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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6857545 | Bike carrier A bike carrier which includes a U-shaped frame structure having an intermediate section and first and second leg sections. A first rail is supported by the frame structure and laterally spans between said first and second legs and extends out past at least one of sa... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6769583 | Carrier apparatus and method In vehicles (16) with a trailer receiver (14), a carrier apparatus (10) includes a hitch connect (12) suspended from the trailer receiver (14). A support (20) is attached to the hitch connect (12). A ramp (22) ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6502730 | Carrier rack for vehicle A preferred embodiment of the present invention generally comprises a hauling vehicle equipped with a conventional receiving style hitch assembly having a tubular cross member extended along the width of the hauling vehicle and attached to the frame there... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6202909 | Storable hitch mounted cargo carrier A cargo carrier (10) has a separable drawbar (22) and platform (20) for facilitating ease of storage when not in use. The drawbar (22) is mountable to a vehicle hitch and the platform (20) is mounted onto the drawbar (22) via the fastening of a single man... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6193124 | Container transport apparatus and method of use A carrier engagable with a hitch receiver, including a hitch receiver; an elongate frame; a tank receiving seat connected to the frame; a coupler shaft extending horizontally from the frame; and a receiver insert assembly comprising a receiver insert arra... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6179184 | Hitch mounted cargo carrier A cargo carrier platform for mounting to a vehicle hitch allowing cargo to be transported outside the vehicle. The cargo carrier includes a drawbar adapted to be received within the vehicle hitch and a cargo platform adjustably attached to the drawbar to ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6164508 | Vehicle rack systems and methods A rack system for vehicles that comprises a rack assembly and an attachment assembly comprising a base member mounted to a vehicle hitch receiver, an inner swing arm having a first end pivotably mounted to the base member, an outer swing arm having a firs... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6006973 | Hitch mounted cargo carrier bike rack adapter A bike rack cargo carrier for mounting to a vehicle hitch allowing bicycles to be transported outside the vehicle. The bike carrier includes a drawbar adapted to be received within the vehicle hitch and a cargo platform adjustably attached to the drawbar ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5996869 | Hitch mounted cargo carrier A cargo carrier platform for mounting to a vehicle hitch allowing cargo to be transported outside the vehicle. The cargo carrier includes a drawbar adapted to be received within the vehicle hitch and a cargo platform adjustably attached to the drawbar to ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5904281 | Vehicle rack system A vehicle rack system (10) removably connectable to a vehicle (22) has horizontal top members forming a circumference therebetween having sufficient size to accommodate a cooler (20) therein. The vehicle rack system (10) further has horizontal bottom memb... | 05/18/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5632427 | Fishing rod and reel holder A fishing rod and reel holder having a body which includes a cylinder having openings at both ends of the cylinder for receiving rod handles. A J-shaped slot in the cylinder accepts a reel mount. An elastic tensile member, such as a shock cord, biases the... | 05/27/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5492259 | Cargo support frame structure for vehicles A cargo support frame structure for vehicles is disclosed as including a replacement rear supporting bumper having two upright members attached thereto and extending above the bumper to a predetermined height that is, for most types of vehicles, in excess... | 02/20/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5445300 | Load carrier for vehicles A load carrier for transporting bulky articles on vehicles, having two beams connected by a cross-strut, the cross-strut being able to secure a load to be carried, has holding tubes that are securable to a rear of a vehicle and extend in a longitudinal di... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5439151 | Cargo carrier attachment for a vehicle A cargo carrier for a vehicle includes a frame having an elongated front jaw, a U-shaped rear jaw having a first end pivotally attached to one end of the front jaw along a vertical pivot axis. The second end of the rear jaw is releasably secured to the ot... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5427289 | Vehicle attached demountable carrier A carrier particularly adapted for use with an automotive vehicle having limited cargo or carrying space which may be readily removably mounted upon the trailer hitch of such a vehicle having a width corresponding to that of the vehicle and being adapted ... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5409154 | Support device for coolers removably attachable to golf carts An interior C-shaped member formed of a rigid material and positionable in a horizontal orientation, the C-shaped member having parallel side edges and a coupling edge therebetween, apertures formed adjacent to the free ends of the parallel edges with a U... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5224636 | Utility rack A utility rack for being attached to a vehicle and for carrying a load. The rack includes a platform member for supporting the load; a first arm member having a first end for being attached to the vehicle and having a second end; a second arm member havin... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5219106 | Game carrier for a vehicle A carrier mountable to an off-road-type vehicle for transporting harvested game has a game supporting platform with tubular framing and a substantially planar platform surface, is adapted to overlie the hood of the vehicle and has a bracket for attaching ... | 06/15/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5094373 | Sports equipment rack for vehicle An equipment rack for vehicles includes a lower support arm extending generally parallel to the rearward bumper of the vehicle and connectable to the vehicle hitch. An upper swinging arm is pivotally connected to the lower arm and includes a horizontally ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5067640 | Universal wheelless carrier A universal carrier for transporting a load which allows easy loading and unloading of cargo. The carrier is of the type which is cantilevered from the trailer hitch of the transporting vehicle and accordingly does not use any carrier wheels to support th... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5054732 | Intravenous feeder support for stroller An intravenous feeder device removably attachable to a baby stroller facilitating the transporting of a baby requiring intravenous feeding. The bottle, or bag, containing the I.V. solution is supported by a vertical pole extending from an external vertica... | 10/08/1991 |
| 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 |
| 5033662 | Vehicle-mounted carrier system A readily disassembled carrier includes a frame having projecting arms that are telescopically engaged with mated tubular pieces attached to the chassis of the vehicle with which the carrier is to be used, and an assemblage of removable panels that cooper... | 07/23/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4989765 | Vehicular carrier apparatus A vehicular carrier apparatus utilizes a vertical and/or horizontal support grid individually or in combination relative to one another for securement to a forward portion of an associated vehicle. The horizontal carrier includes a plurality of support be... | 02/05/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4915276 | Mounting assembly for a carrier accessory for vans and automobiles A mounting assembly for a carrier accessory for vans and automobiles which is adapted to be removably secured to a standard tow hitch and to provide sufficient ground clearance to allow simultaneous use of the tow hitch, the mounting assembly comprising a... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4875608 | Vehicle mounted foldable bicycle carrier A foldable bicycle carrier comprising a main frame adapted to be mounted on the rear of a vehicle, an auxiliary frame mounted for movement between an upright position alongside the main frame and an erected position extending rearwardly of the main frame,... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4813584 | Detachable cargo carrier A cargo carrier is detachably engageable with a standard trailer hitch. The carrier is connected solely to the hitch, rather than to any portion of the vehicle body or bumper. A hitch tongue engaging portion is insertably engagable with the trailer hitch ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 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 |
| 4671439 | Luggage carrier apparatus for a vehicle Luggage carrier apparatus of a type which has a container connected to the back of a mini-van or the like. A lid is provided for the container and the lid pivots rearwardly so that it will not come in contact with the rear of the van during the pivoting p... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4646952 | Method and apparatus for carrying a load with a motor vehicle Method and apparatus for carrying a load with a motor vehicle (90). One embodiment of the apparatus, a rack (10), includes a fixable portion (12) which is preferably welded to the frame (100) of the vehicle (90) near the rear bumper (97) or end surface of... | 03/03/1987 |
| 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 |
| 4463883 | Portable clothes closet bracket The invention disclosed herein is a portable clothes closet to be attached to a vehicle. The clothes closet has an attachment means to be secured to the frame of a vehicle. A base means is provided which can be releasably attached to the attachment means ... | 08/07/1984 |
