Load supporting slat for luggage rack or the like
Abstract
Abstract A TWO-PIECE SLAT FOR SUPPORTING LUGGAGE, OR THE LIKE, ON AN AUTOMOBILE BODY. A PLURALITY OF SUCH SLATS ARE USED TO DEFINE THE BED OF AN AUTOMOBILE LUGGAGE RACK. THE CONSTRUCTION OF EACH SLAT INCLUDES A SUPPORTING RAIL FASTENED TO THE AUTOMOBILE BODY AND A MOLDING COVERING THE RAIL. THE RAIL IS PROVIDED WITH VARIOUS HOLES ADAPTED TO RECEIVE FASTENERS FOR SECURING THE RAIL TO A GIVEN AUTOMOBILE BODY WITH ONLY A SELECTED NUMBER OF SUCH HOLES BEING USED AT ANY ONE TIME. THE MOLDING IS SNAP-FITTED OVER THE SUPPORTING RAIL AND COVERS ALL THE HOLES THEREIN AND THE FASTENERS. THE MOLDING IS MADE FROM RELATIVELY THIN STAINLESS STEEL WHILE THE RAIL IS MADE FROM HEAVIER GALVANIZED STEEL. THE MOLDING POSSESSES AN ATTRACTIVE BRIGHT APPEARANCE AND COMPLETELY COVERS THE RAIL AND ITS FASTENERS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROTECTING THE LUGGAGE FROM SHARP CORNERS, OR THE LIKE, ON THE RAIL AND THE FASTENERS.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Bott
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |