Hanging sportsboard display and storage rack

Abstract

A display and storage rack for sportsboards or other objects which is comprised of a backing of cloth or other lightweight pliable material which has sleeves of lightweight material which are sized and spaced to hold sportsboards or other similar objects. There are loop(s) on one or more edge of the backing which hold a batten of any rigid material which attach to wall mounts; or, alternatively, the loops may be attached directly to any secure support. In addition, storage pockets of any lightweight pliable material are attached to the backing, either permanently or in a manner so that they may be removed.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefits of PPA #61 / 208,990 (confirmation #9020) filed on Mar. 3rd, 2009 by the present inventor.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not applicableSEQENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF INVENTION1) Field of Invention[0004]This invention relates to hanging storage and display devices, most especially for multiple sportsboards.2) Prior Art[0005]Surfboards and other similar sports equipment, such as skateboards, wakeboards, and snowboards, are here referred to as sportsboards. Board sports have grown in popularity in recent years and their many enthusiasts often have several boards. These boards are often decorated with art that the owners wish to display.[0006]Because of their large size, it is difficult to store and display sportsboards, and to simply place them on the floor unnecessarily takes up space; can be a hazard; and leaves them susceptible to damage.[0007]U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,079 to Ro...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]Accordingly, the objects and advantages of this invention, the Hanging Sportsboard Display and Storage Rack, are: it is light, fold-able, malleable and easily transported; it displays the designs on the face of the boards; it doesn't protrude into a room; it requires miminal time and effort to install; it miminalizes holes in a wall. Both when in use or when being transported

Problems solved by technology

Because of their large size, it is difficult to store and display sportsboards, and to simply place them on the floor unnecessarily takes up space; can be a hazard; and leaves them susceptible to damage.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,079 to Roberts provides storage for sportsboards off the floor by a series of parallel brackets (referred to as rack units), but also creates several problems.

To mount numerous units can take a considerable amount of time and effort and results in numerous holes in the wall.

The brackets protrude perpendicularly from the wall, taking up room unnecessarily and being a possible hazard.

The rack units are heavy, rigid and bulky, making them inconvenient to store or transport.

It takes up room unnecessarily and is a possible hazard.

It does not display the design or art that is on the sportsboard face and is heavy, rigid and bulky.

It can take conciderable time and effort to mount and result in numerous holes in a wall.

It protrudes into a room, taking up space unnecessarily and being a possible hazard.

It is heavy, bulky, and ridgid, making it inconvenient to store or transport.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,141,116 to Mojica reduces the need for multiple brackets attached to a wall, but is still perpendicular from the wall, taking up room and being a possible cause of injury.

It is also heavy, rigid and bulky and thus inconvenient to store or transport.

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