Adjustable roller assembly for use with a vehicle roof rack

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an adjustable roller assembly for use with a vehicle roof rack shown mounted a rack, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front perspective view thereof showing the roller located in the lowermost position;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged left side view of thereof;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged bottom view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing the roller in the intermediate position; and,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view showing the roller located in the uppermost position.

The portions shown in broken lines in FIG. 1 are for information only and form no part of the instant design.

The adjustable roller assembly for use with a vehicle roof rack has been shown broken away in FIGS. 2 and 5-10 for ease of illustration.

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Patent History
Patent number: D411163
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 31, 1997
Date of Patent: Jun 22, 1999
Inventor: William A. Bunter (Bath, ME)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Assistant Examiner: Stacia Sinuik
Law Firm: Salter & Michaelson
Application Number: 0/78,876
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Side Rail Or Barrier Type (27) (D12/414)
International Classification: 1216;