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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7055725 | Quick conversion connection system for a component of a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier A vehicle-mounted equipment carrier includes a base having a support member that is movable between an operative position and an inoperative position. An engagement member maintains the position of the support member, and is movable between an engaged position and a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6902088 | Trailer hitch assembly for support of a tennis net assembly A support assembly cooperative with a vehicular trailer hitch for allowing the temporary erection of a tennis net assembly, the support assembly comprising a T-shaped tubular support member having a horizontal member and a vertical member, in one embodiment, the hor... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6845894 | Side utility rack kit for trucks A side utility rack and rack kit for trucks having a pipe carrying rack or similar bed-mounted racks employs an assortment of brackets useful with conventional pipe cut in desired lengths in construction. The side utility rack is hung by means of hook brackets from ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6616022 | Bicycle support system A system for supporting and carrying bicycles. The system cooperating with the interior surfaces of the seat post engagement tube and includes an adjustable post having a first end and a second end, the first end having an attachment mechanism adapted for... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6612615 | Trailer hitch cart attachment mechanism A cart attachment system, for attaching a cart to a vehicle, the vehicle having a trailer hitch, including a carrier and a V-bracket. The V-bracket is attached to the cart, and has an underside hollow. The carrier includes a main tube which extends vertic... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6604658 | Reversible shank for hitch mounted accessory carriers An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion such that the first segment is preferably angled relative to the second segment. The first portion is ... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6588636 | Reversible shank for hitch mounted accessory carriers An accessory carrier assembly includes a reversible shank manufactured of a substantially square first portion and a substantially square second portion. The first portion is sized to engage a first hitch receiver and the second portion is sized to engage... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6516986 | Support system for a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier A support assembly for supporting an article on a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier having an axially-extending mounting member generally includes a first support member, a second support member and a locking member, all of which define openings or passag... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6460745 | Bicycle rack mounted to a vehicle trailer hitch sleeve A proximal end portion of a longitudinal base member is affixed to a vehicle trailer hitch sleeve. A distal end portion of the longitudinal base member is connected to an upright support member via a pair of brackets. The brackets pivot rearward to provid... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6457619 | Truck bed mounted surfboard storage rack A truck bed mounted surfboard storage rack is provided which aids in the storage and transportation of surfboards via pickup trucks and vans. Two fold up arms have three slots in each one, with each slot being padded with a weatherproof foam material. Whe... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6390344 | Modular hitch mount connection A modular hitch mount connection for attaching a tubular carrier structure to a load arm that is inserted in the receiving tube of a receiving type hitch. A tubular seat is provided that has an open end for slidably receiving the support tube in an open e... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6189754 | Outboard motor and gas tank carrier A carrier for attachment to a motor home or vehicle for transporting small outboard motors and their associated gasoline tanks is described. The carrier has a generally rectangular base for releasable attachment to a motor vehicle. The base has an outboar... | 02/20/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6039227 | Golf bag transportation apparatus for motor vehicles A golf bag carrier suitable for carrying golf bags external to a motor vehicle equipped with a standard square tube trailer hitch receptacle permanently mounted to the frame and under the rear bumper of said vehicle is described. The golf bag carrier cons... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5996870 | Bicycle carrier A bicycle carrier and a vehicle mounted bicycle rack that carries bicycles vertically across the back of the vehicle, rather than horizontally out from the back of the vehicle as in conventional carriers. The bicycle carrier includes a cradle arm that cra... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5938093 | Vehicle mounted bicycle rack An L-shaped support has a rearwardly extending tubular arm formed of a thin-walled tube. The end of vertical leg of the support is cold formed into a U-shaped, double-walled channel which fits between the sides of a brace which is rigidly mounted to the t... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5775555 | Single arm holder and bracket for bicycle rack An L-shaped support has a rearwardly extending tubular arm formed of a thin-walled tube. The end of vertical leg of the support is cold formed into a U-shaped, double-walled channel which fits between the sides of a brace which is rigidly mounted to the t... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5649656 | Receiver hitch boat and canoe rack A receiver hitch boat and canoe rack comprised of a right angle extension adapted for adjustable coupling with a receiver hitch on a vehicle. A hollow vertical post telescopically receives the right angle extension for adjustable securement thereto by a n... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5642844 | Tree stand carrier for an ATV A tree stand carrier for an ATV comprised of a U-shaped support comprised of a pair of vertical supports and a horizontal support joined at lower ends of the pair of vertical supports. Each of the pair of vertical supports has an outwardly extending edge ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5573165 | Multi-functional bracket for carrier rack The brackets of this invention are mounted to the rearwardly extending tubular arms of a conventional carrier rack to alternatively support bicycles or skis by adjustable positioning of the brackets. Each bracket has a body configured on one side to engag... | 11/12/1996 |
| 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 |
| 5476203 | Bicycle crank shaft support carrier Bicycle carrier apparatus includes an H-shaped support frame bearing a pair of opposed threaded clamping members for rigidly gripping the bicycle pedal crank arm mounting bolts on opposite ends of the central crank arm shaft. A further support for the fro... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5465883 | Windshield carrier rack for the rear end of a pickup truck A carrier rack device for delivering replacement windshields for automotive vehicles, panels of flat glass, or other types of panels outside of and to the rear of an automotive vehicle, such as a conventional pickup truck, is constructed to be cantilevere... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5454496 | Shiftable load carrier and trailer hitch attachment A load carrier for supporting bicycles and the like, coextensively obstructing the rear opening of a vehicle such as a van, wagon or sedan, capable of simultaneous trailer hitch operation and shiftable to retract the load from the obstruction position to ... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5377886 | Modular bicycle rack for motor vehicles An improved bicycle rack which is affixed to a square trailer hitch channel affixed to the rear of a motor vehicle. The bicycle rack has a channel for holding the bicycle rear wheel and a pair of threaded studs for holding the front fork of the bicycle. A... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5232005 | Universal canopy for all riding lawn mowers A universal canopy for all riding mowers front and rear engine types. A horizontal base bolts on to an implement hitch. Two holes bored at the most distant point possible above said implement hitch depending on said riding mower design is for two bolts th... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5129559 | Vehicle carrier bracket A vehicle carrier bracket is formed from tubular steel and is releasably mounted to the rear trailer hitch of a vehicle for exterior transportation of bicycles, wheelchairs or the like. The carrier bracket provides for easy loading and unloading of the ca... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5104015 | Sport vehicle rack and method therefor A storage apparatus for use on the rear wall of a Multi-purpose sport vehicle. This apparatus includes a tire carrier having an L-shaped member with a vertical leg hinged in a pipe support mounted on the rear wall and with a horizontal leg supporting a pi... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5033223 | Fishing rod holder A holder for fishing rods that may be removably mounted on a motor vehicle to support a fishing rod unattended by a fisherman. A bracket engages the bumper of the vehicle and the frame rests against the bumper to provide support. At least one tube is pivo... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4971237 | Rotatable spare tire holding apparatus A spare tire holding apparatus has an arch-like frame and an attached bracket for supporting a tire and wheel thereon. The frame extremities are rotatably mounted on one end of a pair of couplings which in turn have the opposite ends connected to spaced e... | 11/20/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4817834 | Bumper mounted spare wheel carrier A bumper mounted spare wheel carrier for a vehicle having a rear door is provided with a latching mechanism for latching the carrier to the rear door of the vehicle so as to secure it during movement. The carrier has a first mounting bracket secured to th... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4767038 | Support for a spare wheel of a motor vehicle A support device for the spare wheel of a motor vehicle includes a box member attachable to a rear frame portion and including a front lockable cover to prevent access to interior bolts holding the box member on the frame. The box member includes an upsta... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4753376 | Automobile bumper cleat for mounting accessories A bumper cleat provides a lift-off mount for bumper secured motor vehicle accessories. Two vertically oriented L-shaped walls form an L-shaped channel between them which secures a mating L-shaped foot for an accessory frame. Fasteners are employed to secu... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4679717 | Spare tire carrier A support arm is hingedly affixed at one end, for rotation about an upright axis, to a mounting plate secured to the bumper of a vehicle. A spare tire is demountably carried at the other end of the support arm. A latch assembly, including a handled lever ... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4625900 | Outboard motor mounts for vehicles Vehicle attached outboard motor mounts comprising a rectangular metal plate having an outboard motor support at the upper end and connectors at the bottom end for attachment of the mounts to spare tires, spare tire carriers, or bumpers. The metal plate ha... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4485945 | Vehicle spare tire carrier A vehicle spare tire carrier is disclosed according to the teachings of the present invention for the storage and transportation of a spare tire outside of a vehicle. Specifically, the spare tire carrier in a preferred embodiment includes first and second... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4483468 | Universal spare tire mount for vehicles Disclosed herein is a tire mount for vehicles such as trucks including a frame member complimentally formed to nest withon a bumper and a swing arm member affixed thereto by one pivot point and constrained from relative motion by a releaseable locking pin... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4418851 | Vehicle spare tire carrier A vehicle spare tire carrier is disclosed according to the teachings of the present invention for the storage and transportation of a spare tire outside of a vehicle. Specifically, the spare tire carrier includes first and second arms pivotally attached t... | 12/06/1983 |
