US3580439A
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Vehicle luggage carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-04
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle top luggage carrier having a container removably fastened to the top of a vehicle. The container has a top, bottom, sides and an opening in front and back to permit access to the inside of the container. Hinged doors cover the openings. Drawer shells are slidably received through the openings in the container and themselves have a top, bottom and sides. The front and back of the shells are open to permit drawers to be slidably received in the drawer shells. Depressions on the top of the shells and complementary projections on the bottom of the shells permit them to be stacked and interfitted in a vertical position.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence A Jewett
- 👤 Walter C Jewett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
Vehicle luggage carrier comprising: a container having a top, bottom, side and an opening to permit access to the inside of the container; a door covering the opening in the container; a plurality of shells slidably received in the container through the opening therein; the drawer shells having openings which generally coincide with the opening in the container; interfitting drawers in the shells; means to interfit the shells in a vertical position; means for withdrawing the drawers from the shells; and means for fastening the container to the top of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
Vehicle luggage carrier comprising: a container having a top, bottom, side and an opening to permit access to the inside of the container; a door covering the opening in the container; a plurality of shells slidably received in the container through the opening therein; the drawer shells having openings which generally coincide with the opening in the container; interfitting drawers in the shells; means to interfit the shells in a vertical position; means for withdrawing the drawers from the shells; and means for fastening the container to the top of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vehicle top carrier of claim 1 wherein there is a means to restrain relative horizontal movement of the shells when interfitted on top of each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The vehicle top carrier of claim 2 wherein the means to interfit includes at least one depression on a surface of a first shell and a complementary projection on a surface of a second shell, the surfaces of the first and second shell being in contact with one another when the shells are stacked.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The car top carrier of claim 3, wherein the shells have guides along the inner walls which interact with lips in the outer edges of the drawers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The vehicle top carrier of claim 4, wherein the means to restrain horizontal movement of a lower and upper shell includes an upwardly extending flange on the top rear portion of the lower shell and an outwardly projecting complementary extension on the bottom of the rear of the upper shell which engages the flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The car top carrier of claim 5, wherein the means for withdrawing the drawer includes a Handle on the front thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The vehicle top carrier of claim 6, wherein there is an opening on both sides of the container with complementary hinged doors so that the drawers and drawer shells are accessible from either side of the vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vehicle top carrier of claim 7, wherein the means for fastening the container to the top of the vehicle includes straps having one end attached to the container and the other end of the strap engaging a part of the vehicle.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |