Class 224/42.26 - Rim and/or tire gripping

Subclass of Class 224 - Package and article carriers
Definition: Carriers including a clamping means adapted to clamp a rim
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 07/22/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7401715	Rotatable strap assembly for a load carrier A rotatable strap arrangement for a load carrier of a transporting vehicle. The load carrier includes an elongate tray with a rotation mechanism coupled thereto, the rotation mechanism permitting rotation relative to the elongate tray. The rotatable strap arrangemen...	07/22/2008
7244090	Storage rack for a vehicle A storage rack connectable to a mounting structure of a vehicle for supporting a load, comprising a load supporting structure, a bracket assembly, and a lift assembly. The load supporting structure is adapted to support the load when the load is associated with the ...	07/17/2007
6969087	Semi-tractor tire rack apparatus A transport apparatus (10) for carrying a spare tire (200) on the rear framework (101) of a semi-tractor (100) wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a base plate member (20) adapted to rotatably receive a vertical support rod...	11/29/2005
6749094	Lug wrench and spare tire locking assembly A lug wrench and spare tire locking assembly that is attached to a motor vehicle or trailer which includes a hollow wrench carrier body (20) having four open-ended slots (22) at right angles to each other that are configured to interface with a four-wa...	06/15/2004
6427885	Spare tire lock and lug wrench placement device A spare tire lock and lug wrench placement device designed to be attached to a motor vehicle or trailer. The device includes a hollow wrench carrier body (20) having an extended shackle lock pin (24) with the body removably connected to a round threaded s...	08/06/2002
6336671	Jack storage assembly A jack storage assembly is provided for use in conjunction with an automotive vehicle having a wheel well for storage of a spare tire and in which the wheel well includes a bracket over which the spare tire is positioned. The assembly includes a bucket wh...	01/08/2002
6279793	Removal aid for a spare wheel The present invention relates to a removal aid for a spare wheel of a motor vehicle having at least one strap which, at one end, is fastened to a vehicle body section, extends from there under the spare wheel and beyond it and can be braced at the other e...	08/28/2001
6213361	Locking four-way lug wrench carrier A four way lug wrench carrier attached to a motor vehicle or trailer which includes a hollow wrench carrier body (20) having an extended shackle lock pin (24) with the body connected to a round shaft (32). The shaft has an adjustable flanged sleeve (36) t...	04/10/2001
6189749	Tire fixing device A device for fixing a flat tire (30) in an automobile which has an accommodating space (5) behind a bucket seat (1) in which the bucket seat is accommodated which has been folded, comprises: a flat tire fixing threaded member (34); a vehicle body screw ho...	02/20/2001
6155323	Tire changing bag A protective bag for safely servicing a tire. The bag comprises a flexible fabric that is preferably permeable to air, and is fastened around a tire using a plurality of securely fastenable straps....	12/05/2000
6059155	Spare tire mounting assembly A spare tire mounting assembly for mounting a spare tire to a bumper of a vehicle. The spare tire mounting assembly includes a base plate with a post upwardly extending therefrom. The post has a channel slot therethrough extending downwards from a top end...	05/09/2000
5971241	Multi-purpose folding carrier A multi-purpose folding carrier for carrying bulky cargo includes a frame, an upper member rotatably disposed on the frame and a cage rotatably and slidably disposed on the frame, the cage being configured to restrain forward, lateral and rearward movemen...	10/26/1999
5893494	Device for storage of a spare tire beneath a floor of an automotive vehicle and incorporating means for coupling a jack-storage housing A spare tire-storage device incorporating a movable support basket capable of housing the tire, this basket being coupled to a housing used to store an object. The coupling arrangement (12) is configured in such a way as to permit positioning of the housi...	04/13/1999
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
5803324	Lightweight stowable tire carrier for automotive vehicle and method of use A lightweight stowable carrier for a tire of an automotive vehicle such as a truck or trailer comprises a plurality of straps, preferably formed of woven webbing. In a first embodiment, one set of straps has ratchet buckles for securing the tire to the ca...	09/08/1998
5699945	Side rail mounted bicycle rack for pickup trucks A rack is provided for pickup trucks to mount a bicycle on top of the vertical side rails of the cargo bed. The rack includes a "C" shaped brace that attaches to and reinforces the front rail and side rail of the cargo bed. A diagonal support is attached ...	12/23/1997
5678796	Attachment mechanism An attachment mechanism for grasping an object such as an automobile tire. The attachment mechanism includes a number of clamp members pivotally connected to an inner plate. The clamp members fit around and grasp the object, and are adjustable to fit arou...	10/21/1997
5671963	Spare tire storage arrangement In a spare tire storage arrangement for vertically retaining a spare tire in a rear part of the vehicle body adjacent to a rear wheel house, a recess is provided in an upper part of the wheel house somewhat behind a highest point thereof, and a saddle mem...	09/30/1997
5538168	Swing-out spare tire assembly A spare tire assembly is provided which is securely mounted to the frame of a vehicle. The assembly includes a swing arm which is pivotally moveable between an open position extending laterally away from the vehicle and a closed position securely attached...	07/23/1996
5388737	Spare tire carrier A spare tire carrier containing a bracket, a holding plate, and a lock for attaching the holding plate to the bracket. The bracket contains a hook, a first tranverse plate, and a second transverse plate. The holding plate contains an orifice and a slot....	02/14/1995
5222640	Spare tire mount for pickup trucks A spare tire mount for pickup trucks having a sidewall with an inner surface and an upper ledge which extends inward, turns downward as a flange, and then turns outward as a lip. A support member engages the outward facing lip of the sidewall with a horiz...	06/29/1993
5085360	Spare tire mounted bicycle rack A bicycle carrier mounted on a vehicle spare tire mounted in a vertical plane. The carrier includes a rail positioned alongside the spare tire and a U-bolt positioned on the opposite side of the spare tire with the ends extending across the tire and exten...	02/04/1992
4946084	Spare tire support for vehicle A spare tire support for a vehicle having a horizontally hinged rear closure has an L-shaped swing bracket secured in the space between the right rear light assembly and the upwardly extending internal frame by bolts through the internal frame. Nuts for t...	08/07/1990
4869409	Van spare wheel and tire carrier A wheel and tire carrier for a vehicle such as a van includes a base assembly transversely affixed to a hinged door and which pivotally supports a swing arm to which a wheel is mounted. A latch mechanism normally secures the mounted wheel juxtaposed the d...	09/26/1989
4687124	Cover for a motor vehicle spare wheel A cover for a motor vehicle spare wheel comprises a cover plate having disposed on it a fastening device by which it can be secured to the center hub of the rim of the spare wheel. Fastening device comprises a holding part which is inserted into the cover...	08/18/1987

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