US3221960A
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Car top carrier
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-03-11
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Gleason
- 👤 Clyde W Morris
- 👤 La Verne B Ragsdale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A CAR TOP TYPE CARRIER RACK, COMPRISING: INTERCHANGEABLE SIDE RAIL MEMBERS INCLUDING MEANS OF ATTACHMENT TO A VEHICLE BODY PANEL IN PARALLEL SPACED AND TANDEM RELATION, CROSS RAIL MEMBERS SECURED BETWEEN THE TERMINAL ENDS OF SAID SIDE RAIL MEMBERS, AND A WIRE ROD BASKET MEMBER RECEIVED AND SUPPORTED BETWEEN SAID SIDE RAIL MEMBERS, SAID BASKET MEMBER INCLUDING A LOAD CARRYING BOTTOM WALL HAVING HANGER HOOKS PROVIDED AT THE CORNERS THEREOF AND ENGAGING THE ENDS OF SAID SIDE AND CROSS RAIL MEMBER, CUSHION SUPPORTS PROVIDED UNDER SAID BASKET BOTTOM WALL, AND SAID HANGER HOOKS BEING OUTWARDLY OPEN AND RECEIVED IN SPRING TENSIONED ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID SIDE RAIL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A CAR TOP TYPE CARRIER RACK, COMPRISING: INTERCHANGEABLE SIDE RAIL MEMBERS INCLUDING MEANS OF ATTACHMENT TO A VEHICLE BODY PANEL IN PARALLEL SPACED AND TANDEM RELATION, CROSS RAIL MEMBERS SECURED BETWEEN THE TERMINAL ENDS OF SAID SIDE RAIL MEMBERS, AND A WIRE ROD BASKET MEMBER RECEIVED AND SUPPORTED BETWEEN SAID SIDE RAIL MEMBERS, SAID BASKET MEMBER INCLUDING A LOAD CARRYING BOTTOM WALL HAVING HANGER HOOKS PROVIDED AT THE CORNERS THEREOF AND ENGAGING THE ENDS OF SAID SIDE AND CROSS RAIL MEMBER, CUSHION SUPPORTS PROVIDED UNDER SAID BASKET BOTTOM WALL, AND SAID HANGER HOOKS BEING OUTWARDLY OPEN AND RECEIVED IN SPRING TENSIONED ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE ENDS OF SAID SIDE RAIL MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |