Different Device Is Furniture Patents (Class 224/487)
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Patent number: 11472346Abstract: A modular side storage assembly for use on automotive bodies includes at least one door storage compartment module and at least one rear fender storage compartment module. The door storage compartment module has an internal sidewall, a horizontal base, and a curved external sidewall, joined with a rearward facing sidewall. The curved external sidewall meets the internal sidewall and forms a curved forward facing sidewall. A hinged hatch is attached to the external sidewall. The rear fender storage compartment module has an internal sidewall, a horizontal base, and a curved external sidewall joined by a forward facing sidewall. The curved external sidewall meets the internal sidewall and forms a curved rearward facing sidewall. An assembly includes front and rear door storage compartments; front fender guards; marker lights; a lockable storage panel cap and an antenna mount; and side steps with embedded LEDs. The assemblies are aerodynamic and easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Dorian Reed, Sr.
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Patent number: 10569715Abstract: A collapsible cargo container comprises a frame that is attachable to a vehicle, a bed comprising a flexible material, and a spooling mechanism connected to the frame, the spooling mechanism comprising a rotatable bar connected to an end of the bed. When the collapsible cargo container is in an extended position, the bed is supported by the frame so that it can support cargo and when the collapsible cargo container is in a collapsed position, at least a portion of the bed is spooled around the rotatable bar.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Jonathan Clark
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Patent number: 9925925Abstract: A variable partition apparatus for a trunk of a vehicle may include a luggage board having a guide rail and arranged on an bottom surface of a trunk room, an actuating unit configured to move forwards, rearwards, leftwards, and rightwards along the guide rail, a board fixing unit coupled to an upper portion of the actuating unit and in which a partition board may be fixedly assembled while being erected, and a partition board configured to move and rotate on the luggage board by the actuating unit to variably divide the trunk room.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Han Shin, Sang Eun Jang, Sung Mo Lee
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Patent number: 9145094Abstract: A storage device attachable to a vehicle roof rack having a removable boat. The storage device comprises a base with a container. The boat is securely releasably attached in an inverted position to cover the container. A shape of the base conforms to a gunwale of the boat. The base has a flange and rim to engage a first side gunwale when the other side of the boat is lifted from the storage device. The boat is securely fastened to the base, such that the boat fits completely over the container to create a water-tight volume from the container base to the inside bottom of the boat. When the boat is released, securing means remain attached to the storage device, and the boat is easily lifted off of the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Inventor: Howard Berrey
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Patent number: 8240527Abstract: An extendable tool box includes a tool box, a table top and support legs. The tool box may be slidably reciprocated along a first horizontal travel path aligned parallel with the truck bed. The table top may be contiguously oriented parallel with the tool box and slidably reciprocated along a second horizontal travel path registered parallel to the first horizontal travel path. The tool box may include a bottom surface having a cavity whereby the table top may be stowed. A sliding mechanism may be connected to the bottom surface of the tool box and may permit the tool box to freely reciprocate along the first horizontal travel path. The support legs may be telescopically adjustable between extended and retracted positions. The tool box may include a plurality of storage compartments arranged on left and right longitudinal sides and equidistantly offset along a central longitudinal length of the tool box.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: William Casselton
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Patent number: 8033435Abstract: The invention is a mobile blueprint holder wherein a box mounts along an interior side of a pickup truck bed. The box opens to allow the blueprint table to fold out where the blueprint table rests at an angle. When not in use the blueprints and the blueprint table fold away for safe storage. The blueprint table folds along the middle and contains a plurality of clips for holding a blueprint in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventor: Steven A. Brooke
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Publication number: 20110089209Abstract: A five way multi-functional apparatus for cars, trucks, suvs and atvs. It's name is The Body. It's design allow for one to facilitate which device to use. All five functions constructs from one unit mounted into the receiver or tow hitch of the above mentioned vehicles. It's functions are that of a deer loading apparatus that assist the hunter in loading the deer after The Kill, a skinning rack for dressing; The Partybrella a detachable umbrella for tailgating or just getting out of the sun, and The Skyseat an elevated hunting stand to hunt from. The lower receiver assembly erects from zero to ninety degrees where each function or attachment is inserted in the top of. Each component folds for minimal space usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Wade Keith Dallas
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Publication number: 20080314946Abstract: Tail Gator Grills/Carrier is the first tail gate grilling unit that is a combination tail gate grill and a luggage carrier, that can be used as a table when grilling and where the grills can be removed so the base can be used as a luggage carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: James Carson Owenby
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Patent number: 7156273Abstract: A convertible cargo container system having individual components that provide a table or work surface. The container system includes a pair of foldable side panels and a pair of rigid end panels coupled to the ends of each side panel to form an enclosed container. A back panel is hingeably connected to a top panel to form one side panel, and a bottom panel is hingeably connected to a front panel to form the other side panel. Each of the front, back, and bottom panels has opposing coupling ends. The interior surface of each end panel has a coupling track that receives the coupling ends of the front, back, and bottom panels. Each of the side panels may be unfolded to provide a table or work surface. Additionally, each of the side panels have retracting or folding legs attached to the interior surface of the side panel that may be extended or unfolded to support the table or work surface. A vehicle hitch coupling support is attached to the bottom of the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventor: Daniel W. Morris
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Patent number: 6095387Abstract: A cargo carrier for attaching behind a vehicle to transport cargo, bicycles or the like, and which can easily be disassembled to a compact size. The cargo carrier is formed by a main support bar, and multiple top support rods and securing braces and fixed by two end pieces to form a platform for transporting cargo. A bicycle attachment can be secured to the cargo carrier to transport both cargo and bikes. Mud flaps and supplemental lighting can also be added, without the need for tools or complex accessories. Picnic table legs can be secured to a bottom portion of the carrier to form a picnic table from the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventor: Allen G. Lipscomb
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Patent number: 5720514Abstract: A console assembly for use with a pair of seats in the forward passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle including a seatback portion that may be positioned in a contiguous fashion between the seatbacks of the front seat assemblies and pivoted to a generally horizontal position to provide an armrest, and an auxiliary seat having a second lower portion normally positioned below the seatback portion when the latter assumes a generally horizontal position, the second lower portion being pivotally mounted on a housing member secured to the vehicle body structure and adjustable forward to an inverted position, the second lower portion having a cup retaining portion and a storage bin portion arranged in transverse, side-by-side relationship whereby the cup retaining portion and the storage bin are located for easy access by a vehicle driver or passenger.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1996Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Patrick J. Carlsen, Daniel E. Hawkins