Combined With Rack Or Receptacles Patents (Class 224/42.13)
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Patent number: 11577660Abstract: A vehicle carrier is provided, including: a hanging assembly and at least one carrying assembly. The hanging assembly includes a first engaging portion. The at least one carrying assembly is rotatably and transversely disposed on the hanging assembly and includes a frame configured for a vehicle to be disposed thereon, a movable rod and a second engaging portion connected with the movable rod. The movable rod is movable in a longitudinal direction of the frame to drive the second engaging portion to move relative to the first engaging portion between a locking position and a release position. When the movable rod is axially moved relative to the frame and drives the second engaging portion to move from the locking position to the release position, the frame is swingable relative to the hanging assembly between a carrying position and an inclined position.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: YOTTA INNOVATION CO., LTD.Inventor: Stella Huang
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Patent number: 11345419Abstract: An electric vehicle may include a body; a spare tire disposed in a rear portion of the body; and a brace fixed to the body, extending along a vehicle longitudinal direction, and supporting the spare tire from below. The brace may include a front end fixed to the body, a rear end fixed to the body at a position rearward of the front end, and a bent portion located between the front end and the rear end. The bent portion of the brace is located above a straight line extending between the front end and the rear end of the brace.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignees: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, SUBARU CORPORATIONInventors: Junya Okamura, Iwao Furukawa
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Patent number: 10710650Abstract: This present invention relates to a spare tire mount on a vehicle, particularly for use on pick-up trucks and similar vehicles having an open cargo area. More particularly, the present invention relates to a spare tire mount which is held at an angle within a cargo bed area of a pick-up truck in which can be moved to an elevated position to allow for greater utilization of the cargo area of a pick-up truck.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Inventor: Shannon Cassell
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Patent number: 10259508Abstract: A rack system that is configured to allow the omission of cross bars. The cross bars can be easily removable and replaceable or can be adjustable along a length of the rack system. In some configurations, the rack system includes at least one side support arrangement comprising a first vertical support and a second vertical support. Two or more side support arrangements can be provided on each side of the truck bed. Pairs of support arrangements on one side of the truck bed can be connected by one or more longitudinal supports. Accessories, such as tool boxes or gas cans, can be connected to the one or more longitudinal supports.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Inventor: Bernhard Leitner
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Patent number: 10150520Abstract: A spare tire retainer includes a plurality of studs fixed to and extending from one surface of a supporting wall. A tire is assembled to a wheel that defines a plurality of holes that are adapted to receive the plurality of studs. A clamp is assembled to the plurality of studs to secure the wheel to the supporting wall. The plurality of studs may be weld studs that are welded to the supporting wall. The plurality of studs may each define a notch in one side and the clamp may be received in the notches when the clamp is assembled to the studs. A container for a set of tools used to replace a tire is disclosed that may be assembled to the wheel. A plurality of clips is disclosed for securing the container to the wheel. The clips engage a rim of the wheel radially inside the tire. The container may be assembled to the wheel after the clamp secures the wheel to the studs.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jonathan Kaleb Jalpa, Nicole Pamela Herrera Gutierrez, Eva Talia Huerta, Federico Emilio Mejia Barajas, Jorge Adolfo Miranda Nieto
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Patent number: 10137839Abstract: A utility tray is provided for mounting in the cargo area of a vehicle, in place of the pre-existing vehicle floor. The assembly comprises a frame assembly, disposable within the cargo area, the frame assembly comprising a U-shaped frame and a plurality of frame support members, connected to the frame and engageable to the vehicle, for securing the frame to the vehicle. A cover is disposed along the upper surface of the frame assembly to form a false floor, defining a cover front portion, extending across the frame front end portion and a portion of the side members and a cover rear portion extending across the frame rear end portion and a portion of the side members. The cover rear end portion is translatable from a first closed position to a second open position, to facilitate access to the tray and a lower cargo area below the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Iddea California, LLCInventor: Jack Edward Kelley, Jr.
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Patent number: 10046708Abstract: A system to vary the angle of rotation between two surfaces is presented herein. One general aspect of this system includes a horizontally-oriented fixed surface. The system also includes a planar surface rotatably connected to one side of the fixed surface and configured to substantially cover the fixed surface. The system also includes a raising apparatus affixed to the fixed surface, the raising apparatus operatively connected to the planar surface, the raising apparatus operatively connected to the planar surface, where, based on the amount of downward force being applied to the planar surface, the raising apparatus lowers a portion of the planar surface in relation to the fixed surface so as to reduce the angle of rotation between the planar surface and fixed surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Inventor: Lina Peralta Orta
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Patent number: 9950676Abstract: A utility rack system which may be secured to a vehicle to allow a wide range of attachment functions. The utility rack system generally includes a base frame, a mounting member, an adjustment member, and one or more adjustable legs. The mounting member may be utilized to secure the base frame a vehicle, such as through use of a towing hitch. The base frame is pivotally secured to the mounting member such that it may pivot with respect thereto. The adjustment member is utilized to adjust and lock the base frame into various positions with respect to the mounting member. The adjustable legs may be secured beneath the frame. The present invention also includes a wide range of attachments which may be removably secured to the base frame for supporting various items.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventor: Tony John Cergnul
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Patent number: 9707904Abstract: A receptacle for attachment to a rim is disclosed, being primarily used to store wheel lug nuts into said receptacle for storage and transportation of lug nuts with their associated wheels. The receptacle comprises a lid, a container and a securing pin. The container secures the wheel lug nuts, while the lid fastens onto the container to secure its contents, and meanwhile the securing pin secures the lid onto the container and ultimately onto the rim of the wheel, such that the wheel lug nuts are easily stored with the rim. This procedure is primarily performed before the winter or summer seasons, or when the wheels are changed for wheel leasing purposes or the transportation of wheels with their associated lug nuts, to ensure that the wheel lug nuts are never misplaced or lost.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventors: Michael Francis, Donald Francis
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Patent number: 9302717Abstract: A truck bed extension is configured to connect to a right striker post and a left striker post on a truck having a tail gate. The truck bed extension has a tail gate attachment plate, mechanically coupled to the tail gate. A back plate is rotationally connected to the tail gate attachment plate with a first back plate hinge assembly, a second back plate hinge assembly, a third back plate hinge assembly and a fourth back plate hinge assembly. Right and left plates are rotationally connected to the back plate with two plate hinge assemblies. A right plate bracket is attached to the right plate and configured to receive the right striker post. A left plate bracket is attached to the left plate and configured to receive the left striker post.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventor: Terry James Rude
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Patent number: 9049924Abstract: A deployable table for an external spare tire assembly is an apparatus that provides a user with a fold-out shelf while the apparatus is attached to the spare tire assembly or provides the user with a table while the apparatus is detached from the spare tire assembly. The apparatus includes an adapter mount, a dual compression clamp, a central hub, a table frame, a table top, and foldable legs. The adapter mount allows the apparatus to detachably attach to the external spare tire assembly. The central hub is connected normal to the table frame, which is used to support the table top. The table top has a stationary portion and a fold-out portion that is used as the shelf. The foldable legs collapse within the table frame or can extend when the apparatus is used as a table. The dual compression clamp connects the central hub to the adapter mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Inventor: Dan C. Larimer
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Patent number: 8984706Abstract: A window washer system for a vehicle may include a fluid reservoir and a nozzle. The fluid reservoir may be disposed on an exterior side of a tailgate of the vehicle and may be adapted to store a quantity of window washer fluid. The nozzle may be in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and may be operable to deposit the window washer fluid onto a rear window of the vehicle. The window washer system may be disposed proximate a spare tire carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventor: John S. Kargilis
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Patent number: 8777070Abstract: A spare tire carrier is provided. The spare tire carrier includes a mounting assembly and a support assembly that cooperate to carry a spare tire. The mounting assembly is configured for releaseably connecting the spare tire carrier to a vehicle. The support assembly is configured for supporting the spare tire regardless of whether the spare tire has a rim or is rimless. The spare tire carrier may also include a hinged bracket that allows the spare tire carrier to be placed in a down position to allow the driver to access engine components.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: JF Products, LPInventors: Joseph S. Moore, Frank Bruno
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Patent number: 8690033Abstract: A tank assembly is configured for attachment to a mount of a tire carrier of a vehicle. The tank assembly includes a hub reservoir and a flange reservoir. The hub reservoir radially surrounds a central axis and is configured for connection to, and being supported by, the mount of the tire carrier. The flange reservoir extends radially from the hub reservoir about the central axis. The hub reservoir and the flange reservoir cooperate to define a cavity which is configured for holding a volume of fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Streetcar ORV LLCInventor: David Harriton
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Patent number: 8550315Abstract: An apparatus for damping vibration in a vehicle structure via a mass of a spare wheel includes a bar. The bar has a first end elastically coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein the first end is arranged for vertical movement relative to the vehicle structure. The bar also has a second end pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure, wherein the second end is arranged to facilitate the vertical movement of the first end. The bar additionally includes an arrangement for mounting a spare wheel, wherein damping of vibration in the vehicle structure is provided when the spare wheel is mounted on the bar.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: David M. Houser, Adrian J. Purvis, Bhaskar Avutapalli
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Patent number: 8387839Abstract: A rack for mounting on a spare tire assembly of a vehicle includes a mounting plate engagable to a spare tire mounting bracket of the vehicle, and a mast connected to the mounting plate in a substantially vertical position. The rack also includes a shoulder member connected proximate a top end of the mast and mountable proximate the top end of the mast using a connector at more than one position along a horizontal axis relative to the mast. A hub assembly is connected to the shoulder member, and a pair of arms are connected to the hub assembly that are configured to carry one or more bikes.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, James Buckroyd, Zac Elder
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Patent number: 8371485Abstract: A spare tire holder and installation for a vehicle is provided. To this end, the spare tire holder includes, but is not limited to a mount that can be pivoted downward in the tail region underneath the car body. The mount can furthermore be pivoted about a pivot joint. To this end, an actuating mechanism holds the mount in a locked position and releases the mount such that it can be pivoted into a pivoted position. In this case, the vehicle has a reduced vehicle overhang between the rear wheel axle and the tail. Two swing arms are furthermore arranged to both sides of the mount. The swing arms feature double-jointed hinges with two pivot joints per hinge.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Stephan Rosenplänter
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Publication number: 20130026199Abstract: A tank assembly is configured for attachment to a mount of a tire carrier of a vehicle. The tank assembly includes a hub reservoir and a flange reservoir. The hub reservoir radially surrounds a central axis and is configured for connection to, and being supported by, the mount of the tire carrier. The flange reservoir extends radially from the hub reservoir about the central axis. The hub reservoir and the flange reservoir cooperate to define a cavity which is configured for holding a volume of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: David Harriton
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Patent number: 7703791Abstract: A fifth wheel cover comprises a shell arranged to span over the fifth wheel plate of a tractor trailer chassis. The shell has a continuous, circular, peripheral edge to which a continuous band of elastomeric material is integrally joined about the full periphery for retaining the shell on the fifth wheel plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Joseph A. Varjassy
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Patent number: 7533789Abstract: A spare tire mounting apparatus includes a mounting including a male hitch coupler and a female hitch coupler that are attached together. The male hitch coupler may be extended into and secured to the receiver hitch. A pole is attached to and extends upwardly from the mounting. The pole has a front side and a back side. The pole has a break therein such that a first portion and a second portion are defined. The first portion abuts the mounting and is hingedly coupled to the second portion. The hinge is positioned on the front side of the pole. A rod for removably receiving a tire is attached to the pole and extends outwardly away from the front side of the pole. The rod is positioned on the second portion of the pole. The rod is threaded and a threaded locking member is selectively positionable on the rod.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Inventors: Stephen J. Seely, Sally J. Seely
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Patent number: 7389898Abstract: A spare-wheel carrier for a motor vehicle is pivotable at a body of the motor vehicle and arranged in a region of a tailgate of the motor vehicle. The spare-wheel carrier includes at least one sensor configured to detect at least one position of the spare-wheel carrier and to transmit the at least one position to a control unit. The control unit is configured to enable and block at least one function of the motor vehicle in accordance with the position of the spare-wheel carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Volkswagon AGInventors: Holger Riemer, Frank Babel, Oliver Burnus
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Publication number: 20080067200Abstract: A spare wheel cover comprising: a vaulted external panel having an external side and an internal side, said external panel comprising: a first opening at the top thereof; and means for attaching holding straps; and a circular band for covering the circumference of the wheel, wherein the internal side of said external panel is adapted to be mounted against the wheel and wherein said means for attaching are adapted to hold straps, said straps wound around said wheel and said cover and wherein said vaulted external panel and said wheel define a storage volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: Arnon Bernshtein
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Patent number: 7331494Abstract: A bike carrying rack for use with a wheeled vehicle includes a main frame, a mounting member mounted on the main frame and has two ends each movably mounted in a respective one of the first mounting tube and the second mounting tube of the main frame, and two support members each rotatably mounted on a respective one of the first upright tube and the upright tube of the link of the main frame. Thus, the bike carrying rack is both available for the back tire located at the right side and the left side of the rear portion of the wheeled vehicle, thereby enhancing the versatility of the bike carrying rack.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Inventor: Chin-Sung Huang
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Patent number: 6913304Abstract: A dual-compartment storage apparatus is a toolbox system for pickup trucks with a recessed receiving zone in the middle, wherein a wheel of a motorcycle to fit into the receiving zone and allows the entire motorcycle to fit in into the truck bed. Additionally, the tool box provides tie-down points to secure the motorcycle during transport and prevent it from moving about. Finally, a storage compartment across the back of the box holds a collapsible ramp to allow the motorcycle to roll into and out of the bed with a minimum of effort.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventor: Neil R. Sweet
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Patent number: 6910669Abstract: A bracket adapted to fit through a wheel of a spare tire for a vehicle is provided. The bracket includes a first plate portion, a first member, a second plate portion, and a second member. The first plate portion has at least two stud holes formed therethrough and arranged in a pattern corresponding to a wheel-stud pattern for at least one vehicle. The first member extends from the first plate portion. At least part of an exterior surface of the first member has a cylindrical shape. The first member has a first threaded portion. The second member extends from the second plate portion. The second member has a second threaded portion. The first threaded portion is adapted to mate with the second threaded portion. The bracket may be includes in a kit, wherein the kit includes a container holding bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Inventors: David L. Gates, Monte Morrish
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Patent number: 6783039Abstract: An assembly for storing a compact spare tire in a motor vehicle in which a second tire of regular size (larger than the compact spare) is secured at a predetermined space adjacent or within the vehicle on a second plane distal from the plane of the storage location of the compact spare, after the compact spare tire is removed and the regular tire is replaced, for example, in the event of a flat. The assembly includes first and second brackets cooperatively oriented to secure the tires in first and second separated planes.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Robert G. Zum Mallen, Derik Thomas Voigt, Kerry Stephen McClure
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Patent number: 6777044Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fabric object and a method of making the coated fabric object, including a vase, container or furniture panel, the object having an outer fabric wrapping with a sewn seam and drawstring to tighten the seam around the neck of the object, an inner fabric collar applied and fitted to the opening of the object, after which a clear resin coating is applied to the fabric, causing the fabric to become stiff as the resin hardens, permanently bonding the fabric to the object to which it is applied.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventors: Eric Daniel Andre Jeandemange, Philippe Manuel Poma
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Patent number: 6761293Abstract: A support for a spare tire for the tailgate of an automobile. The support is configured to receive an anchoring disk of the spare tire and is positioned in the thickness of the tailgate between an internal lining panel turned toward the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and an external body panel, so that the spare tire is flush with the extension of the external panel. The support is carried by an internal tubular frame of the tailgate that carries the hinge and locking mechanisms of the tailgate on the body shell structure, and to which the internal lining and external body panels are anchored.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: RENAULTInventor: Patrice Vasseur
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Publication number: 20040031826Abstract: An assembly for storing a compact spare tire in a motor vehicle in which a second tire of regular size (larger than the compact spare) is secured at a predetermined space adjacent or within the vehicle on a second plane distal from the plane of the storage location of the compact spare, after the compact spare tire is removed and the regular tire is replaced, for example, in the event of a flat. The assembly includes first and second brackets cooperatively oriented to secure the tires in first and second separated planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Robert G. Zum Mallen, Derik Thomas Voigt, Kerry Stephen McClure
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Patent number: 6547300Abstract: A rear body structure of a vehicle having a floor panel, a pocket provided on the floor panel for accommodating a spare tire assembly therein and a seat disposed above the pocket includes a reinforcement member hingedly connected with the floor panel and covering at least a part of the opening of the pocket for preventing the spare tire assembly from moving, a seat fixing section provided on the reinforcement member for detachably fixing the seat, and a seat belt anchoring section provided on the reinforcement member for anchoring an end portion of a seat belt.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Jun Watanabe, Jun Chida
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Patent number: 6502886Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transporting objects in a vehicle. The device consists of an essentially trough-shaped holding container. The aim of the invention is to make the device more secure and more user-friendly. To this end, the holding container consists of a frame-type fixing part which can be fixed inside the vehicle, and at least one part-container which can be removed from the fixing part to form an access opening in the area of a part for accommodating a spare wheel on the vehicle side.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: John Bleau, Tamas Karacsonyi, Mike Dearman
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Patent number: 6336671Abstract: A jack storage assembly is provided for use in conjunction with an automotive vehicle having a wheel well for storage of a spare tire and in which the wheel well includes a bracket over which the spare tire is positioned. The assembly includes a bucket which is adapted to contain a jack, and the bucket is detachably secured to the bracket so that the spare tire is sandwiched in between the bucket and the wheel well. The cover is then positioned over the spare tire while a fastener is detachably secured to the bucket such that the cover is sandwiched in between the fastener and the bucket.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Inventor: Hugo Leonardi
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Patent number: 6334543Abstract: The instant invention is a foldable plastic container consisting of accordion type pleats, a top having a circular depression for filling/emptying the container, a folding handle fastened to the top, and a telescoping nozzle which may be nested and contained in the cover or expanded for pouring a liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Inventor: Robert Abbondandolo
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Patent number: 6250524Abstract: A spare-tire fastening structure is for fastening a spare-tire 1 to a support member (bracket 2) in a spare-tire receiving section. The fastening structure comprises a nut member 5 and a bolt member 9.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Emhart Inc.Inventor: T. Maruyama
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Patent number: 6189749Abstract: A device for fixing a flat tire (30) in an automobile which has an accommodating space (5) behind a bucket seat (1) in which the bucket seat is accommodated which has been folded, comprises: a flat tire fixing threaded member (34); a vehicle body screw hole (20) which is located near the front edge of the accommodating space (5), and is threadably engaged with the threaded member (34); and a bracket (40) which has a first screw hole (42) which is threadably engaged with the vehicle body screw hole (20), and a second screw hole (44a) with which the flat tire fixing threaded member (34) is threadably engaged. In the case where the bucket seat is folded and accommodated, with the vehicle body screw hole 20 set in alignment with one of the bolt holes of the flat tire (30) the latter (30) is fixedly secured to the vehicle body screw hole (20) by means of the threaded member (34).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshihiko Sato, Yasuyuki Shibata, Kazuhiko Maruyama