US3861572A
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Carrier mountable on the roof rack of a car
Assignee: Olin Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-07
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A tent structure having folding tubular supports which, when collapsed, are contained within a carrier member along with the tent fabric. The supports are unfolded to an erected condition exterior of the container to provide a tent of considerably greater size than the carrier member. The carrier member serves as a top for the mid portion of the tent and the entire structure, when folded into its collapsed condition can be mounted on the roof of a car for transporting. When erected, the tent stands free of the car so that the latter can be driven about without the tent. A carrier for the tent structure is shown which is securable to the roof rack on an automobile. The carrier may be used to support other articles on the auto roof.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Norris
- 👤 Haltern Jr Frank Van
- 👤 David K Walz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:33
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/02; E04H15/06; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/36; B60P3/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A support device which is securable to an auto roof rack of the type having laterally offset bars secured to the auto roof and extending longitudinally thereof, said device comprising: a. a substantially horizontally extending base formed from sheet-like material, said base including complementary laterally offset and longitudinally extending downwardly open side channels positioned to overlie and receive the roof rack bars so that a lower surface of the base extends below the roof rack bars; b. a plurality of laterally open gripping means mounted within said base for lateral movement toward and away from the roof rack bars, said gripping means being operable to be moved into a locking position in engagement with the roof rack bars and a release position laterally offset from the roof rack bars; c. an actuating rod movably mounted within said base for reciprocation in a first direction and return in the opposite direction; d. link means operably interconnecting said actuating rod and said gripping means to cause said gripping means to be moved to said locking position when said actuating rod is moved in said first direction, and to further cause said gripping means to be moved to said release position when said actuating rod is moved in said opposite direction; and e. at least one upwardly facing article-receiving means formed in said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A support device which is securable to an auto roof rack of the type having laterally offset bars secured to the auto roof and extending longitudinally thereof, said device comprising: a. a substantially horizontally extending base formed from sheet-like material, said base including complementary laterally offset and longitudinally extending downwardly open side channels positioned to overlie and receive the roof rack bars so that a lower surface of the base extends below the roof rack bars; b. a plurality of laterally open gripping means mounted within said base for lateral movement toward and away from the roof rack bars, said gripping means being operable to be moved into a locking position in engagement with the roof rack bars and a release position laterally offset from the roof rack bars; c. an actuating rod movably mounted within said base for reciprocation in a first direction and return in the opposite direction; d. link means operably interconnecting said actuating rod and said gripping means to cause said gripping means to be moved to said locking position when said actuating rod is moved in said first direction, and to further cause said gripping means to be moved to said release position when said actuating rod is moved in said opposite direction; and e. at least one upwardly facing article-receiving means formed in said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The support device of claim 1, wherein said base includes a central longitudinally extending downwardly open channel in which said actuating rod is mounted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The support device of claim 2, wherein said base includes a plurality of laterally extending downwardly open channels extending between said central channel and said side channels and in which said link means and said gripping means are mounted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The support device of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of brackets mounted on said base about said gripping means to guide movement of the latter between said locking position and said release position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The support device of claim 1, further comprising means mounted on said actuating rod for locking the latter to said base when said actuating rod is moved as far as possible in said first direction.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |