US3565305A
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Car carrier means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-27
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for attachment to the trunk lid or top of a car is described, characterized by molded plastic construction, inner compartmentation and a combination liner and hinged cover having a peripheral zipper closure. Means are provided to affix the carrier to a flat or curved surface of a vehicle on swivel mountings. The carrier is strong, weather proof and is mounted on the vehicle with the only access panel concealed and adjacent surface of the car so as to discourage theft. In one embodiment a molded handle is provided recessed in one edge of the carrier defining compartments on each side between the liner and the inner wall of the carrier. Access to these compartments is through separate zipper closures in the edge wall of the liner. Molded-in leg protuberances also form other compartments for small items. Once removed from the car, the carrier serves as a suit case. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Belokin Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06; B60R9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A luggage carrier for attachment to a top surface of an automobile comprising: a. a case member having integral side, end and top and bottom walls, b. a recess in one of said sides with a handle member over said recess; c. a pair of legs extending from the side opposite said handle, d. an opening in said bottom wall, e. a door panel conforming to said opening and having an outer edge spaced from the edge of said opening on four sides thereof, f. a flexible liner within said case member, the walls of said liner being contiguous to the walls of said case member at said top, two of said ends and bottom walls, said liner having a sidewall spaced from the one sidewall of said case member having said recess, g. a flexible panel in the bottom wall of said liner, said panel being attached to and conforming to the configuration of said door panel and having an integral hinge member along one edge, and h. slide fastener means between said door panel and said opening in said bottom wall of the case member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A luggage carrier for attachment to a top surface of an automobile comprising: a. a case member having integral side, end and top and bottom walls, b. a recess in one of said sides with a handle member over said recess; c. a pair of legs extending from the side opposite said handle, d. an opening in said bottom wall, e. a door panel conforming to said opening and having an outer edge spaced from the edge of said opening on four sides thereof, f. a flexible liner within said case member, the walls of said liner being contiguous to the walls of said case member at said top, two of said ends and bottom walls, said liner having a sidewall spaced from the one sidewall of said case member having said recess, g. a flexible panel in the bottom wall of said liner, said panel being attached to and conforming to the configuration of said door panel and having an integral hinge member along one edge, and h. slide fastener means between said door panel and said opening in said bottom wall of the case member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 1 in which: a. the sidewall of said flexible liner is spaced froM the wall of said case member having said recessed handle to form storage compartments on each side of said handle, and b. slide fastener means in the sidewalls of said flexible liner to provide access to said storage compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 1 in which; said legs in said case member are hollow molded members open to the inside of said case member to provide storage compartments between said flexible liner and the inside of said case member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 1 in which; means are provided in the corners of said bottom wall for attachment of said case to the top surface of an automobile.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 4 in which: a. said attachment means comprise a suction cup, and b. a pivotal bracket member with strap means for engagement with a structural member of said automobile.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 1 in which; a separate panel of flexible material is affixed at its edges to the flexible panel in the bottom wall of said liner to form a pocket therein having an open top and a closed bottom at said integral hinge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 1 in which; said flexible liner is affixed to the inside top wall of said case member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A luggage carrier in accordance with claim 5 in which: a. said suction cups are provided with an upstanding bolt adapted to be received in a bore hole through said bottom wall, b. a shoulder on said bolt to space said suction cup from said bottom wall, and c. said bracket member is pivotally mounted from said bolt in the space between said suction cup and the bottom wall of said case member.
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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |