US5092503A
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Carrier for a motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-14
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Granted: 1992-03-03
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Expires: 2010-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for attachment to a vehicle, comprising a bracket releaseably securable to a tow bar bracket on the vehicle. A platform is pivotably attached to the bracket and is movable between an upright position for stowage and a horizontal position in which it can receive a load. A pair of extensible arms are connected between the platform and a pair of parallel rods, extending beneath the platform and forming part of the bracket, to control the movement of the platform. The pair of parallel rods are received by channels on a tow bar bracket on the vehicle, and the two brackets can be locked together.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew P. Cocks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A carrier for attachment to the rear end of a vehicle comprising: (a) a carrier bracket incorporating a pair of mounting rods which are adapted to be releaseably secured to a pair of complementary socket formations on a tow hitch bracket which is operatively fixed to the rear end of the vehicle; (b) a platform pivotably attached to the carrier bracket and movable between a first, upright position for storage and a second generally horizontal position for receiving a load; and (c) a pair of extensible support arms pivotably connected between the platform and points on the bracket located beneath the platform, the support arms controlling movement of the platform when it is moved between the first and the second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A carrier for attachment to the rear end of a vehicle comprising: (a) a carrier bracket incorporating a pair of mounting rods which are adapted to be releaseably secured to a pair of complementary socket formations on a tow hitch bracket which is operatively fixed to the rear end of the vehicle; (b) a platform pivotably attached to the carrier bracket and movable between a first, upright position for storage and a second generally horizontal position for receiving a load; and (c) a pair of extensible support arms pivotably connected between the platform and points on the bracket located beneath the platform, the support arms controlling movement of the platform when it is moved between the first and the second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A carrier as claimed in claim 1, in which the mounting points on the bracket are located towards the operatively lower ends of the mounting rods.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A carrier as claimed in claim 1, in which the support arms are in the form of gas-damped struts.
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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) | 1995-03-03 | 1995-09-02 | 1996-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-03-03 | 1999-09-02 | 2000-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-03-03 | 2003-09-02 | 2004-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |