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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7204397 | Cargo container attachment A cargo container attachment for a small vehicle such as a lawn tractor is provided. The container is removably attached to the rear of the vehicle and includes a cargo box storage space with a pivotally mounted swingable tailgate. The container is designed to be us... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7004365 | Transport cage with enclosed case A transport cage (“cage”) and enclosed case combination, wherein the cage is adapted to attach to a vehicle rack where the cage functions simultaneously as a transport container and as a supplemental rack. The cage comprises a first and second tubular framework ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6527153 | Combination cooler and beach chair holder for a bicycle A holder for a cooler (or a similar object) on a bicycle (or other vehicle), which preferably is combined with a holder for a beach chair (or a similar object). In the preferred embodiments, the bicycle has a rack behind the seat and over the rear wheel, ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6491315 | Brake warning and step for bumper A brake warning and step for bumper which is a combination brake warning light assembly and step that is inserted into a vehicle's trailer hitch connection. The device comprises a tubular steel housing having a tubular steel hitch insertion member opposit... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6478203 | Golf bag and cart carrier A carrier and hitch assembly comprises a rigid, elongated housing having a door covered opening on a front face. The housing is large enough to contain a standard size golf bag and a complete set of clubs. The housing is provided with wheels and a handle ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6471104 | Demountable wheeled container for carrier of a sports utility vehicle A wheeled container is constructed so as to be demountably secured to a cargo carrier assembly (or "carrier") which is externally carried at the rear of a sports utility vehicle or truck. The carrier includes a support beam to which the container is secur... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6398290 | Equipment transportation system A carrier system for transporting equipment, such as bicycles. The carrier of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a partial enclosed compartment having a substantially oval shape. Two opposing lid members are pivotally mounted on each... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6378748 | Carrier and carrier system for vehicle A carrier system for an associated vehicle is shown having mounting structure for mounting the carrier system to the vehicle; the carrier system is shown with a coupler which is effective for in turn connecting to various cargo carrying apparatus.... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6293451 | Vehicle hitch mounted cargo carrier A hitch carrier (20) utilizes a telescoping assembly (40) to shiftably mount a cargo unit (26) to a trailer hitch (32) of a vehicle (28). The cargo unit (26) moves between traveling and remote positions. In the remote position, the closure structure (30) ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6213539 | Equipment transportation system A carrier system for transporting equipment, such as bicycles. The carrier of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a partial enclosed compartment having a substantially oval shape. Two opposing lid members are pivotally mounted on each... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6168058 | Demountable wheeled container for carrier of a sports utility vehicle or truck A wheeled container is constructed so as to be demountably secured to a cargo carrier assembly (or "carrier") which is externally carried at the rear of a sports utility vehicle or truck. The carrier includes a support beam to which the container is secur... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6145720 | Vehicle cargo carrier This carrier is designed to be supported at the back of a vehicle by means of the receiver tube of a trailer hitch. The carrier comprises a frame having a U-shape portion releasably attached to a support member via a T-shaped sleeve with a main upwardly e... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6036070 | Vehicular cargo carrier and support attachment therefor A vehicular hitch-mountable cargo carrier is provided that comprises generally a closable carrier having incorporated therein a sleeve for receiving a post. The post forms part of a support which is attachable to a conventional trailer hitch assembly. The... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6010049 | Carrier for a trailer-hitch receiver A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, canoes, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specifi... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5881937 | Movable frame assembly A vehicle cargo carrier, and specifically a movable frame assembly, for storing and transporting luggage, gear, equipment and the like on the exterior of a vehicle. The carrier is attached to a common trailer hitch and is particularly well suited for use ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5862966 | Carrier and bicycle mount apparatus for vehicles A mounting apparatus for use at the rear of a vehicle having a hitch element includes an object support platform. The object support platform includes an platform section lying generally in a plane for positioning of an object thereon. The object support ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5848744 | Tool box cooler insert A cooler insert for a pickup truck bed tool box is formed of a size and shape to conform to and substantially fill a portion of the tool box. The lid of the cooler insert may be either secured to the tool box lid or independently connected to the cooler i... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5806737 | Cargo carrier for motor vehicles A cargo carrier designed to be mounted adjacent to and onto a vehicle by attaching it to the vehicle's trailer hitch having a crossbar and a receiver. The cargo carrier has a substantially S-shaped tongue having a male bracket that couples with the receiv... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5788135 | Telescopable monorail support with demountable wheeled container A cargo carrier assembly (or "carrier") is externally carried at the rear of a truck. The carrier comprises a monorail support in combination with a wheeled container specifically adapted to be pivotably loaded onto the monorail by using pivot latches whi... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5738262 | Rear mounted storage unit A flexible and foldable storage unit is attached to a rear portion of a vehicle, with a strap assembly to provide for a strong attachment. This strap assembly can be easily secured to or removed from a vehicle, especially a mini-van.... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5732866 | Telescopable L-shaped support beam with demountable wheeled container A cargo carrier assembly (or "carrier") is externally carried at the rear of a truck. The carrier comprises a frameless L-shaped support beam in combination with a wheeled container specifically adapted to be pivotably loaded onto the rack by using pivot ... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5720492 | Rigid fifth wheel cover and carrying box A rigid, removable cover for use on a truck's fifth wheel. The cover is intended for use when the fifth wheel is not being used, and a trailer is therefore not present. The cover prevents dirt and small rocks from becoming lodged in the friction-reducing ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5695103 | Bike carrier A vehicle mountable carrier includes a body having an article holder and a mounting tube for both securing the body to a vehicle and receiving a hitch bar. Preferably, the article holder includes a storage compartment and cooperating lid. The storage comp... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5620126 | L-shaped support beam with demountable wheeled container A cargo carrier assembly (or "carrier") is externally carried at the rear of a truck. The carrier comprises a frameless L-shaped rack in combination with a wheeled container specifically adapted to be pivotably loaded onto the rack by using pivot latches ... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5460304 | Modular vehicular carrier system A carrier system is provided for attachment to a vehicle having a pair of tubular trailer hitches mounted thereon. The carrier system comprises a pair of spaced, deflectable articulated tubular support assemblies, each having a first open end and a second... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5413260 | Cargo carrier for a van A utility cargo carrier attachment fits to the rear of an existing vehicle such as a van. The carrier extends across the entire vehicle width from the rear bumper up to the vehicle roof line. A unique mounting arrangement uses existing rear access doors a... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5395020 | Storage carrier for wheelchairs and scooters A carrier that is cantilevered from the trailer hitch of a motor vehicle includes a solid tongue that telescopically engages the trailer hitch and a hollow tube having a leading end that is secured to the trailing end of the solid tongue. About one-fifth ... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5314101 | Van storage apparatus A container assembly is arranged for mounting to a rear door portion of an associated van, wherein the container structure includes at least one door having an access to an interior container cavity, with the container including uppermost support brackets... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5310100 | Carrier for mounting on vehicle hitch A carrier preferably for use on a vehicle such as a van includes a deck surface which is supported on the rear bumper of the van. The carrier may be moved between positions adjacent the van and a position spaced rearwardly of the van. In the spaced positi... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5215234 | Utility rack for vehicles An apparatus attachable to a vehicle frame to support and secure objects to be transported. A pair of female members are fixed to a plate which has mounting holes for attachment to the vehicle frame. A pair of male members are attached to a support assemb... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5199842 | Wheelchair carrier A wheelchair carrier attaches to the back of a vehicle for transporting a wheelchair. A supporting frame attaches to a trailer hitch or the like and can pivot upwardly, out of the way, when not in use. A wheelchair housing is detachably mounted on the sup... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5106002 | Hitch mounted carrier assembly and method An apparatus and method for transporting a load upon a vehicle is provided. The apparatus of the invention is a carrier assembly for attachment to a receiver mounted on the rear of a vehicle. The carrier assembly comprises a basket, a hitch for attaching ... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5038983 | Vehicle cargo carrier attachment A cargo carrier for use on the outside of a vehicle having a trailer hitch receiver includes a tub, a rigid bracket for supporting the tub, and a pair of tail lights on the rear of the tub. The bracket is adapted at the lower end for insertion into the re... | 08/13/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4957228 | Cargo carrier for vans A removable cargo carrier for van-type vehicles, in which the vehicle includes a body, a rear bumper, a rear door assembly and a groove between the perimeter of the door assembly and the van body, includes a cargo box having a number of walls defining an ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4938399 | Article carrier A load carrying apparatus that attaches to the trailer hitch or receiver of a vehicle that provides a secondary hitch or receiver on the apparatus to enable the towing vehicle to carry a load on the carrying apparatus while still being able to tow a trail... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4907728 | Vehicle mountable luggage carrier assembly A luggage carrier assembly mountable to the rear of a passenger van or the like, including a first rigid frame adapted to be positioned in a substantially vertical plane adjacent the rear side of a van to which the luggage carrier is mounted. A second rig... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4809891 | Motorcycle luggage rack A motorcycle luggage rack for attachment behind the rear of a motorcycle having a rear wheel axle with the luggage rack having a platform for holding luggage and the platform having means for attachment to the rear of a motorcycle with the platform having... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4771926 | Article carrier for vehicles An article carrier for attachment to recreational vehicles comprises a box-like container, for carrying articles, removably secured and supported on a spare tire mounting frame or on a separate mounting frame. The container has a bottom portion and a top ... | 09/20/1988 |
