Abstract: A cart is disclosed which is capable of being wheeled to a vehicle and mounted thereon through a mount secure coupling attached to the cart and a secure receiver attached to the vehicle. Upon secure attachment to the vehicle, the carts undercarriage assembly including wheels are capable of being retracted into the top deck assembly of the cart. Therefore, the vehicle maintains clearance from the road even after the cart is attached. Upon reaching a destination, the undercarriage of the cart is lowered and the cart is detached from the vehicle. The cart is then able to be wheeled away. The cart allows for transportation of loads without the need for the operator to actually carry either the load or the cart at any stage from start to finish or perform any additional steps to safe and securely attach the cart to the vehicle.

Abstract: The Trunk Caddy Insert (TCI) is an essentially rectangular storage system having a small rectangle along one long side to accommodate the tapered shape of many trunks and cargo areas. The Trunk Caddy Insert components interlock and snap together easily and securely to accommodate a variety of trunk spaces, cargo areas and personal preferences. TCI is manufactured in a variety of lengths, widths and configurations to accommodate the schematics of various motor vehicles on the market.

Abstract: A firefighting platform assembly that is attachable to the rear of existing fire vehicles outfitted with a self-contained firefighting apparatus or skid unit. The platform assembly comprises a platform base, upstanding side walls, and a means for attaching the platform assembly to a trailer hitch.

Abstract: An integrated carrier rack and storage system for vehicles is provided. Generally, the system includes a receiving unit, installed in a motor vehicle that receives a carrier bar device. The system further includes an immobilizing system attached carrier bar and various attachment units which facilitate in transportation and storage. The integrated carrier rack and storage system is user friendly and may be applied to any motor vehicle to carry an assortment of items and store them using the same system.

Abstract: Hitch apparatus and a method of using the same with a vehicle hitch allows the use of a vise, anvil, grinder or other tool requiring mounting before use. Various apertures on the hitch apparatus allow for selected vertical or horizontal mounting on a vehicle hitch. The hitch apparatus further includes a leg to provide for additional strength and structural support.

Abstract: A storage box comprises a housing with open ends and a tray that slides out either open end and up to at least fifty percent or up to at least sixty percent of the length of the tray may slide out either open end. Latch members operable from either open end of the housing selectively hold the tray in a centered position and can be released to allow the tray to slide out a selected end of the housing. Multiple latch member mating members may be associated with the housing for selective engagement by the latch members to latch the tray in multiple extended positions between the centered position and fully retracted positions out either the first or second open ends. Latch engagement members mounted on the doors engage latches connecting the tray to the housing when the doors are shut to prevent the latches from becoming unlatched when the doors are shut.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted equipment carrier includes a single-piece frame member. The vehicle-engaging and equipment-engaging members extend outward from a central portion. Optionally, the equipment carrier may be mounted in at least a first and second operational orientation. The interior of each equipment support is hollow such that one equipment support may be stacked within another. Straps pass through and are secured to the frame member. The straps are further connected to a vehicle to secure the frame member to the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for tying and transporting wood and elongate objects in improved positional relation to available aft or rearward portions of a forklift vehicle having a fuel tank, other structures or free surfacing available in such portions is disclosed. The device in one aspect of the invention is provided with at least one rack support member, and preferably two such rack support members, each for attachment to a vertical portion of a support column of the overhead guard of the vehicle. At least one of such rack support members is provided with a spool mounting bracket and axle subassembly for installment of a movable and rotating dispenser containing flexible and severable, tying or securing material.

Abstract: An aerodynamically shaped storage receptacle for vehicles comprises a six-panel receptacle body, an upper support system of three straps and a lower support system of two straps. At the ends of these straps are metal clamps to affix the receptacle onto a lift gate or trunk lid, such that the gate or lid can be opened with the receptacle attached. If needed inflatable plastic bags can fill out the receptacle which in an aerodynamic shape can achieve a substantial fuel saving for a respective vehicle, estimated at about 10%.

Abstract: A rack assembly for carrying skis or snowboards is configured for mounting on a hitch rack behind the vehicle. The ski or snowboard rack assembly includes a pair of U-shaped bar members connected by clamp devices that appear in a preferred design, the clamp devices are connected to the bar members via brackets that permit rotation of the bar members within the brackets, thus providing collapsibility for storage.

Abstract: A surfboard rack device has a center post, two bottom receiver rings, and two top retainer loops. The bottom receiver rings may also have flexible netting forming bottom baskets, into which one end of a surfboard is inserted. The other end of the surfboard rests in one of the top retainer loops and is secured by an elasticized strap that hooks to a strap ring on the top retainer loop or a pair of hinged rigid arcs which lock together. The device is mounted on a vehicle either by sliding a trailer hitch insert into the vehicle's trailer hitch receptacle, or by hooking the flat hooks of the rack support over the top and bottom of the vehicle's trunk lid.

Abstract: A compact carrier apparatus includes one or more bicycle carriers. Each carrier includes wheel support sections configured to engage front and rear bicycle wheels, and a stabilizing arm with a gripping member configured to grip one of the wheels. A wheel support section includes a wheel engagement member disposed on an outer edge of the carrier support structure and oriented so that an engaged wheel projects beyond the outer edge. A bracing arm may selectively extend in a cantilevered fashion relative to the support structure to provide an additional load-bearing support point for such a wheel. The stabilizing arm may be mounted to the support structure at a location rearward of a wheel engagement member, and pivotable to a carrying position to grip the wheel. The path of the stabilizing arm, in the carrying position, traverses the center of the wheel and avoids passing over the fork or the brakes.

Abstract: A support device for supporting at least one statically unstable and dynamically stable personal vehicle including a platform and motor-driven wheels projecting below said platform. The support device includes a support body having at least one support surface for contacting the platform so as to support the vehicle in a statically stable position.

Abstract: A system for supporting and carrying bicycles. The system cooperating with the interior surfaces of the seat post engagement tube and includes an adjustable post having a first end and a second end, the first end having an attachment mechanism adapted for connecting the post to a support surface. The second end having at least two generally parallel surface areas at an adjustable distance from one another, so that the distance between the generally parallel areas can be enlarged or reduced in a generally radial manner to create or maintain line contact with the interior surface of the seat post engagement tube.

Abstract: A cargo carrier (10) has a separable drawbar (22) and platform (20) for facilitating ease of storage when not in use. The drawbar (22) is mountable to a vehicle hitch and the platform (20) is mounted onto the drawbar (22) via the fastening of a single manually operated knob (74).

Abstract: A storage box assembly for a truck cargo compartment with sidewalls and a bottom. A pair of storage boxes (54, 56) are mounted on a frame (12) for lateral movement towards and away from each other (FIG. 3). Vertically adjustable columns (22) are provided at the corners of the frame (12). They are fitable within the storage compartment (FIG. 3) and are adapted for raising and lowering the frame (12) to move the frame (12) between a lowered position (FIG. 1) and a raised position (FIG. 2). When the frame (12) is in its lowered position the storage boxes (54, 56) are down within the cargo compartment. When the frame (12) is in its raised position the storage boxes (54, 56) are elevated above the bottom (32) of the cargo compartment. The storage boxes (54, 56) are adapted to moved laterally inwardly towards each other, so that when the frame (12) is in its lowered position (FIG. 1), the storage boxes (54, 56) can be placed between the sides (36, 38) of the cargo compartment.