US5524951A
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Cargo box installed integral with pickup cab to afford direct access between cab and box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-08-22
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Granted: 1996-06-11
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Expires: 2015-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A cargo box is provided that is installed between the bed and cap of a pickup. The cargo box includes a lid, sides, and a back panel, with the lid being hingably mounted to the cab. The cargo box extends laterally across the width of the bed and forms a sealed chamber to isolate its contents from the environment. The rear side of the cargo box and the front side of the bed include aligned openings therethrough to receive long items. The front of the box includes an opening to allow an individual within the cab access to the contents of the box.
Inventors
- 👤 Thurman Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A storage compartment integrally mounted to a cab of a pickup truck for storage of articles, said compartment being mounted immediately behind a rear wall of the cab, said compartment comprising: a box section having front and back walls, a ceiling, a bottom wall, and side walls securely formed to one another and forming an interior cavity, said front wall corresponding to said rear wall of the cab and having an opening therethrough; said side walls being formed integral with side walls of the cab and projecting rearward therefrom; and an opening through said ceiling which sealably receives a lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A storage compartment integrally mounted to a cab of a pickup truck for storage of articles, said compartment being mounted immediately behind a rear wall of the cab, said compartment comprising: a box section having front and back walls, a ceiling, a bottom wall, and side walls securely formed to one another and forming an interior cavity, said front wall corresponding to said rear wall of the cab and having an opening therethrough; said side walls being formed integral with side walls of the cab and projecting rearward therefrom; and an opening through said ceiling which sealably receives a lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein said back wall is spaced by an air gap from a front wall of a bed of said pickup truck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein said rear wall of said box and a front wall of a bed of said pickup truck include aligned openings therethrough and doors closing said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein a front surface of said front wall of said box represents an interior surface of the rear wall of the cab.
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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) | 1999-06-11 | 1999-12-11 | 2000-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-11 | 2003-12-11 | 2004-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-11 | 2007-12-11 | 2008-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |