Crossbar support for an article carrier

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top rear perspective view of a crossbar support for an article carrier on the rear deck of an autombile showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged right side elevation view thereof, and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear elevation view thereof.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

The characteristic feature of our design is the curvaceous configuration of the opening in the crossbar support which configuration varies substantially in shape and size from its outside surface to its inside surface.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D280983 October 15, 1985 Schinella
4501386 February 26, 1985 Rasor et al.
4534496 August 13, 1985 Bott
4838467 June 13, 1989 Bott et al.
Other references
  • J. C. Whitney, Catalog No. 505 M, p. 145, Rear Deck Luggage Rack, lower left side of page. Page from Dycrest Automotive catalog entitled "Aerodynamic, Sporty Style Roof and Deck Racks" printed July/88.
Patent History
Patent number: D325552
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 24, 1989
Date of Patent: Apr 21, 1992
Assignee: Huron/St. Clair Incorporated (Taylor, MI)
Inventors: Craig A. Stapleton (Port Huron, MI), Curtis J. Nordin (Port Huron, MI), Mark C. Towns (Port Huron, MI), Charles R. Schriner (Port Huron, MI)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Attorneys: Leon E. Redman, Malcolm L. Sutherland, Edgar A. Zarins
Application Number: 7/384,932
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D12/157