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US4501386A
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Luggage rack with pre-attached end piece
Assignee: Advanced Accessory Systems LLC
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Filing: 1983-09-29
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Granted: 1985-02-26
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Expires: 2003-09-29
Abstract
Abstract An article carrier has two side rails with a stanchion connected to each rail. Between the two side rails and extending parallel thereto are a plurality of slat assemblies 18 and a support slat assembly 20. Each assembly 18 and 20 includes a slat member and an end cap member 21. The end cap member 21 is attached to the slat member via a first fastener 50. The end cap member is attached to a vehicle surface via a second fastener 52. The combination and support tie ring member of a support slat assembly has an upwardly extending section which abuts the underside of the cross rail.
Inventors
- 👤 William Rasor
- 👤 Leon E. Redman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An article carrier for an automotive vehicle, said article carrier comprising: an article supporting slat constructed to be mounted on a vehicle surface; said slat includes a base and two side walls extending upwardly from said base and terminating above said base and being spaced apart to form a channel between said side walls and above said base; said base having at a proximate one end thereof an opening; an end cap member extending into said one end of said slat and having first and second receiving portions; a first fastener passing through said opening of said base and engaging said first receiving portion to fasten said unitary end cap member to said slat; and a second fastener positioned between said side walls and engaging said second receiving portion for securing said end cap member to said vehicle surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An article carrier for an automotive vehicle, said article carrier comprising: an article supporting slat constructed to be mounted on a vehicle surface; said slat includes a base and two side walls extending upwardly from said base and terminating above said base and being spaced apart to form a channel between said side walls and above said base; said base having at a proximate one end thereof an opening; an end cap member extending into said one end of said slat and having first and second receiving portions; a first fastener passing through said opening of said base and engaging said first receiving portion to fasten said unitary end cap member to said slat; and a second fastener positioned between said side walls and engaging said second receiving portion for securing said end cap member to said vehicle surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 1 wherein the first fastener has a head portion at the underside of said base and has an upwardly extending portion passing through said opening in said base and into said first receiving portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 2 wherein said side walls extend longitudinally beyond at least a section of said base to form a notch between said side walls, said second receiving portion aligned with said notch and said second fastener extends downwardly through said notch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 3 wherein: said end cap member has a lower embossed section about said second receiving portion, said embossed section extending into said notch such that the underside of said base and the lower surface of said embossed section are aligned.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 4 wherein: said end cap member has a raised shoulder section about said lower embossed section with said raised shoulder section being spaced vertically above the base of said slat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 5 wherein: said end cap member has an eyelet section with an eyelet passing therethrough; said eyelet section closing an end of said channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 6 wherein: said end cap member further comprises a support section upwardly extending from said eyelet section for supporting a cross rail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 3 wherein: said end cap member has a lower embossed section about said second receiving station, said embossed section extending into said notch such that it abuts a fixed surface positioned thereunder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 1 wherein: said end cap member has an eyelet section with an eyelet passing therethrough; said eyelet section closing an end of said channel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
An article carrier as defined in claim 1 wherein the first fastener has a head portion at the underside of said base and has an upwardly extending portion passing through said opening in said base and into said first receiving portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
138 words
An article carrier for an automotive vehicle, said article carrier comprising: an article supporting slat constructed to be mounted on a vehicle surface; said slat includes a base and two side walls extending upwardly from said base and terminating above said base and being spaced apart to form a channel between said side walls and above said base; said base having at a proximate one end thereof an opening; an end cap member extending into said one end of said slat and having first and second receiving portions; a first fastener passing through said opening in said base and engaging said first receiving portion to fasten said end cap member to said slat; and a second fastener positioned between said side walls and engaging said second receiving portion for securing said end cap member to said vehicle surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
An article carrier for an automotive vehicle, said article carrier comprising: an article supporting slat constructed to be mounted on a vehicle surface; said slat includes a base and two side walls extending upwardly from said base and terminating above said base and being spaced apart to form a channel between said side walls and above said base; said base having at a proximate one end thereof an opening; an end cap member extending into said one end of said slat and having first and second receiving portions; a first fastener passing through said opening in said base and engaging said first receiving portion to fasten said end cap member to said slat; and a second fastener positioned between said side walls and engaging said second receiving portion for securing said end cap member to said vehicle surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-26 | 1988-08-27 | 1989-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-26 | 1992-08-27 | 1993-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-26 | 1996-08-27 | 1997-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |