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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7475799 | Vehicle, auxiliary baggage carrier A device to increase the stowage capacity of vehicles that comprises a fabric, box-like or cylindrical shaped receptacle and primary support straps and tie down straps to mount the receptacle on the rear or side of a vehicle and to minimize sway of the receptacle wh... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7434714 | Bike carrying rack for automobile A bike carrying rack for an automobile includes a base frame, a support rack, and a pivot mechanism pivotally mounted between the base frame and the support rack and including two first rotation disks each provided with a first engaging face, and two second rotation... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7341417 | Vehicle-mounted carrier for a personal transporter A carrier for securing a personal transporter to a motorized vehicle generally includes a base for engagement with the motorized vehicle and a transporter support movably engaged with the base for movement between a transport position and a loading position. The per... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7331494 | Bike carrying rack for wheeled vehicle A bike carrying rack for use with a wheeled vehicle includes a main frame, a mounting member mounted on the main frame and has two ends each movably mounted in a respective one of the first mounting tube and the second mounting tube of the main frame, and two suppor... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7232170 | Side opening cargo rack A rack assembly secures articles to a motor vehicle having a liftgate. The liftgate defines a predetermined liftgate with, a bumper and a roof rack. The rack assembly includes first and second base mounts that are fixedly secured to the bumper. The rack assembly als... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7165704 | Bicycle fixing rack assembly for wheeled vehicle A bicycle fixing rack assembly includes a main frame, a plurality of X-shaped fixing plates, two pivot units, and a plurality of clamping units. Thus, the seat tube of the bicycle is clamped between the two clamping blocks of the respective clamping unit, so that th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6993942 | Adjustable locking strap apparatus An adjustable locking strap apparatus for locking an elongate object includes a first loop, a second loop, and an adjustable strap extending therebetween. The loops can be fit about ends of the elongate object. One loop could be adjusted adjusted for proper size. Th... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6601745 | Golf cart cooler A thermally insulated cooler adapted to attach to the front of a motorized golf cart. The cooler having a top wall, a bottom wall and a sidewall wherein the top, bottom and sidewalls are made of flexible, thermally insulating material. The cooler rests on... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6422443 | Bicycle carrier with unitary frame and leveling indicators An improved bicycle carrier is provided for mounting to the rear end of an automobile to receive and support one or more bicycles. The bicycle carrier has a frame formed from a unitary convolutely-shaped metal bar that defines a pair of bicycle support me... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6196432 | System for attaching a golf bag to a golf car A golf bag attachment system for transporting golf clubs is taught. The golf bag system uses a golf car having an attachment strap to secure the golf bag to the golf car. The attachment system includes a strap attachment device coupled to the golf bag for... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6126050 | System for attaching a golf bag to a golf car Briefly stated, the present invention is a golf bag attachment system for transporting golf clubs adapted for use with a golf car having a golf car attachment device to secure the golf bag to the golf car. The system includes a first strap having a first ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6047869 | Bicycle carrying frame on a vehicle A bicycle carrying frame includes a first part having a first bar and a neck link extending transversely and inclinedly from the mediated portion of the bar which is connected to the trunk lid by strips. A second part has a second bar and a connecting lin... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5836492 | Tire mountable folding carrier A foldable carrier that is mountable upon a motor vehicle having an externally-mounted spare tire and brake light support assembly includes rotatably connected frame, a carrying member, and a supporting member. The carrying and supporting members are cons... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5752640 | Collapsible bicycle carrier for vehicles A collapsible carrier for transporting a bicycle on the rear or front bumper of a vehicle, which consists primarily of three soft, flexible straps with buckles holding the bicycle under tension at an angle away from the vehicle while the tires rest in the... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5738259 | Strap tensioning system A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a strap for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The strap includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web that is connected intermediate the ends of the strap. A ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5702040 | Bicycle carrier The carriers described herein employ an adjustable locking member to secure the carrier to the rear of a vehicle. A locking channel incorporates a cam lever used to adjust and lock the carrier and renders the mechanism inaccessible when locked. Apparatus ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5676284 | Portable garment hanger device A portable garment hanger device for suspension from a vehicle window. The device has a generally elongated, flexible strap. A retainer element is attached on one end of the flexible strap and a hanger receiving member is attached to the opposite end. The... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5645202 | Collapsible carrier A bicycle carrier for attachment to a vehicle includes a lower mounting member, an upper mounting member and a support member. The upper mounting member is pivotably attached to the lower mounting member to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis. The support... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5628440 | Bicycle carrier A collapsible, lightweight bicycle carrier for a vehicle that can be installed and removed easily by one person. When removed from the vehicle, the hollow and capped tube, that serves as the anchor for the front looped straps, is utilized to store the str... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5598956 | Portable garment hanger device A portable garment hanger device for suspension from a vehicle window. The device has a generally elongated, flexible strap. A retainer element is attached on one end of the flexible strap and a hanger receiving member is attached to the opposite end. The... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5516020 | Truck mount bicycle rack An elegantly simple bicycle storage rack that can be mounted or demounted quickly and easily from the cargo area of pick-up trucks. The rack is comprised of a lower tubular base and an upper tubular member joined by a plurality of upright posts spaced by ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5505357 | Bicycle carrier adapted to be mounted on the back of a vehicle A bicycle carrier is adapted to be mounted on the rear of a vehicle. The carrier comprises first and second mounting members and a pair of horizontally spaced bicycle supporting arms connected to the mounting members. The mounting members are pivotably co... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5435472 | Folding carrier and securing system therefor A foldable carrier that is mountable upon a vehicle includes rotatably connected frame, carrying, and supporting members. The carrying member is constrained for limited rotational movement relative to the frame between a carrying position and a stored pos... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5377885 | Detachable lever action article carrier A detachable carrier for mounting articles such as bicycles to a motor vehicle is disclosed. The carrier disclosed includes a frame with laterally spaced side portions and a lower offset portion that rests on a surface of the carrying vehicle. This surfac... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5363996 | Bicycle carrier adapted to be mounted on the back of a vehicle A bicycle carrier includes first and second mounting members and a pair of bicycle support arms, all interconnected by a pair of housings. The first mounting member is rotatable to a selected position of adjustment and is locked in that position by means ... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5305936 | Combination bicycle/ski carrier for automobiles A combination bicycle/ski carrier has a carrier frame attachable to an automobile, supports for one or more cycles, and ski carriers which are retractable when not in use to avoid damage to cycles on the carrier.... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5288001 | Oxygen tank holder for use with wheelchairs An oxygen tank holder of a suitable fabric material includes a pouch for holding an oxygen tank, and which pouch is strapped at its upper and lower ends to the back of a wheelchair. The straps are adjustable to accommodate various size wheelchairs and so ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5259542 | Anti-sway device for a bicycle carrier A locking member for releasably securing a bicycle to a carrier on a motor vehicle. The locking member can be quickly and easily slid onto a support arm of the carrier, adjustably positioned along the length of the support arm, and releasably secured to t... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5230449 | Collapsable bicycle carrier for vehicles A collapsable bicycle carrier for a vehicle which utilizes the structure of the bicycle frame for its support and is easily adaptable to virtually any vehicle. The carrier uses soft, flexible straps and non-metallic attaching devices to prevent damage to ... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5211323 | Bicycle carrier adapted to be mounted on the back of a vehicle A bicycle carrier is adapted to be mounted on the rear of a vehicle. The carrier comprises first and second mounting members and a pair of horizontally spaced bicycle supporting arms connected to the mounting members. The mounting members are pivotably co... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5195670 | Bicycle rack with adjustable pin locking A heavy duty bicycle rack which has angle adjustable support legs, wherein adjustment of the support arms does not require simultaneous adjustment of the legs which support the carrier on the vehicle. The rack includes a heavy duty positive locking mechan... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5135145 | Mountain bike rack Disclosed herein is a bike carrier with rotary mounting means to adjust the angle of the support arms. A wide base with diverging frame portions provides support for heavy mountaineer bikes. Soft sleeves on the support arms have recesses to position sever... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5118020 | Sleeve and hold down for bike rack support arms A sleeve for a support arm for a bike rack is formed of a soft rubber or plastic and has recesses to position bike frames. A longitudinal groove in the top of the sleeve positions a shock cord in a storage mode. A knob on the end of the shock cord interfi... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5118018 | Bicycle carrier for vehicles A compact carrier for transporting bicycles or lightweight motorcycles on the rear or front bumper of a vehicle, which consists primarily of a set of straps with buckles holding the bicycle or motorcycle under tension while being supported by and resting ... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5065921 | Bicycle rack for mounting on a van A bicycle rack assembly for carrying up to four bicycles comprising a fork support with a simulated wheel axle attached to a tubular bar having four legs. The rack is specifically designed to be utilized on vans or similar vehicles. The assembly is secure... | 11/19/1991 |
| 5056700 | Automobile mountable bicycle carrier An automobile mountable bicycle carrier that is mounted to the trunk portion of an automobile. The carrier has rearwardly extending arms which have bicycle frame attachment brackets engaged thereto. Two brackets are disposed to hold each bicycle frame, on... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5052604 | Golf cart attachment An auxiliary golf bag carrier is intended for use on a golf cart which has a rear bumper and a canopy support and/or a seat-back support, wherein the carrier is attached to the golf cart such that no structural pieces of the golf cart need be modified to ... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5038980 | Bicycle carrier for vehicles A compact carrier for transporting bicycles or lightweight motorcycles on the rear or front bumper of a vehicle, which consists primarily of a set of straps with buckles holding the bicycle or motorcycle under tension while being supported by and resting ... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5009516 | Shopping container device A shopping container device, including a first, storage bag-size, collapsible bag, having an open top and a closed bottom, a flexible, non-stretchable handle attached about the open top for carrying the bag when full, a second, smaller collapsible bag hav... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4997116 | Rear mountable carrier rack A carrier rack designed for mounting to the rear of a motor vehicle is described. for the mounting of bicycles, brackets on the rack provide a four-point support attaching to the wheels of the bicycle, one above and one below the center of each of the fro... | 03/05/1991 |
