saddle. Because these coverings are exposed to moisture, they must be dried to prevent mildew or moisture rot. Typically the blankets will be placed over the top of a fence, a barn wall or a similar object which is unsightly and obtrusive. Blanket and towel racks have been heretofore designed. However, these racks typically have one or more planar rack members on which a plurality of blankets are contiguously stacked. Though these devices suffice for storage, they are inadequate for drying. Accordingly, there is currently a need for a device which can conveniently support a plurality of saddle blankets allowing the blankets to easily dry. Although various blanket and quilt racks exist in the prior art, none have the unique features and advantages of the present invention nor do they relate to a rack uniquely configured to receive saddle blankets. For example, U.S. Pat. No. Des. 335,399 relates to a design for a blanket rack.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 327,589 relates to an ornamental design for a quilt rack.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 320,897 relates to an ornamental design for a blanket rack.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 317,686 discloses an ornamental design for a blanket rack.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 316,193 relates to an ornamental design for a blanket rack.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 316,193 discloses an ornamental design for a blanket rack.
Although several ornamental designs for blanket racks exist in the prior art, none relate to a device having a plurality of vertically aligned removably attached blanket receiving racks for storing or drying a plurality of saddle blankets. Furthermore, each rack is specifically designed to elevate a central portion of the blanket with the opposing sides downwardly depending therefrom allowing each blanket to drip dry while exposing the entire surface thereof to ambient air. The unique design of each rack allows a blanket to be securely retained thereon without the need for clamps, hooks and similar attachment means.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a saddle blanket rack comprising a substantially rectangular frame component including lateral upper and lower arms with opposing longitudinal side arms perpendicularly disposed therebetween. Between the side arms and parallel thereto is an intermediate arm. At each corner of the frame component is a planar bracket having a plurality of apertures therethrough for receiving a fastener means such as a screw or bolt allowing the frame component to be longitudinally attached to a vertical wall. Removably attached to the frame component are a plurality of vertically aligned rack members. Each rack member includes an elongated upper beam having two opposing ends with an inverted V-shaped member depending from a first end thereof. A side support extends from each terminal end of the V-shaped member that is substantially co-directional with respect to the beam member. The beam member is removably attached to the intermediate arm of the frame component while the side supports are removably attached to the opposing side arms thereof. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a saddle blanket rack that is easy to use and inexpensive to manufacture.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a saddle blanket rack on which a plurality of saddle blankets may be vertically stacked for drying thereby occupying a minimal amount of lateral space.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a saddle blanket rack having a plurality of removable rack members allowing a user to selectively vary the number of racks attached thereto. Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered with the attached drawings and the appended claims.
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Stodola Daniel P.
Tolar Kenneth L
Tran Khoa
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