Douglas L Shaffer

US Patent:

7971847, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Mar 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/375918

Inventors:

Craig W. Hartzell - Morgantown WV, US
Kevin G. Koch - Fairmont WV, US
Aaron M King - Kingwood WV, US
Douglas L. Shaffer - Fairmont WV, US

Assignee:

Azimuth, Inc. - Morgantown WV

International Classification:

A47G 29/00
F16M 11/00

US Classification:

248688, 248237

Abstract:

According to the present invention, a rook rack and a system of multiple roof racks of the present invention may be used to securely support equipment, such as, but not limited to, a satellite, to the roof of a portable shelter. The roof rack of the present invention generally comprises a crossbar and a pair of side supports coupled to each end thereof. A roof rack system of the present invention comprises at least two of these roof racks. The present invention further relates to a method of securing equipment to the roof of a portable shelter. This method comprises first providing a roof rack, and assembling and securing the same to the roof. After the roof rack system is secured to the roof of the portable shelter, the equipment, or an equipment platform, is placed on the crossbars and secured in its position by securing means, such as one or more clamps.