US3822801A
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Vehicle rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-17
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A rack for loading and transporting an article, such as an animal carcass, which can be mounted on a vehicle bumper. The rack includes a tubular frame and tubular cross-members bent in a V-shape forming two sections. Adjustable flexible straps connect opposite edges of the frame sections to a bumper permitting it to be raised from a ground-contacting loading position to an article transporting position.
Inventors
- 👤 W Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An article supporting rack for attachment to the bumper of a vehicle comprising: A. a substantially rectangular tubular frame; B. a plurality of tubular cross-members connected to opposed edges of the frame, the frame and cross-members being bent in a generally V-shape to form two sections; C. adjustable flexible straps connected to one edge of the frame for attaching a first section to a vehicle bumper such that the other section contacts the ground in a first position for loading the article; and D. an adjustable flexible strap connected to an opposite edge of the frame for attaching the other section to the bumper and adjustable to raise it to a second position for transporting the article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An article supporting rack for attachment to the bumper of a vehicle comprising: A. a substantially rectangular tubular frame; B. a plurality of tubular cross-members connected to opposed edges of the frame, the frame and cross-members being bent in a generally V-shape to form two sections; C. adjustable flexible straps connected to one edge of the frame for attaching a first section to a vehicle bumper such that the other section contacts the ground in a first position for loading the article; and D. an adjustable flexible strap connected to an opposite edge of the frame for attaching the other section to the bumper and adjustable to raise it to a second position for transporting the article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An article supporting rack as set forth in claim 1 in which the two sections are formed in a V-shape having an included angle of between about 90* and 150*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An article supporting rack as set forth in claim 1 and having a reinforcing member secured to the frame along the cross members at the junction of the two sections.
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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |