Horizontally Extending Shelflike Member Patents (Class 224/564)
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Patent number: 9849841Abstract: A vehicle-mounted electronic apparatus includes a holder, a casing, and a remote control. The casing is connected to the holder and the casing includes a back surface, a side surface, a containing groove, and at least one magnet. The containing groove is formed on the back surface and adjacent to the side surface for containing the remote control. The at least one magnet is disposed in the casing and exposed from at least one through hole. At least one magnetic element is disposed on a side wall of the remote control and magnetically attracted by the at least one magnet. Accordingly, the containing groove is used to conveniently contain the remote control with less occupied space. The at least one magnet provides the magnetic force to attract the at least one magnetic element of the remote control to prevent disengagement caused by vibration or shake on the moving vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: JET OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventor: Yung-Tse Chang
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Patent number: 9010831Abstract: A motor vehicle with a cargo space situated behind a seat arrangement and an adjustable loading panel arranged inside the cargo space is provided. Guides for adjustably accommodating the loading panel are located in the cargo space. Mounted in the loading panel is an actuating handle, which can be moved through exposure to a spring action for swiveling at least one eccentric mounted in the loading panel out of a position that fixes the loading panel in place into a position that releases the loading panel for adjustment purposes, and for adjusting the loading panel. The configuration makes it possible to ergonomically load the cargo space with the continuous adjustment and automatic braking of the loading panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Ralf Gaudig, Werner Berhard
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Patent number: 8978948Abstract: A GPS mount has a bracket with a base piece which has holes spaced so as to match the factory-installed screw holes in a vehicle dash tray. The factory screws are removed and inserted through the base piece hole, then replaced, securely holding the base piece in place. A mount plate is attached to the base piece and elevated above the dash tray. The mount plate has a smooth surface for secure placement of the suction cup of a GPS, cell phone, or other electronic device holder. The GPS mount is especially suited for pickup trucks manufactured by Dodge and/or Ram, for at least the model years 2009-2014.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: Duane Tujague
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Patent number: 8939335Abstract: A firearm mount for a trunk or cargo space of a vehicle comprises a firearm mount and a support member. The firearm mount is shaped to receive and lockably secure a firearm. The firearm mount is connectable to the support member, and the support member is positionable within the trunk or cargo space to slidably retract inwardly to a storage position and to slidably extend outwardly to an access position. When installed, the firearm mount and the support member are positioned to suspend the firearm within the trunk or cargo for easy access.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Inventor: Terry L. Setina
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Patent number: 8905455Abstract: A drawer system and method for carrying and transporting tools and equipment on a vehicle. In particular, embodiments of the present invention are directed to a drawer system mounted into the rear section of a utility truck and that includes a drawer that is accessible from either side of the truck. Further, the drawer system of the present invention includes multiple catch points that permit the drawer to be securely arranged in a plurality of preferred extension positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.Inventor: Naman Renfro
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Patent number: 8894121Abstract: A table having a vertical support structure and a tabletop that is rotatable relative to the vertical support structure. The rotatable tabletop is configured to lock and unlock at a variety of positions relative to the vertical support structure via a latch mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Benjamin C. Eilers, Benjamin T. Grover, Jonathan Duncan, Wallace A. Peltola
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Patent number: 8870043Abstract: The invention is a assembly comprising of a flexible holding bracket and a tray. The bracket fit down between the window and rest on top of the door panel. The flexible backward s bracket fit's the inside part of the door panel for stability. At the end of the holding bracket is a tab for the tray with a slot in it to slide onto. The tray can be made with various types of reservoir combinations for holding different condiment packs.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Alvin Paul Strole
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Patent number: 8556146Abstract: A rack for carrying a boat on top of the vehicle is configured for clamping on a pair of crossbars. Each crossbar has a pair of saddle mounts facing each other on opposite sides of a cradle axis being defined perpendicular to the crossbar and equidistant from each saddle mount. Each saddle mount has a pliable upper platform which is conformable to different boat hull shapes.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Yakima Innovation Development CorporationInventors: Chris Sautter, James Buckroyd, Zac Elder, John Mark Elliott
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Patent number: 8397963Abstract: The auto caddy of the present invention may include a main housing having one or more receptacles for holding drinks or other items, and may include one or more attachment members having one or more sets of openings through which a vehicle headrest seat post may extend on installation with two points of contact, which may increase the stability of the auto caddy, especially during sudden movement of a vehicle. The auto caddy may include optional components for subdividing receptacles, one or more hooks from which a tray may be suspended, a strap for securing the tray, and slots for suspending a trash receptacle such as a plastic grocery bag. The auto caddy may also include offset sides for manufacturing cost efficiency, in which case offset washers (which may be hook-shaped) may be used at installation to maximize vertical and horizontal alignment and stability of the auto caddy.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Neeraj Singh
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Patent number: 7819295Abstract: A vehicle cargo bed structure includes a vehicle cargo area including a bed floor, a front cargo wall, a first side cargo wall and a second side cargo wall, each having at least one accessory attachment track fixedly attached thereto. A multi-purpose vehicle cargo bed accessory is configured and arranged to be attached, detached and reattached any one of the accessory attachment tracks. The multi-purpose vehicle cargo bed accessory includes a central body portion and a first lateral body portion. At least one of the central body portion and the first lateral body portion includes a mounting structure configured and arranged to securely fasten the multi-purpose vehicle cargo bed accessory to the accessory attachment track.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Nissan Design America, Inc.Inventor: Richard Plavetich
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Publication number: 20090266856Abstract: A lawn mower caddy includes a tray having an array of compartments for housing a variety of desired items and/or accessories therein. The items and/or accessories are those that one may be need when mowing a lawn. The items may include sun block, insecticide spray, a cell phone, a variety of small tools, etc. The tray also incorporates a removable trash container, a paper towel holder and a receptacle for retaining a beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Norberto Ponce, Jose B. Garcia
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Publication number: 20090065543Abstract: A rack for a truck or trailer bed includes a shelf configured to be attached to and span between walls of the bed. The shelf is sized to accommodate a set of tires from a recreational vehicle and arranged to position the recreational vehicle on an incline relative to the bed. At least one ramp is attached to the shelf. The ramp is configured to slope downward from the shelf to the bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: EXTREME FORM PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Gordon D. Bone
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Publication number: 20080308591Abstract: The present invention is a container for a light-duty automobile such as a light-duty pickup truck or sport-utility vehicle having at least one opening, operably associated with the quarter panel of an automobile, an inner wall operably associated with the container, and a cover having a closed position and an open position operably associated with the opening. The cover includes a door inner, and a door outer. The invention also includes a first rail positioned between the container and the quarter panel. The container is integrally formed with the first rail, and is located between the first rail and the inner wall. The first rail supports the container, and the cover can be moved from the open position to the closed position, allowing access to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Jack Vernon Henderson, Peter Vincent MacLean
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Publication number: 20080296330Abstract: A mountable storage arrangement includes a mounting frame and a mountable storage device. The mounting frame includes a draw tube and a base member and upright member secured to the draw tube. The base member includes a support member having an axially extending portion and a laterally extending portion. The mountable storage device includes a base portion having a lower frame engaging surface including a recess sized to receive the support member to limit lateral and axial movement of the base portion with respect to the base member. The mountable storage device further includes an upright portion having an attachment feature configured to be secured to a corresponding attachment feature of the upright member to limit vertical movement of the base portion with respect to the base member when the support portion of the base member is received in the base portion recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY, LLCInventors: D. Scott KALOUS, Raymond H. KLEIN, II, Scott STEVENS
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Patent number: 7309202Abstract: A system for transporting and storing a portable combination table/ramp device in a truck bed, including a substantially flat platform supported by a plurality of support members positioned between the platform and the truck bed and defining a plurality of elongated recesses therebetween. Elongated table top portion and elongated bench seat portions with tailgate-engaging portions connected thereto are received in the recesses. A plurality of retractable table leg assemblies are connected to the table top portion. A connector is coupled to each respective table leg assembly for connecting the elongated bench seat portion thereto. Each respective table leg assembly is retractable to a storage position substantially adjacent the elongated table top portion and extendable to a deployed position extending between the table top portion and the ground.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Inventor: Michael D. Anderson
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Patent number: 7240891Abstract: A blower support device for use on a utility vehicle includes a generally horizontally oriented platform and a vertically oriented support member. A mounting channel is provided and extends laterally away from the vertical support member for pivotably mounting the support stand to the mounting post for pivoting movement of the support stand between an access position and an operational position. A remote throttle control is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventor: James T. Hafendorfer
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Patent number: 7131681Abstract: A trunk space storage platform for motor vehicles comprises and right support with at least one slot, a left support with at least on slot, a base, and at least one support stud. This trunk space storage platform allows users who cannot easily bend over to pick up or place objects into deep trunk spaces, such as the elderly or those with physical impairments, to raise or lower the base to a level more easily accessible for them depending on the articles stored in the trunk space of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Lear CorporationInventor: Won-Tai Kim
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Patent number: 6811330Abstract: Each of the CCD cameras 10A, 10B for making a film of a vehicle forward road environment is mounted on the both ends of a chassis 16 with a high stiffness. A mounting seat member 17 is formed at a center of the chassis 16. The CCD cameras 10A, 10B are mounted onto a vehicle body through fixing the mounting seat member 17 onto the vehicle body. Portions other than the mounting seat member 17 of the chassis 16 are disposed apart from the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yoshio Tozawa
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Patent number: 6769584Abstract: A double decker article carrier for mounting to a receiver assembly includes a frame having a pair of mounting bars for securing the frame to the receiver assembly and a pair of support members. A first platform is carried by the mounting bars and a second platform is carried by the support members. The platforms are carried in an aligned, stacked configuration with one over the other.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Cequent Towning Products, Inc.Inventors: Katherine A. Adams, Jason R. Moldthan, Richard W. McCoy
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Patent number: 6733060Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo storage device for a vehicle having a passenger space and an end gate including a back end situated adjacent a rearward-most seat, at least one pair of sidewalls extending from the back end and having a plurality of storage units therein, a floor situated between the sidewalls and reconfigurable between a lowered position and a raised position, a door situated in the floor and pivotally operable between a closed position and an opened position, an organizational bin situated beneath the floor and having a plurality of dividers therein, and wherein at least two opposing storage units have identical tracks thereon.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Aaron Pavkov, Charles Amoh, Charlene Chu, David Lung, Jonlin Pei, Josh Urso, Konn Lam
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Patent number: 6732892Abstract: An extension bed apparatus for carrying a load with a vehicle. The extension bed includes a frame connector adapted to connect to the vehicle frame, a bed wall extending upward from the frame connector, a bed base adapted to be compacted or extending for carrying different loads, and a first movement absorbing connector attaching the bed wall to the frame rack so that the shock absorbing system on the vehicle may move the frame rack mounted on the vehicle body in relation to the frame while still supporting the extension bed. Multiple racks may be used for supporting loads off of both the front and back of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Inventor: Keith Mangrum
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Patent number: 6726073Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Robert E. Sutton
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Publication number: 20030127482Abstract: A storage system is disclosed for a vehicle and includes one or more support members adapted to couple to the vehicle, a cargo storage platform coupled to the support members, and an adjustment device operably engaging the support members and the cargo storage platform to configure the cargo storage platform in one or more positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Dale A. Gort
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Patent number: 6561399Abstract: The invention is an adjustable container holder assembly that attaches to the sidewall of a pickup box above the fender well, for holding one or more liquid containers. The adjustable container holder assembly is best suited for square jugs with the opening and handle on the top, where such jugs are fabricated from plastic. The container holder assembly holds the containers above the bed of the box in an area that is of limited use due to obstruction by the fender wells. The placement of the container holder assembly adjacent to the sidewall provides easy access to the containers from outside the pickup box. The rack also protects the containers from damage by other implements that are often transported in the box bed of the pickup truck.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventor: Loren E. Loosbrock
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Publication number: 20030057339Abstract: A mount bar for supporting video equipment in a motor vehicle in which an elongated bracket supports a pivotally mounted camera and a video image display in a frame selectively attached to the mount bar, with the opposing ends of the mount bar for being attached to headrest supports in a seat of the motor vehicle. Alternate embodiments of the mount bar are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
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Patent number: 6527154Abstract: An apparatus for releasably mounting a vehicle accessory to the floor attachments of a motor vehicle having a floor panel and removable seats. The apparatus includes an attachment mechanism adapted to releasably engage the floor attachments of the motor vehicle and a frame coupled to the attachment mechanism The frame is adapted for contacting the floor of the vehicle to steady the device and for mounting the vehicle accessory thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Lance E. Larsen, Joanne H. Cole, Neil J. Bush, Mark A. Caye, Gregary A. Haupt, Benjamin R. Judy, Daniel J. Koester, David J. Spykerman, Roger A. Whitley, Detlef Zimmermann
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Patent number: 6516983Abstract: A cargo supporting device supports cargo within a vehicle compartment in more than one position. The cargo supporting device includes at least one moveable panel having a cargo supporting surface. The moveable panel moves from a first position that is relatively distant from a cargo access point to a second position that is closer to the cargo access point. The moveable panel effectively brings one or more cargo items closer to an individual to make them more readily accessible.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, LLCInventors: John Andrew Sotiroff, Roch Joseph Tolinski, Charles Berry Hopson, George Rene Chene, Simon Blair Dobson, Enrico Fin
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Patent number: 6502731Abstract: Apparatus for supporting loaded shopping bags within a compartment of a vehicle, such as an automobile trunk, so that the bags are maintained in an upright position during vehicle operation are provided. An apparatus includes a frame that is movably secured beneath a panel, such as an automobile package tray, that is in overlying, spaced-apart relationship with a floor of a vehicle compartment. The frame is movable between a stored position and an extended position. The frame is disposed beneath the panel when in the stored position, and the frame extends outwardly from the panel into the vehicle compartment for convenient use thereof by a user when in the extended position. One or more projections extend from the frame, such as from a free edge portion thereof. Each projection is configured to support one or more loaded shopping bags by the handles thereof and to maintain the one or more loaded shopping bags in an upright position during operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.Inventors: Thomas F. J. Gehring, Ireneusz Jankowski, Dejan Havidic, Duane Poliquin
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Patent number: 6290277Abstract: A cargo system for a vehicle having a floor and a seat that folds and forms a cargo surface. The cargo system includes a cargo platform having a front edge. The cargo platform is connectable to the vehicle for movement between a lowered position with the front edge being located under a portion of the seat and a raised position with the cargo platform being generally aligned with the cargo surface of the seat thereby forming an upper tier and a lower tier.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventors: David J. Spykerman, Rick A. Anderson, Detlef Zimmermann
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Patent number: 6270138Abstract: A removable shelving component for vehicles uses permanently mounted vehicle internal side wall frames to removably attach shelving components with pin-into-hole and tongue-into-groove connection. Modularized, the shelving is customizable to suit any desired configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Ready Metal Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Leonard Laskowski, Paul Bostjancic
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Patent number: 6253982Abstract: A holder for releasably securing an article within a motor vehicle equipped with a center console includes a base, means for securing the base to the center console, and means for securing the article to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Inventor: Michael M. Gerardi
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Patent number: 6230947Abstract: An audio equipment holder and bracket device that conveniently mounts to a vehicle. The device comprises a substantially planer platform for retaining the audio equipment, and at least one leg with the first end secured to the platform, and a second end terminating at a connection point that allows for releasable securement to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: Robert E. McClaran
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Patent number: 6231017Abstract: A mount bar for supporting video equipment in a motor vehicle in which an elongated bracket supports a pivotally mounted camera and a video image display in a frame selectively attached to the mount bar, with the opposing ends of the mount bar for being attached to headrest supports in a seat of the motor vehicle. Alternate embodiments of the mount bar are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
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Patent number: 6223913Abstract: A shelving system designed to fit within the confines of a transport vehicle and including side wall sections forming a vertical and horizontal framework. The vertical sections contain a series of bolt holes for bolting through of both angle shaped and pocket shaped supports. The bolt holes provide for incremental vertical adjustment of the position of both of these types of supports. The pocket shaped supports are used to support telescopically adjustable load support bars. The angle shaped supports are used to support planking that functions as a shelf for merchandise in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Inventor: James Lewis Mosher
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Patent number: 6213438Abstract: A computer support for use in a vehicle interior includes a base having a pivotally secured riser bracket coupled thereto. The base is attached to a convenient vehicle surface such as the transmission hump or the like. A pair of telescoping risers are supported by the riser bracket and provide vertical movement of an arm carrier mechanism. The arm carrier in turn supports a pair of pivotally coupled arms which in turn support a platform bracket. A computer platform suitable for receiving and supporting a portable computer is received upon the platform bracket and includes a lock mechanism for securing the computer against unauthorized removal. Adjustments are provided for the vertical heights and horizontal position as well as angular tilt and horizontal angular position of the computer platform. Each adjustment of each position and angle includes apparatus for securing and maintaining a selected position.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Inventors: LeRoy M. Ostby, Scot McCallon
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Patent number: 6176535Abstract: A partitioning system for use in the storage area of a vehicle is disclosed. The partitioning system includes a multipurpose shelf that can be positioned in a plurality of different locations. The shelf can be disposed (1) horizontally near the top of the rear row of seats to act as a security cover; (2) horizontally along the floor in the storage area; (3) horizontally to cooperate of a folded last row of seats to provide a generally flat surface from the end gate into the passenger area; (4) vertically and adjacent to the rear row of seats; and (5) horizontally, while the end gate is open, such that the shelf extends beyond the storage area as defined by a closed end gate. The shelf includes a pivotable support leg that may contact the vehicle body to support the shelf in this horizontal position that extends beyond the storage area defined by a closed end gate.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Brian Chaloult, George Walczowski, Thomas D Mihelich
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Patent number: 6129253Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Inventor: John T. Brown
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Patent number: 6113172Abstract: A partitioning system is for use in the storage area of a vehicle. The partitioning system includes a multipurpose shelf that can be positioned in a plurality of different locations. The shelf can be disposed (1) horizontally near the top of the rear row of seats to act as a security cover; (2) horizontally along the floor in the storage area; (3) horizontally to cooperate of a folded last row of seats to provide a generally flat surface from the end gate into the passenger area; (4) vertically and adjacent to the rear row of seats; and (5) horizontally, while the end gate is open, such that the shelf extends beyond the storage area as defined by a closed end gate. The shelf includes a pivotable support leg that may contact the vehicle body to support the shelf in this horizontal position that extends beyond the storage area defined by a closed end gate.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventors: Brian Chaloult, George Walczowski, Thomas D. Mihelich, John W. Joyce, Robert P. Kuhr, Thomas E. Edson
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Patent number: 6109492Abstract: A tray assembly for supporting a bundle of keys dangling from a vehicle ignition switch includes a substantially planar tray member having a pair of side walls vertically extending from its upper surface. The top edge of each side wall includes an arcuate indention configured to interengage a lower portion of the vehicle steering column. A separable strap is mounted to each side wall immediately beneath the indention for securing the tray member to the steering column. When mounted, a portion of the tray member is immediately beneath the ignition switch allowing the keys to rest thereon to minimize damage to the ignition switch.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Inventor: Karen M. Eastwood
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Patent number: 6062146Abstract: A storage support assembly, which provides a luggage rack for a rear portion of a vehicle, has an adjustable frame support capable of receiving a panel on a top portion thereof in order to provide accessibility and compartments for storage of luggage.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1997Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventors: Jerry P. Conners, Virginia S. Conners
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Patent number: 6041717Abstract: A mechanic's tray assembly for holding tools and small parts, and removably adherable to both horizontal and non-horizontal surfaces. The tray assembly includes a shallow-walled tray and a pair of C-shaped support tracks fixedly secured to the tray. A pair of removably-adhering assemblies, independent of each other and preferably having magnets, are slidably and pivotally held on the C-shaped support tracks by support arms. The support arms have cylindrically-shaped holes through which the C-shaped support tracks extend. The cylindrically-shaped holes engage and grip the support tracks by means of a cantilever moment produced at the tube-shaped holes, thereby enabling the tray to be held at a desired tray angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Inventor: Dan Z. Kubat
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Patent number: 5957352Abstract: A tool holding device designed to be attached to a wheelbarrow contains at least two identical supports attachable to side of a body of a wheelbarrow, each of the supports containing at least one retaining cavity in the form of a U, with interior dimensions larger than the width of the handle of a tool to be held, and which opening is of a width less than the diameter of the handle so that the introduction of the handle into the cavity is achieved by forcing the distortion of a part of the support at the level of the opening, the bottom of the cavity containing an elastic member for repelling the handle towards the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Inventor: Jean-Michel Gares
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Patent number: 5957353Abstract: A ski rack particularly suitable for use within an automobile and about a wheel well protruding within the automobile. The ski rack includes a rear rack portion having a rear frame to be positioned in an automobile over an area typically occupied by a rear wheel well. The rear frame is supported by at least one of the sidewall and floor of the automobile. A rear ski support member extends upwardly from the rear frame to support skis at one end. A front rack portion has a front ski support member to be attached to a front sidewall to support skis at another end. The ski rack may further include support members to be inwardly offset from a rear wheel well protruding within the automobile for maintaining ski poles in a fixed position close to the sidewall so as not to encroach into the automobile passenger and cargo space.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Inventor: Robert L. Clement
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Patent number: 5884930Abstract: A welded, steel apparatus consisting of multiple receiver tubes (A) reinforced by collars (B) separated and attached to the spacer bar (C), with a mounting tube (D) which can be inserted into a slide-in type vehicle receiver hitch. Into which is inserted the assembly consisting of the deck plate (E), mounted to and supported by bar (F), reinforced by gusset (G), attached to and spaced from the mounting tube (I) by the riser bar (H). Thus permitting the use of multiple trailer hitch accessories at the same time; including the attachment of a portable hand crank or powered winch unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Inventor: Wayne R. Cluth
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Patent number: 5833101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
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Patent number: 5813583Abstract: A new portable CD holder for holding a portable compact disc player for use in a motor vehicle. The inventive device includes a bracket arrangement adapted for securement to an underside of a dashboard of a vehicle below a radio thereof. A pair of circular hook and loop patches are provided. One of the hook and loop patches is secured to the bracket arrangement. One of the hook and loop patches is secured to an underside of a portable CD player. The pair of hook and loop patches secure the portable CD player to the bracket arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Inventor: Paulo Benedeti
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Patent number: 5788133Abstract: A rack apparatus for storing at least one wakeboard (27,29) in a skiboat having a vertically extending tow pylon (12), comprising: a collar assembly (20) being adapted to support the rack and wakeboards from the vertically extending pylon (12), a plurality of spaced apart lower support arms (23) connected to collar assembly (20) and adapted to support at least one horizontally oriented wakeboard (27) thereon, a plurality of spaced apart upper support arms (25) connected to collar assembly (20) and adapted to support at least one horizontally oriented wakeboard (29) thereon, and a plurality of resiliently extensible and flexible attaching members (30) or attaching straps (31) connected to lower support arms (23), the flexible attaching members (30) being constructed of a length sufficient to wrap around at least one wakeboard (27,29).Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1996Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: M&M Equipment Company LLCInventor: John Mareno
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Patent number: 5749506Abstract: A new wild game field removal system for facilitating removal of various sizes of wild game carcasses from the field with a vehicle while keeping the vehicle uncontaminated by the wild game carcass. The inventive device includes a U-shaped basket for supporting a wild game carcass, a first adjustable support slidably secured to the U-shaped basket, a second adjustable support slidably secured to the U-shaped basket opposite of the first adjustable support, and a vehicle securing means removably attached to the rear of a vehicle and securing the U-shaped basket.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Inventor: Glen T. Davies
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Patent number: 5713499Abstract: A device for attaching a smaller container to a larger container which comprises of a base, two vertical hooks at appropriate angle to the base to hold and attach the smaller container to the side of the larger container, two adjustable hooks to hold the smaller container in place, and two legs to support the weight of the smaller container and the device, keep it in place on the side of the larger container and help to keep the smaller container away from the larger container when it detaches from the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Inventor: John Thazhamana Daniel
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Patent number: 5709329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 1995Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: Gordon Emery Johnson