Abstract: A vehicle cargo carrier structure is disclosed as including a rear supporting bumper having two upright members attached thereto and extending above the supporting bumper to a predetermined height, that is for most types of vehicles, in excess of the roof height of the vehicle. A connecting member is disposed between a first end of each of the upright members that is opposite to where each upright member is attached to the supporting bumper and is attached thereto. A pair of upper support members are included wherein a first end of each is attached to the first end of each of the upright members. A front connecting member is attached to each of the upper support members at a second end of each and is disposed parallel with the connecting member and is separated therefrom by the length of the upper support members. The connecting member, the front connecting member, and the two upper support members define in general a rectangular area that is disposed substantially on the same plane.

Abstract: A roof rack for vehicles having two rails and support feet bearing the rails. Each rail is developed as a hollow profile with a longitudinal channel which is open on the top and has undercuts. On each rail there is optionally arranged a profiled cover strip which can be detachably anchored in the longitudinal channel and extends over the length of the rail, or a profiled cover strip which extends over a first part of the length of the rail and a profiled support strip which extends over the second part of the length. The profiled support strips are anchored such that they can be swung into a position of use which connects the rails transversely to each other.

Abstract: An automobile roof carrier of the invention is mainly composed of a magnetic base portion, a gripping portion for removal, a covering member and a loading article holding portion. The covering member is integrally jointed over the magnetic base portion while the magnetic base portion is covered by the covering member except in the attractive surface of the magnetic base portion and the gripping portion for removal. Combined integrally in the upper part of the covering member is a loading article holding portion which is able to be opened and closed. A supplementary cover which is able to be opened and closed is attached to the covering member so that the gripping portion for removal may be hidden and exposed. There is provided a first locking mechanism for maintaining the closed state of the supplementary cover, whereas there is provided a second locking mechanism for maintaining the closed state of the loading article holding portion.

Abstract: Carrier apparatus for the transport of articles on the roof of a motor vehicle, particularly an all-purpose carrier, a ski-carrier or the like, including a support structure having feet which bear on the side edge portions of the roof and at least one associated magnetic plate which can be applied to the roof to retain the apparatus thereon substantially without transmitting the load of the articles carried by the support structure to the roof, the transmission of the load being entrusted substantially only to the resting feet.

Abstract: An article carrier adapted to be detachably interconnected with a vehicle such as an automobile, truck or trailer. The article carrier includes a connector member adapted to be telescopically received within a tubular member affixed to the vehicle and a carrier assembly carried by the connector member. The carrier assembly includes a generally vertically extending column and one or more outwardly extending article supporting elements. A securement mechanism is carried by the carrier assembly for cooperation with the article supporting elements to secure the carried article within the carrier assemblage. A clamping mechanism is provided to securely interconnect the telescoping tubular members of the device in a manner to positively prevent movement between the members.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for an archery bow includes a rotatable holder for mounting on a surface, said holder having two resilient fingers extending substantially normal to the surface, with one finger being longer than the other. A limb of the bow is gripped between the two fingers, which converge toward each other except at the tips, where they diverge to facilitate insertion of the limb. The first finger can include a retainer lug on the inner surface, located just below the bend. The holder may include a circular base with the fingers extending from one surface, the base being removably and rotatably fitting into a socket which mounts on the surface, which have lips for receiving the base. The base may contain a magnet to adhere to a magnetizable surface, or it can have apertures spaced from its center, with slots extending arcuately about the center for receiving projections from the surface.

Abstract: A vehicle-top carrier for bicycles which allows bicycles to be attached alongside the vehicle, then pivoted up to its top. A base is attached to the vehicle. A rack pivots from the base about a generally horizontal axis, between a vehicle-top carrying position and a loading position extending horizontally outward from the vehicle. A bicycle can be attached to the underside of the extended rack and pivoted to the vehicle top for transport.

Abstract: A new and improved carrier apparatus for mounting on the roof of a vehicle. The apparatus of the invention includes a housing, magnetic mounts for connecting the housing to the vehicle and for supporting the housing in a horizontal orientation, and a drawer for sliding in and out of the housing. A pivoted connection is provided for connecting the drawer to the housing. The pivoted connection is located between the far end of the drawer and the housing and pivots the far end of the drawer with respect to the housing when the drawer is pulled out from the housing. The pivoted connection permits the drawer to hang down vertically from the horizontally oriented housing when the drawer is pulled out completely from the housing. The drawer includes walls which define a storage space. Partitions are located within the storage space for partitioning the storage space into a plurality of storage subspaces. When the drawer is retained in the horizontally oriented housing, the drawer is in the horizontal storage mode.

Abstract: A carrier which consists of three separate frames, forward, center and rear that are of weld construction with bolt on brackets that are bolted to the truck body in concealed areas of hood and door jambs. The carrier frames are easily removed when not in use.

Abstract: A rack for supporting a bicycle on the roof of an auto is disclosed herein having two pairs of mounts secured at each end of spaced-apart tracks, two pairs of secured mounts or to roof mounted adaptor plates carried on the auto roof. Each mount includes a bottom support surface engageable with the track and yoke supporting a retainer member provided with an interchangeable open-ended passageway for insertably receiving the end of a bicycle support crossbar. The major length of the retainer member is angular with respect to its bottom support surface and the central longitudinal axis of the retainer member passageway is parallel to the bottom support surface. Thereby, the two pairs of mounts carried on the longitudinal tracks accommodate conformity of the retainer members and the crossbars with the curved auto roof.

Abstract: A magnetically-attachable roof rack, in particular a ski rack, comprises on the one hand a flexible plate which is made of magnetic material and can be fitted on a vehicle roof, and a flexible base plate attached to the magnetic plate, and on the other hand a rack unit supported by the base plate, with vibration-damping means interposed. The vibration-damping means constitute a semi-articulated flexible coupling connected to the base plate in an area around its center. The flexible coupling preferably comprises a resiliently flexible intermediate plate and vibration-damping supports which connect the intermediate plate securely to the base plate on the one hand and to the rack unit on the other hand.

Abstract: A detachable car rack for carrying items such as sailboards, bicycles, surfboards, skis, or the like, particularly for cars with convertible tops, regardless of whether the convertible top is "up" or "down." The invention includes a front support attached to the windshield or surrounding supports, hood, or surfaces of the vehicle's body, a rear support attached to the trunk lid or aft bumper or surfaces of the vehicle's body, and an elevated, horizontal, longitudinal assembly anchored to the front and rear supports which is used to carry the load.

Abstract: A ski carrier for alternatively transporting skis by manual carrying by a vehicle mounting the ski carrier therein, or by a common carrier. The ski carrier has a case having a cover portion and a holder portion, and an end cap positionable over an opening in the first end of the case when the cover and holder portions thereof are closed.

Abstract: A luggage rack (14) of the type suitable for installation on the roof (12) of an automotive vehicle (10) is improved through the addition of a mechanism for reducing the noise generated by wind passing over cross members (16,18) of the luggage rack (14). The mechanism is a strip (34) having irregular outer surfaces (40,42) secured to outer surfaces of at least one of the cross members (16,18). The irregular surfaces (40,42) operate to vary the cross section of the cross member (16,18) as it extends transversely of the vehicle (10), and the strip (34) may be formed as a tape having an adhesive layer (36) for securement to the luggage rack (14).

Abstract: A luggage carrier for a vehicle having a frame which is adjustable between an elevated position spaced apart from the vehicle surface and a stored position substantially flush with the vehicle surface. The carrier frame can be moved to the stored position when not in use thereby reducing aerodynamic drag and improving the aesthetics of the vehicle. The frame is connected to a series of pivotable stanchions extending from base members mounted to the vehicle surface. The support stanchions incorporate locking assemblies which locks the frame in either position. As the support stanchions are pivoted into their respective base members, the frame will pivot downwardly until flush with the vehicle surface.

Abstract: A vehicle having a support structure suspended on four wheels. Two seats are located centrally in the vehicle with an engine mounted rearwardly thereof. A radiator is mounted behind and higher than the engine and the seat backs are spaced apart such that an open passage allows flow between the seat backs, over the engine and to the radiator. A carrier rack is positioned above the open passage so as not to interfere with the flow therethrough. A steering assembly includes a tilt mechanism to allow movement of the steering wheel upwardly for improved access to the driver seat. A grab bar extends laterally from the tiltable portion of the steering structure such that it too will tilt upwardly with the tilt mechanism. The grab bar extends laterally to before the passenger seat for use by the passenger in rough terrain.

Abstract: A carrier basket which is intended to be secured on a vehicle roof comprises two longitudinal profile members between which extend a number of rods which form a load-carrying surface in the carrier basket. In order to eliminate the need for loose small parts on assembly and dismantling of the carrier basket, the rods are releasably connected to the profile members by snap catch connections. The snap catch connections are formed by locking heel disposed at the ends of the rods, the heel extending, in a rest position, outside the cross-section of the rod and being, against the action of spring force, depressable inside the cross-section. The rod extends through an opening in one wall of the profile member and has the locking heel inside the opening, and one end in abutment against the inside of the opposing wall of the profile member.

Abstract: 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 on the bumper. One embodiment of the carrier utlizes a single strap, secured to an automobile at one end to the trunk or hood and the other end to the bumper by L-shaped buckles. The body of the bicycle is secured in the desired position by a loop on the main strap which wraps around the bicycle crossbar. This strap is adjustable to fit almost any size bicycle by a buckle in the middle thereof. A second embodiment of bicycle carrier uses a pair of V-straps secured by L-shaped buckles to either the trunk or hood and to the bumper which extend in an open V-shape to attach to the handle bar stem and the seat post of the bicycle. Another third embodiment provides in combination a telescoping rod and straps to hold the bicycle body in place.

Abstract: The present invention is a slat assembly adapted to be mounted to a surface portion of a vehicle. The slat assembly include inner and outer rail members extending generally longitudinally and adapted to be fixedly secured on the surface portion of the vehicle. The inner and outer rail members cooperate with each other in an overlapping manner to vary the transverse width of the slat assembly.

Abstract: A mount or stand-off device is disclosed herein constituting load carriers interposed between a load carrying rack and the longitudinal slats affixed to the roof of a motor vehicle. Two pairs of mounts are securely bolted to the longitudinal slats which conform to the vehicle and determine the load carrier's crossbar position. The existing vehicle roof slats that are utilized extend generally longitudinally on the vehicle and are of an integral part of the vehicle's horizontal surface.

Abstract: An adaptor system for mounting a gutter mount-type accessory on a rail mount-type vehicle's rooftop is disclosed. The system includes plural adaptor assemblies each including an extruded bracket member having a planar bottom surface for mating the upper surface of a mounting rail, and an edge region including first and opposing shoulder regions for secure gripping by a depending strut member and a hooked member that form a part of a gripping means in a rooftop accessory or accessory carrier. Preferably the first shoulder region has a first recess extending a predefined distance along and in parallel with the edge region, with the first recess being dimensioned to receive partly therein the depending strut. The second shoulder region preferably is defined as an upper surface of a second recess extending along and in parallel with the edge region for receiving partly therein a hooked member that forms another part of the gripping means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a covering cap assembly (1) for a transverse girder (2) of a roof luggage rack designed so that a profiled forward end of the girder can be covered and locked. According to the invention the assembly is held together by a hinge (6) and consists of a covering cap (3) with a lock (4) and a bearing element (5). The bearing element (5) is inserted into a longitudinal slot at the underside (14) of the transverse girder (2) and is positioned and held in place interlockingly in the transverse profile. Retention in the longitudinal slot is provided by a locking element (21) and a rivet (24). In this way a simple construction of a cover cap assembly is had that is inexpensive in manufacture and assembly and is reliable in its functions and easy to handle.

Abstract: The present invention is an article carrier for a vehicle including a plurality of slats fixedly secured on a generally horizontal extending exterior vehicle body surface. The plurality of slats extend generally longitudinally of the vehicle. A pair of brackets are disposed upon selected slats and a crossbar extends laterally between and secured adjacent its opposite ends to the pair of brackets. The slats include a channel member for permitting sliding movement of at least one of the brackets along the length thereof. A locking structure on the brackets cooperates with the channel member of each of the selected slats for simultaneously engaging and disengaging the channel members for detachably securing and allowing longitudinal adjustment of the crossbar and brackets at predetermined positions along the slats.

Abstract: 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 on the bumper. One embodiment of the carrier utilizes a single strap, secured to an automobile at one end to the trunk or hood and the other end to the bumper by L-shaped buckles. The body of the bicycle is secured in the desired position by a loop on the main strap which wraps around the bicycle crossbar. This strap is adjustable to fit almost any size bicycle by a buckle in the middle thereof. A second embodiment of bicycle carrier uses a pair of V-straps secured by L-shaped buckles to either the trunk or hood and to the bumper which extend in an open V-shape to attach to the handle bar stem and the seat post of the bicycle. Another third embodiment provides in combination a telescoping rod and straps to hold the bicycle body in place.

Abstract: A load carrier device for transportation of a wide variety of items comprises a frame having upper longitudinal skid members connected by spaced upper transverse bracing members and a shelf connected to the upper longitudinal skid members, or the upper transverse bracing members, and lower longitudinal skid members connected by spaced lower transverse bracing members and a shelf connected to the lower longitudinal skid members, or the lower transverse bracing members. The frame, the upper and the lower shelves are supported by a diagonal restraining brace system, and the device enabling placement of the load carrier onto the roof of a vehicle is described. The load carrier device is removably attached to a vehicle with two attachment members fixedly attached to the lower frame portion are extending out and towards receiving device mounted to the frame of a carrier vehicle.

Abstract: A luggage carrier for a vehicle having a frame which is adjustable between an elevated position spaced apart from the vehicle surface and a stored position substantially flush with the vehicle surface. The carrier frame can be moved to the stored position when not in use thereby reducing aerodynamic drag and improving the aesthetics of the vehicle. The frame is connected to a series of pivotable stanchions extending from base members mounted to the vehicle surface. The support stanchions incorporate locking assemblies which locks the frame in either position. As the support stanchions are pivoted into their respective base members, the frame will pivot downwardly until flush with the vehicle surface.

Abstract: An enclosure for luggage for use on a vehicle cartop luggage rack of the type including either front and rear rails disposed in a spaced, parallel relationship, or else an essentially rectangularly shaped frame, mounted generally horizontally on the cartop. This enclosure utilizes rapidly operated securing devices on its front and back panels when intended for use on a two rail rack, or rapidly operated securing devices on all four of its peripheral panels when intended for use with a luggage rack principally constituted by front, back and side rails. In the latter type rack, the subject enclosure for luggage is insertable into the space defined by the four rails. Flexible, watertight material having front and back surfaces as well as side surfaces is used, and an access opening is provided in an upper part of the enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention is a slat for a vehicle article carrier adapted to be mounted in a longitudinally extending recess in a generally horizontal extending exterior vehicle body surface. The slat includes a channel member adapted to be disposed in the recess. The channel member has an upper surface adapted to be disposed substantially flush with the vehicle body surface.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a guard for racks that are used on cars and the like which comprise one or more elongated members comprised of a dense protective material such as styrofoam or foam rubber of a suitable thickness to ensure that the object to be placed on the rack will be protected. Each of the substantially elongated members comprises an upper outer surface with a recessed substantially concave inner surface capable of receiving and covering the horizontal bars of the guard. Attached to each end of the elongated member are attachment means for fastening the elongated member to the rack and which are also used to fasten one or more objects to the rack. Alternatively, objects may be attached to the guard through specifically configured straps for items such as skis, surfboards and the like.

Abstract: A support assembly for luggage racks, door handles and the like including an extruded one piece elongated tubular support member fabricated from a plastic material, the support member being disposed between attachment members at each end thereof for securing the support assembly to a mounting surface upon which the luggage rack, door handle and the like is mounted. An insert member can be disposed within the support member for additional strength thereof, where the insert member can be constructed in may different shapes for bearing against inner walls of the support member. In one embodiment, the support assembly is a rail member for a luggage rack, and includes the support member being disposed between end clips at each end thereof, the end clips being secured to the trunk lid of an automobile. In another embodiment, the support assembly is a door handle, where the support member is disposed between attachment members at each end thereof, the attachment members being secured to the door.

Abstract: An end piece of a support slat of a luggage carrier which facilitates attachment of the end piece to the slat body prior to mounting to the vehicle body. The end piece has a tongue which extends into the slat body. The tongue includes a snap-in ramp designed to cooperate with an opening formed in the floor of the slat body to prevent withdrawal of the end piece and a series of alignment flanges extending upwardly from the tongue to engage the rub strip retaining shoulders of the slat body. A separate fastener is used to secure the slat assembly to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A support stanchion for a vehicle luggage carrier which provides a sleek aerodynamic appearance while eliminating exposed support mounting fasteners. The stanchions are utilized to support the frame of the carrier in spaced apart relation to the vehicle surface and are secured to the surface by one or more fasteners. Each stanchion includes a support base mounted directly to the surface and a support cover which fits over the base to conceal the fasteners and the interior of the stanchion. The base includes a plurality of apertures adapted to receive tabs formed in the cover and an elongated groove to receive a lip on the cover. The rigid construction of the base and the pliable construction of the cover allows it to simply snap over the base. Once the cover is attached, the stanchion has a sleek integral appearance.

Abstract: A dinghy spar and equipment carrier (10) which is provided with an enclosure (12) for carrying various paraphernalia related to the operation of a dinghy. Yokes (26) are mounted proximate the upper portion of the enclosure (12) and receive spars/oars therein. The yokes (26) are designed for carrying spars/oars of various shapes, sizes, etc., without marring their surfaces. Suitable feet (48) are provided for supporting the enclosure on the boat in a manner which will preserve the integrity of the deck surface. The carrier is secured to a dinghy by a suitable strap (52) which is wrapped about the hull in the preferred embodiment.

Abstract: An article carrier for a motor vehicle comprising a pair of side rails adapted to be mounted to the roof of a vehicle in spaced apart relationship and extend longitudinally of the length of the vehicle. The side rails define a guideway therein, further defined by upper and lower surfaces. First and second pairs of stanchions are provided supporting a cross rail therebetween generally perpendicular to the side rails. Each of the stanchions have a bottom wall with engaging members integral therewith extending therefrom and received in the guideways and slidable therein. The guideways capture the engaging members therein and permit only sliding movements of the engaging members therein. A recess is defined in the bottom all of the stanchions and a clamping member is received in the recess. The clamping member is rotatable in the recess and has a camming portion extending into the guideway.

Abstract: An anchorage device for a load carrier intended for a vehicle roof (3) includes a strut (1) which extends across the vehicle roof (3) and has, in each end, an anchorage foot (2). The anchorage foot is provided with a support arrangement (4) for transferring loading to the vehicle roof, and also with anchorage members for fixedly retaining the anchorage foot (2) to the vehicle. According to the invention, the support arrangement is provided with two support members (17) which are pivotally retained in the anchorage foot (2) so as to pivot towards and away from one another, and have obliquely inclined grooves (22) for locking accommodation of projections or pins (14) secured in the vehicle. The support members are of platelike configuration so as to be able to extend down into narrow spaces (9, 10, 12) in the vehicle and there engage with the projections or pins (14) and are provided, in their lower edges, with support surfaces (16) for abutment against the bottom (10) of the space (9, 10, 12).

Abstract: A luggage securer which uses the vacuum of an engine in order to steadfastly hold an article to a predetermined location on a vehicle. The luggage securer includes a vacuum receiving chamber, and a conduit which extends from the vacuum source to the vacuum receiving chamber. At least one valve is disposed within the conduit. At least one other conduit extends from the vacuum receiving chamber to the predetermined location on the vehicle where the article is to be steadfastly held.

Abstract: An article carrying system for operative association with an automotive vehicle having an exterior generally horizontal surface, such as a trunk lid or roof, the system comprising a pair of elongated support members or slats which have a configuration which flows conformably and aerodynamically into the surface of the vehicle and which are permanently secured to the vehicle. The support members have longitudinally extending channels for supporting adjustable and/or removable components of the system, including tie downs and cross members which components are also provided with aerodynamic designs compatible with the remainder of the system. Provision is also made for association of components of the system, such as cross members, to be fixedly located on the support members.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the strapping of a load on a roof-mounted luggage rack which comprises a clamp attachable to one of the beams of the rack with a boom projecting in an upward slant toward an opposite side of the rack. The boom carries a strap which attaches at one end to the clamping mechanism of the boom and has the opposite end dangling past the end of the boom where it can be grabbed and tied to the rack, thus securing the load and at the same time securely clamping the device on the beam of the luggage rack.

Abstract: A set of pickup truck protective pads for carrying long loads comprises a cab pad and a tail gate pad both of a configured elastomeric foam having preferably a tough skin or cover. The cab pad has generally a right angle shape in cross section and a beveled leading edge and the tail gate pad has generally a U-shaped cross section. Each pad has a hold down strap with clips on either side to secure it to the truck.

Abstract: The present invention is a retaining assembly for retaining a cross bar to a bracket which is mounted on a slat of an automobile. The assembly includes a plurality of flanges extending outwardly from the cross bar toward the bracket. The assembly further includes means for cooperating with the flanges for retaining the cross bar to the bracket.

Abstract: A car-top carrier (1) with supporting elements (3) which can be connected to the top of a car and at least one supporting member (2) connected to the car top by the supporting elements, on which at least one holding member (6) for the objects to be transported is disposed, is designed in such a way that the influences of wind-resistance can be diminished in case no object is transported in the car-top carrier. A joint (8) is disposed between the supporting member (2) and the holding member (6), with a swiveling axis (10) of the joint extending transversely to the direction of travel (7), and the holding member (6) can be swiveled between a use position and nonuse position about the axis (10).

Abstract: A slat assembly for vehicle luggage racks is disclosed with a pre-assembled slat and end cap. The end cap includes a mounting member for insertion into the end of the slat. A hole through the mounting member receives a headed stud as a separate and separable part from the mounting member. When the mounting member is inserted into the slat, the stud is held captive by the overlying rub strip on the slat or the flanges of the slat.

Abstract: A roof rack mounting system for vehicle having concealed drip moldings in mounting plates are riveted to the roof return of a vehicle, on opposite sides of the vehicle underneath a vehicle upper door lip. Each mounting plate has two pins which fit into cups or slots formed on a foot plate. A leg section connects each foot plate to a hollow transverse beam. One leg section is movable and has a screw extending through the leg section and engaging a nut secured to the inside of the transverse beam.

Abstract: Carrier device for receiving burdens to be placed on the roof of a motor vehicle with carrier elements (10) spaced from each other. The carrier elements include C profile rails (22) nested in the longitudinal direction wherein maybe releasibly secured attachment elements such as ski carriers. To facilitate the mounting thereof, at least one end (24) of the C profile rails (22) is provided with a ramp-like push buttong (30) and lockable by means of a bolt actuatable by a lock mechanism.

Abstract: A removable car accessory container including a container, which is substantially rectangular and has four walls and a top and bottom, a zipper attached to one of the walls, one handle attached to one of the walls, suction cups on the bottom of the container, and tie-downs holding the container to the car.

Abstract: A structure for detachably mounting roof carriers to a motorcar roof including a pair of roof side rails each formed by joining a roof side outer panel and a roof side inner panel together at their outer and inner ends, and a main roof panel joined at each side thereof to the inner end of the roof side rail in a superposed relation, has a vertical wall formed by bending each side end portion of the main roof panel upwardly so as to extend along the joint portion between the roof side rail and the main roof panel, and a fixing portion provided on the vertical wall for detachably fixing a mounting bracket of the roof carrier.

Abstract: A ladder rack for retaining ladders thereon within the confines of supporting surfaces provided by structural support elements which are enclosed at least partially by selectively renewable wear or cushion elements which present wear surface portions for sliding, abutting or general supporting engagement with ladders carried by the ladder rack.

Abstract: A combination two-section boat and cargo carrier comprises first and second substantially identical sections. Each section has a substantially horizontal bottom surface, at least two generally vertical sidewalls, and a generally vertical connecting wall. The connecting wall is configured with a male connector which protrudes from the surface of the connecting wall in a direction generally normal to the plane of the connecting wall, and a complementary female connector which is recessed into the connecting wall in a direction generally normal to the plane of the connecting wall. The male and female connectors are symmetrically disposed from a vertical center line of the connecting wall, and adapted to mate with each other when the connecting walls of the first and second identical sections are placed in abutting relation to one another. A removable assembly blade connector is provided in order to join the male and female connectors, so as to form a boat.

Abstract: A utility pole handling attachment for skid-steer type loaders includes an hydraulically operated gripper arm and support cradle for receiving and gripping a utility pole during pulling or setting operations or transporting. The attachment is adapted to pivot the gripped pole along a path from a transport position wherein the pole is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the loader, to a pulling or setting position wherein the pole is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the loader for installation into or removal from the ground.

Abstract: A luggage rack mountable to the top or back hood of an automobile for traorting luggage. The rack includes a substantially rectangular frame which is secured to the vehicle roof but elevated therefrom by corner stanchions. The cross-members of the frame are provided with slots positioned generally at their outboard ends. The slots are adapted to receive spring clips attached to a load bearing rack that is suspended below the frame in close proximity to the rooftop of the vehicle when connected to the frame. The rack includes a series of parallel load bearing members and upwardly extending support arms. The spring clips are secured to the upper end of the support arms. The suspended rack is fixed in place by the interlocking action of the spring clips within the corresponding frame slots.