Abstract: A stand for raising ignitable appliances of various sizes above a support floor a distance which is above and beyond a region of air lying adjacent the floor which is susceptible to containing flammable fumes emanating from flammable liquids on the floor, includes a base of a predetermined height extending from the floor to a sufficient distance above the region of air having a lower end to be positioned on the floor and an upper end, a support surface panel connected to the upper end of said base in a manner to support the ignitable appliance above the region of air and a retention lip member extending from the support surface to retain leakage from the ignitable appliance and having at least one open surface formed adjacent the support surface and the retention lip in a manner to which a drain pipe can be threadedly connected thereto. The base is substantially enclosed from the lower end to the upper end and the lower end of the base has an anchor lip formed thereon.

Abstract: A beverage holding device including a central rack portion having downturned side portions. The central rack portion has a pair of diamond shaped openings therethrough. Each of the openings has an upper apex, a lower apex, and two intermediate apexes therebetween. The lower apex has a square opening extending coextensively therefrom. The device includes a pair of sliding lock bars each having an angular recess formed in a rear surface thereof. Each lock bar has an elongated recess formed therethrough. The lock bars are slidably coupled to the lower surface of the central rack portion whereby the angular recess abuts the upper apex of a respective diamond shaped opening in an open orientation. The lock bars are operable to an opened or a closed orientation for engaging or disengaging a beverage container.

Abstract: A seismic support system for supporting and restraining a water heater against both horizontal and vertical displacement in the event of an earthquake. The seismic support system comprises three principle components including: a bracket assembly including primary length-adjustable bracing arms for bracing an upper perimeter portion of the water heater to a nearby wall or walls; an adjustable and collapsible stand assembly for elevating the water heater above a floor surface; and plural spaced apart vertically oriented connecting members which surround and cradle the water heater and join the water heater stand assembly to the bracket assembly. Secondary bracing members are also provided to the bracket assembly extending between the primary bracing arms and the wall and/or opposite ends of the primary bracing arms in cross member fashion to provide additional rigidity. The stand assembly includes height-adjustable foot members to adapt the stand assembly to uneven floor surfaces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding bottles, especially fingernail polish bottles, in such manner that tipping and spillage is virtually impossible, featuring a padded strap-like apparatus which can be laid flat on a surface or draped over an object in such manner that an attached bottle holder featuring a pierced and serrated diaphragm in which a bottle is placed will remain in alignment with the bottle upright at all times.

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Abstract: The holder for a starch can of the invention has a solid, flat, circular, exterior bottom wall with an upwardly extending circumferencial sidewall having an inner and an outer surface. The sidewall extends upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall. The inner surface of the bottom wall has an upwardly directed convex dome shape. An inner outwardly directed peripheral groove is located at the juncture of the inner sidewall surface and the outer most portion of the inner surface of the bottom wall. The above described holder for a starch can is preferably made from a light weight, hard plastic and may be produced in a variety of colors.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a box of tissues, foliage, or other items is provided having two receptacles. The apparatus may be used as a base or form for craft projects such as a hand decorated tissue box cover or flower pot holder.The holder apparatus includes an exterior receptacle surrounding an interior receptacle. The interior receptacle has adjacent sides substantially perpendicular to a central base. The exterior receptacle extends around the outer perimeter of the interior receptacle and has a base in a horizontal plane below the base of the interior receptacle. The side walls of the exterior receptacle curve outward radially away from the side walls of the interior receptacle.

Abstract: An appliance stand for supporting ignitable appliances of various sizes comprises a generally frustoconical base member of a predetermined height and width and a generally circular top support member having a peripheral edge, wherein the edge is connected to an edge of the base member, a generally frustoconical retention lip member of a predetermined height and diameter connected to an outer surface of the top support member and extends from the peripheral edge of the top support member in a common direction with the base member, wherein the top support member and retention lip member form a water retainer and the threaded aperture surface being formed in a recessed cup surface adjacent the retention lip and the support surface to provide an opening surface adapted to receive a drain pipe thereto.

Abstract: A well pipe end cap attached to the top of a well pipe extending from the ground. The well pipe end cap includes a platform for supporting lawn decorations or accessory items. Items such as birdhouses, flags, or potted plants are supported for decoration, whereas items such as lawn tools, or mailboxes are supported for utilitarian or accessory uses. The platform and cap are coupled via a shaft. The ends of the shaft are threadingly or adhesively received into both the cap and the platform. The present invention further serves the function of identifying and locating the well pipe end in a sure and easy manner. The invention also integrates an electrical wire conduit end cap for well pipe ends that have associated conduit carrying the conductors of a subsurface water pump.

Abstract: A holder for supporting a bottle or container in an inverted position, wherein a member having substantially cylindrically-shaped outer configuration is provided with a receptacle opening for receiving a container cap or closure for holding and supporting the container in an inverted condition, and a pair of oppositely disposed facing surfaces, are provided with one facing surface forming a base on which the holder is adapted to rest on a support.

Abstract: A portable organizer for information on and equipment for a home entertainment center including a portable substrate defining the foundation of the organizer. A clamping strip is attached to the substrate for receiving the spine of a magazine or booklet with entertainment programming information and for securing the magazine or booklet to the organizer. A transparent, flexible sheet is also attached to the organizer and is used for separating pages of the magazine to make information in the magazine readily available. A remote control device for a TV sat, a VCR set and/or audio equipment is also attached to the substrate, along with a clock or watch.

Abstract: A water heater stand with overflow catch basin having a flat, horizontally elongated stand member having a generally round shape and surrounded by a continuous vertical wall circumscribing the perimeter. A drain is provided, as well as a plurality of elevated support members, each said support member formed integral to said bottom surface and extending upward. Drainage channels are formed between adjacent support members, and a curved, laterally extended area projecting outward accommodates the tank drainage valve of a hot water heater tank. Additionally, a vertically extended splash guard attachable in order to extend the vertical height of the sidewalls.

Abstract: The subject apparatus is an improved sand and water table, as used by young children for play and educational purposes, such sand and water table comprising a supported table having a depressed container area, which is open at the top for access from above with an upper perimeter around the upper edge of the depressed container area, in which perimeter is formed a recessed channel area that functions for dual purposes, one being to help prevent spillage of sand, water, or other products from the depressed container area, and the other function being to receive conformingly the bottom perimeter of a covering lid.

Abstract: An improved lamp holder of the knock-down type. The lamp holder includes a circular band for contacting and encircling a lamp below the largest place on the lamp base, a plurality of legs, and a corresponding plurality of fasteners for respectively removably fastening the upper ends of each of the legs to the circular band for supporting the band in spaced relationship above a table top or the like. Each of the fasteners includes a bracket having an offset portion and a top portion establishing a downwardly opening socket which closely receives the upper end of a corresponding leg to precisely align a threaded hole in the upper end of the leg with an aperture in the circular band whereby a screw may be quickly and easily applied through the aperture and threaded into the threaded hole to secure the leg to the band for use by the customer.

Abstract: The improved stand assembly of the present invention includes an upper end bracket for attachment to a core harvester apparatus proximate the elevated turf core discharge end thereof. At least one upper support arm for removable attachment to the upper end bracket when in a first or operative position is provided to support substantially the full weight of the turf core harvester apparatus when disposed into a second or inoperative position. At least one lower end support arm is further provided for removable engagement of the lower end of the core harvester apparatus when in the first or operative position and to support substantially the full weight of the lawn core harvester apparatus when disposed into the second or inoperative position. A frame is further provided to connect the upper support arm to the lower end support arm.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use in holding a cylindrical tank secure and preventing it from being dislodged during an earthquake is disclosed. A pair of mounting brackets are attached to a supporting surface on either side of the cylindrical tank through holes in the mounting brackets by threaded bolts. An adjustable stabilizer bracket is positioned between the cylindrical tank and the supporting wall to keep the cylindrical tank from moving towards the wall. The adjustable stabilizer bracket adjusts to accommodate a variety of different sizes of cylindrical tanks and has angled end portions to conform to the shapes of the different cylindrical tanks. The mounting brackets are pivotally attached to a securing strap, that has a series of holes in it for receiving a bolt. The securing strap is fitted around the cylindrical tank to secure it in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cup holder. This cup holder has a spill-collecting plate which includes a support ring formed of a relatively rigid plastic material of limited resilient capabilities. This ring is formed essentially in a circle with an opening along one extent thereof to allow for expansion and retraction. The holder further includes a base plate having a central extent of a circular configuration with an upstanding peripheral side wall. This base plate is fabricated of a relatively rigid elastomeric material. The side walls of this base plate are of a sufficient size to retain upon its upper surface any liquid spilled therein. The cup holder also employs a plurality of upstanding legs.

Abstract: A device for dispensing containers, such as cans of beer or soda, from a carton including a plurality of overlapping flaps which form an end wall of the carton and which can be separated and folded outwardly to open the carton. The dispensing device comprises a frame defining an opening for receiving the carton and having an inner periphery which at least partially surrounds the outer periphery of the carton and is dimensioned to slide over and engage the flaps when in the folded back position and retain them in that position. Preferably, the device also includes a base connected to the frame for resting on a support surface and supporting the frame and the open end of the carton at an elevation above the opposite end thereof so as to prevent the containers from rolling out of the open end of the carton.

Abstract: A drink container supporting structure, primarily for outdoor use is provided in order to enable the user to support a drink container steadily, for insertion into the ground and for attaching, for instance, to the side arm of a chair. The structure of the drink holder includes basically plastic tubing forming an upper, spiraled liquid container holder, a mid-portion, also of plastic tubing, with a wire threaded therethrough and into a lower portion. The lower portion is also of plastic tubing, with a wire therethrough and the structure terminates at its lowermost end in a pointed configuration for insertion into the ground, to support the entire structure.

Abstract: An adapter for securely disposing an elongated member within a candle stick receptacle, the adapter comprises: a first support means disposed about the outer surface of the elongated member and near a first end of the elongated member, wherein the first support means is capable of providing a secure fit between the outer surface of the elongated member and an inner surface of a candle stick receptacle; and a second support means disposed about the outer surface of the elongated member and between the first support means and a second end of the elongated member, wherein the second support means is capable of providing vertical stability for the elongated member disposed within the candle stick receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mouse pad with a hole formed through the mouse pad to selectively retain a beverage container proximate the mouse pad. An insert may be inserted into the hole to function as a coaster for the beverage container.

Abstract: A structure of a stand for liquid vessels is provided. The stand has an elastic bottom surface having a central portion which is displaceable by means of a lift apparatus to form a base with vacuum securement between the bottom surface and a base surface. The lift apparatus raises the central portion of the bottom surface of the base to form a suction holding force. A receiving cylinder controls positions and operations of the base and the lift apparatus. A support cylinder connects to the receiving cylinder. The configuration of the support cylinder may be adapted to fit various kinds of liquid vessels.

Abstract: A composite stand and oven unit adapted to act both as a supporting stand for a cup of coffee or other hot beverage, and as a miniature oven to warm a bagel or other food product normally eaten while drinking the beverage. The unit is formed by a thermally-insulated cylindrical container having an access door in its side wall to receive the food product and a top wall of high thermal conductivity functioning as a heat sink. When a food product at room temperature is placed within the container and a cup of hot beverage, whose temperature is elevated, is seated on the heat sink, thermal energy from the beverage is absorbed by the sink and rapidly transferred to the food product. As a consequence, the temperature of the hot beverage is somewhat lowered to an acceptable drinking level while that of the food product is raised to render the product more palatable.

Abstract: A mounting stand for a remote control unit is provided which aligns the remote control unit with a device to be controlled. The remote control is easily removable from the mounting stand for easy use. The mounting stand is provided with a front alignment flange and raised sides connected to a base for aligning the remote control relative to the mounting stand. The mounting stand is further provided with a rear alignment flange for aligning the mounting stand with the device or devices to be controlled by the remote control unit.

Abstract: A cantilever mounting system for mounting a tube to a post to extend at approximately a right angle from the post that is maintained in a vertical attitude to the ground. The erected post can be utilized as a fences post, sign post, mail box post, or the like, and can be used for mounting the tube, or the like, that may be intended for receiving delivered items, such as mail and/or newspapers, and the tube includes at least one tab extending from one tube end that is for fitting into a slot that includes at least one hole formed therethrough. The tab hole is for receiving a peg type fastener that is fitted through the hole and blocks withdrawal of the tab from the slot to provide the tube cantilever mounting.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting a pressurized container in the bed of a pickup truck is provided. The carrier is made up of a cradle and a positionable retaining ring attached to a support frame. The frame includes two substantially flat frame support members having angled flanges that form feet. The feet are adapted to overhang the end of the bed of the pickup truck in which the carrier is placed. When a tailgate of the pickup truck is closed, the feet are engaged such that the carrier is secured in place in the bed of the pickup truck and prevented from sliding in any direction during transport. The retaining ring is supported on telescoping rod members to be slidably adjustable to facilitate various sized containers. Optionally, the cradle is provided with a cargo lash that may be racheted to tightly secure the container to the carrier.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a convection oven rack is provided which includes a base portion and a plurality of bracket portions attached thereto. Each bracket has a curved interior side that corresponds to the exterior curved shape of a cooking dish insertable between the brackets and on top of the base portion. Attached to the second end of each bracket is a handle portion for gripping. A plurality of padded insulating pads are positioned on the top side of the base portion and the interior side wall of the brackets. In operation, the rack remains attached to the dish during cooking. When cooking is completed, the lid of the dish, which houses a fan and cooking element, is removed so that the rack serves as an insulated holding means whereby food may be served directly from the dish.

Abstract: The retainer assembly secures a container in a free upstanding position. A rigid outwardly projecting element defines a stabilizing configuration for disposition adjacent a container at a height location intermediate the top and bottom of the upstanding container. The stabilizing configuration is effective to maintain the container in a stabilized upright position. The projecting element is adapted to connect first and second flexible tie-down lines at an outer free end line coupling section of the projecting element. The first flexible tie-down line has a length effective to extend around an outer periphery of the upstanding container and is connected to firmly maintain the container in the upright position adjacent the stabilizing configuration. A second flexible tie-down line has a length effective to extend over the removable lid member and includes a coupling device for connecting the second flexible line to firmly maintain the lid member on the container.

Abstract: The tripod stand is used to elevate the bottom of a can. Three legs protrude outward from a support platform intersection. The intersection is located below the can bottom. The legs in the intersection establish and lie within a singular support plane beneath the can. Each leg has a foot formed at its remote end. The foot is a compact structure having a lower body protruding below the support plane and having a raised lip protruding above the support plane. The raised lip has a substantially vertical face with an inwardly directed tab near its uppermost periphery. Upon placement of the can bottom on the support plane, the tab locks over the edge of the can bottom. In one embodiment, each foot is generally spherically shaped and the lip is formed as a cut-out from the sphere. In another embodiment, each foot forms a tiered structure defining multiple levels of support surfaces for predetermined can bottom diameters.

Abstract: A water heater tank support system for securing a water heater tank to an adjacent wall is disclosed. The system comprises first and second mounting brackets connected to the wall and disposed on opposite sides of the tank. Each of the mounting brackets includes a mounting surface disposed proximate a peripheral portion of the tank. A first strap is provided that goes in back of the water tank and over the mounting surfaces of the brackets. A second strap is provided that goes in front of the tank and over the mounting surfaces of the brackets. Shims are provided between the straps and with the formers, the straps with the shims are attached to the brackets.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for use in a vehicle to positionally maintain variably sized beverage containers. The holder provides a flat base carrying two upstanding spacedly opposed columns defining a slot therebetween to allow passage of a cup handle therethrough. Each column carries a flexible, circumferentially extending support arm that partially encircle a cylindrical beverage container in opposite directions to overlap and releasably fasten to each other in their outer end parts, in a first species by hook and loop type fabric fastening structure carried on adjacent support arm surfaces and in a second species by a ratchet type fastener. The base of the holder is releasably fastenable on a carpeted surface for positional maintenance by four radially extendible carpet hooks that are biased inwardly by an elastic member interconnecting all hooks. The bottom surface of the base also provides hook and loop type fasteners for optional fastening on solid surfaces such as a dashboard or center console.

Abstract: An apparatus for dry cleaning carpets and the like includes a base having a pad holder at its bottom and a motor on its top. The motor is connected to the pad holder to rotate the pad holder. A handle extends from the base and wheels are mounted on the base. A liquid cleaning solution container is mounted on the motor. A bottom plate having an annular flange extending downwardly from its periphery is mounted on and secured to the top of the motor by bolts extending through the bottom plate and threaded into the motor. A top plate having an annular flange extending upwardly from its periphery is mounted on and secured to the bottom of the container by bolts extending from the container through holes in the top plate and nuts threaded on the bolts. The top plate is seated on the bottom plate, and a rigid but slightly resilient pad is provided between the top and bottom plates.

Abstract: A feeding tube support includes a base plate having a pedestal, with the pedestal having a support leg pivotally mounted to the pedestal, the pedestal and support leg further including a further support leg pivotally mounted to an uppermost end of the support leg, with the further support leg including an opening directed therethrough for the mounting of a feed tube, and the feed tube in fluid communication with a gastronomy tube. The structure is arranged for interfolding for compact storage and transport during periods of non-use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a height adjustable water heater stand which includes a drainage system. The water heater stand includes a height adjustable base, an arcuate support surface and retention lip having a punch-out portion to provide for a drain pipe attachment.

Abstract: A propane distribution pole for distributing propane to a heating appliance from a propane tank at a remote location. The distribution pole comprises a base which has a threaded coupling, a pipe which has its bottom end sealed by a threaded plug which fits into the threaded coupling on the base, and means for connecting the pipe to the propane tank and the heating appliance. The height of the distribution pole is adjustable by adding couplings.

Abstract: A mounting pedestal for different postal boxes comprises a base member, a vertical support column and a top member, the top member having two sets of bolt receiving apertures and a rectangular receiving pocket with side walls containing pairs of bolt receiving apertures. The device is connectable to multiple types of postal boxes whether such boxes have planar bottoms or depending male mating structures.

Abstract: A restraining device for restraining a round object (13) from rolling. The restraining device (11) comprises a body (15) having a base (17) for location against a support surface, and an opening (18) capable of expansion and contraction for receiving and clampingly retaining the round object. The base (17) is adapted for and is capable of deformation for maintaining stable contact with the support surface upon expansion and contraction of the opening (18).

Abstract: An anchoring device for a water heater comprising two bracket elements. These elements are fastened around the water inlet and outlet pipes near their attachment point to the water heater, where the pipes are very rigid. The bracket elements each comprise two pieces, one of which attaches to the water heater, the other to the adjoining wall. The length of the bracket elements is adjustable so that it will always reach a wall stud.

Abstract: A support device for a laptop computer having a first panel, a second panel, and a fastener affixed to end of at least one of the first and second panels. The second panel is connected to the first panel and angularly displaced by approximately ninety degrees therefrom. The fastener allows the panels to be removably attached to a bottom surface of the laptop computer. The fastener is a strip of hook-and-loop material which is affixed to an end of the first panel. The hook-and-loop material can also be attached to an end of the second panel opposite the connection with the first panel. The strips of hook-and-loop material are received by complementary strips of hook-and-loop material affixed to the bottom surface of the laptop computer.

Abstract: A cup holder for use in a vehicle comprising a generally rectangular holder for cups formed of generally vertically extending sidewalls and a horizontally extending top wall, a base having a peripheral extent corresponding to that of the bottom of the side walls coupled to the bottom of the side walls with a plurality of apertures formed on the top wall, each aperture having a circular segment for receiving a cup and a radial segment for receiving the handle of a cup located in the circular segment.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed that removably attaches to the top platform of a stepladder, the apparatus includes a plate mounted to the stepladder, a bucket receptacle disposed on top of the plate, the bucket receptacle being used to hold items such as paint cans, nails or cleaning implements therein. The bucket receptacle is provided with tapered sides and a gasket to securely hold a paint can therewithin. The apparatus also includes one or more side attachments disposed on top of the plate integrally connected with the bucket receptacle. The side attachments are formed with various recesses or tool support shelves for securely holding various implements such as power tools, hand tools, paintbrushes or cleaning implements.

Abstract: A holder comprises an upper section with a generally longitudinal slot forming a passage through a tubular wall member, a lower section with an open first end and an opposite second end, a connecting means for attaching the upper section with the lower section, and an end closure at the bottom of the lower section is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the lower section has a tubular wall member with a generally frustoconical inner surface.An apparatus comprises a container placed in the holder. In a preferred embodiment, the container may be placed on the connecting means of the holder. In another preferred embodiment, the container may rest on the frustoconical inner surface of the tubular wall member of the lower section of the holder. In yet another preferred embodiment, the container may be positioned on the end closure of the lower section.

Abstract: A two-piece support ring structure for supporting a wok cooking vessel on top of a burner cylinder of a cooking range. The structure features two components: a top ring of a substantially circular shape upon which sits a wok; and a base ring having a substantially circular shape that removably rests on the burner cylinder. The top ring removably rests on the base ring. The base ring itself comprises a first ring and a first mating means disposed on top of the first ring for removably coupling the base ring to the top ring. The top ring comprises a second ring upon which sits the wok, and a second mating means projecting from the bottom of the second ring for removably coupling the top ring to the first mating means. The base ring further comprises a third mating means for removably coupling the base ring to the burner cylinder.

Abstract: A stand for holding an electronic remote control unit has a horizontal bottom surface, a contiguous vertical end surface extending upwardly from one end of the bottom surface, and a contiguous rectangular top surface extending outwardly from the upper end of the vertical surface spaced directly above the horizontal bottom surface for releasably supporting an electronic remote control unit thereon. An extendible coiled tether cord is secured at one end to the stand and its free end is connected to the remote control unit whereby the remote control unit may be removed from a position supported on the stand but is prevented from complete separation from the stand. Fabric hook and loop fasteners are provided on the free end of the tether and top surface of the stand.

Abstract: A printer-support stand which comprises a pair of first and second support legs adapted to be placed in a spaced-apart relationship to provide a printer-support stand. Each leg is comprised of an integrally molded plastic material, and comprises upward front and back sections, a base element extending between the front and back leg sections and characterized by an elongated, internal open space, and an elongated support-bar element having a generally flat top surface extending between the front and back sections, to provide an upper support surface for the printer. Each of the legs is characterized by an open internal space which mimics the shape of the leg, so that the first and second support legs may be stacked nestably within each other for convenience in shipping and displaying, with the support-stand element within the internal open space of the base in the nestable, stacked condition.

Abstract: A stove carrier including a base frame for carrying a baking stove, and a rack for carrying the cover of the baking stove, the base frame having two parallel horizontal bars and two vertical supporting frames symmetrically connected between the horizontal bars at two opposite ends. Each vertical supporting frame having a heat-resisting grip horizontally disposed at the top and two legs vertically disposed at the bottom for supporting the stove carrier on a flat surface. The rack having two opposite ends terminated to respective hooks for hooking on either vertical supporting frame. A pair of bars horizontally disposed at equal elevation relative to the parallel horizontal bars for carrying the cover of the baking stove.

Abstract: A combined drink holder and beach blanket holder. A stake is adapted to be inserted into the sand. A hollow drink holder is mounted on top of the stake. A hook member is mounted on the stake, the hook member being adapted to hold down an edge of a blanket lying on the sand.

Abstract: A lottery ticket dispenser assembly including a plurality of modularly constructed dispenser units arranged in vertically stacked, interlocking relation. The dispenser units each include sets of rails which are engageable with complementary sets of rails on adjacent dispenser units to interlock the dispenser units for sliding movement relative to one another. Each dispenser unit also includes a door which, when closed, prevents the rails of adjacent dispenser units from being disengaged to prevent unauthorized personnel from disassembling the dispenser assembly.

Abstract: A dispensing stand for supporting an industrial drum in a dispensing attitude, the industrial drum having a dispensing device for dispensing selected volumes of contents poured from the industrial drum along a dispensing path to a receptacle placed at a dispensing location beneath the dispensing device, when the industrial drum is in the dispensing attitude, the dispensing stand including a housing, a cradle on the housing for supporting the industrial drum in the dispensing attitude, a reservoir in the housing, a catch basin mounted on the housing for selective movement between a first position wherein the catch basin intercepts the dispensing path for catching contents dripped from the dispensing device along the dispensing path, and a second position wherein the catch basin is clear of the dispensing path for enabling the poured contents to reach the receptacle at the dispensing location, and a drain arrangement between the catch basin and the reservoir for directing the dripped contents from the catch bas

Abstract: The present invention is a wire cake rack for supporting either tubular or rectangular cakes while they cool. The wire cake rack can be either a round cake rack for supporting tubular cakes, e.g. Bundt cakes or a rectangular cake rack for supporting rectangular cakes, e.g. pound cakes. The round cake rack is made with sides in the shape of an open top cylinder that are manufactured integrally with a bottom that is concentric with the sides. The bottom has a greater diameter than the diameter of the sides. The bottom has handles on diametrically opposite edges of the bottom. The rectangular cake rack is made with sides in the shape of an open top rectangular box that are manufactured integrally with a bottom that is axially aligned with the sides. The bottom extends a predetermined distance beyond the sides. The bottom has handles on the two edges of the bottom that are longer than the other two edges of the bottom.