Supports: racks – Special article – Recreational equipment
Patent
1997-04-07
1998-11-10
Gibson, Jr., Robert W.
Supports: racks
Special article
Recreational equipment
211 8701, 2111051, D6552, A47F 500
Patent
active
058330798
ABSTRACT:
An Improved Surfboard Rack is disclosed. The disclosed surfboard rack comprises one or more rack units, to be attached to a substantially vertical surface and separated from each other by a preferred distance "X", depending upon the particular application for the rack. As disclosed the preferred rack unit comprises a base from which protrudes at least one strut member, and with said rack unit may further including a strut retaining portion, attached to the base, and from which each said strut member protrudes. Each disclosed strut member is preferrably canted upwardly from 4 to 20 degrees above horizontal. Also disclosed are strut members that may be permanently or removeably attached to said base and/or strut retaining portion. The disclosed strut members preferrably comprise a rigid core having a cap and a sheath of rope, foam rubber or other material thereover. The preferred base and strut retaining portion could be formed from wood, plastic or other substantially rigid material.
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