Support assembly connectable to a base structure

Abstract

A support assembly connectable to a base structure preferably disposed in an attic or other like location of a house, dwelling, and/or other building to provide or facilitate storage and or standing, walking, or crawling thereon. The support assembly comprising at least one or a plurality of mounting devices and at least one panel member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The support assembly further comprising at least one anchoring assembly structured to connect the mounting device to the panel member such that the mounting device is disposable in a plurality of orientations relative to the panel member.

1 . A support assembly connectable to a base structure, comprising:
 at least one mounting device having an upper portion and an attachment mechanism,   said attachment mechanism being connectable to the base structure,   at least one panel member having an upper surface and a lower surface,   said mounting device including at least one interior wall structured to at least partially define an opening therein,   at least one anchoring assembly structured to connect said mounting device to said panel member, and   said mounting device being disposable in a plurality of orientations relative to said panel member.   
   
   
       2 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 1  wherein said mounting device includes a facing member disposable in a confronting relation with said lower surface of said panel member. 
   
   
       3 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 1  wherein said anchoring assembly includes at least one securing member at least partially disposable within said opening. 
   
   
       4 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 3  wherein said mounting device includes at least one recessed portion structured to house a proximal end of said securing member. 
   
   
       5 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 3  wherein said securing member is disposable between a secured position and an unsecured position relative to said mounting device and said panel member. 
   
   
       6 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 3  wherein said mounting device is structured to rotate into a plurality of orientations. 
   
   
       7 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 3  wherein said mounting device is structured to slide into a plurality of orientations along at least a portion of said lower surface of said panel member. 
   
   
       8 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 1  wherein said attachment mechanism includes at least two spaced apart, outwardly extending members. 
   
   
       9 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 8  wherein at least one of said outwardly extending members includes an irregular surface configuration. 
   
   
       10 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 9  wherein said irregular surface configuration includes teeth. 
   
   
       11 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 1  wherein said attachment mechanism includes a tightening assembly structured to securely engage the base structure. 
   
   
       12 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 1  further comprising at least one covering device disposable in an overlying confronting relation to said upper surface of said panel member. 
   
   
       13 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 12  wherein said at least one covering device is at least partially padded. 
   
   
       14 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 1  wherein said panel member includes a plurality of at least two segments movably disposable relative to one another. 
   
   
       15 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 14  wherein each of said segments is disposed in a pivotal relation relative an adjacent one of said segments. 
   
   
       16 . A support assembly connectable to a base structure, comprising:
 at least one mounting device having an upper portion and an attachment mechanism,   said attachment mechanism being connectable to the base structure,   at least one panel member having an upper surface and a lower surface,   at least one anchoring assembly structured to connect said mounting device to said panel member,   said anchoring assembly including at least one securing member having an enlarged proximal end and a distal end,   said securing member being at least partially disposable within an opening oriented through said at least one mounting device, and   said mounting device being disposable in a plurality of orientations relative to said panel member.   
   
   
       17 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein said mounting device includes a facing member disposable in a confronting relation with said lower surface of said panel member. 
   
   
       18 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 16  wherein said mounting device includes a recessed portion structured and disposed to house said enlarged proximal end of said securing member. 
   
   
       19 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 18  wherein said securing member is disposable between a secured position and an unsecured position. 
   
   
       20 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 19  wherein said mounting device is structured to rotate into a plurality of orientations at least while said securing member is disposed in said unsecured position. 
   
   
       21 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 19  wherein said mounting device is structured to slide into a plurality of orientations at least while said securing member is disposed in said unsecured position. 
   
   
       22 . A support assembly connectable to a base structure, comprising:
 at least one mounting device having an upper portion and an attachment mechanism,   said attachment mechanism being connectable to the base structure,   at least one panel member having an upper surface and a lower surface,   an anchoring assembly structured to connect said mounting device to said panel member,   said anchoring assembly including at least one securing member having a proximal end and a distal end,   said securing member being disposable between a secured position and an unsecured position,   said mounting device structured to be movable in a plurality of orientations relative to said panel member at least while said securing member is disposed in said unsecured position.   
   
   
       23 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 22  wherein said securing member is at least partially disposable within an opening oriented through each of said plurality of mounting devices. 
   
   
       24 . The support assembly as recited in  claim 22  wherein said mounting device includes a recessed portion structured and disposed to house said proximal end of said securing member.