Adjustable To Size Of Vehicle Patents (Class 224/550)
  • Patent number: 11072292
    Abstract: A clothing hanging system designed to be used in automobiles with built-in safety features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventor: Robert A. Martin, IV
  • Patent number: 10640051
    Abstract: A garment rack for a vehicle. The rack includes a horizontal rod for clothes hangers. The front end of the horizontal rod is pivotally supported on the upper end of a vertical rod positioned behind the front seat of the vehicle. The upper end of the vertical rod is secured behind the headrest of the front seat, and the rear end of the horizontal rod is removably attached to the top of the headrest of the rear seat. The horizontal rod is adjustable telescopically so that, as the front or rear seat is moved forward or backward, the rod extends and retracts automatically. The height of the vertical rod also is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: RSJS, LLC
    Inventor: Ronald L. Strahan
  • Patent number: 9290133
    Abstract: A device is removably secured within a vehicle and allows multiple hangers to be properly positioned on the device for clothing transport. The device uses a bar member, either of fixed length or telescoping, such that a loop is positioned at a selected position along the length of the bar member. The loop is hung on either a hook or a grab bar of the vehicle such that an end of the bar member abuts the side of the vehicle proximate the hook or bar and thereby provides load support for the device with the loop acting as a fulcrum. The bar extends a short distance into the passenger compartment and the hangers are hung on the bar member on the passenger compartment side of the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Jerry W Bishop
  • Patent number: 9010550
    Abstract: A tool bar for securing under a hood of a car during repair and maintenance is disclosed. A rigid member spanning a substantial portion of the hood is flexibly secured to hooks. The hooks engage edges of the hood and may include a compliant covering. The hooks may secure to the rigid member by means of straps and the straps may be tensioned by means of tensioners secured to one of the hooks and the rigid member. A stabilizer secures to the rigid member and has an end that may be clipped or otherwise fastened to a portion of the hood to resist rotation of the rigid member. One or more tool retaining members secured to the rigid member, such as a socket rack, magnetic bar, hook groove, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Manuel Antonio Figueroa
  • Patent number: 8205774
    Abstract: A connecting assembly for support frames of a bicycle saddle is fixed to the support frames under the saddle in a simple and stable way, the connecting assembly can also be used together with a connecting member which has one end engaged with the connecting assembly and the other end for clamping or carrying objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Sunny Wheel Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chong-Jiang Lin
  • Patent number: 7654425
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a camera to a vehicle dashboard, the assembly having a low-profile base plate, adjustable feet extending between the base plate and the dashboard, hooks that extend around a rearwardly facing edge of the dashboard, a suction mount that is releasably attached to the vehicle windshield, and adjustable tensioning cables that attach the base plate to the suction mount. The mounting assembly permits one or more cameras to be stably secured to the dashboard at a desired location without damaging the dashboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ritchie Huang, David Kirsch
  • Patent number: 7264258
    Abstract: A leg abductor assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall includes a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls. A cover is hingedly coupled to the upper edge for selectively opening or closing the opening. A bracket is attached to the bottom wall. The bracket is configured to removably couple the housing to a front edge of a wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Jason M. Seaton
  • Patent number: 7051909
    Abstract: A cargo carrier (10) for bicycles (Y1, Y2) is removably installable in the bed (B) of a truck (T) and has a base plate (12) which mounts on top of the truck bed. One side of the base plate bears against one wall (W1) of the truck bed and an adjustable stop (14) is adjustable to bear against the opposite wall (W2) so to allow the carrier to be installed in trucks having different bed widths. Saddles (40) have risers (42) extending vertically upwardly from the base plate. An attachment screw (62) extending between the risers is used for securing bicycles to the carrier. The base plate may include an offset section so two bicycles can be carried in a side-by-side, staggered formation. The saddles are removable and can be replaced with posts or mounts for carrying other items in the bed. The carrier is in kit form for quick assembly, when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Verlin V. Gibson
  • Patent number: 6942269
    Abstract: A removable shelf assembly for vehicles (e.g., sport utility vehicles) to increase storage capacity in a generally flat rearwardly extending bed defined by a floor and pair of upwardly extending side walls, the shelf assembly comprising a frame composed of a plurality of U-shaped members, each member having a base and two spaced apart arms extending perpendicular to the base, a plurality of telescoping members associated with the arms, means for removably locking each arm of each the U-shaped member, whereby to adjustably fix the spaced apart bases; and, a first and second generally planar panel members positioned on the frame for receiving items to be transported thereon, the panel members associated with the frame to allow movement between the panel members. The frame preferably has a raised lip extending substantially around the frame so as to reduce movement of items placed on the frame. A downwardly depending leg which is able to pivot out of the way when needed provides additional load support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Katie-Korp of the Emerald Coast, Inc.
    Inventor: David R. Mains
  • Publication number: 20040251288
    Abstract: A long gun carrying system for all terrain vehicles that incorporates a support structure that will mount on a rear deck or rack on an ATV and that will support a channel member to receive a soft gun case. The soft gun case is attached to the channel member and the soft gun case may be removed with a gun inside, from the channel member. Alternatively, the long gun is easily removed from the soft gun case, while leaving the gun case in position on the ATV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
  • Patent number: 6811065
    Abstract: An auto activity center with toy and baby bottle tether for providing an adjustable rod assembly adapted for use in the rear of a vehicle to suspend toys and bottles to occupy the infant during car travel. The auto activity center with toy and baby bottle tether includes a horizontal support member that is coupled to an interior of a vehicle adjacent to a top of the interior. Each of a plurality of vertical support assemblies has a first end that is coupled to the horizontal support member. Each one of the vertical support assemblies has a second end. A plurality of fastening means is coupled to the second end. Each one of the plurality of fastening means is for securing a children's accessory to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Anita Brady
  • Patent number: 6799706
    Abstract: A carrying tray assembly for the rear of a sport utility vehicle. The assembly is suspended from sections of the sports bar arrangement and permits easy access to any items on the tray of the assembly. The assembly also permits other gear to be placed below the tray on the floor of the rear deck of the vehicle and covered with a tonneau if desired to protect the gear from the elements. The assembly has front and rear supporting systems that are adjustable to fit a variety of sport bar designs. Additionally, because the tray is suspended from sections of the sports bar arrangement rearwardly of the driver's and front passenger's seats, traditional half tops and windscreens can also be used on the vehicle at the same time as the carrying tray assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Bestop, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Essig
  • Patent number: 6796472
    Abstract: An automobile trunk compartmentalizer which provides for variable connection of shafts and shaft housings by use of lockable pins whereby great variety of compartment sizes and shapes is possible at the user's option. Creation of more than one row of compartments in the automobile trunk may provide shallow compartments which are desirable for an aging population.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: William C. Miller
  • Publication number: 20040079779
    Abstract: A carrying tray assembly for the rear of a sport utility vehicle. The assembly is suspended from sections of the sports bar arrangement and permits easy access to any items on the tray of the assembly. The assembly also permits other gear to be placed below the tray on the floor of the rear deck of the vehicle and covered with a tonneau if desired to protect the gear from the elements. The assembly has front and rear supporting systems that are adjustable to fit a variety of sport bar designs. Additionally, because the tray is suspended from sections of the sports bar arrangement rearwardly of the driver's and front passenger's seats, traditional half tops and windscreens can also be used on the vehicle at the same time as the carrying tray assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Essig
  • Patent number: 6726073
    Abstract: A boat-carrying rack which is removably fitted to the bed of a pickup truck for carrying a pirogue or other lightweight boat on the truck. In a preferred embodiment, the boat-carrying rack is characterized by an elongated, rectangular rack frame having a pair of fixed outriggers and two pairs of padded, lever-operated foot plates mounted on adjustable outriggers which are selectively extended from opposite sides of the rack frame, respectively, to engage the opposing side walls of the pickup truck bed and removably secure the rack frame in the bed. The rack frame receives the boat, and a bow mount provided on the front end of the rack frame is removably fastened to the bow of the boat by means of a cord. A pair of upward-standing boat guides provided on respective sides of the rack frame receive an adjustable tie-down strap for securing the boat on the rack frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Robert E. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20040074940
    Abstract: A vehicle article carrier adapted for use with outer body surfaces of a vehicle that are curved or non-parallel to one another. The article carrier includes a pair of non-linear slats that are secured in spaced apart relation to one another on the outer body surfaces. A cross bar supporting assembly has a pair of connecting members that support a cross bar at its outermost ends. The connecting members are secured to slider members, and the slider members are adapted to be secured to the slats. The connecting members are secured to the outermost ends of the cross bar and each have bores that enable the outermost ends to be gradually received therewithin as the cross bar is moved along portions of the slats where the distance between the slats decreases, thus effectively shortening the cross bar. Conversely, this coupling enables the length of the cross bar to be effectively lengthened to accommodate increases in the distance between the slats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Aftanas, Gerard J. Kmita, Milton J. Antonick, Donald R. Potter
  • Publication number: 20040069826
    Abstract: The present invention includes a device that positions and holds a cycle or cycle-like vehicle or potentially a gas cylinder or aircraft gear or any cylindrical or semi-cylindrical device in a desirable position with a means for additionally securing the positioning and holding arrangement by use of a lock or locking mechanism. The positioning and holding device can retain the vehicle for an indefinite period of time and provides for a safe, quick, and efficient means for holding a tube or tube-like fork suspension and steering portion of the vehicle. Specially designed center and rear cushions complete with an actuator and connecting means allows for precision alignment during the positioning and subsequent holding action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Scott J. Neil
  • Publication number: 20030168484
    Abstract: An offset holding device configured to be attached to a support structure and to carry elongate objects, including an attachment base configured to be attached to the support structure. A holding member can be attached to the attachment base and can include a generally “U”-shaped member having two upright arms and can be open at the top so as to define a containment area configured to receive the elongate object. A plurality of resilient gripping teeth can extend from at least one of the upright arms into the containment area, the gripping teeth being configured to at least partially deflect upon insertion of the elongate object into the holding member to releasably secure the elongate object within the containment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Gates, Travis D. Gates
  • Publication number: 20020162867
    Abstract: A camera mount for supporting a camera in a motor vehicle in which an elongated tubular body supports a pivotally mounted camera with the tubular body attached to headrest supports in a seat of a vehicle with the camera disposed substantially centrally relative to a central axis of the vehicle beyond a view point of an eye of an occupant of the seat nearest the centerline of the vehicle such that the imaging apparatus is unobstructed for receiving images by use of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20020148867
    Abstract: An accessory type carrier rack extension adapted for easy attachment to existing tubular racks generally provided on all terrain vehicles. The rack is provided in a variety of models to mate with and compliment existing tubular carrier racks and may be provided with flattened expanded metal panels that may be slotted at assembly to fit around any protrusions on the existing carrier rack that may exist but are unaccounted for by the manufacturer. The accessory carrier rack includes a tubular base frame fabricated from bent tubular members and various truss members. Some of the truss members are positioned parallel to the bent tubular members and/or parallel to adjacent truss members in a manner that defines elongated slots for adjustable positioning of the accessory carrier rack relative to an existing carrier racks generally found on ATVs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin D. Savant
  • Patent number: 6443346
    Abstract: A gun rack for nondestructive use in any of a variety of vehicle models generally comprises two substantially L-shaped vehicle engagement members and a cross bar disposed therebetween. The cross bar comprises at least one trough adapted to support the stock portion of a gun. The L-shaped members are adapted to flexibly engage opposite side portions of a vehicle center console. Padding is provided for protection of the vehicle and supported gun. The cross member may be adjustable in length to facilitate use with a wider variety of console styles. In this case, adjustment of the length of the cross member effects the relative spacing between the two L-shaped members. The adjustable cross member may comprise a turnbuckle, which may have a locking device adapted to selectively fix the length of the cross member and, thus, the width of the gun rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: Troy Haass
  • Patent number: 6315180
    Abstract: A camera mount for supporting a camera in a motor vehicle in which an elongated tubular body supports a pivotally mounted camera with the tubular body attached to headrest supports in a seat of a vehicle with the camera disposed substantially centrally relative to a central axis of the vehicle beyond a view point of an eye of an occupant of the seat nearest the centerline of the vehicle such that the imaging apparatus is unobstructed for receiving images by use of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6129253
    Abstract: An trunk caddy particularly configured to cradle a golf bag in an easily accessible position above the floor of the vehicle trunk compartment, the cradle being supported at either side by adjustable straps which attach to the rim of the trunk compartment opening using generally S-shaped brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventor: John T. Brown
  • Patent number: 6116485
    Abstract: An improved bracket for connecting a camera mount to rectangular supports for headrests in automobiles is disclosed. A camera support having extendable telescopic legs for bearing against a surface in the automobile provides improved support for larger, heavier cameras supported on the camera mount for recording images during operation of the automobile. A cushion pad attaches to a front or rear face of the camera mount, for example, to guard against bruises to a person operating the camera in a back seat of the automobile. Improved pivotable supports for the camera are also disclosed, whereby the camera is selectively positioned at a horizontal angle for recording images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6039226
    Abstract: The spare tire mount is adapted for use in a pickup truck including a bed having a floor with ribs and grooves running from front to back, and vertically upstanding side walls connected, at their upper edges, to inwardly extending horizontal flanges. The spare tire mount includes a lower unit having a base which rests on the floor of the pickup truck bed and which supports a post. An upper unit fits vertically adjustably over the post and has a bracket which, when the upper unit is adjusted vertically upward, pushes against the horizontal flange of the bed. Securing means are provided for maintaining the base and bracket in snug contact with the floor and horizontal flange, respectively. The upper unit supports means for securing the tire to the spare tire mount. The tire, when secured to the spare tire mount, rests on the base for additional stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventors: Milton D. Brown, Barbara A. Brown
  • Patent number: 5833101
    Abstract: A mount for use in an automobile to support a camera for recording images during operation of the automobile. The camera mount comprises an elongate member extending between and rigidly connected to the headrest supports in the seat of the car. A camera mounts to a pivotable support connected to the member with bolts extending through an elongate slot, whereby the camera is selectively positioned along the member. The elongate member connects to the headrest supports with j-bolts that are received through a pair of second slots in the elongate member. The j-bolts extend around the headrest supports and a nut threaded on the j-bolt secures the member to the headrest supports. An alternate embodiment is disclosed for vehicles which do not have separate headrest supports. A method of mounting a camera in an automobile is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 5813579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual beverage container holder adapted to be mounted around a console gear shift. Each container bolder comprises a substantially L-shaped base member having a horizontal bottom support and a back support vertically depending therefrom. First and second curved arms extend from opposing sides of the back support for receiving and stabilizing a beverage container. A flexible strap is attached to an end of the first curved arm and has an attachment means on a distal end for selectively engaging a mating attachment means on the opposing second curved arm. Outwardly extending from the top end of the back support is a pair of substantially parallel tongues, each of which has a plurality of substantially aligned snap connectors thereon for selectively engaging apertures on the opposing beverage container holder. The aligned snap connectors allow the distance between the two beverage container holders to be adjusted as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Andrene Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 5813582
    Abstract: This basket is designed to aid the handicapped person in their daily activities which often require a way to move things from one place to another. It is collapsible and easily operated, and can be mounted, without assistance, to the armrests of a wheelchair by an occupant whose arms are still functional. This adjustable shopping basket for wheelchairs is designed to span the distance between the armrests and can be adjusted for a variety of wheelchair sizes and models. This collapsible basket has an integrally molded rectangular base housing with two sliding handle assemblies, each of which moves a support bar. Each support bar has two clamps which securely attach to each armrest. After the collapsed basket is connected to a wheelchair, it can be easily opened for use. The collapsible basket, base and sliding handle assembly are made of synthetic material. Two of the clamps are c-clamps; the other two are hinged to the support bar and are spring-loaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Joi Henderson Wright
  • Patent number: 5709329
    Abstract: A storage shelf for use in an extended cab type pickup is disclosed. The shelf consists of a folding tray having extendable outer edges for adjustment to fit most models of extended cab pickups. The shelf is laterally secured at either end to the interior molding of the pickup by the use of notches which fit into the contours of the molding. The surface of this shelf is surrounded by rails which extend around the outside of the tray. The effect of this is to provide an easily accessible place to store personal items. In addition, the lateral strength of the present invention is enhanced by the use of hinge braces, a rear side support block which helps support the rear edge of the shelf, and a support leg which extends from the front edge of the shelf to the floor of the pickup. These features allow for the storage of heavy objects on the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventor: Gordon Emery Johnson
  • Patent number: 5542591
    Abstract: A side bracket for netting has a top, a bottom, two opposed sides, a plurality of net loops extending along the netting top, bottom and sides, and an elastic cord threaded through at least one of the top and bottom net loops. The bracket comprises a base having two opposed ends and located adjacent at least one of the netting sides. A net loop receiving member is disposed between the two ends. A housing is provided for the elastic cord. The bracket further comprises a mechanism for attaching the cord housing to the base, and a mechanism for attaching the netting to a desired surface. A process for assembling the netting to the bracket comprises the step of placing a row of side net loops over a corresponding number of net loop receiving members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Tecsyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Donal Moore, Colin D. Pringle
  • Patent number: 5531238
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for attaching a walker caddy container to a conventional walker is provided, wherein the apparatus is easily adjustable, without additional adapters, to accommodate attachment to a variety of walker designs. The apparatus comprises a pair of hanger arms which are adjustable and which provide vertical support by hanging from a horizontal connecting member of the walker, while a pair of support arms provide horizontal support by pressing against one each of a pair of forward leg members of the walker. The support arms are attached to a rotatable disc positioned beneath the walker caddy container, thereby to provide extendable adjustability to the support arms in order to accommodate horizontal support against a variety of walker designs. The support arms are slidably mounted to the walker caddy container and are lockable into a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventors: Paul T. Azzarelli, Carol Azzarelli