Abstract: An adjustable and removable ski rack for association with an automotive vehicle carrier is adapted to be releasably attached to a bracket slidingly positioned in a carrier track. The ski rack includes a removable key-operated lock for lockingly detachably pivoting an end of the rack to enable insertion or removal of skis. The bracket includes a disc for releasably locking the bracket anywhere along the length of the track. The disc is ratcheted in a preferred embodiment to prevent unintended loosening of the bracket and resultant movement of the bracket along the track.

Abstract: A bracket which is transversely positionable along a cross-rail is disclosed. The bracket surrounds the cross-rail in a slidable manner and has an opening integral therewith to threadingly receive a tie-down strap. The positionable bracket is releasably lockable to the cross-rail for securing articles such as luggage straps to the cross-rail.

Abstract: A vehicle top carrier comprising a carrier frame mounted on track structure for movement from a generally horizontal carrying position atop the vehicle to a substantially inclined loading and unloading position to one side of the vehicle. A strut has its upper end pivoted to the carrier frame. Its lower end has a pivot block which is slidably mounted on a vertical guide on the side of the vehicle. This pivot block is at the bottom of the slide when the carrier frame is in the loading and unloading position. It is raised to the top of the slide to raise the carrier frame from the loading and unloading position to an intermediate position of lesser inclination from which the carrier frame may be easily moved to the carrying position.

Abstract: A slotted side rail and cross-rail receiving bracket for association with an article carrier, such as a luggage carrier, is disclosed. A slidable cross-rail is supported between a pair of cross-rail receiving brackets and is movable with the brackets. Each bracket includes a disc for locking the bracket anywhere along the length of an associated side rail. The disc prevents unintended loosening of the bracket and resultant movement of the bracket along the side rail.

Abstract: A water ski rack for attachment to a boat is disclosed. The rack provides at least two spaced frame units with mounting brackets, and a plurality of obliquely slanted upwardly projecting ski holding elements slidably mounted upon the frame units, and adapted to support the skis. The slidable ski holding elements include a removable protective sheath and are adjustable along the length of the frame unit to accommodate a variety of skis. The frame units and mounting brackets are adjustable to allow attachment to different boats.

Abstract: An assembly of demountable elements, each of which can be handled by one person, can be combined to convert a pickup truck body into either a camper or to provide a ladder, or boat, carrier or both. The assembly rests in the stake sockets of the truck body and can also be attached, or removed, as a unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mount for warning lights as generally attached to the tops of vehicles. This mount provides means of holding lights on two horizontal arms on the top of the vehicle but by the rotation of the arms to a vertical position the elevation and hence the effectiveness of the lights is increased. This is accomplished with a minimum of effort but a maximum of reliability.