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US3765713A
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Carrier rack for pick up trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A carrier rack, readily applicable to pick up trucks and removable therefrom, for use of electricians, plumbers, contractors, painters, and others who may need to haul material which is substantially longer than the bed of the truck. Consists of an elevated rack above the truck bed, and extending forwardly beyond it, over the cab of the truck, having supporting posts extending upwardly from the sides of the truck bed, at its corners. The supporting posts are connected at their lower ends, by belts extending transversely thereof, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the truck, to bracket having angle iron bases for overlying engagement with the upper edge portions of the sides of the truck bed, to which they are removably connected by other belts, and having upstanding planar portions in juxtaposed relation to one side of the posts, respectively, and extending transversely of the truck bed, and having elongated horizontal slots therein for engagement by the first mentioned belts, whereby the supporting posts are adjustable laterally relative to the sides of the truck bed.
Inventors
- 👤 L Suitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-02 22:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/08; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B62D33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In combination with a pick up truck having a cab and a load carrying bed rearwardly of the cab, the sides of the truck bed being right angular in transverse section and the top surfaces of the upper edge portions being planar, the combination of an elevated rack above the truck bed, and extending forwardly beyond it, over the cab of the truck, having supporting posts extending upwardly from the sides of the truck bed, at its corners, the supporting posts being connected at their lower ends, by bolts extending transversely thereof, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the truck, to brackets having angle iron bases for overlying engagement with the upper edge portions of the sides of the truck bed, to which they are removably connected by other bolts, and having upstanding planar portions in juxtaposed relation to one side of the posts, respectively, and extending transversely of the truck bed, and having elongated horizontal slots therein for engagement by the first mentioned bolts, whereby the supporting posts are adjustable laterally relative to the sides of the truck bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In combination with a pick up truck having a cab and a load carrying bed rearwardly of the cab, the sides of the truck bed being right angular in transverse section and the top surfaces of the upper edge portions being planar, the combination of an elevated rack above the truck bed, and extending forwardly beyond it, over the cab of the truck, having supporting posts extending upwardly from the sides of the truck bed, at its corners, the supporting posts being connected at their lower ends, by bolts extending transversely thereof, generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the truck, to brackets having angle iron bases for overlying engagement with the upper edge portions of the sides of the truck bed, to which they are removably connected by other bolts, and having upstanding planar portions in juxtaposed relation to one side of the posts, respectively, and extending transversely of the truck bed, and having elongated horizontal slots therein for engagement by the first mentioned bolts, whereby the supporting posts are adjustable laterally relative to the sides of the truck bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
The structure of claim 1, the rack being characterized by a rectangular open frame, shallow relative to its longitudinal and transverse dimensions, having upstanding side members, of open construction, and having a plurality of cross braces connecting the side members along their lower edges and spaced longitudinally relative thereto, the side members, the cross braces, and the supporting posts which comprise the rack being removably connected to each other, whereby they are separable, so that the rack may be removed bodily from the truck bed, or alternatively, one or more of the cross braces may be removed while leaving the rack in place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure of claim 2, at least some of the cross braces being connected to the side members by bolts, and one of the cross braces, rearwardly of the rack, having downwardly extending pins at its ends received in sockets therefor on the corresponding supporting posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure of claim 2, the angle iron bases of the brackets being elongateD, and being substantially coextensive with the upper edge portions of the sides of the truck bed, and having a pair of upstanding side rails thereon, of open construction and integral with the angle iron bases, and substantially coextensive with their lengths, between the supporting posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The structure of claim 2, the front supporting posts forming portions of a vertically disposed rectangular open frame, having top and bottom members, extending transversely of the truck bed, between two pairs of the upstanding planar portions, and having a protective screen panel for overlying spaced apart relationship with the rear window of the cab, the top member of the frame being removably connected to one of the cross braces.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |