US4003485A
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Vehicle-top loader
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-17
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1995-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A carriage rests on a vehicle-top rack when travelling. For loading and unloading it is moved across the rack and pivoted downward to a slant position alongside the vehicle. The upper portion of the carriage is adapted to support the intended load, such as a boat, canoe, luggage, etc. An extendable lever is employed to aid in lifting the loaded carrier to vehicle-top height. When the load is a sailboat the mast serves as the lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson Weeks Edgerton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/042; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/10; B60P3/1008; B60P3/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A vehicle-top loader and carrier comprising: a rack adapted to be supported on the top of said vehicle; a carriage adapted to cooperate with said rack to enable rotation from an inclined loading position alongside said vehicle to the level of said rack and subsequent horizontal movement across said rack to the travelling position above said vehicle, said carriage being adapted to support a boat; and a lever comprising the mast of said boat extendably attached to said carriage to enable withdrawal of said lever in a direction away from said vehicle thereby providing increased leverage to raise said carriage to said rack level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A vehicle-top loader and carrier comprising: a rack adapted to be supported on the top of said vehicle; a carriage adapted to cooperate with said rack to enable rotation from an inclined loading position alongside said vehicle to the level of said rack and subsequent horizontal movement across said rack to the travelling position above said vehicle, said carriage being adapted to support a boat; and a lever comprising the mast of said boat extendably attached to said carriage to enable withdrawal of said lever in a direction away from said vehicle thereby providing increased leverage to raise said carriage to said rack level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
A vehicle-top loader and carrier comprising: a rack adapted to be supported on the top of said vehicle; a carriage adapted to cooperate with said rack to enable rotation from an inclined loading position alongside said vehicle to the level of said rack and subsequent horizontal movement across said rack to the travelling position above said vehicle; a lever extendably attached to said carriage to enable withdrawal of said lever in a direction away from said vehicle thereby providing increased leverage to raise said carriage to said rack level; at least one strut adapted to cooperate with the side of said vehicle;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A vehicle-top loader and carrier comprising: a rack adapted to be supported on the top of said vehicle; a carriage adapted to cooperate with said rack to enable rotation from an inclined loading position alongside said vehicle to the level of said rack and subsequent horizontal movement across said rack to the travelling position above said vehicle; a lever extendably attached to said carriage to enable withdrawal of said lever in a direction away from said vehicle thereby providing increased leverage to raise said carriage to said rack level; at least one strut adapted to cooperate with the side of said vehicle;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
at least one leg pivotally attached to one side of said carriage, said strut being attached to said leg; a lower end of said leg extends underneath said vehicle when said carriage is in said loading position whereby the reaction of said lower end with the surface on which said vehicle is standing forces said strut upward into contact with the splash panel of said vehicle thereby supporting the lower side of said carriage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
at least one leg pivotally attached to one side of said carriage, said strut being attached to said leg; a lower end of said leg extends underneath said vehicle when said carriage is in said loading position whereby the reaction of said lower end with the surface on which said vehicle is standing forces said strut upward into contact with the splash panel of said vehicle thereby supporting the lower side of said carriage.
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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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |