US4029245A
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Automobile material carrier
Assignee: BERLIN
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Filing: 1976-01-14
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A demountable carrier for supporting materials in the trunk compartment of an automobile includes a frame of hollow tubular members which are assembled onto hinged brackets secured to the floor of the trunk. The frame has two lateral tubular members at the ends, one extending between the hinged brackers at opposite sides of the trunk and another extending across the back of the automobile outside the open trunk. A longitudinal tubular member connects the two lateral members and rests on a vertical tubular support on the trunk floor. The height and width of the frame are adjustable to fit different sized trunk compartments and maintain the frame in a horizontal position. When not in use the frame is taken apart and stored and the trunk lid is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Berlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/12; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; B60R5/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A carrier for an automobile trunk compartment comprising: a. a first tubular cross member; b. a pair of hinged brackets adapted to be mounted at opposite sides of the trunk floor, said brackets including means for supporting said cross member above said floor between said brackets; c. a longitudinal tubular member, means for connecting one end of said longitudinal member to said first cross member; d. a second tubular cross member, means for connecting the other end of said longitudinal member to said second cross member, said longitudinal member being of a length such that said other end extends out of said trunk compartment, and a vertical support member adapted to rest on said trunk floor to support said longitudinal member above said floor, said longitudinal member includes a plurality of longitudinal sections and means for securing said sections together, whereby said carrier is utilized to provide support for elongated articles greater in size than said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A carrier for an automobile trunk compartment comprising: a. a first tubular cross member; b. a pair of hinged brackets adapted to be mounted at opposite sides of the trunk floor, said brackets including means for supporting said cross member above said floor between said brackets; c. a longitudinal tubular member, means for connecting one end of said longitudinal member to said first cross member; d. a second tubular cross member, means for connecting the other end of said longitudinal member to said second cross member, said longitudinal member being of a length such that said other end extends out of said trunk compartment, and a vertical support member adapted to rest on said trunk floor to support said longitudinal member above said floor, said longitudinal member includes a plurality of longitudinal sections and means for securing said sections together, whereby said carrier is utilized to provide support for elongated articles greater in size than said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said bracket means for supporting said cross member includes means for adjusting the height of said cross member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said height adjusting and supporting means includes a hinged plate having a slot for receiving said cross member and a plurality of spaced holes along said slot, a second plate having an opening for receiving said cross member and a plurality of holes aligned with said hinged plate holes, and means for securing said second plate to said hinged plate through selective spaced holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for connecting said ends of said longitudinal members to said cross members includes T-shaped tubular members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for securing said longitudinal sections include an inner tubular member insertable within adjoining said sections, said inner member and a longitudinal section having aligned holes therein, and a pin insertable into said aligned holes.
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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |