Garage and boat attaching system and devices

Info

Publication number: 20080164232
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 7, 2008
Publication Date: Jul 10, 2008
Inventors: Ronald D. Smith (Anderson, IN), Mark A. Noffsinger (Mattawan, MI), Robert J. Cline (Milford, IN)
Application Number: 12/006,840

Abstract

This system is an improved special attaching system and carrying system—called Attach-a-Rack—for garage storage and boat applications. Particularly this new special attaching system is related to devices and methods to store items in garages, on boats, and the like. Items and cargo can be of various types since the hitch device has a universal receiver to accept many and varied accessory products. The system is comprised of devices shown which are improvements and new and useful accessories to a storage system. This special attaching system may be featured with an original storage system or particular accessories may be added later as modifications and enhancements to the whole storage and carrying system.

Description

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/879,286 filed Jan. 8, 2007 by Ronald Smith, Mark A. Noffsinger, and Robert J. Cline and titled “Improved Garage and Boat Attaching System and Devices”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to improved devices for a special attaching system and carrying system called Attach-A-Rack for garage storage and boat applications. Particularly this new special attaching system is related to devices and methods to store items in garages, on boats, and the like. Items and cargo can be of various types since the hitch device has a universal receiver to accept many and varied accessory products. The devices shown herein are improvements and new and useful accessories to a storage system. This special attaching system may be featured with an original storage system or particular accessories may be added later as modifications and enhancements to the whole storage and carrying system.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

None.

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

None.

BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION

The new special attaching system and carrying system—called Attach-a-Rack—for garage storage and boat applications is a product and system that is designed to provide an improved storage system for garages, storage sheds and other storage areas with improved versatility. Particularly this special attaching system and various accessories are secured by a pin-like means to the receivers and extension structures. One skilled in the art of tubular rack systems will appreciate the plethora and varied uses anticipated by this new special attaching system.

A. Introduction of the Problems Addressed

The storage capacity of garages and sheds may be limited. Improved devices to carry items such as bikes, skis, small grills and the like have become popular. The problem addressed is to expand the use of the special attaching system and carrying system—called Attach-a-Rack—for garage storage and boat applications. This permits the items to be carried and stored by the tubular rack system as shown here. Historically, storage was completed by keeping bicycles and other objects individually stored by hook means or complex racks. Here the use of a special attaching system permits the items to be stored in a manner to be readily transferred to the vehicle receiver and pressed into use quickly.

B. Prior Art

A regular patent application Ser. No. 11/818,815 was filed on Jun. 15, 2006 by the same inventors shown here. That application focused on a BOAT HITCHING DEVICE AND CARRYING SYSTEM used for a carrying device for boats. This device is used in and around diving deck of the boat. It was not for a universal receiver with the various unique accessories shown by the present concept. Another example of a shelf and rack devices was shown by U.S. Pat. No. 3,805,722 issued to Melchert,Jr., et al. (1974). This taught a flip-up rack that was for supporting a fish net rearwardly from the back or stern of a fishing boat, whereby the contents of the fish net may be sorted and brought aboard the fishing boat. The rack included a horizontal rectangular frame connected with the stern of the boat along the forward edge portion of the frame, said frame being maintained in a horizontal position by a pair of longitudinally extending struts. In one embodiment adapted for an inboard type fishing boat, the frame includes a pair of intermediate bars connected with and extending between the forward and rearward edge portions of the frame. The claims and specification fail to show a universally adapted receiver and hitch for use in a garage or storage area.

A U.S. Pat. No. 5,439,152 issued to Campbell (1995) teaches a rack device adaptable for trucks and other open bed vehicles. It shows some telescope features but fails to mention or contemplate boats or the like for a universal rack system. Other examples of rack or storage devices include a U.S. Pat. No. 5,454,342 issued to Colquett, et al(1995) which teaches a device for carrying equipment in the rear of a boat adjacent to an outboard motor that comprises a tubular frame of a rigid material, the frame having an upper rectangular component and a lower rectangular component, the rectangular components being disposed in spaced horizontal planes with parallel long sides and parallel short sides. The device is a simple open box-like receptacle without features to accept various storage or carrying accessories as taught by the BOAT HITCHING DEVICE AND CARRYING SYSTEM application herein.

A Scuba gear rack for watercraft was shown and taught by the U.S. Pat. No. 5,901,890 issued to Stokes, Jr. (1999). The patent taught a support rack for use on a watercraft to hold several scuba gear and other equipment such as dive tanks, lights, radar, spear guns and a dive flag, the rack including oppositely disposed base members and a bridge structure including opposite vertical portions each attached to and extending upward from a corresponding one of the base members, and a horizontally extending portion integral with upper end zones of the vertical portions. No universality or adaptability is shown for this very specific, complex device. A U.S. Pat. No. 6,554,170 issued to Correll, et al (2003) was focused on a Boat accessory rack. It included a boat accessory rack that provides a first support, a second support, a cross-bar connecting the first support to the second support, and a plurality of fasteners, which connect the first support and second support to a boat hull. In this manner, a boat owner may quickly and easily install the boat accessory rack on boats embodying a number of different sizes and designs. This does not show the tubular equivalents and adaptability of the BOAT HITCHING DEVICE AND CARRYING SYSTEM. A rigorous and complex trailer hitch used with pick-up trucks and the like for “fifth wheel” towing is shown in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,846,000 issued to Grinde et al (2005). The patent taught a complex method to mount and pull trailers and the like but is very complex and expensive when compared to the BOAT HITCHING DEVICE AND CARRYING SYSTEM. Another improved fifth wheel hitch for attaching a trailer to a towing vehicle is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,650 issued again to Grinde, et al. (2005). The hitch includes an outer box support frame having two rails for mounting the trailer hitch to the towing vehicle, a spherical bearing mounted in the frame having a ball joint, and a latch assembly affixed to the spherical bearing to allow the assembly to have two degrees of movement, and a head body. Like the other Grinde device, this is far more complex and costly when compared to the present invention for boat hitch devices and systems.

As far as known, there are no other special attaching system at the present time which fully meet this need with as few of components and superior operation as the present improved special attaching system. It is believed that this device is made with fewer parts, of a more durable design, and with comparatively less expense as compared to other rack and storage systems in use today.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A series of devices for use as a special attaching system has been developed for use by a person to connect various accessories to a storage system in a garage, basement, and other locations. The system provides a means to carry and store various items and cargo. The device is useful with static storage such as in a garage, or with portable systems on a boat or wheeled vehicles. It is important to note that many varied uses are anticipated for this new special attaching system. Specifically, the special attaching system provides an economical, efficient and easy way to expand useable space in a garage, basement or accompanying a vehicle. When one is faced with limited space for storage or carrying cargo, this system affords expanded capability to the boat user.

The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised essentially of receivers, extenders and various optional accessories. The receivers and extensions are telescoping tubes which are securely attached by a hitching pin or like means. The various accessories are also secured by a pin-like means to the receivers and extension structures. One skilled in the art of tubular rack systems will appreciate the plethora and varied uses anticipated by this new special attaching system.

The newly invented special attaching system features very few parts. In operation, the new device may be easily and quickly affixed to receivers with a simple pin. The original receiver may be placed on a garage wall, for example, with simple hand tools.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

There are several objects and advantages of the special attaching system. There are currently no known attach-a-rack devices that are effective at providing the objects of this invention.

The following TABLE A summarizes various advantages and objects of the special attaching system. This list is exemplary and not limiting to the many advantages offered by this new device.

TABLE A Various Advantages and Objects Item Description of Advantage and Object 1 Easy install, uninstall of various racks/accessories 2 Maximizes use of existing space 3 Increases security (if locks are used) 4 Improves storage area organization 5 Increases storage capacity 6 Can be used with existing vehicle hitch racks and/or custom racks 7 Light weight 8 Affordable 9 Simple 10 Can be Corrosion resistant 11 Multi purpose 12 Enhances safety by securing items in place 13 Maintains interior space

Finally, other advantages and additional features of the new special attaching system will be more apparent from the accompanying drawings and from the full description of the device. For one skilled in the art of devices and improvements for hitching and storing items and cargo, it is readily understood that the features shown in the examples with this mechanism are readily adapted for improvement to other types of storage and carrying systems.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate a preferred and alternative embodiments for the special attaching system. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the special attaching system. It is understood, however, that the device is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIGS. 1A through C are sketches of the Outboard Motor Mount prototype.

FIGS. 2A through 2D are sketches of the receivers used with the special attaching system.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are sketches of the Right angle adapter for the special attaching system.

FIG. 4 is a sketch of a Universal Riser.

FIG. 5 is a sketch of the Optional Riser.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are sketches of the Universal Table for the special attaching system.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are sketches that show a Universal Hanger.

FIG. 8 is a sketch that shows a Universal Hoist.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are sketches that show Universal Table Bridge for a special attaching system.

FIGS. 10A through 10C are sketches that show a Vertical Hanger for the special attaching system.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are sketches that show an Extender for the special attaching system.

FIGS. 12A through 12C are sketches that shows a Riser Transport Kit.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are sketches that show a Swivel Adapter for the special attaching system.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are sketches that show a Universal Gripper for the system.

FIGS. 15A through 15C are sketches that show a Corner Wall Hanger device.

FIG. 16 is a sketch that shows a Utility Lift for the special attaching system.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

The following list refers to the drawings:

Ref # Description 30 special attaching system 34 Fixed surface receiver - wall or vertical surface 37 Receiver Assembly 37A Receiver tube 38 Aperture of receiving tube (37) 39 Aperture for hitch pin 37 Receptor Assembly 44 Fastener 45 Mounting plate 56 Swivel lock pin (Hitch Pin) 57 Fixed receiver 57A Vertical receiver 57B Dual Ended receiver 58 Mounting flange 59 Flange mounting aperture 77 Means to connect such as welding or the like 78 Angle extension member 79 Trailer hitch ball 80 Mounting plate 81 Tube extension 82 Motor mount assembly 83 Long extension tube 84 Hanger tube or eye 84A Short Hanger tube 85 Means to connect hanger tube 86 Means to connect or integrate vertical and horizontal tubes 87 Universal “C” adapter 88 Table top structure 89 Means to guide cable - rod or pulley, etc 90 Cable or ropelike means 91 Lift mechanism 91A Optional lift points 92 Means to clamp and connect table tops 93 Table bridging structural member 94 Right angle adapter 95 Universal riser 95A Optional riser 96 Universal table structure 97 Universal hanger 98 Universal hoist 99 Universal table bridge 100 Universal hanger 101 Extender device 102 Riser transport kit 103 Transport handle 104 Wheel assembly 105 Stabilizer leg members 106 Wheel and stabilizer support structure with receiver 107 Swivel adapter 108 Swivel plate 109 Gripper assembly 110 Gripper means (flexible jaws and the like) 110A Gripper activator means 111 Corner receiver 112 Corner plate 113 Means to connect receiver and corner plate 114 Utility lift 115 Handle 116 Means to lift (threaded screw device, cable and pulleys or the like) 117 Vertical core structure 118 Locating/detent pin at swivel adapter

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The present mechanism is a special attaching system that has been developed for use by a person to provide a system to carry and store various items and cargo. The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised essentially of receivers, extenders and various optional accessories. The receivers and extensions are telescoping tubes which are securely attached by a hitching pin or like means. The various accessories are also secured by a pin-like means to the receivers and extension structures. One skilled in the art of tubular rack systems will appreciate the varied uses anticipated by this new special attaching system. The newly invented special attaching system features very few parts. In operation, the new device may be easily and quickly affixed to receives with a simple pin. The original receiver may be placed on a garage wall, for example, with simple hand tools. The structural members of the special attaching system are potentially made of various materials. The device may have alternative embodiments described below.

The improvement over the existing art is providing a device that:

- Is Easy install and uninstall; doesn't use much of the existing space; increases security (if locks are used); improves garage organization; increases space capacity; can be used with existing vehicle hitch racks and/or custom racks; is light weight; may use the wall version to store racks when not in use; is affordable; is simple; may be corrosion resistant; permit the use where various racks and accessories are transferable from car to boat, boat to boat, wall to car to boat, etc.; is Multi purposed; enhances safety; helps to keep the garage or basement area clean; and, maintains interior space in the garage or basement.

There is shown in FIGS. 1-16 a complete operative embodiment of the special attaching system. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-16 demonstrate the general configuration and use of this invention. The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised of only a few parts as shown in the sketches and drawings. The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised essentially of receivers, extenders and various optional accessories. The receivers and extensions are telescoping tubes which are securely attached by a hitching pin or like means. The various accessories are also secured by a pin-like means to the receivers and extension structures. One skilled in the art of tubular rack systems will appreciate the plethora and varied uses anticipated by this new special attaching system. The newly invented special attaching system features very few parts. In operation, the new device may be easily and quickly affixed to receive with a simple pin. The original receiver may be placed on a garage wall, for example, with simple hand tools.

The device 30 may have alternative embodiments described below. Various important features of these components are delineated in FIGS. 1-16 of the sketches and drawings and are described below. The description is in appropriate detail for one skilled in the art to appreciate their importance and functionality to the special attaching system 30.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the special attaching system 30 that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the special attaching system 30. It is understood, however, that the special attaching system 30 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. This is exemplified with the described alternative embodiments.

FIGS. 1A through C are sketches and a of the Outboard Motor Mount prototype. FIG. 1A is a rear view showing the extension tube 81 secured to the mounting plate 45 by some means such as welding or the like. The plate 45 is in turn secured to the outboard mounting plate 80 by fasteners 44. This configuration creates the motor mount assembly 82. In FIG. 1B, a side view of the motor mount assembly 82 is shown. In the sketch of the extender tube 81, the aperture 39 is demonstrated. The extender tube 81 is “received” by the fixed receiver 57 as shown in FIG. 1C. Here the extender tube 81 is placed interior to the larger tube of the receiver 57. The tube portions telescope and are held in a rigid and secured position by the hitch pin 56, also shown in the sketch. The assembly 82 permits an outboard motor (not shown) to be mounted and stored in a fixed location in a garage or storage facility.

Integral to the receiver tube 57 or other receivers 37 is an aperture 39 which may receive the hitch pin 56 once the accessory device (such as the outboard motor plate 80) is placed into the receiver tube 57. The accessory is generally placed interiorly into the open aperture 38 of the receiver tube 57.

One skilled in the art of hitching and carrying devices appreciates that these assemblies 57, 37 and 81 may be made of various materials. Often, assemblies are combinations of materials to keep the designs simple and to lower the costs. Various metals, plastics and composite materials may be used for the main structures. These would include the various types of metals and steels, including, but not limited to stainless steel. The tubes and formed structures may be of various configurations without altering the scope and spirit of this invention. However, to maintain some universality to the plethora of possible mating accessories, a configuration such as a square tube for the receiver 57, 37 is preferred. Other alternative configurations such as round, oval, rectangular may be appropriate. Likewise the pins, pivot pins and other connections and fastening devices anticipate that a plethora of types of materials and fastening means are well within the scope and spirit of the special attaching system 30.

One skilled in the art of hitching and carrying devices also appreciates that depending on the materials, these assemblies 37 and 57 may be integrally formed into the many proper configuration including thermo-molded (plastics and composites), cast (poured metals) or formed and joined (sheet metals and combinations of metals and plastics). The method to join is again dependent on the materials used. Several fasteners may be used, welding of materials and other means are within the scope of the various processes that may be used to manufacture the special attaching system 30. Finally, various surface preparations and coatings such as plating, painting, and powder coating may be desired to eliminate or minimize corrosion often accompanying boating devices used around water.

FIGS. 2A through 2D are sketches of the receivers 57 used with the special attaching system 30.

In the various FIGS. 2A through D are sketches of the fixed surface receiver 34. This prototype shows the fixed receiver 57 mounted securely to a base plate 58. The base plate 58 has apertures in order to mount the flat surface receiver 34 to a wall, floor or other flat structure. The receiver tube 57 also features an aperture 39 to receive a hitch pin 56 (not shown in all figures) and the opening 38 to receive the accessory. The flat surface receiver 34 may be mounted in a garage, boat house, basement, or other location to store the various items and devices up and out of the way when not used. They may also be used on their own for special storage of the device, with or without cargo. One notes in FIG. 2C the ability to have an angular device approximately 45 degrees from the horizon. Finally, they may be used to organize and store any materials that can fit and adapt to the square tube receiver. As to materials, fastening and coatings, etc. the flat surface adapter 34 would consist of similar materials used with the components described above for the special attaching system 30.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are sketches of the Right angle adapter 94 for the special attaching system 30. Here the extender 81 is secured and affixed at a right angle (approximately perpendicular) to the receiver mechanism 37. One skilled in the art appreciates other desired angles may be made and still be within the scope and spirit of this invention. Both the extension 81 and receiver 37 have apertures 39 to receive and secure hitch pins 56. FIG. 3A is a side view and FIG. 3B is an end view of the right angle adapter 94.

FIG. 4 is a sketch of a Universal Riser 95. This assembly permits the attach a rack and special attaching system 30 to adapt and extend vertically upward or downward if desired. This permits the receiver 37 to be at various elevations with a fixed receiver 57 location. The extender tube 81 and the receiver 37 are configured into a “C” like universal adapter 87. A long extension 83 elevates the top receiver 37. Along the vertical portion 57A, a hanger tube or eye 84 may be affixed and secured by some means 85 such as welding, fusing, adhesion or the like. Likewise, the whole assemblies may be integrally cast or molded as sub assemblies is needed and desired.

FIG. 5 is a sketch of the Optional Riser 95A. The components are similar to those described for the universal riser 95 except the “C” is replaced by a simple integral angle configuration of the extender 81 and long extension tube 83.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are sketches of the Universal Table 96 for the special attaching system 30. The table top structure 88 is mounted to a receiver and extension system 87 and 81. The device may then be mounted to any receiver 37 or 57, not shown.

FIG. 7A is a side view and FIG. 7B is a top view that show a Universal Hanger 97. The configuration is comprised of a long extended tube 83 with an aperture 39. Along the tube 83 are one or more hanger tubes or eyes 84 that are secured to the tube 83 by some fastening means such as welding, integral processing or the like.

FIG. 8 is a sketch that shows an Universal Hoist 98. This device is another configuration that is comprised of a long extended tube 83 with an aperture 39. Along the tube 83 are means 89 to guide a cable 90 and permit the cable or cables to support a hanger tube or eye 84 or other securing means such as an hook or eye. The entire system is activated by a simple handle means 91. Shown is a simple turning device. However, one skilled in the art of cable and rope systems appreciates well that a simple turning system might be replaced with a more complex mechanical and/or electrical device to increase the load capability, speed or both.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are sketches that show top and side views of the Universal Table Bridge 99 for a special attaching system 30. Here the table bridge means 93 is clamped or held to one or more universal tables or other structure(s) to make a large span table (or the like). The bridge 93 may support one or more table structures 88.

FIGS. 10A through 10C are sketches that show a Vertical Hanger 100 for the special attaching system 30. Here is shown the vertical receiver tube 57A secured to a hanger tube or eye 84. The vertical tube 57A may be of various lengths. Similarly, flexibility as to the length of the hanger tube 84 and 84A is shown in the front views in FIGS. 10B and 10C. Here the tube 84 and 84A vary in size. The tubes 84, 84A are rigidly secured to the vertical receiver 57A by a means such as welding or a process integrally casting or molding the sections as one unit.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are sketches that show an Extender 101 for the special attaching system 30. Here an extender tube 83, with one or more apertures 39, is placed interior to a receiver 57B also having an aperture 39. The two are secured by aligning the apertures 39 and placing a hitch pin 56 or the like through the aligned apertures 39.

FIGS. 12A through 12C are sketches that show a Riser Transport Kit 102. The side view in FIG. 12A demonstrates the kit 102 is comprised of a wheel assembly 104, a structural support 106 and stabilizer legs 105 at the base. Next, a universal riser 95 is placed in the lower base. A handle system 103 is then placed at the top to complete the transportable system. FIG. 12B shows the handle from an end view and FIG. 12C shows the end or front view of the base and wheel assembly. The components are described above. The entire wheel and handle assemblies are pinned with hitch pins 56 in the receivers 37 as described in FIGS. 4 and 5, above.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are top view and side view sketches that show a Swivel Adapter 107 for the special attaching system 30. The special combination device has an extension tube 81 at one end and a receiver 37 at the opposite end. Each has apertures 39 for receiving hitch pins 56. The two tube devices 81, 37 are connected by a dual swivel plate 108. The plate is connected to one end (shown is the receiver 37) and then the plate 108 is “pinned” and secured to the extension tube 81 by means of a detent pin 118. The swivel adapter 107 permits one to store or to contain items of irregular shape to a fixed receiver 57 in a profile that closely “hugs” the mounting wall and optimizes the storage space required.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are side and top view sketches that show a Universal Gripper 109 for the system 30. The receiver tube 37 or extension 81 have connecting apertures 39. The receiver 37 is connected to the gripper means 110 which has an actuator 110A. One skilled in the gripper type devices 110 appreciates that currently configured gripper means 110 may be retrofitted to easily adapt to a receiver 37 connection anticipated by the scope and spirit of the special attaching system 30.

FIGS. 15A through 15C are top, end and side view sketches that show a Corner Wall Hanger 111 device. The corner plate 112 is connected to the receiver tube 57 by a means 113 such as welding or a process to integrally mold or cast the corner plate 112 and receiver 57 as one unit. The receiver 57 has an aperture 39 in order to connect to the various adapters for the various anticipated uses of the special attaching system 30.

FIG. 16 is a sketch that shows a Utility Lift 114 for the special attaching system 30. Here a lift for adaptation to a receiver 57, 37 is shown. The extender 81 is integrally secured to the vertical core structure 117. This structure is movably connected to a means 116 to lift the receiver 37. This means may be a threaded screw device, cable and pulley, mechanical linkage, or other manner to “lift or lower” the receiver 37 in respect to the attachment extender 81 and receiver 37, 57. The means 116 is activated or controlled by a handle or control device 115.

All of the details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components specific to describing a special attaching system 30 may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of hitching and carrying devices well appreciates.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

The new special attaching system 30 has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One skilled in the art of hitching devices will note that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept of the special attaching system 30. The preferred embodiment described above is essentially comprised of only a few parts as shown in the sketches and drawings. The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised essentially of receivers, extenders and various optional accessories. The receivers and extensions are telescoping tubes which are securely attached by a hitching pin or like means. The various accessories are also secured by a pin-like means to the receivers and extension structures. One skilled in the art of tubular rack systems will appreciate the plethora and varied uses anticipated by this new special attaching system 30.

There are many potential uses for this device with the boating industry as described herein. However, these describe uses are exemplary and not intended as a limitation of anticipated uses for the special attaching system 30. The following TABLE B shows additional examples of potential uses.

TABLE B POSSIBLE USES/ATTACHMENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Outboard motor mount 2 Connecting riser 3 Table mount 4 Universal Hanger 5 Universal Hoist 6 Universal table bridge/connector 7 Transport devices 8 Vertical hangers 9 Right angle adapters 10 Swivel adapters 11 Universal grippers 12 Corner wall hangers 13 Utility lifts

Beyond the potential uses, the method of installation and operation is described in the following Table.

ATTACH-A-RACK: UNIVERSAL GARAGE HANGER LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STORE YOUR HITCH MOUNTED BIKE RACK OR HITCH HAULERS? HERE ARE A FEW SAMPLES OF THE MANY USES FOR ATTACH-A-RACK: HITCH CARGO SKI RACK BIKE RACK RECEIVER HAULER Installation Instructions: 1. If installing over drywall, use a stud finder to locate the vertical 2 × 4. If installing on exposed studs, pick a suitable 2 × 4 location. 2. Using the hanger as your template, mark where the pilot holes will go on the wall or exposed stud. 3. Drill two pilot holes. Be sure to drill the holes using a 3/16 inch bit. Drill the holes at least 2 inches deep. 4. Secure the ATTACH-A-RACK by inserting the (2) supplied 3 inch lag bolts through the hanger and into the pilot holes. Use a socket or wrench to tighten the lag bolts. Slowly tighten the bolts until the ATTACH-A-RACK is firmly secured. Once Installation is complete you are ready to mount your bike rack or storage unit. Be certain to secure the rack systems using the pin and clip provided with the ATTACH-A- RACK. Limited Warranty This product is warranted to be free of defects and be of merchantable quality. If you are not satisfied return the product to the place of purchase with the original sales receipt. If the product is found defective you will receive a replacement of the defective product or at our option a full refund. User determines suitability for intended use and assumes all risk and liability. This limited warranty is your only warranty and excludes labor costs or any incidental or consequential damages.

With the above description and accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the special attaching system 30 is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment. The features of the special attaching system 30 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

Claims

1. A system for storing items on an essentially vertical wall, the system being made of durable materials and comprising:

(a) a tubular structured receiver;

(b) a means to mount the tubular receiver to a wall;

(c) an extension to the receiver;

(d) a means to secure the extension to the receiver;

(e) a plurality of accessory devices; and,

(f) a means to connect the accessory device to the extension whereby the use is to secure accessories in the extension and receiver for expanding storage and carrying capabilities.

2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the durable material is a metal.

3. The system according to claim 2 wherein the metal is steel.

4. The system according to claim 2 wherein the metal is aluminum.

5. The system according to claim 1 wherein the durable material is a composite material.

6. The system according to claim 5 wherein the composite material is a plastic.

7. The system according to claim 1 wherein the tubular structure device is configured round.

8. The system according to claim 1 wherein the tubular structure device is configured rectangular.

9. The system according to claim 8 wherein the rectangular structure device is configured square.

10. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a table mount.

11. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a Universal Hanger.

12. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a Universal gripper.

13. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a right angle adapter.

14. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is swivel adapter.

15. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a universal gripper.

16. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a utility lift.

17. The system according to claim 1 wherein the accessory device is a storage system on a boat.

18. The system according to claim 1 wherein the extension is horizontal.

19. The system according to claim 1 wherein the extension is angular from horizontal approximately 45 degrees.

20. The system according to claim 1 wherein the extension may swivel left and right.

21. A system for storing items on an essentially vertical wall, the system being made of durable materials and comprising:

(a) a square tubular structured receiver;

(b) a means with two or more lag bolts to mount the tubular receiver to a wall;

(c) a square tubular extension that is telescopic into to the receiver;

(d) a hitch pin means to secure the extension to the receiver;

(e) a plurality of accessory devices; and,

(f) a means to connect the accessory device to the extension whereby the use is to secure accessories in the extension and receiver for expanding storage and carrying capabilities.

22. The system according to claim 21 wherein the receiver and extension are comprised of steel.