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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 1996
Filed:
Aug. 01, 1995
Herbert M Drower, Wilmette, IL (US);
Transilwrap Company, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A storage rack for small articles having an elongated support bar in which are formed a multiplicity of transverse slots along the length thereof. Each slot extends from the front to the back of the support bar and each slot is open at its top but closed at its bottom. A bottom ledge extends outwardly of the slots at the front and rear edges of the support bar. A tenon on the support bar extends upwardly into the slots. Undercuts are formed in the support bar creating overhangs on opposite sides of each slot above the tenon. A multiplicity of retainer loops formed of a strip of a tough, resilient, abrasive-resistant resin are provided. Each retainer loop has a bite portion positioned outwardly of the front edge of the support bar and two legs positioned in one of the slots with each leg engaging an overhang on an opposite side of its slot and the bottom ledge. A downwardly opening notch is formed in each leg with the notch fitted over and receiving the tenon to preclude withdrawal of the loops forwardly through the slots.