US5316358A
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Integral storage container for pick-up truck
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1992-02-06
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Granted: 1994-05-31
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Expires: 2012-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A storage container primarily for use as a tool or utility box for pick-up trucks. The container is located in the space between the rear wall of the truck cab and the front wall of the truck bed. The container is generally box-shaped with a mechanism to enable access within the container and a mechanism to releasably lock the container. The container also has a hollow lower bin with a mechanism to enable access to the bin. The lower bin can be used to store tools, small objects or containers of liquid which have a tendency to spill.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip E. Payne
- 👤 Clyde N. Ney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:05
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R11/00; B60R11/06; B60R5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A storage container for a pick-up truck having a cab and a truck bed both secured to a frame, said storage container adapted to be secured between the cab and the truck bed comprising: an overall box shaped member having means for enabling access within said box shaped member, said box shaped member having a rear wall abutting a front wall of the truck bed; and means for securing said box shaped member to the frame between the cab and truck bed, wherein said box shaped member has a front wall abutting a rear wall of the cab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A storage container for a pick-up truck having a cab and a truck bed both secured to a frame, said storage container adapted to be secured between the cab and the truck bed comprising: an overall box shaped member having means for enabling access within said box shaped member, said box shaped member having a rear wall abutting a front wall of the truck bed; and means for securing said box shaped member to the frame between the cab and truck bed, wherein said box shaped member has a front wall abutting a rear wall of the cab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The storage container according to claim 1 wherein said container includes at least one lower bin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The storage container according to claim 2 wherein said lower bin is generally a box-shaped member having means for enabling access within said lower bin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A storage container for a pick-up truck having a cab and a truck bed both secured to a frame, said storage container adapted to be secured between the cab and the truck bed comprising: an overall box shaped member having means for enabling access within said box shaped member; means for securing said box shaped member to the frame between the cab and truck bed, wherein said box shaped member has a front wall abutting a rear wall of the cab; and means for attaching a luggage rack to said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
A storage container for a pick-up truck having a cab and a truck bed both secured to a frame, said storage container adapted to be secured between the cab and the truck bed comprising: an overall box shaped member having means for enabling access within said box shaped member; means for securing said box shaped member to the frame between the cab and truck bed, wherein said box shaped member has a front wall abutting a rear wall of the cab; and means for attaching a luggage rack to said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container according to claim 4 wherein said box shaped member includes a top lid, and further wherein said means for attaching said luggage rack to said container comprises a ribbing on said top lid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
A storage container adapted to be secured between a pick-up truck cab and a pick-up truck bed, said container comprising: a front wall, a rear wall, a floor, a top lid, a pair of opposing vertical side panels; a lower storage bin having means for enabling access to said bin associated with said floor; means for locking said container top lid with said side panels; and means for dividing said container into separate compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
A storage container adapted to be secured between a pick-up truck cab and a pick-up truck bed, said container comprising: a front wall, a rear wall, a floor, a top lid, a pair of opposing vertical side panels; a lower storage bin having means for enabling access to said bin associated with said floor; means for locking said container top lid with said side panels; and means for dividing said container into separate compartments.
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