Abstract: A device that when installed in a vehicle's cargo area, features a latching sliding deck surface that can be extended beyond the interior of said vehicle, providing an area that can be used as a workspace and/or allowing materials to be placed and retrieved safely on the deck surface. Once materials are placed, the deck slides back into the vehicle for safe transportation. The sliding deck surface is fitted to a basic frame and supported by rollable bearings. The basic frame is secured to the vehicle through the use of devices that are installed in the vehicle first and then latched into brackets mounted along the side of the frame channel members.

Abstract: A motorcycle transport system for allowing transporting of a motorcycle and convenient securing/releasing of the motorcycle from a transporting device. The inventive device includes a base mountable to a bed of a transporting device, a pair of catch structures attached to opposing sides of the base, a permanent bracket secured to motorcycle frame members, a plurality of flanged end members extending downwardly from the permanent bracket, a pair of middle brackets each having a pair of slots for catchably securing to the flanged end members, a pair of pegs extending from the pair of middle brackets for releasably attaching to the pair of catch structures. The catch structures include a pair of levers for allowing the user to release the pegs from the catch structures with their foot.

Abstract: A container is provided including a housing having a lower extent and an upper extent. The upper extent has a length greater than that of the lower extent to define a pair of side extents one of which extends from the housing further than a second one of the side extents. Also included is a cabinet and at least one cubbyhole for storing various items within the housing. Both the cabinet and the cubbyhole each have a locking mechanism for precluding unauthorized access thereto.

Abstract: A personal watercraft carrier having a watercraft cradle coupled to a support frame wherein the support frame has two vertical leg support members which are pivotally coupled to advance from an essentially horizontal position to an essentially vertical upright position or from an essentially vertical upright position to an essentially horizontal position. When the vertical leg support members are advance to the essentially horizontal position, the cradle is in close proximity to the ground or other horizontal surface which enables the user to easily mount the personal watercraft in the cradle. The pivotal translation of the vertical leg support members from the horizontal position to the vertical upright position lifts the cradle having placed therein the personal watercraft.

Abstract: A board that removably secures by its ends to opposite sidewalls of a vehicle so that a top side of the board faces upward when the board is secured in the vehicle. Tracks that have spaced apart parallel lips may be secured to the sidewalls of the vehicle to removably receive the ends of the board for those vehicles that do not have grooves in their sidewalls for receiving the ends. Upwardly extending projections are provided on the top side of the board for securing handles of grocery bags to the board. Openings are provided in the board below the top side. An upright member is provided between and serves to separate adjacent openings so that securing means, such as ropes, can be inserted through the openings and fastened to the upright members in order to secure items to the board.An alternate embodiment of the board is provided with one end that moves longitudinally in order to shorten or lengthen the board.

Abstract: A utility rack adapter bracket for use with a rail assembly installed on the top of a pickup truck bed. The bracket allows a rack, such as ones manufactured by Yakima.RTM. or Touly.RTM., to be attached above the truck bed when covered or uncovered. The bracket is intended for use with a rail assembly as set forth in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,152,574 and 5,261,719 (Tucker).

Abstract: 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 of the post. A threaded elongate tire mounting rod is extended through the elongate channel slot. A pair of threaded nuts are threadably disposed around the tire mounting rod with the post interposed between the nuts. A mounting plate designed for coupling to a bumper of a vehicle is pivotally coupled to the base plate.

Abstract: A kit for making an extendible platform for a pickup box comprising, a set of instructions for assembling an extendible platform which utilizes a bracket for securing it to the bed of a pickup, a pair of tracks having upper and lower rails for securing to the bracket, a set of spacers for holding the tracks in a spaced relationship with one another, a set of rollers mountable to an extendible platform, with the rollers movable along the tracks to enable the extendible platform to be moved in and out of the pickup box, and an extendible platform having a set of rollers mounted thereon for engaging either the top or bottom rails of a pair of tracks mounted in a spaced relationship on the bed of a truck to enable the extendible platform to be cantilevered sufficiently far out of the truck so that at least some of the rollers clear the tailgate while others engage the tailgate enabling the remaining rollers to coact with the track to hold the extendible platform in a horizontal loading position even though one en

Abstract: The spare tire mount is adapted for use in a pickup truck including a bed having a floor with ribs and grooves running from front to back, and vertically upstanding side walls connected, at their upper edges, to inwardly extending horizontal flanges. The spare tire mount includes a lower unit having a base which rests on the floor of the pickup truck bed and which supports a post. An upper unit fits vertically adjustably over the post and has a bracket which, when the upper unit is adjusted vertically upward, pushes against the horizontal flange of the bed. Securing means are provided for maintaining the base and bracket in snug contact with the floor and horizontal flange, respectively. The upper unit supports means for securing the tire to the spare tire mount. The tire, when secured to the spare tire mount, rests on the base for additional stability.

Abstract: The invention is combination pressurized fuel tank/tool box for a vehicle. A single container has a first compartment in said container for holding a pressurized fuel, a second compartment in said container holds tools, and a recessed area used for mounting an inlet valve and gage for indicating the amount of pressurized fuel in the first compartment. The combination can be one single container or, the pressurized fuel tank may be mounted inside the container.

Abstract: Accessory system for a vehicle cargo box such as a pickup truck is provided in which multiple accessories can be simultaneously attached to the pickup box. These accessories include a tonneau cover, bed rails, bicycle racks, ski racks, cargo netting, etc. The system includes side rails with a tonneau cover mounting portion along an inboard side that enables bed rails to be attached outward of the tonneau cover enabling both to be simultaneously installed on the vehicle. Accessories can also be mounted below the tonneau cover which can be covered by the tonneau cover if desired.

Abstract: A device which allows accessories to be securely mounted to a vehicle without the need for drilling holes in the vehicle, or otherwise modifying and damaging the vehicle, including an elongated member having a channel extending the length of the top of the elongated member which is shaped to slidably engage a variety of fastening members, and attached to manufacturer predrilled holes on the side railings of the bed of a pickup truck. The channel slidably engages a variety of fastening members, such as the head of a bolt or a snap fastener, so that they may be slid into position at intervals along the elongated member and used to fasten a variety of accessories to the vehicle. For example, the fastening members may be used to removably fasten a removable hardtop, a truck bed cover, and/or a toolbox to the side railings of a vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding vehicle storage system is described for mounting on two opposing interior side walls of a vehicle. The storage system provides for a platform slidingly received in a vehicle which may be positioned at different heights in relation to the side walls of a vehicle to provide versatility in use. The storage system includes, in relation to each of two opposing interior side walls, mounting means attached to a support assembly. Each support assembly includes a mounting plate connected to an outer track assembly including a plurality of wheel bearings held operatively in place within the outer track assembly, and a locking plate. An inner track assembly slidingly mates with the outer track assembly. A cross member support is connected to the inner track assembly. Extending between the two inner track assemblies upon the two opposing vehicle side walls are at least two cross members supported by the cross member support of each opposing support assembly.

Abstract: A combination load support for use as a roof height carrier or pickup box extender that inserts into a standard receiver hitch. The device provides support for one end of ladders, canoes, etc. and the pickup cab or sport utility roof provides support for the other end. When one section of this combination load support is inserted in the opposite direction, long loads extending beyond the pickup truck's tailgate can be supported.

Abstract: A vehicle traction enhancing apparatus is provided having a rectangular base designed to fit between the wheel wells of a vehicle cargo area with extensions in juxtaposition with the front and rear faces of the wheel wells. The base is constructed of four restraint members welded together and sized to hold an array of concrete/cinder blocks over the rear axle of the vehicle. A removable rack fits into sockets, and supports construction sheets, such as wall board, plywood, ladders, lumber or the like. An auxiliary holder for round containers may be attached to the base or an extension member.

Abstract: An overhead truck rack is provided for a pickup truck which includes four one-piece corner brackets to each of which are fastened: one end a longitudinal rail, one end of a lateral rail, and an upper end of a leg. A corner bracket includes a horizontally disposed, one-piece, cantilevered top crosspiece to which is fastened one of the pair of longitudinal rails. Each of the corner brackets also includes two integral, spaced-apart side panels which downwardly depend from the top crosspiece. Between the spaced-apart side panels are positioned an end of one of the lateral rails and between the spaced-apart side panels is pivotably mounted an upper end of one of the legs to allow for lateral movement of the lower end of the legs to allow for adjustment of the lateral spacing of the lower ends of the legs. The lower ends of the legs are connected to respective brackets at respective mounting points on the body of the pickup truck.

Abstract: An accessing apparatus removably installable into the cargo space of a rearwardly unloadable service vehicle includes front and rear frame assemblies of generally planar configuration disposed in parallel spaced apart vertical planes. Guide tracks extend between the upper and lower extremities of the frame assemblies for accommodating the wheels of storage components such as a container, side racks and an overhead rack. By virtue of their wheeled engagement of the tracks, the storage components can be easily moved in a lateral direction in and out of the rear of the cargo space.

Abstract: A folding rack (10) for holding glass panels, particularly automobile glass panels (93), includes a pair of horizontal, spaced-apart rails (20). Holders (60) for holding glass (93) are connected by hinges (40) to the ends of rails (20) by a horizontal hinge axis (45) and are rotatable between an erect position and a folded position. Right posts (70R) are of length such that in the folded position their upper ends (72R) are near the left hinge axis (45L). In the upright position, bottom ends (71L) of left posts (70L) being disposed to the left of the left hinge axis (45L) such that in the folded position they are higher than in the upright position such that left holder (60L) folds over right holder (60R).

Abstract: A watercraft loading and launching apparatus for a pickup truck having a trailer hitch receiver. The apparatus has an elongated receiver bar with one end adapted to fit a trailer hitch receiver and a cross member support bar secured to the other end. The cross member support bar may be straight or angled for supporting watercraft having a V-bottom, a semi-V bottom, a flat bottom, or equipped with pontoons. There is disclosed a second embodiment wherein the cross member support bar has hinged extensions for allowing use with both V-bottomed and flat-bottomed watercraft. The apparatus may also include a cradle assembly for supporting the watercraft within the cargo bed of the pickup truck.

Abstract: A bicycle rack adapted to be installed in a truck bed defined by at least a floor, an upstanding forward end wall and at least one upstanding sidewall. The rack includes an elongated rod secured at one of its ends to the forward end wall of the truck bed while the other end of the rod is secured to the rearward portion of the sidewall. A pair of spaced apart wheel retaining bails are slidably carried by the rod so that the distance therebetween can be adjusted to accommodate the wheel base of different type of cycles.

Abstract: A safety carrier for stabilizing a pressure-fluid bottle in an upright position in a pickup box in a truck has a carrier frame operatively anchored to the truck's frame and a rigid ring connected to the frame in an articulated manner. The ring is on a swivel mount at an end of a pivoting arm. The arm is attached to the frame. The ring may be selectively changed by a user, without disconnecting from the frame, between an operative configuration and a stowage configuration. In the operative configuration, the ring is generally horizontal and projects out over the pickup box's floor to receive and fit closely about the pressure fluid bottle. An adjustable strap attached at one end to the ring includes a hook at an opposite end for securing a flange on the bottle. In the stowage configuration, the ring is rotated to a generally vertical position and the arm is pivoted to swing the ring flush against a wall of the pickup box. The carrier frame is anchored to a lip on the pickup box wall by a clamping portion.

Abstract: A new Tool Box Adapter for mounting a tool box to a pickup truck cargo box without the need for drilling holes into the cargo box walls. The inventive device includes an adapter plate, threaded attachment studs for attaching the adapter plate to a tool box, and a side brace for mounting the adapter plate to the cargo box of a pickup truck.

Abstract: A truck bed extension for pickup trucks, which extension is designed to increase the effective loading capacity of a pickup truck bed and requires no fasteners for mounting. The truck bed extension is characterized by a pair of quick-release cleats and brackets to facilitate rapidly loading and unloading the truck bed extension on the truck tailgate at the rear end of the bed of a pickup truck. In a preferred embodiment the truck bed extension includes a frame having parallel side frame members, each fitted with a cleat for removably engaging corresponding conventional bed brackets provided in the bed of the pickup truck. A pair of tailgate brackets are also welded or otherwise attached to the side frame members, respectively, for engaging the conventional latching pin mechanism attached to the ends of the downwardly-extended, horizontal tailgate of the pickup truck.

Abstract: A truck bed extender mounts to a vehicle to support loads which are longer than the load bed of the vehicle. The truck bed extender includes a main beam adapted to engage a conventional box receiver on the vehicle. A load support is mounted to the main beam and includes a load support bar which extends transversely to the main beam when the truck bed extender is in use. A storage mount is provided to allow mounting of the load support to the main beam in a storage position when the load support is not being used. The truck bed extender can be mounted to the box receiver in a storage position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for loading and storing small recreational water vehicles such as jet skis and wave runners. The apparatus is comprised a lifter apparatus that may be releasably coupled to a carrier vehicle, for lifting and lowering small recreational water vehicles. The apparatus is further comprised of a support rack for supporting a plurality of small water vehicles, which support rack may be coupled to a carrier vehicle and/or to a trailer.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted storage unit for use with a vehicle having a rear door, comprising a cabinet having front and back portions, a door in the front portion of the cabinet, a locking device for the door, a mounting device attached to the floor of a vehicle, and mounting means for attaching the cabinet to the mounting device such that the mounting means is located inside the cabinet such that the mounting means may be accessed only if the door is open, wherein the storage unit is located adjacent to a door of the vehicle, and the door in the front portion of the cabinet opens toward the door of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a hoist system for a vehicle is provided. The hoist system includes a support frame mounted to the vehicle. A slidably extendable pair of parallel rails are mounted to the support frame. The front ends and the tail ends of the parallel rails can be connected. A crossbeam that supports a hoist mechanism is slidably suspended from the pair of rails. The support frame can be collapsibly hinged for transport. The support frame is mounted to the vehicle, at a height above the cab of the vehicle or alternatively incorporated into the ladder rack of the vehicle. The hoist system is light-in-weight with a versatile support frame that can transfer heavy and swinging or shifting loads. The hoist system is also heavy-duty and has an extended and side-to-side reach.

Abstract: A new Truck Bed Removable Rack System for providing a compact, easily assembled and disassembled rack for a bed of a pick-up truck. The inventive device includes a plurality of vertical support poles for projecting within stake apertures of the bed of the pick-up truck, an inner and an outer member secured traversely to a lower portion of the support poles, a pair of elongated members removably secured to the support poles parallel to one another, a plurality of traverse members removably secured mesial the pair of elongated members, a plurality of extended members secured orthogonally to each inner member projecting downward and having a horizontal slot, and an L-member removably projecting within the slot and a threaded shaft threadably engaging the L-member substantially parallel to the support poles. The threaded shaft includes a winged end allowing a user to easily secure the inventive device to the bed of the pick-up truck without damaging the bed.

Abstract: A rack includes a sliding latch member, which operates with one hand and which opens and closes several positions on the rack. The rack holds tubular members such as string trimmers and includes first and second uprights, each of which includes hooks and retaining members for retaining the tubular members on the hooks.

Abstract: A tool box locking device includes a base plate secured to opposing side walls in an interior of a tool box. The base plate has a pair of slots formed therethrough on opposing sides thereof. A pivot shaft is secured to the base plate between the pair of slots formed therethrough. The pivot shaft has end portions extending over the pair of slots through the base. A U-shaped handle has free ends thereof pivotally coupled with the end porions of the pivot shaft. A U-shaped locking bar is positionable at an exterior of the tool box with free ends thereof extending inwardly of the tool box through the slots thereof and through the slots of the base plate to be pivotally coupled with the free ends of the U-shaped handle. A locking mechanism is included for selectively locking of the U-shaped handle.

Abstract: A truck storage box device for use in the bed of a pick-up truck, having a bottom, and a plurality of interconnected sides extending upward from the periphery of the bottom which intersect to provide an open top for access to the interior formed between the bottom and the sides. The bottom and sides form an open container in which a plurality of spaced pairs of opposed, elongated rails extend horizontally along opposite interior wall portions thereof in a spaced relationship with the bottom. Each pair of opposed rails is arranged to slidably receive and support a number of elongated trays thereon. Each of the trays is arranged to extend between pairs of opposed rails. Collectively, the pairs of opposed rails form a vertical array in which a number of trays can be supported on each pair of opposed rails in a vertically stacked arrangement from which one or more intermediate trays may selectively be slid horizontally from within the stacked vertical arrangement for access to their particular contents.

Abstract: A knockdown telescopically expandable elevated utility rack for pickup trucks is formed by forward and rearward H-shaped stanchions and stanchion post receiving brackets overlying pickup bed side walls. A forward stanchion panel and a rearward stanchion bottom rail forms a horizontal load support adjacent the upper limit of pickup bed side walls and a side rail assembly overlying the upper limit of the stanchions and the pickup cab forms an elevated load supporting platform.

Abstract: A snowmobile carrying unit fitted to the loadbed of a pickup truck has four plungers held with pins to the downwardly directed four legs of the top portion of a two-piece bedrack which hold the bedrack fast to the sidewalls of the loadbed. An eight wheel dolly rides in channels in the two tracks of the top portion of the bedrack which is held to the bottom portion by pins placed through complementary holes. A circular track atop the dolly receives four wheels on the bottom of a flat rotatable carriage unit with bar on rod locking assembly units received by threaded holes in the floor of the carriage. The leading edge and the trailing edge of the carriage have two slits each amenable to receipt of swivel locks.

Abstract: A bicycle rack is provided for use with trucks having a cargo box particularly of the type for use with a pick-up truck. The bicycle rack can carry a number of bicycles in an upright position in the cargo box of a truck, secures the bicycle without having to part the wheel from the bicycle or use clamps or straps to restrain the bicycle, can carry bicycles of different sizes, and can be adjusted to fit different makes and sizes of trucks. The bicycle rack comprises a cross member, having stakes at each end for fixing it to the side walls of the truck box, and forks for holding one or more bicycles in place.

Abstract: A truck cargo area organizer is presented for carrying a multiplicity of small loads in an orderly fashion, made to fit snugly within the inside dimensions of a truck cargo area, within the space available between the two vehicle wheel wells, The organizer has one fixed outer frame, and an inner drawer frame, the latter being capable of sliding within the outer frame. In addition, there are several separators or dividers for compartmentalizing the loads, with several sub-separators, smaller in dimension, to further divide the load area into an orderly array of small loads.

Abstract: An improved sport and utility rack bracket particularly for use with pickup trucks. The bracket is a cantilevered assembly mounted on a side rail defining a portion of the cargo area of a pickup truck. The bracket has a rack attached thereto. The free end of the bracket, i.e., the cantilevered portion of the bracket, is parallel to or at some angle to the horizontal plane of the truck bed, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tool and material restraining platform for pickup trucks, which utilizes steel extruded into convoluted channels as the bed of the platform. Self-locking hardware devices are inserted therein, to provide a secure base from where chain link is placed under tension to restrain tools and materials of simple or complex and difficult shapes. This results in more reliable restraining methods than strapping, stretch cords, and ropes and the like. Furthermore, the hardware devices, adapt easy to use add-on and take-off options such as a rigid conduit container. In addition, the sides of the platform are made of aluminum for displaying unique patterns, logos, and custom designs, to achieve an enhanced appearance for the truck, as custom wheels do. Also in addition, for models equipped for use with truck bed caps, tool and material cradles are installed in the interior of the cap, to the mounting bolts of the platform, to utilize normally wasted space directly adjacent to the ceiling of the cargo cap.

Abstract: A cargo restraint anchor device that attaches at various positions along the top of the side rail of a pick-up truck cargo box and which can be configured and positioned to accommodate a variety of different types of cargo restraining apparatus. The anchor device comprises; an L-bracket, a C-bracket, and a bolt assembly that draws the brackets together. The L-bracket can be reversibly mounted. The L-bracket has an elongated vertical slot through which the barrel of the bolt protrudes. The elongated vertical slot also engages a tab on the lower portion of the C-bracket thereby maintaining alignment between the two brackets and allows the C-bracket to be positioned vertically with respect to the L-bracket. The L-bracket has one or more holes for the attachment of cargo restraining apparatus and/or accessories. The vertically adjustable C-bracket is adaptably capable of receiving the threaded end of the bolt.

Abstract: A vehicle carrier and ramp assembly includes two, spaced-apart platforms maintained at an elevated position above the top edges of the side walls of a pickup truck body so as to preserve significant cargo space upon the truck bed. The platforms are supported at each of their respective ends by braces carried by the pickup truck side walls. Two elongated and collapsible ramps may be selectively engaged with the rear end of the platforms for loading and unloading a small land vehicle such as an ATV. A hinge, joining the ramp segments or spans together, has a stop feature for maintaining the spans at an obtuse angle relative to one another while extended during loading and unloading operations. When the pickup truck is moved from place to place, the ramps may be folded and secured above the side walls of the truck and above the elevated platforms, offering a peripheral and protective barrier to an ATV or other carried vehicle.

Abstract: A elongated article carrier is provided for releasably affixing on the bed of a pickup truck. The elongated article carrier includes a longitudinal member supported by vertical posts and two parallel transverse bars allow two or more canoes to be securely and releasably attached during transportation. The elongated article carrier is lightweight and can be lifted and installed by a single adult.

Abstract: A storage system for a vehicle having a floor and a wheel well defined in the floor includes a compartment-defining structure having a pivot for pivotally attaching the structure to the vehicle for movement between a first position wherein the structure straddles the wheel well and a second position wherein the structure is located generally adjacent the wheel well on the vehicle floor. A compartment defined by the compartment-defining structure is accessible in one or both of the first and second positions. In one aspect, the compartment-defining structure includes a curved sidewall shaped to be mateably positioned over the wheel well when in said first position, and an outer sidewall spaced from the curved sidewall defining one or more compartments between the two sidewalls. In another aspect, the compartment-defining structure includes an elastic fence allowing access to the compartments in the compartment-defining structure when in the raised position.

Abstract: In order to partition a storage area of a vehicle so that bags of groceries and the like can be arranged in a neat orderly manner, a space organizer includes a backboard which extends laterally across the storage area and at least two wing-like partition members which can be either fixed or hinged and which partition a given area of the storage area into three cells or sub-areas for bags and the like. A lid member can be provided to enclose at least the top of the center cell and in the case where the partition members are hingedly connected to the backboard a bungee cord can be used to retain the two partition members in desired space dividing positions.

Abstract: A tailgate toolbox assembly for a pickup truck includes a toolbox having an attachment member mounted on an inner side of the pickup tailgate and a tool storage compartment pivotally hinged to the attachment member. The attachment member and tool storage compartment both extend substantially the length of the tailgate. The toolbox also has supports extending between the tool storage compartment and the attachment member at each end of the tailgate. The tailgate toolbox assembly further includes a rigid cover, such as a tread plate, for the toolbox. The tread cover plate is shaped to protect the toolbox and to permit mobile equipment to be loaded and unloaded thereover onto the pickup bed. The toolbox assembly being attached to the tailgate and in a closed position can be moved downward until horizontal and the tool storage compartment can then be pivoted upward until vertical to reveal tools stored therein.

Abstract: An elongated plate, shaped to fit within a pick up truck bed, extends past the end of a opened tailgate on the truck. The plate serves to extend the usable length of the truck bed. The plate is supported at a front end by two stabilizer bars, telescoping adjustable tubular supports, which extend from the forward sides of the plate up to the inner lip of the truck bed. The rear of the plate is supported by an undercarriage which is attached to the bumper by a speed connection, which locks the undercarriage to the truck bumper.

Abstract: A cargo securing system includes a forward cab protector rack and a rear tailgate rack interconnected by side beams. The forward rack includes upper and lower corner supports each having sections with an extension member telescopically secured within and pinned to one another whereby the rack extends above the truck cab. The upper front section can be removed and stored in a horizontal position. The rear rack includes corner supports each having upper and lower sections movable relative to one another to provide a rack at a height equal to the height of the sides of the truck bed or a rack extending above the truck bed sides, respectively. Cross beams extend laterally between the upright corner supports and side rails extend between the front and rear corner supports at adjusted elevations. The cross beams, side rails and extended upright supports may be stored by pinned connections with the supports for the rack secured to the sides of the truck bed.

Abstract: 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 cantilevered from attachment to the rear of the vehicle. In one form of the invention, the device attaches to the usual trailer hitch of the vehicle. In another form, the device attaches directly to the tailgate of a truck, usually a conventional pickup truck. In both forms, a pair of laterally spaced, elongate carrier parts extend from securement to the rear of the vehicle so as to extend longitudinally rearwardly for receiving therebetween the panels to be carried in-conventional receiving pockets. One form is more versatile than the other in its provision of separate carrier parts, each having mounting structure components that telescope in selectively different ways into attachment with other mounting structure to serve different purposes.

Abstract: Pickup truck bed organizer apparatus includes a layer of flat belting material in which a plurality of panels is defined by a plurality of cuts. Each panel extends between the sides of the material and is pivotable from a down position to an up position. The panels are under tension in their up position due to the inherent properties of the material and return to their down position as part of the layer material when goods which are against them are removed. The panels are pivoted to divide the cargo or bed area of the truck into any of a plurality of separate compartments for organizing goods or cargo or for holding the cargo in any or all of the various compartments.

Abstract: A pickup truck side rail apparatus includes paired front and rear rail members which are pivotally mountable to opposed sidewalls along a truck bed. The rail members are stored in lowered positions in which they extend longitudinally above and parallel to the sidewalls. They are vertically spaced from the sidewalls to form longitudinal side rails above and along the sidewalls. The rail members are pivotal to upright positions. In their upright positions, the rail members extend vertically from the front and rear ends of the opposed sidewalls. A pair of overhead cross-bars can be mounted between the transversely aligned rail members when in their upright positions. The overhead cross-bars extend transversely above the pickup truck bed to form an overhead rack for carrying lengthy objects above the truck bed and cab.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cart to the bed of a vehicle such as a truck or trailer consists of a first clamping apparatus having a top and a bottom. The top is formed into a "U" shape while the bottom is formed into an "L" shape. The bottom has an opening through which a bolt is inserted which passes into the bed of the truck to secure the first clamping apparatus to the truck. The Cart has an axle which is attached to a pair of wheels. The first clamping apparatus "U" shaped end is adapted to mate with the cart axil. A second clamping apparatus is attached to the bed of the vehicle. The second clamping apparatus has a central locking portion and has a handle attached to the locking portion. An end portion is likewise attached to the end portion so that when the handle is lifted, for example, the clamp will be unlocked and the end portion will be lifted. When the handle is lowered, the end portion will also be lowered with the clamp in a locking position.

Abstract: A elongated article carrier is provided for releasably affixing on the bed of a pickup truck. The elongated article carrier includes a longitudinal member supported by vertical posts and two parallel transverse bars allow two or more canoes to be securely and releasably attached during transportation. The elongated article carrier is lightweight and can be lifted and installed by a single adult.