Supports – Supporting base – Including attachment or holder for article
Reexamination Certificate
1998-10-21
2001-05-08
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Supporting base
Including attachment or holder for article
C248S149000, C248S310000, C248S313000, C248S354700, C211S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06227513
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to supporting devices and stands. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a supporting device for retaining an object such as a bottle or container in an upright position.
BACKGROUND ART
Some objects are particularly vulnerable to damage, and some other objects are considered dangerous, if not transported or stored properly. Industry experts recommend that objects such as gas bottles should be used, stored and transported in an upright position. Goods such as petrol in containers, pails of paint, pot plants and fragile items such as crockery generally require some form of support during transportation and/or when being stored, and a supporting device is very desirable in such circumstances.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device which overcomes at least some of the above mentioned problems, or which at least provides the public with a useful choice.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a first broad aspect of the invention there is provided a device for supporting an object, the device comprising a base and at least two brackets, the device being arranged and configured such that, in use, each said bracket is adjusted on the base to bear against and support a said object therebetween.
It will immediately be appreciated that this invention provides a device which retains and secures an object in an upright position between a supporting base and brackets. This device offers the advantage of supporting fragile objects during transportation, storage or even during use. It will also be appreciated that this device is provided with brackets which are adjustable on the base to cradle and support an object.
Preferably the brackets are releasably engaged with the base. Desirably each said bracket is slidably adjusted relative to the base.
Preferably each bracket is provided with a pawl, and the base is provided with a ratchet for each respective said bracket such that, in use, each said bracket is movable over the said corresponding ratchet to abut a said object therebetween.
Preferably a guide means for each said bracket is provided on the base to guide each said bracket as it moves against the base during use.
Preferably the base is provided with base stabilising means. Desirably the base stabilising means includes spikes protruding from the underside of the base for frictional contact with the surface to which the base is resting upon.
Preferably the base is provided with outwardly projecting radiating portions, each said portion being adapted to receive a said bracket.
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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman
Jazzac International Limited
Ramirez Ramon O.
Wood Kimberly
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