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US5201561A
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Storage unit for use in pickup trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-02-15
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Granted: 1993-04-13
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Expires: 2011-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A storage box for use on pickup trucks which is mainly composed of a lid 10 and flap 12 which when each are hinged and secured to the truck bed create a versatile unit capable of protected and secure storage or other positions of usage that permit easy utilization of the space or compact storage when not installed.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael F. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A storage unit for use in pickup trucks, comprising: a first member, a generally flat and horizontal panel which is attached to a forward topmost edge of a pickup truck bed by means of removable fasteners, and; a second member, a generally flat panel pivotally mounted adjacent a forward edge thereof by first hinge means to the first member, thus allowing the second member to rotate to a generally vertical orientation parallel to and just behind a rear cab window, and; a third member, a generally flat panel pivotally mounted by second hinge means to the second member at a rearwardmost edge of the second member which allows said third member to rotate relative to the second member such that with the second member generally horizontal and the third member generally vertical, said first, second, and third members form an enclosed space with the truck bed which can be made secure by latch means and which when the second and third members are raised, the second and third members articulate about the first and second hinge means to become parallel to one another in said generally vertical orientation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A storage unit for use in pickup trucks, comprising: a first member, a generally flat and horizontal panel which is attached to a forward topmost edge of a pickup truck bed by means of removable fasteners, and; a second member, a generally flat panel pivotally mounted adjacent a forward edge thereof by first hinge means to the first member, thus allowing the second member to rotate to a generally vertical orientation parallel to and just behind a rear cab window, and; a third member, a generally flat panel pivotally mounted by second hinge means to the second member at a rearwardmost edge of the second member which allows said third member to rotate relative to the second member such that with the second member generally horizontal and the third member generally vertical, said first, second, and third members form an enclosed space with the truck bed which can be made secure by latch means and which when the second and third members are raised, the second and third members articulate about the first and second hinge means to become parallel to one another in said generally vertical orientation.
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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) | 1996-04-12 | 1996-10-12 | 1997-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-12 | 2000-10-12 | 2001-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-12 | 2004-10-12 | 2005-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |