US3623642A
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Modular luggage rack
Assignee: Helm Design and Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-30
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1989-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A modular luggage rack comprising a bed having a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending strips fixed to the car top and side rails fixed to the car top. Each of the side rails has longitudinally spaced elongated openings. Stanchions can be provided at the ends of the side rails and in turn support upper side rails and crossrails. Alternatively end plugs can be provided on the ends of the side rails. Ski racks can be mounted in the openings of the side rails. A luggage bag can also be attached to the rack through the openings in the side rails.
Inventors
- 👤 James Stephen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
The combination comprising a car top, a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending side rails fixed to said car top, each said side rail including a vertically extending wall, each said wall having longitudinally spaced longitudinally elongated openings therein, the space between said openings being several times 1, than the length of said openings, said openings providing means for inserTion of a tie down rope or the like. each said side rail comprising a generally inverted U cross section including a top wall and a second sidewall, said second sidewall having longitudinally spaced longitudinally elongated openings, the space between said openings being several times greater than the length of said openings, the openings in said sidewalls of each said rail being transversely aligned to permit the insertion of a tie down rope or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
The combination comprising a car top, a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending side rails fixed to said car top, each said side rail including a vertically extending wall, each said wall having longitudinally spaced longitudinally elongated openings therein, the space between said openings being several times 1, than the length of said openings, said openings providing means for inserTion of a tie down rope or the like. each said side rail comprising a generally inverted U cross section including a top wall and a second sidewall, said second sidewall having longitudinally spaced longitudinally elongated openings, the space between said openings being several times greater than the length of said openings, the openings in said sidewalls of each said rail being transversely aligned to permit the insertion of a tie down rope or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein the outer sidewall of each said rail includes a generally horizontal portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 including a resilient insulator member interposed between each said side rail and the car top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein each said side rail is made of sheet metal and has inwardly turned flanges on the lower edge of each sidewall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, including a tubular insert extending between each pair of aligned openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination set forth in claim 5 wherein said insert is made of low-friction material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination as set forth in claim 6 wherein said insert comprises a block having reduced cross section end portions disposed within said aligned openings in said sidewalls and shoulders spaced inwardly from said end portions engaging the inner surfaces of said sidewalls around the openings therein, said block having an opening therein extending through said end portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination set forth in claim 7, wherein the central portion of each insert is thickened to engage the inner surface of the top wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 8, wherein said thickened portion comprises spaced ribs on said insert.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, including a stanchion at each end of each said side rail and an upper rail extending between said stanchion of each said side rail.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 10 including a crossrail extending between opposed stanchions of the side rail.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination set forth in claim 10 wherein each said upper and side rail is made of sheet metal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
91 words
For use on a car top, the combination comprising a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending side rails adapted to be fixed to said car top, each said side rail comprising a generally inverted U-cross section including sidewalls and a top wall, each of the sidewalls having longitudinally spaced longitudinally elongated openings, the space between said openings being several times greater than the length of said openings, the openings in said sidewalls of each said rail being transversely aligned to permit the insertion of a tie down rope or the like.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
91 words
For use on a car top, the combination comprising a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending side rails adapted to be fixed to said car top, each said side rail comprising a generally inverted U-cross section including sidewalls and a top wall, each of the sidewalls having longitudinally spaced longitudinally elongated openings, the space between said openings being several times greater than the length of said openings, the openings in said sidewalls of each said rail being transversely aligned to permit the insertion of a tie down rope or the like.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 13, wherein the outer sidewall of each said rail includes a generally horizontal portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 including a resilient insulator member adapted to be interposed between each said side rail and the car top.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 wherein each said side rail is made of sheet metal and has inwardly turned flanges on the lower edge of each sidewall.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 13, including a tubular insert extending between each pair of aligned openings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination set forth in claim 17, wherein said insert is made of low-friction material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination set forth in claim 18 wherein said insert comprises a block having reduced cross section end portions disposed within said aligned openings in said sidewalls and shoulders spaced inwardly from said end portions engaging the inner surfaces of said sidewalls around the openings therein, said block having an opening therein through said end portions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination set forth in claim 19 wherein the central portion of each insert is thickened to engage the inner surface of the top wall.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 20 whereIn said thickened portion comprises spaced ribs on said insert.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 13 including a stanchion at each end of each said side rail and an upper rail extending between said stanchions of each said side rail.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 22 including a crossrail extending between opposed stanchions of the side rails.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination set forth in claim 22, wherein each said upper and side rail is made of sheet metal.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |