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Vehicle luggage rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-02-21
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A roof mounted luggage rack comprising a pair of longitudinally extending spaced parallel side rails, the side rails having longitudinally extending slideway portions provided thereon; a pair of transversely extending cross rails; a pair of slide members mounted one on each end of both of the cross rails and adapted to slidably engage the slideway portions on the side rails for supporting the cross rails for longitudinal sliding movement; a camming lever pivotably mounted on each of the slide members and adapted to clampingly engage the side rails for fixedly securing the cross rails at a preselected longitudinal position thereon, and a plurality of stanchion members operatively supporting the side rails on the associated vehicle, each of the stanchions having an eyelet formed in the upper end thereof adapted to have a suitable restraining strap or tiedown rope secured thereto for use in securing luggage and the like within the rack.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Bott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
In a rack for carrying luggage or the like on an automotive vehicle: a pair of longitudinally extending spaced parallel side rails; said side a rails having a pair of longitudinally extending recessed portions defining slideway elements along the laterally inner sides thereof; at least one cross rail extending transversely between said side rails; a pair of slide elements disposed one on each end of said cross rail for adjustably securing said cross rail to said side rails; one of said mentioned pairs of said slideway elements and said slide elements defining a pair of longitudinally extending flange sections and the other of said mentioned pair of elements defining a pair locking sections extending generally parallel to a said flange sections and adapted for longitudinal sliding engagement therewith, a pair of camming lever members pivotally mounted one on each end of said cross rail; and said camming lever members having manually engageable portions and clamping portions, with said first mentioned portions being manually movable between a first position wherein said second mentioned portions clampingly said flange sections to said locking sections and thereby secure said cross rail against longitudinal movement relative to said side rails, and a second position wherein said second portions of said camming members release said flange sections from clamping engagement with said locking sections and thereby permit adjustment of said cross rail longitudinally of said side rails.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
In a rack for carrying luggage or the like on an automotive vehicle: a pair of longitudinally extending spaced parallel side rails; said side a rails having a pair of longitudinally extending recessed portions defining slideway elements along the laterally inner sides thereof; at least one cross rail extending transversely between said side rails; a pair of slide elements disposed one on each end of said cross rail for adjustably securing said cross rail to said side rails; one of said mentioned pairs of said slideway elements and said slide elements defining a pair of longitudinally extending flange sections and the other of said mentioned pair of elements defining a pair locking sections extending generally parallel to a said flange sections and adapted for longitudinal sliding engagement therewith, a pair of camming lever members pivotally mounted one on each end of said cross rail; and said camming lever members having manually engageable portions and clamping portions, with said first mentioned portions being manually movable between a first position wherein said second mentioned portions clampingly said flange sections to said locking sections and thereby secure said cross rail against longitudinal movement relative to said side rails, and a second position wherein said second portions of said camming members release said flange sections from clamping engagement with said locking sections and thereby permit adjustment of said cross rail longitudinally of said side rails.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A luggage rack as set forth in claim 1 wherein said camming lever members include eyelet defining means which are movable longitudinally of said side rail member along with said cross rail member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A luggage rack as set forth in claim 1 which includes eyelet defining portions on said slide elements disposed directly adjacent said camming lever members and movable longitudinally of said side rail member concomitantly with said slide elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
223 words
In a rack for carrying luggage and the like: at least one longitudinally extending side rail member; said side rail member including a pair of spaced, coplanar flange sections; at least one transversely extending cross rail member; a slide member defining first and second recessed portions adapted to slidably receive a said flange sections for supporting said cross rail for longitudinal sliding movement relative to said side rail; means for adjustably securing one end of said cross rail member to said side rail member comprising camming means movably secured to said one of said members and adapted to clampingly engage a portion of the other of said members; said camming means comprising a camming lever pivotally mounted on said slide member about an axis extending generally at right angles to said cross rail member and arranged exteriorly of said side and cross rail members so as to be manually accessible for pivotable movement between clampingly engaged and disenGaged positions; and said camming lever having a manually engageable portion and a clamping portion, with said first mentioned portion being manually movable between a first position wherein said second mentioned portion clampingly secures said slide member to said flange sections of said side rail and a second position wherein said second mentioned position permits said cross rail to be adjusted longitudinally of said side rail.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
223 words
In a rack for carrying luggage and the like: at least one longitudinally extending side rail member; said side rail member including a pair of spaced, coplanar flange sections; at least one transversely extending cross rail member; a slide member defining first and second recessed portions adapted to slidably receive a said flange sections for supporting said cross rail for longitudinal sliding movement relative to said side rail; means for adjustably securing one end of said cross rail member to said side rail member comprising camming means movably secured to said one of said members and adapted to clampingly engage a portion of the other of said members; said camming means comprising a camming lever pivotally mounted on said slide member about an axis extending generally at right angles to said cross rail member and arranged exteriorly of said side and cross rail members so as to be manually accessible for pivotable movement between clampingly engaged and disenGaged positions; and said camming lever having a manually engageable portion and a clamping portion, with said first mentioned portion being manually movable between a first position wherein said second mentioned portion clampingly secures said slide member to said flange sections of said side rail and a second position wherein said second mentioned position permits said cross rail to be adjusted longitudinally of said side rail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
211 words
In a rack for carrying luggage and the like: at least one longitudinally extending side rail member; said side rail comprising an inwardly projecting and longitudinally extending slideway portion; at least one transversely extending cross rail member; a slide member on one end of said cross rail adapted to slidably engage said slideway portion on said side rail; means for adjustably securing one end of said cross rail member to said side rail member comprising camming means movably secured to said one of said members and adapted to clampingly engage a portion of the other of said members; and said camming means comprising a camming lever pivotally mounted on said slide member about an axis extending generally at right angles to said cross rail member and arranged exteriorly of said side and cross rail members so as to be manually accessible for pivotable movement between clampingly engaged and disengaged positions. 6 A luggage rack as set forth in claim 5 wherein said slideway portion on said side rail comprises a generally T-shaped slideway disposed on the laterally inboard side of said one of said side rail, and which includes a slide member having flange portions of substantially complementary shape with respect to said slideway and adapted to be slidably engaged therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A luggage rack as set forth in claim 6 which includes a camming member pivotably connected to said slide member directly adjacent said flange portions and having a camming portion adapted to be biased into clamping engagement with said slideway upon preselected pivotal movement thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |