US20090071921A1 - Combination wine rack and pot holder - Google Patents
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- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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Abstract
The combination wine rack and pot holder is a hanging support for storing wine bottles and cooking pots and pans. The combination wine rack and pot holder includes a wooden frame having a substantially rectangular shape. Rings or other anchors are attached to opposite ends of the frame so that chains or other flexible members can be attached thereto by hooks for suspending the frame from a ceiling. Substantially arcuate metal bands extend below both opposite ends and the middle of the rectangular frame. A plurality of elongate, spaced apart rails are attached to the outer surface of the bands and extend in the longitudinal direction, forming an arcuate cradle to support wine bottles. A plurality of thin, flexible laths extend transversely through aligned holes in the rails to provide lateral support between the rails. Hooks are attached to the sides of the rectangular frame for suspending pots and pans.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/960,117, filed Sep. 17, 2007.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to wine racks and to hangers for pots and pans, and particularly to a combination wine rack and pot holder that is suspended from a ceiling and provides both a wine rack and a support for hangers that can hold pots and pans.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Bottles of wine, as well as pots and pans, are often stored in kitchen environments. However, in the typical household kitchen, space is very limited, and conventional cracks for storing wine bottles, pots, pans and the like are often quite bulky. Thus, it would be desirable to provide a multi-functional storage rack, capable of storing multiple types of items, such as both wine bottles and pots, in order to save space within the kitchen. Further, it would be desirable to provide a hanging support system that can be suspended from a ceiling, thus saving floor and counter space.
- Additionally, racks for bottles, pots, pans and the like are commonly utilitarian in appearance and are designed purely for functionality. It would be desirable to provide a rack-type storage system that has an aesthetically pleasing design and ornamental features. Thus, a combination wine rack and pot holder solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
- The combination wine rack and pot holder is a hanging support for storing wine bottles and cooking pots and pans. The combination wine rack and pot holder includes a wooden frame that preferably has a substantially rectangular shape. Hooks or other anchors are attached to opposite ends of the frame so that chains or other flexible members can be attached thereto for suspending the frame from a ceiling. Substantially arcuate metal bands extend below both opposite ends and the middle of the rectangular frame. A plurality of elongate, spaced apart slats or rails are attached to the outer surface of the bands and extend in the longitudinal direction, being secured to the bands on edge and forming an arcuate cradle to support wine bottles. A plurality of thin, flexible laths extend transversely through aligned holes in the rails to provide lateral support between the rails. Hooks are attached to the sides of the rectangular frame for suspending pots and pans.
- These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a combination wine rack and pot holder according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination wine rack and pot holder according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the combination wine rack and pot holder according to the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is an end view of the combination wine rack and pot holder according to the present invention. - Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
- The present invention is directed towards a combination wine rack and pot holder, designated generally as 10 in the drawings. As best shown in
FIG. 1 , the combination wine rack andpot holder 10 is a hanging support for storing wine bottles W and holding cooking pots and pans P. As shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 , the combination wine rack andpot holder 10 has a substantially rectangularwooden frame 14 formed from a pair of longitudinally extendingframe rails 22 and a pair of laterally extendingcross members 24. As shown inFIG. 3 , theframe rails 22 may extend beyond thecross members 24, the ends of theframe rails 22 extending beyond therectangular frame 14. - Rings, U-shaped loops, or
other anchors 25 are attached to opposite ends of therectangular frame 14. Chains H or other elongated flexible members H may be attached to theanchors 25 by S-hooks or the like in order to suspend theframe 14 from a ceiling C. In the preferred embodiment, four chains H are provided, with each chain H being secured to ananchor 25 adjacent the four corners of theframe 14. In the preferred embodiment, four 3/16″ fused link chains 12 are utilized for attachment to ceiling joists on either 16-inch or 24-inch centers. - Substantially
arcuate bands 16 extend below both the opposite ends and the middle of the rectangular frame. Thebands 16 may be attached to the frame by screws or other suitable fasteners, with support blocks being placed behind theframe rails 22 opposite thebands 16, the screws extending into the support blocks to ensure that thebands 16 are firmly affixed to thebands 16 for supporting a load attached to therack 10. Preferably, thebands 16 are made from a lightweight, polished aluminum alloy, although other material may be used. Only a singlesuch band 16 is shown in the Figures, though it should be understood that any suitable number may be utilized. Additionally, the blocks shown on either end ofband 16 inFIG. 3 may be removed. - A plurality of wooden slats or
rails 18 are attached to thearcuate bands 16, with eachslat 18 extending in the longitudinal direction. As shown inFIG. 4 , theslats 18 are evenly spaced over the outer surfaces of thearcuate bands 16. Theslats 18 are attached to thebands 16 by screws or other fasteners that extend into the edges of theslats 18. Preferably, as shown,slats 18 are secured to outer faces of thearcuate bands 16. The ends of theslats 18 and the ends of theframe rails 22 preferably have rounded corners, both for safety and for ornamental purposes.Frame rails 22 may have any desired dimensions, for example, cross-sectional dimensions of ¾ inches by 2½ inches. - A plurality of spaced apart, thin, flexible
wooden laths 21 extend transversely through aligned holes in theslats 18 and are secured thereto by epoxy or the like in order to provide lateral support to theslats 18. - The
bands 16 and theslats 18 form an arcuate cradle for supporting wine bottles W. The wine bottles W may be placed in the cradle from both ends of therack 10 with the necks of the bottles W extending beyond the ends of therack 10. The open lattice construction of therack 10 due to the spacing of theslats 18 permits the user to see enough of the label to identify different types of wine without removing each bottle W from therack 10 until the desired wine is located. Further, a plurality ofhooks 20 are attached to the frame rails so that pots and pans P may be suspended from theframe 14.Hooks 20 are secured via screws or the like. InFIG. 4 , the facing ends ofmembers 22 may alternatively also include quarter rounds fixed thereto, dependent upon the needs of the user. - Representative dimensions may be as follows. The
rectangular frame 14 may be approximately thirty-six inches long by twenty inches wide. The cradle formed by thearcuate bands 16 andslats 18 may be approximately twelve inches deep. Theslats 18 may be formed from ½″×¼″ lumber, and may extend substantially the length of theframe 14, or at least the spacing between thebands 16 at the opposing ends of theframe 14. A combination wine rack andpot holder 10 having these dimensions is capable of supporting a safe load of about one hundred pounds, which might comprise; e.g., sixteen 750 mL. bottles of wine and fifty pounds of assorted pots and pans. The above dimensions are representative only, and not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed. - The
frame 14 andslats 18 may be made from any suitable wood or other sturdy materials, with red oak, poplar, and clear pine being preferred. The wood components may be hand rubbed or stained with a polyurethane finish. The hardware, other than thebands 16, is preferably stainless steel. Theframe 14 is preferably formed with mortise and tenon joints. - It should be understood that additional design elements, such as floral vines or the like, may be added without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.
- It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
Claims (12)
1. A combination wine rack and pot holder, comprising:
a substantially rectangular frame;
an arcuate cradle of open lattice construction extending below the frame, the cradle being adapted for storing a plurality of wine bottles;
a plurality of elongated, flexible members attached to the frame, the elongated flexible members being adapted for suspending the frame from a ceiling; and
a plurality of hooks extending laterally from the frame, the hooks being adapted for holding pots and pans.
2. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises a pair of longitudinally extending rails and a pair of laterally extending crossmembers, the crossmembers extending between opposed first and second ends of the rails.
3. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 2 , wherein the first and second ends of said pair of longitudinally extending rails extend outwardly from the pair of laterally extending cross members.
4. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 3 , wherein the first and second ends of said pair of longitudinally extending rails are rounded.
5. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 2 , wherein said cradle comprises a plurality of arcuate bands, each of the bands having a pair of opposed ends attached to said rails.
6. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 5 , wherein said cradle further comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending slats attached to said bands.
7. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 6 , wherein said plurality of slats are secured to outer faces of said bands.
8. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of flexible arcuate laths extending parallel to said bands.
9. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of looped retaining members attached to said frame, respective lower ends of said plurality of elongated, flexible members being attached to the plurality of looped retaining members.
10. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 9 , wherein the plurality of looped retaining members are secured to said pair of longitudinally extending rails.
11. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of elongated, flexible members each comprise a chain.
12. The combination wine rack and pot holder as recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of hooks project from outwardly facing surfaces of said longitudinally extending rails.
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