Riser platform

Abstract

An environmentally friendly, lightweight, sturdy, water-resistant riser platform having columns of multiple heights is disclosed. The riser platform can be provided with a top cover suitable for the display of promotional materials. The riser platform can also be provided with internal dowels for increased load-bearing capacity. The riser platform can be utilized in and for any variety of industries or needs, including residential, commercial, retail, food service, and industrial uses.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A riser platform for supporting articles, the riser platform comprising,
 a first plurality of columns having a first height from said riser platform;   a second plurality of columns having a second height from said riser platform, the second height being less than the first height;   the first and second pluralities of columns forming receptacles;   
       an upper surface and outer perimeter that is integrally molded with and supported by said columns;
 at least one channel connecting at least one of said columns to at least one other of said columns; and 
 an attachment opening positioned on said upper surface and outer perimeter. 
 
     
     
         2 . The riser platform of  claim 1 , further comprising a top cover detachably connected to said upper surface and outer perimeter. 
     
     
         3 . The riser platform of  claim 2 , wherein the second plurality of columns form a receiving area adapted to receive the toe portion of a hand truck. 
     
     
         4 . The riser platform of  claim 3 , wherein the first plurality of columns comprise a carve-out area adapted to receive the toe portion of a hand truck. 
     
     
         5 . The riser platform of  claim 4 , said riser platform constructed of a recyclable, pulp fiber. 
     
     
         6 . The riser platform of  claim 5 , wherein the pulp fiber is water resistant. 
     
     
         7 . The riser platform of  claim 1  comprising four said attachment openings. 
     
     
         8 . The riser platform of  claim 7 , said top cover further comprising a plurality of tabs for engaging said attachment openings. 
     
     
         9 . The riser platform of  claim 8 , said top cover further comprising a plurality of top cover tabs for securing said top cover to said upper surface and outer perimeter. 
     
     
         10 . The riser platform of  claim 9 , said top cover further comprising a space for marking with letters or symbols. 
     
     
         11 . The riser platform of  claim 10 , further comprising a panel connected to the upper surface, the panel being substantially perpendicular to the upper surface. 
     
     
         12 . The riser platform of  claim 3 , further comprising a dowel retained within the channel. 
     
     
         13 . The riser platform of  claim 3 , wherein the riser platform forms a receiving section for receiving a second riser platform. 
     
     
         14 . A riser platform for supporting articles, the riser platform comprising,
 a first column having a first height, the first column comprising a carve-out adapted to receive the toe portion of a hand truck;   a second column having a second height, the second height being smaller than the first height, wherein the second column forms a receiving area adapted to receive the toe portion of a hand truck;   the first and second columns forming receptacles;   
       an upper surface and outer perimeter that is integrally molded with and supported by said columns;
 a channel connecting at least two columns; 
 a top cover detachably connected to said upper surface and outer perimeter; and 
 
       wherein said riser platform is constructed of a recyclable, pulp fiber.