US4065041A
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Wrap-around roof rack
Assignee: CHARTRAND STEVE MARVIN
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A rack for a recreational vehicle having a rear portion formed with a longitudinal sill at each side. The rack comprises spaced first and second runners adapted to be located on the longitudinal sills of the rear portion of the vehicle. A plurality of load-bearing members extend upwardly and across the vehicle between the first and second runners. Any load carried by the load-bearing members acts downwardly on the sills which are well able to carry considerable loads.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford Arnold Stegavig
- 👤 David McNair Stringer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A rack for a recreational vehicle having a rear portion formed with a longitudinal sill at each side and including a body supported by the sills and generally enclosing the rear portion, the body having side walls and a roof of relatively poor load-bearing characteristics, the rack comprising: spaced first and second runners adapted to be located on the longitudinal sills between the body and the sills; a plurality of load-bearing members for extending upwardly and across the vehicle between the first and second runners externally of the side walls and roof of the body and for carrying loads above the roof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A rack for a recreational vehicle having a rear portion formed with a longitudinal sill at each side and including a body supported by the sills and generally enclosing the rear portion, the body having side walls and a roof of relatively poor load-bearing characteristics, the rack comprising: spaced first and second runners adapted to be located on the longitudinal sills between the body and the sills; a plurality of load-bearing members for extending upwardly and across the vehicle between the first and second runners externally of the side walls and roof of the body and for carrying loads above the roof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which a plurality of lugs extend from each runner, each lug being substantially aligned with a lug on the other runner to form a pair of lugs and in which the load-bearing members extend upwardly and across the vehicle between the two lugs of a pair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 provided with longitudinal bracing pieces that extend between adjacent load bearing members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which the rack has two load bearing members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 in which the first and second runners are adapted to be located on the sills of the rear portion of the vehicle by having spaced holes, each hole positioned to correspond to and form a pair with a hole in a sill, so that attachment means can be positioned through each pair of holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A rack as claimed in claim 1 including bracing portions extending upwardly from each runner.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rack as claimed in claim 5 in which the runners and the bracing portions are formed from metal angle bar.
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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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |