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Truck pocket rail attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-14
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Granted: 1990-09-25
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Expires: 2008-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A rail attachment apparatus is set forth for use in combination with pockets formed within the side walls of a truck bed. The pockets are formed with side walls of a predetermined height. The apparatus includes an upper post integrally secured to a positioning plate overlying an opening defining the pocket with a threaded rod extending therethrough. The threaded rod extends downwardly through a depth post into threaded engagement with a latch plate integrally secured to the depth post. The latch plate is formed of a generally rectangular planar configuration with rounded corners for positioning within the pocket and rotated ninety degrees after initial positioning to engage underlying edges of the pocket walls whereupon tightening by use of an overlying threaded fastener, the assembly grasps the pocket walls and enables the depth post to be telescopingly received within the upper post to secure the latch plate in position.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry A. Zamzow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0807; B60P7/0815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A truck pocket rail attachment apparatus for use in combination with sidewalls of a truck bed, said sidewalls including a plurality of spaced pockets formed in the sidewalls with each pocket including a rectangular opening and further including a cavity of rectangular cross-sectional configuration with side walls and end walls of a predetermined height, and said side walls of a greater lineal length than said end walls, said apparatus comprising, an upper portion including an upper vertical hollow post means with a top wall for positioning of an elongate horizontal rail thereon, and said upper post means including a lower terminal end integrally secured to a positioning plate means for overlying said opening, and a lower portion including a depth post of a height greater than said predetermined height, and a rectangular latch plate means integrally secured to a lower end of said depth post of an area substantially equal to said opening for rotation relative to said upper portion to engage lower terminal edges of said side walls, and connecting means for securing said horizontal rail, said upper portion, and said lower portion together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A truck pocket rail attachment apparatus for use in combination with sidewalls of a truck bed, said sidewalls including a plurality of spaced pockets formed in the sidewalls with each pocket including a rectangular opening and further including a cavity of rectangular cross-sectional configuration with side walls and end walls of a predetermined height, and said side walls of a greater lineal length than said end walls, said apparatus comprising, an upper portion including an upper vertical hollow post means with a top wall for positioning of an elongate horizontal rail thereon, and said upper post means including a lower terminal end integrally secured to a positioning plate means for overlying said opening, and a lower portion including a depth post of a height greater than said predetermined height, and a rectangular latch plate means integrally secured to a lower end of said depth post of an area substantially equal to said opening for rotation relative to said upper portion to engage lower terminal edges of said side walls, and connecting means for securing said horizontal rail, said upper portion, and said lower portion together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A truck pocket rail attachment apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said positioning plate means includes a resilient polymeric padding material secured thereunder in surrounding relationship to said hollow post means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A truck pocket rail attachment apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said depth post is of an external configuration substantially complementary to an internal cavity defined by said hollow post means wherein said depth post is telescopingly receivable within said hollow post means.
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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) | 1993-09-24 | 1994-03-26 | 1994-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-09-24 | 1998-03-26 | 1998-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-09-24 | 2002-03-26 | 2002-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |