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Automobile top luggage rack
Assignee: TRINITY BROADCASTING Corp
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Filing: 1974-10-10
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Granted: 1979-10-09
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Expires: 1994-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A car top carrier comprises spaced pairs of stanchions and a side rail between the stanchions. Each stanchion has a laterally extending opening therein and an insert projecting into said opening. A screw locks the insert in angularly adjustable position with respect to the stanchion. A cross rail and the inserts have telescoping portions forming a connection therebetween. The cross rail has the major portion thereof of non-circular cross section so that the angular position of said cross section with respect to said stanchions can be adjusted by adjusting the angular position of each insert with respect to each pair of stanchions.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick A. Helm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
In a car top carrier, the combination comprising a pair of stanchions, a side rail, means for fixing the side rail to one of the stanchions, each said stanchion having a laterally extending opening therein, an insert having a portion projecting into said opening, means for locking the insert in angularly adjustable position with respect to the stanchion, and a cross rail, said cross rail and said inserts having telescoping portions forming a connection therebetween, said cross rail having the major portion thereof of non-circular cross section, whereby the angular position of said cross section with respect to said stanchions can be adjusted to various positions by adjusting the angular position of each insert with respect to the stanchion, a deflector, said stanchions having uprights, means for fixing said deflector to said upright portions such that the deflector extends between the upright portions to effectively deflect air to clear the rear window of the car, said stanchions thereby forming the sole support for supporting said deflector from the ends of the deflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
In a car top carrier, the combination comprising a pair of stanchions, a side rail, means for fixing the side rail to one of the stanchions, each said stanchion having a laterally extending opening therein, an insert having a portion projecting into said opening, means for locking the insert in angularly adjustable position with respect to the stanchion, and a cross rail, said cross rail and said inserts having telescoping portions forming a connection therebetween, said cross rail having the major portion thereof of non-circular cross section, whereby the angular position of said cross section with respect to said stanchions can be adjusted to various positions by adjusting the angular position of each insert with respect to the stanchion, a deflector, said stanchions having uprights, means for fixing said deflector to said upright portions such that the deflector extends between the upright portions to effectively deflect air to clear the rear window of the car, said stanchions thereby forming the sole support for supporting said deflector from the ends of the deflector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said stanchion and said side rail having aligned recesses, and a layer of decorative material in each said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a car top carrier, the combination comprising two pairs of stanchions, a side rail, means for fixing the side rail to the stanchions, each stanchion of one pair of stanchions having a laterally extending opening therein, an insert having a portion projecting into said opening, means for locking the insert in angularly adjustable position with respect to the stanchion, and a cross rail, said cross rail and said inserts having telescoping portions forming a connection therebetween, said cross rail having the major portion thereof of non-circular cross section, whereby the angular position of said cross section with respect to said stanchions can be adjusted by adjusting the angular position of each insert with respect to the stanchion, a deflector, said other part of stanchions having uprights, means for fixing said deflector to said upright portions such that the deflector extends between the upright portions, said stanchions thereby forming the sole support for supporting said deflector from the ends of the deflector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a car top carrier, the combination comprising two pairs of stanchions, a side rail, means for fixing the side rail to the stanchions, each stanchion of one pair of stanchions having a laterally extending opening therein, an insert having a portion projecting into said opening, means for locking the insert in angularly adjustable position with respect to the stanchion, and a cross rail, said cross rail and said inserts having telescoping portions forming a connection therebetween, said cross rail having the major portion thereof of non-circular cross section, whereby the angular position of said cross section with respect to said stanchions can be adjusted by adjusting the angular position of each insert with respect to the stanchion, a deflector, said other part of stanchions having uprights, means for fixing said deflector to said upright portions such that the deflector extends between the upright portions, said stanchions thereby forming the sole support for supporting said deflector from the ends of the deflector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 wherein said stanchion and said side rail having aligned recesses, and a layer of decorative material in each said recess.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-08 | 1983-04-09 | 1983-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-08 | 1987-04-09 | 1987-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-08 | 1991-04-09 | 1991-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |