US3917136A
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Vehicle rack mounting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-08
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle top rack mounting having a gutter rail reinforcement plate is provided whereby the normal loads on the vehicle''s gutter rail are in part transferred to the reinforcement. The rack mounting may also include an enlarged J-hook to reduce stress concentrations applied to the gutter rail and reinforcement plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Miles Thomas Carson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A mounting assembly for a vehicle roof mounted rack removably fastened to a vehicle gutter rail comprising a rigid plate having a substantial extended surface portion and terminating along one edge thereof in a J-shaped terminus, said rigid plate adapted to be secured to a vehicle at each rack attaching site with the Jshaped terminus in contact with the vehicle gutter rail and a gutter rail clamp member including an adjustable J-hook and a presser foot engaging therebetween the J-shaped terminus of the rigid plate and the vehicle gutter rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A mounting assembly for a vehicle roof mounted rack removably fastened to a vehicle gutter rail comprising a rigid plate having a substantial extended surface portion and terminating along one edge thereof in a J-shaped terminus, said rigid plate adapted to be secured to a vehicle at each rack attaching site with the Jshaped terminus in contact with the vehicle gutter rail and a gutter rail clamp member including an adjustable J-hook and a presser foot engaging therebetween the J-shaped terminus of the rigid plate and the vehicle gutter rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein the said J-shaped terminus is in contact with the under surface of the gutter rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein the said J-shaped terminus is in contact with the upper surface of the gutter rail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein certain of the said J-shaped termini are in contact with the under surface of the vehicle gutter rail and other of said J-shaped termini are in contact with the upper surface of the vehicle''s gutter rail.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein the width of the adjustable J-hook is about one-third the width of the extended surface rigid plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention defined in claim 5 wherein the length of said rigid plate member is about 3 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention defined in claim 1 including adjustable keeper means extending between the adjustable J-hook and the said presser foot.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |