US4247026A
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Vehicle cargo container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-12
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1999-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A cargo sleeve removably mounted into the cargo area of standard passenger vehicles such as station wagons or the like or which may be removably mounted to the top of the vehicle which is characterized by a container means including a top opening, side walls, front and rear walls and a bottom wall integrally formed with one another to form a receptacle, said side walls having a configuration that closely conforms to the configuration of the walls of a standard vehicle cargo area and a flanged rim surrounding substantially the entire receptacle means. A removably mounted lid portion is included which generally conforms to the configuration of the receptacle and includes edge portions which rest upon a portion of said flanged rim.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Heifner
- 👤 Marcus J. Molea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04; B60R9/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A cargo container for a passenger vehicle which is alternatively removably mounted in a first position as a cargo sleeve closely conforming to the cargo area of a standard vehicle or in a second position on the top roof of the vehicle as a car top storage carrier comprising, in combination, a receptacle means including side walls and a bottom wall provided with a top opening integrally forming a storage area having a predetermined configuration conforming to the cargo area of a predetermined standard passenger vehicle cargo area, said bottom walls including longitudinally extending ribs and said side walls being provided with an inwardly extending lip and an outer flanged rim; and a removably mounted lid portion conforming generally to said top opening and including edge portions adapted to engage said inwardly extending lip to form a closure to said storage area of said receptacle means in either said cargo sleeve or car top carrier configuration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A cargo container for a passenger vehicle which is alternatively removably mounted in a first position as a cargo sleeve closely conforming to the cargo area of a standard vehicle or in a second position on the top roof of the vehicle as a car top storage carrier comprising, in combination, a receptacle means including side walls and a bottom wall provided with a top opening integrally forming a storage area having a predetermined configuration conforming to the cargo area of a predetermined standard passenger vehicle cargo area, said bottom walls including longitudinally extending ribs and said side walls being provided with an inwardly extending lip and an outer flanged rim; and a removably mounted lid portion conforming generally to said top opening and including edge portions adapted to engage said inwardly extending lip to form a closure to said storage area of said receptacle means in either said cargo sleeve or car top carrier configuration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The cargo container defined in claim 1 wherein said side walls of said receptacle means include end walls longitudinally spaced from one another in its normal configuration and said end walls having a different height dimension relative to one another with said side wall portions joining said end walls sloping from the higher to the lower of said end walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
The cargo container defined in claim 1 wherein said inwardly extending lip of said side walls is provided with a plurality of holes spaced at predetermined locations and said edges of said lid portion including a plurality of similar holes disposed at locations registering with said holes in said lip; and removably mounted fastener means extended through at least some of said registered holes to secure said lid portion to said body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The cargo container defined in claim 3 wherein said lid portion includes a plurality of pairs of spaced openings and including strap means removably mounted to the roof top of said vehicle and having portions received by said spaced openings in said lid portion to secure said lid portion to the roof top of said vehicle when said cargo container is disposed in the car top storage configuration.
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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) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |