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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946458 | Cargo rack assemblies and vehicles having cargo rack assemblies A cargo rack assembly is provided for a vehicle. The cargo rack assembly defines an inner region and includes a restraint assembly disposed at least partially within the inner region. The restraint assembly includes a belt and a carrier. The belt extends between a f... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7419075 | Utility rack for pickup trucks A utility rack for pickup trucks with a pair of rack assemblies configured to carry cargo above a pickup truck bed. The rack is easily installed and removed without requiring drilling or other modifications to the pickup truck and is configured to carry heavy loads ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7318617 | Portable cargo container and cover system A portable cargo container and cover system includes a container portion for stowing cargo in a vehicle cargo area, a cover portion for concealing cargo from view in the cargo area, and an attachment means for removably attaching the system to the cargo area. When t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311335 | Trailer and fuel tank assembly A trailer and fuel tank assembly are disclosed. The fuel tank preferably forms the body of the trailer. The fuel tank may include a recess in the top surface for receiving the motor and/or pump, which may lower the pump closer to the ground to increase the suction p... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7232105 | Method and apparatus for hanging a medical device An apparatus for hanging a medical device is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, a mounting portion coupled to an end portion of the shaft and configured for mounting the apparatus for movement with respect to the medical device, and a hook portion positioned ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226029 | Accessory holder An accessory holder includes a tubular holder body having an opening at the top and a bottom upon which a small article inserted from the opening can be rested. The device includes a foldable tray, a biasing device and a damping device. The foldable tray is rotatabl... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7101142 | Hitch mounted refuse container lifting system A hitch mountable refuse container transport device has a vertical element supporting a telescoping mount, in an exemplary embodiment, that carries engagement keys on a horizontal bracket. Each key is adapted for engagement with an upper attachment element and a low... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7032956 | Recreational vehicle with storage container A recreational vehicle, for example, a folding camping trailer, includes a chassis having wheels and a towing hitch, a trailer body attached to the chassis, and a storage container attached to the chassis. The storage container includes a seamless body defining an i... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6634690 | Built-in ashtray and beverage container receiver combination for a vehicle A built-in combination (10) for use in a motor vehicle includes an ashtray (14) that is displaceable forwards into an inaccessible position and rearwards into an accessible position. A receiving element (24) having an insertion opening (28) for a beverage... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6497441 | Multipurpose console A multipurpose console for use in a vehicle having a support structure having an internal compartment, a latching mechanism being fixedly secured to a lower surface of the support structure and providing a means for releasably engaging a mounting member o... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6425618 | Articulating cargo bed extender An extendable support mechanism for a cargo bed of a pickup truck or the like. One or more support members are attached to opposite sides of the cargo bed and adapted to be positioned vertically upwardly from the cargo bed in order to support a tent-like ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6155470 | ATV/backpack-mounted bow carrier A carrier for a bow can be carried by a user as a backpack or attached to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The carrier facilitates the transportation of the bow to any desired location. The bow is easily attached and detached from the carrier for its ease in... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5975390 | Promotional golf cart cushion This invention is directed to a removable golf cart cushion for placement on a side rail of a golf cart to provide both protection from the side rail, space for advertisement, and convenient holders for various golf accessories. The golf cart cushion incl... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5961018 | Tote bag The disclosed invention is a means of transporting personal items such as those commonly taken to do shopping, and storing them in an easily accessible manner to a shopping cart or stroller handle. The device can also include a second side for children ri... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5826768 | Vehicle mounted cart A vehicle mounted cart is provided including a vehicle, a frame, a handle support pivotally mounted to the frame, and a pair of wheel assemblies coupled to the frame, whereby the frame is removably coupled to the vehicle wherein the handle support acts as... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5730346 | Strap assembly and bracket for a securing and storing system A strap assembly is provided for securing an object adjacent to a vehicle. The strap assembly includes an elongated strap of predetermined length. An anchor is attached to the strap at a location along its length. The anchor is shaped to be captured by pa... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5669537 | Portable multi-position vehicle storage unit A storage unit for an automotive vehicle storage area, defined by a floor bounded by generally vertically extending vehicle panels, has a base member, a pair of side supports attached at opposing ends of the base members, a pair of side members hingedly a... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5340007 | Motor vehicle roof-rack The roof-rack device for a motor vehicle roof comprises at least two longitudinal elements coupled to the vehicle roof via respective pairs of end legs, with each longitudinal element being made up of at least three portions, namely: two end portions each... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5308096 | Bicycle trailer A trailer for towing behind a bicycle and having a trailer body with a floor, side walls, front and rear walls, and an open top, a removable top cover for covering the open top, a pair of seats located in the body, side by side with one another, a rigid c... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5285936 | Convertible cargo carrier A cargo carrier for vehicle tops is comprised of first and second molded clam shells with the clam shells having mated peripheral edges. The secured devices are used for mounting the first clam shell to the vehicle top and a clamp or other fastener is use... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5282598 | Container holder A container holder which may be used to hold or support a beverage container in an automobile by inserting an elongated member with a securing portion between the back rest and seat cushion of a seat, or between the back rests of two adjacent seats. The e... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5246151 | Compartment organizer for auxiliary compartment of a vehicle An organization device for use with a storage compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The organization device has a base member having legs which have notches or scoring for adjusting the length of the legs. The legs have removable mounting feet. The mount... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5110021 | Combination pipe rack and tool locker for a truck bed A combination rack for hauling pipe, locker for storing tools and extended sidewalls for hauling bulky material on the back of a pickup truck comprising two doors, each hinged respectively to the top edges of opposing sidewalls of the truckbed and which c... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5065867 | Hot and cold lunch box for automobile travel This invention pertains to an insulated lunch box that is able to maintain different items such as food and drink at different temperatures. It is composed of two compartments or sections, each able to maintain its contents hot or cold. The lunch box is i... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5056695 | Luggage carrier assembly A luggage carrier for attachment to the rear side of a vehicle and including an external bottom frame having channel means for pivotally supporting the carrier on a receiver post projecting rearwardly at about the level of the vehicle bumper. The luggage ... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5029740 | Luggage rack for vehicles A luggage rack assembly for vehicles that includes a support mechanism with a support arm releasably and adjustably attached to a vehicle, a wheeled transport mechanism releasably locked to the support arm and having arms pivotally connected to the suppor... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5018651 | Side or end dump article carrier A load carrying apparatus that attaches to the existing square tube trailer hitch or receiver of a vehicle which does not need to be affixed to the towing vehicle by its bumper and which may also have an affixable swivel wheel, loading ramps, and tie down... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4958760 | Multi-purpose carrier for skis and the like A multi-purpose carrier for skis and the like is comprised of a combination ski-boot and ski-protection bag that can be converted to a back-pack. This convenient unit, designated as a "Mule Pack" is adapted to be strapped to the roof rack of a car using t... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4955519 | Ski case sled The ski case is a slim depth rectangular container designed to store, transport, and act as an overall ski equipment handling device. The case has two relatively asymmetrical major components--the top being the closure component of a ski equipment storage... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4953773 | Ski carrier A ski carrier is in the form of a generally rigid tube of arcuate cross-sectional shape. The tube is divided into a plurality of compartments so that the skis as well as other equipment such as the ski poles may be stored in individual compartments. The s... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4930697 | Shopping basket for use with stroller A shopping basket for a stroller (B) has a box-like body (7) of a square cross-section made of a fine mesh or a flexible cloth which is easily foldable. A bottom plate (8) is secured at its periphery to the lower end of the body. The box-like body has suc... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4901901 | Shopping cart desk A shopping cart desk is set forth including a first and second rigid plate with a flexible spine enabling overlying alignment of a first and second plate together with securement members to secure the first and second plates utilizing hook and loop fasten... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4848628 | Removable car accessory container A removable car accessory container including a container, which is substantially rectangular and has four walls and a top and bottom, a zipper attached to one of the walls, one handle attached to one of the walls, suction cups on the bottom of the contai... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4844528 | Removable rear mounted storage trunk for vehicles A removable, rear mounted storage trunk for vehicles is adapted for mounting relative to a rear bumper of a vehicle. The trunk includes a structural undercarriage which supports the trunk from below and an overhanging portion which extends beyond the stru... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4770327 | Portable fishing tackle box with optional lure arrangement features A portable, vertical oriented tackle box which may be releasably mounted to a substantially vertical wall in a fishing boat. The tackle box also includes a shoulder strap so that it can be used while a fisherman is wading or surf casting. A multiplicity o... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4620711 | Multi-function child carrier A child carrier comprised of a seat-mounting frame and a lower wheel frame assembly depending downwardly from the mounting frame, the wheel frame assembly including front and rear wheels supported for downward extension from the wheel frame assembly, and ... | 11/04/1986 |
| 4593840 | Load carrying unit A load carrying unit includes a load carrying portion having a pair of wheels lockably raisable and lowerable in relation thereto. The load carrying portion may be connected to a vehicle by means of a standard ball-and-socket hitch used in conjunction wit... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4274567 | Shopping cart organizer An organizer attachment for use on a shopping cart of the type having a transversely extending handle and a forwardly spaced-apart transversely extending rod. The organizer includes a substantially flat desk panel provided with clip means on outer surface... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4268050 | Ski accessory transportation and storage system A ski accessory transportation and storage system (10) for transportation and storage of skis (12) and various ski parephernalia. The ski accessory transportation and storage system (10) includes a housing formed of a central frame member (20) extending i... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4171759 | Convertible ski carrying apparatus A convertible carrier for skis in which skis are contained in a hand carrier portion which allows easy transportation of skis to the slope and, at the same time, is capable of being slidably attached and locked to a bracket portion which remains permanent... | 10/23/1979 |
