US4580827A
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Pick-up bed forward compartmentation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-18
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2005-01-18
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for use in combination with a straddle-bed tool box to provide large volume secured storage in a pick-up truck. The apparatus consists of opposite side angle brackets secured to bed side rails to provide rotary support for a closure panel that extends across the pick-up bed. A vertical panel is also secured to extend across the bed as the closure panel may be lockably affixed to the vertical panel to secure the storage volume forward therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 W. Scott Feagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
Apparatus for storage compartmentation in combination with a straddle-bed security box in a pickup bed having floor and first and second side panels, comprising: vertical panel means having a top and bottom flanged surface, said bottom surface being secured to the bed floor as the panel extends transversely between first and second side panels, and including a planar offset closure bar secured horizontally across said top surface; first and second bracket means secured on top of respective first and second side panels contiguous to said security box; and closure panel means hingedly affixed to each of said first and second bracket means and extending a closure lip portion for lockable capture over said vertical panel means closure bar, said panel means serving to open and close the storage compartmentation volume forward of the vertical panel and extending beneath said straddle-bed security box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
Apparatus for storage compartmentation in combination with a straddle-bed security box in a pickup bed having floor and first and second side panels, comprising: vertical panel means having a top and bottom flanged surface, said bottom surface being secured to the bed floor as the panel extends transversely between first and second side panels, and including a planar offset closure bar secured horizontally across said top surface; first and second bracket means secured on top of respective first and second side panels contiguous to said security box; and closure panel means hingedly affixed to each of said first and second bracket means and extending a closure lip portion for lockable capture over said vertical panel means closure bar, said panel means serving to open and close the storage compartmentation volume forward of the vertical panel and extending beneath said straddle-bed security box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 which further includes: first and second arcuate sectors formed on each lower side of said vertical panel means to enable tight affixure over pick up bed wheel housings while still maintaining complete compartmentation between said first and second side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said closure panel means comprises: a unitarily formed, rectangular panel having forward lip and closure lip portions formed on opposite parallel sides as downwardly turned flanges; a support bar secured across said panel contiguous to said forward lip, said support bar being formed to include hinge spindles on opposite ends for rotary support within said first and second bracket means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said closure panel means comprises: a unitarily formed, rectangular panel having forward lip and closure lip portions formed on opposite parallel sides as downwardly turned flanges; a support bar secured across said panel contiguous to said forward lip, said support bar being formed to include hinge spindles on opposite ends for rotary support within said first and second bracket means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein each of said first and second bracket means comprise: a unitarily formed ninety degree angle iron wherein one side includes holes for affixure to the respective side panel top and the ninety degree bent side includes a hinge support hole for retaining the respective support bar hinge spindle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 5 which further includes: roll-edged first and second arcuate sectors formed on each lower side of said vertical panel means to enable tight affixure over pick up bed wheel housings while still maintaining complete compartmentation between said first and second side panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 which further includes: handle and lock means secured to said closure panel means to enable locked affixure to said vertical panel means.
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) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |