US4007862A
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Car rack for holding surfboards or the like
Assignee: RAX WORKS Inc
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Filing: 1975-03-13
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A detachable car rack is adapted to support a surfboard or similar elongated object atop a car mounting surface such as its roof. To preclude marring or similar finish damage, a pair of elongated, compressible support pads are disposed at a spaced distance from each other between the mounting surface and the surfboard. With each support pad there are provided a frame member, and first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the surfboard. Each length of strap folds back to extend away from the frame member to a remote end where there is attached an anchor such as a hook for gripping an edge of the mounting surface such as is commonly provided by a gutter extending along the respective side of the car roof.
Inventors
- 👤 Rex Walter Heftmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An accessory detachably securable on a mounting surface of a car in spaced relationship with an identical accessory to form a rack for supporting an elongated object such as a surfboard, the accessory comprising: an elongated support pad to be disposed between the object and the mounting surface, the support pad being compressible so as to preclude marring the finish on the mounting surface or object; a frame member; strap means for tautly spanning the mounting surface and including first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and fold back to extend away therefrom to opposite remote ends of the strap means, said first and second lengths cooperating with the support pad and with the frame member to form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the object and secure the object in a fixed position between the mounting surface and the frame member when the strap means tautly spans the mounting surface; and separate anchor means attached to each remote end for connection to a fixed point at an edge of the mounting surface so as to maintain the tightness of the loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An accessory detachably securable on a mounting surface of a car in spaced relationship with an identical accessory to form a rack for supporting an elongated object such as a surfboard, the accessory comprising: an elongated support pad to be disposed between the object and the mounting surface, the support pad being compressible so as to preclude marring the finish on the mounting surface or object; a frame member; strap means for tautly spanning the mounting surface and including first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and fold back to extend away therefrom to opposite remote ends of the strap means, said first and second lengths cooperating with the support pad and with the frame member to form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the object and secure the object in a fixed position between the mounting surface and the frame member when the strap means tautly spans the mounting surface; and separate anchor means attached to each remote end for connection to a fixed point at an edge of the mounting surface so as to maintain the tightness of the loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An accessory according to claim 1 wherein the strap means includes means for adjusting the length between its remote ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An accessory according to claim 2 wherein the support pad has first and second receptacles at its opposite ends and the first and second lengths of strap have inserts for connection to the receptacles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An accessory according to claim 1 wherein the support pad is made of neoprene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An accessory according to claim 1 wherein the first and second lengths of strap are fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
An accessory according to claim 1 wherein the strap means includes means for adjusting the length between its remote ends, and a pair of sleeves wrapped around the strap means on opposite sides of the frame member and slidable up to the frame member so as to cinch the folded-back portions of the strap lengths.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
232 words
An accessory detachably securable on a mounting surface of a car in spaced relationship with an identical accessory to form a rack for supporting an elongated object such as a surfboard, the accessory comprising: an elongated support pad to be disposed between the object and the mounting surface, the support pad having a tunnel therethrough and being compressible so as to preclude marring the finish on the mounting surface or object; a frame member; strap means for tautly spanning the mounting surface and including a continuous strap having first, second, and third lengths of strap, the third length of strap extending through the tunnel to join the first and second lengths of strap, the first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and fold back to extend away therefrom to opposite remote ends of the strap means, said first and second lengths cooperating with the support pad and with the frame to form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the object and secure the object in a fixed position between the mounting surface and the frame member when the strap means tautly spans the mounting surface; and separate anchor means attached to each remote end for connection to a fixed point at an edge of the mounting surface so as to maintain the tightness of the loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
232 words
An accessory detachably securable on a mounting surface of a car in spaced relationship with an identical accessory to form a rack for supporting an elongated object such as a surfboard, the accessory comprising: an elongated support pad to be disposed between the object and the mounting surface, the support pad having a tunnel therethrough and being compressible so as to preclude marring the finish on the mounting surface or object; a frame member; strap means for tautly spanning the mounting surface and including a continuous strap having first, second, and third lengths of strap, the third length of strap extending through the tunnel to join the first and second lengths of strap, the first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and fold back to extend away therefrom to opposite remote ends of the strap means, said first and second lengths cooperating with the support pad and with the frame to form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the object and secure the object in a fixed position between the mounting surface and the frame member when the strap means tautly spans the mounting surface; and separate anchor means attached to each remote end for connection to a fixed point at an edge of the mounting surface so as to maintain the tightness of the loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An accessory according to claim 7 wherein the strap means includes means for adjusting the length between its remote ends.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
An accessory according to claim 7 wherein at least one of the anchor means comprises a hook having an opening and an end piece frame having first and second bars, a portion of the strap means extending upwardly through the opening, around the first bar, back downwardly through the opening, and back upwardly for attachment to the second bar of the end piece frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
275 words
An accessory detachably securable on a mounting surface of a car in spaced relationship with an identical accessory to form a rack for supporting an elongated object such as a surfboard, the accessory comprising: an elongated support pad to be disposed between the object and the mounting surface, the support pad being compressible so as to preclude marring the finish on the mounting surface or object; a frame member; strap means for tautly spanning the mounting surface and including first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and fold back to extend away therefrom to opposite remote ends of the strap means, said first and second lengths cooperating with the support pad and with the frame member to form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the object and secure the object in a fixed position between the mounting surface and the frame member when the strap means tautly spans the mounting surface; separate anchor means attached to each remote end for connection to a fixed point at an edge of the mounting surface so as to maintain the tightness of the loop; and at least one of the anchor means cooperating with the strap means to provide for adjusting the length of strap between the separate anchor means, and comprising a hook having an opening, and an end piece frame having first and second bars, with a portion of the strap means extending upwardly through the opening, around the first bar, back downwardly through the opening, and back upwardly for attachment to the second bar of the end piece frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
275 words
An accessory detachably securable on a mounting surface of a car in spaced relationship with an identical accessory to form a rack for supporting an elongated object such as a surfboard, the accessory comprising: an elongated support pad to be disposed between the object and the mounting surface, the support pad being compressible so as to preclude marring the finish on the mounting surface or object; a frame member; strap means for tautly spanning the mounting surface and including first and second lengths of strap extending from opposite ends of the support pad to slidably pass through the frame member and fold back to extend away therefrom to opposite remote ends of the strap means, said first and second lengths cooperating with the support pad and with the frame member to form a loop that is adjustable to tightly gird the object and secure the object in a fixed position between the mounting surface and the frame member when the strap means tautly spans the mounting surface; separate anchor means attached to each remote end for connection to a fixed point at an edge of the mounting surface so as to maintain the tightness of the loop; and at least one of the anchor means cooperating with the strap means to provide for adjusting the length of strap between the separate anchor means, and comprising a hook having an opening, and an end piece frame having first and second bars, with a portion of the strap means extending upwardly through the opening, around the first bar, back downwardly through the opening, and back upwardly for attachment to the second bar of the end piece frame.
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) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |