US4800470A
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Illuminated cargo rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-08
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Granted: 1989-01-24
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Expires: 2007-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated cargo rack is set forth securable to motor vehicles and the like for the transport of various articles. A plurality of vertically positioned stanchions securably contained a transparent plastic light tubular member containing therein plural illuminators divided by a reflector. Each illuminated portion is selectively actuable to illuminate a surrounding area, the articles being transported, or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Hartsaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/0011; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An illuminated cargo rack for securement and illumination of cargo positionable therein for attachment to an exterior surface of a motor vehicle comprising, a single elongate, tabular light bar means for defining a securement perimeter for positioning of said cargo therein, and means for positioning said light bar a spaced distance above said surface, and wherein said means for positioning said light bar include a plurality of vertically oriented stanchions securing said light bar proximate one terminal end and securable to said surface at another terminal end, and first and second light sources positioned within said light bar and switching means for selectively illuminating said first and second light sources within said light bar, and said first and second light sources are positioned on either side of a longitudinal co-extensive reflective mirror within said light bar, and wherein said co-extensive mirror is vertically oriented relative to said light bar, and said light bar is completely formed of a transparent exterior surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An illuminated cargo rack for securement and illumination of cargo positionable therein for attachment to an exterior surface of a motor vehicle comprising, a single elongate, tabular light bar means for defining a securement perimeter for positioning of said cargo therein, and means for positioning said light bar a spaced distance above said surface, and wherein said means for positioning said light bar include a plurality of vertically oriented stanchions securing said light bar proximate one terminal end and securable to said surface at another terminal end, and first and second light sources positioned within said light bar and switching means for selectively illuminating said first and second light sources within said light bar, and said first and second light sources are positioned on either side of a longitudinal co-extensive reflective mirror within said light bar, and wherein said co-extensive mirror is vertically oriented relative to said light bar, and said light bar is completely formed of a transparent exterior surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An illuminated cargo rack as set forth in claim 1 wherein said switching means includes a plurality of switches to selectively activate either of said longitudinal light sources.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An illuminated cargo rack as set forth in claim 1 wherein said light bar is formed of a plastic-like material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An illuminated cargo rack as set forth in claim 11 wherein said light bar is formed of a glass material.
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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) | 1992-01-24 | 1992-07-25 | 1993-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-24 | 1996-07-25 | 1997-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-24 | 2000-07-25 | 2001-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |