Rust-Preventing Base Support for Metal Containers

Abstract

Described is a rust-preventing support for a metal can having a base with a flat upper surface and a flange extending vertically from the perimeter of the base. The base is able to be secured around the bottom of a metal can such that the inner surface of the flange fits tightly around the outer surface of the metal can. In this way, the rust-preventing support prevents exposure of the bottom of the metal can to liquid pooled on a surface. The base further includes a holding structure that can be removably attached to a tube disposed on the outer surface of the flange. The holding structure has an elongated post with a loop at an upper end that is suited for storage of a razor or similar item therein. Overall, the present invention provides a device that prevents a metal can from developing rust on its bottom surface.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A rust-preventing device, comprising:
 a base having an upper surface and a perimeter, wherein said upper surface is flat;   a flange extending vertically from said upper surface about said perimeter of said base;   wherein said flange has an inner surface and an outer surface; and   wherein said inner surface of said flange is adapted to be secured around an outer perimeter of a metal container disposed on said upper surface of said base.   
     
     
         2 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a tube attached to an outer surface of said flange and having an opening at an upper end of said tube.   
     
     
         3 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a holding structure comprising an elongated post having a first end opposite a second end;   wherein said first end is adapted to engage with said opening of said tube;   wherein a loop is attached to said second end of said elongated post.   
     
     
         4 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 3 , wherein said loop is adapted to hold a razor therein. 
     
     
         5 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 1 , wherein said base is composed of a flexible material. 
     
     
         6 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 1 , wherein said base is composed of silicone. 
     
     
         7 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 1 , wherein said base is composed of rubber. 
     
     
         8 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 1 , wherein said base is composed of a water-impermeable material. 
     
     
         9 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 1 , wherein said base is substantially circular. 
     
     
         10 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 3 , wherein said holding structure is composed of a corrosion-resistant material. 
     
     
         11 . The rust-preventing device of  claim 2 , wherein said tube is integrally formed with said flange.