US Patent 9420884 Overhead storage rack

A storage rack including a platform and a plurality of upright support assemblies configured to mount the platform to one or more support structures located above the platform. The platform includes a peripheral frame with a plurality of corners. The support assemblies are mounted to the peripheral frame at other than the corners and extend upwardly from the platform. The platform may include a plurality of cross braces extending from a first side of the peripheral frame to a second side of the peripheral frame, and a plurality of poles supported by and extending transverse to the cross braces.