Article Retaining Means Patents (Class 224/567)
  • Publication number: 20110062201
    Abstract: A cup holder for a vehicle may include a housing with an opening in an upper portion thereof, rail plates mounted on both sides of the housing, and a slide cover provided on the opening of the housing to open and close the cup holder by sliding back and forth along the rail plates, characterized in that the slide cover includes a plurality of shutter pieces, which are coupled with each other in a parallel direction, rail contact portions respectively formed at both side ends of each of the shutter pieces, and first protrusions, each of which is formed in a central side end of each of the rail contact portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Chang Min LEE
  • Publication number: 20100320247
    Abstract: A bike carrier comprises a main mount having first and second coupled ends, with the first coupled end attached to rear of a vehicle; a first cradle assembly installed to the second coupled end horizontally and adapted for positioning wheels of a bike thereon; and a second cradle assembly including a support means vertically installed at the second coupled end, at least one adjustment means slideably disposed in and being rotatable with respect to the support means and at least one wedged member adapted to fix the at least one adjustment means to a desired vertical position, so that the second cradle assembly is adapted to hook various kinds of bike because the at least one adjustment means is able to be rotated before frame of the bike is hooked thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Kun-Chieh Wang, Jung-Chin Liang, David TSAI
  • Publication number: 20100301083
    Abstract: A collapsible bracket for an emergency vehicle that includes a base for mounting to an emergency vehicle and a framework connected to the base. The framework is movable between a contracted position and an expanded position such that the framework engages an emergency cot within an emergency vehicle when in the expanded position and does not engage an emergency cot within an emergency vehicle when in the contracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: FERNO-WASHINGTON, INC.
    Inventor: Bob Chinn
  • Patent number: 7819295
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Nissan Design America, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Plavetich
  • Publication number: 20100001031
    Abstract: A vehicular canister mounting structure includes a vehicle body floor provided on rear frames, a canister being provided underneath the vehicle body floor for treating gasoline vapor produced within a fuel tank, a guide pipe for protecting the canister, and a support for supporting the guide pipe and the canister on a vehicle body. The support includes a guide pipe bracket welded to the vehicle body floor for supporting the guide pipe, and a canister bracket welded to the guide pipe bracket for supporting the canister. Strength with which the canister bracket is welded to the guide pipe bracket is smaller than a strength with which the guide pipe bracket is welded to the vehicle body floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shiro Yamamuro
  • Patent number: 7635112
    Abstract: A connecting structure of an MP3 device holding unit and an articulated connecting rod includes a connecting rod, a coupling unit, and a holding unit for holding a MP3 device; the connecting rod has a plug to be inserted in a car cigarette lighter socket; the coupling unit includes an angle main body, and a connecting member, which is connected to a first end portion of the angle main body at one end, and the connecting rod at the other end for allowing the angle main body to be turned relative to the connecting rod; therefore, the holding unit can be pivoted left and right as well as up and down for adjusting orientation of the MP3 device; the holding unit includes a back shell part, and it is connected to a second end of the angle main body so as to be turnable relative to the coupling unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Jow Tong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20090272754
    Abstract: A device to fasten a logistic container (1) onto a structure (9), such as a vehicle, such device wherein it incorporates means (16, 12a, 24) to ensure the positioning of the container with respect to the structure and means (17, 25, 26) ensuring the locking of the container onto the structure and logistic container implementing such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: NEXTER SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Bernard Timmer, Jean-Noël Patry
  • Patent number: 7584931
    Abstract: A case holding mechanism includes a holding member and a member to be held thereby, one being mounted to the case and another to a body to which the case is to be held. The member to be held includes a first pair of parallel guide portions and another pair of parallel guide portions perpendicular to the one paired guide portions. The holding member disposed to be movable with respect to the guide portions therealong in a state restricted in thickness direction of the guide portions and adapted to hold the member to be held. The holding member includes a pair of slide portions slidable along outer surfaces of one paired guide portions, a lock portion extending between the paired slide portions in parallel with the one paired guide portions and engaged with the other paired guide portions, and a base portion connecting the slide portions and the lock portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Toyo Roki Seizo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyasu Ohsawa, Kazuya Matsuura, Takashi Sakagami, Kouichi Ikuma
  • Publication number: 20090091153
    Abstract: A pull cup in a vehicle door is fitted to a door trim panel substrate and is connected to the inner door panel of the vehicle door by way of a bracket. The bracket is oriented to resist vertical loads and tension loads such that the bracket is allowed to deflect in compression loading in the event of a side impact. In one embodiment the bracket has horizontal slots through which shoulder fasteners are fitted to attach the bracket to the inner door panel. This configuration allows deflection in compression loading. In another embodiment of the bracket a pair of arms is provided between the pull cup and the inner door panel. This configuration allows buckling of the arms on compression loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: John Pinkerton, Joseph Edward Abramczyk
  • Patent number: 7318617
    Abstract: A portable cargo container and cover system includes a container portion for stowing cargo in a vehicle cargo area, a cover portion for concealing cargo from view in the cargo area, and an attachment means for removably attaching the system to the cargo area. When the system is removed from the vehicle cargo area, cargo stowed in the container portion can be manually transported in the container portion outside the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: McMurray Fabrics, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Curtis Scotton
  • Patent number: 7225958
    Abstract: A storage container system for mounting a storage box on the exterior of a vehicle has trapezoidal members attached to the vehicle that mate with and hold U-shaped members mounted on the container to be carried. The system has a handle mounted on the box which holds the U-shaped member in contact with the trapezoidal member when the box is in a locked position for vehicle movement and a tab that will partially separate the U-shaped member from the trapezoidal member when the handle is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: David N. Hansen
  • Patent number: 7100808
    Abstract: A holding base system comprising a platform with an exteriorly splined post projecting therefrom and mounting means for securing the platform to a surface; an article holder having a splined inner wall on a bottom thereof to fit on and cooperate with the splined post and a top thereof shaped and constructed to secure an article to be supported, with the orientation of the supported article being determined by the relative positioning of the splined socket to the splined post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Stearns Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jefferey D. Hancock
  • Patent number: 7090183
    Abstract: An improved cup holder is disclosed that is fully adjustable and gimbaled and also insulates the beverage it is holding. One embodiment of an adjustable cup holder according to the present invention, comprises an outer cup and an inner cup. The inner cup is arranged within said outer cup and capable of extending from and returning into said outer cup, said outer and inner cup combination forming a housing having a varying capacity, said housing capacity capable of changing to hold beverage containers of different depths and diameters. Another embodiment of a cup holder, according to the present invention comprises a housing to hold a beverage container and a holder mounting device mounted to said housing. The mounting device comprising a flexible strap and a buckle, with the buckle mounted to one end of the strap and the other end of said strap wrapping around a body. The strap is then attached back to the buckle such that the body is held within the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: R & S Enterprises
    Inventors: Randy Heybl, Brett Keshtkar
  • Patent number: 7066366
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Stearns Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Hancock, Jeffrey D. Hancock
  • Patent number: 7044424
    Abstract: An article holder for a barrel cooler has a lip for fitting on the top end of the barrel sidewall and a tray attached to the lip for holding containers which indicate the contents of the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Display Industries, LLC.
    Inventors: James David Robertson, David Bernstein
  • Patent number: 6948645
    Abstract: An adjustable frame, mountable on a vehicle, for releasably securing hand trucks of different sizes and configurations includes: a support platform for receiving a base of a hand truck; a first and a second side member affixed to the platform; a first bracket and a second bracket attached to the first and second side members, respectively, the brackets extending in parallel therewith; an elongate swing bar pivotally connected to the first bracket and pivotal between a first position that retains the hand truck on the platform, and a second position, which allows access and removal of the hand truck from the platform; and a latch mounted on the swing bar. The second bracket may include a strike that engages the latch for releasably securing the swing bar in the first position. Cushioned crossbars attachable to the side members dampen vibration of the hand truck during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Mickey Truck Bodies Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Pierce, Bill Snowa, Billie M. Bloodworth
  • Patent number: 6834786
    Abstract: A bicycle hauling rack for the bed of a pickup truck is disclosed. The rack increases the number of bicycles which can be hauled damage-free in the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventor: Clifton Hansen
  • Patent number: 6786373
    Abstract: An adjustable frame, mountable on a vehicle, for releasably securing hand trucks of different sizes and configurations includes: a support platform for receiving a base of a hand truck; a first and a second side member affixed to the platform; a first bracket and a second bracket attached to the first and second side members, respectively, the brackets extending in parallel therewith; an elongate swing bar pivotally connected to the first bracket and pivotal between a first position that retains the hand truck on the platform, and a second position, which allows access and removal of the hand truck from the platform; and a latch mounted on the swing bar. The second bracket may include a strike that engages the latch for releasably securing the swing bar in the first position. Cushioned crossbars attachable to the side members dampen vibration of the hand truck during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Pierce, Bill Snowa
  • Patent number: 6722719
    Abstract: A storage device for a vehicle that has a housing installed in a vehicle that defines a recess. Positioned within the housing is a panel adapted to receive at least one portable media disc. The panel is pivotably mounted in the recess of the housing. Additionally, the storage device is covered by a door that is pivotable relative to the housing. In one embodiment, the storage device has a plurality of panels that are pivotably mounted in the recess of the housing. The panels can also be adapted to receive more than one disc. To retain the discs in a locked position, the storage device includes a plurality of notches formed therein. Each panel can also have a detent formed thereon. Each of the detents is adapted to engage one of the notches such that a releasable locking engagement is made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventor: Alan Sturt
  • Publication number: 20030205600
    Abstract: The apparatus for attachment to a non-inflatable part of a tandem, two-wheel cycle for rigidly mounting the cycle for transit purposes includes a bracket-like member adapted to be secured to the frame or other non-inflatable part of the cycle. A multi-part assembly is connected to the bracket for supporting the same for movement in longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions. The multi-part assembly includes a component adapted to be secures to the bed of a trailer or other transit vehicle. The multi-part assembly includes adjustable securing means for fixing the position of the bracket-like member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen Couto
  • Patent number: 6588638
    Abstract: A key container mountable to the body of a vehicle includes a body and a removable cover. The body has a forward flanged end and a storage portion that may be inserted through an opening defined in the vehicle body. The flanged end has at least one hole adapted to receive a fastener for mounting the flanged end to the outside surface of the vehicle. An internal chamber for storing keys or other items is defined in the storage portion, and the chamber can be accessed through an access opening defined in the flanged end. The removable cover covers the access opening and the fasteners when the cover is coupled to the flanged end. A locking mechanism is coupled to the cover for locking the cover to the body of the key container at any orientation about its central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: GE Interlogix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Marc Luebeck, Jose I. Vega, Mathew Steven Hill
  • Patent number: 6550654
    Abstract: A cargo net assembly which may be installed and removed from between a pair of seats within an automotive vehicle. The net assembly includes a substantially rectangular interwoven mesh net. A retainer is mounted to each corner of the net for supporting the net within the vehicle. A mounting frame is secured to an interior of the vehicle and includes an aperture with an insertion section and a restraint section for receiving the retainer. The net assembly is characterized by a pair of locking tabs disposed on the mounting frame for retaining the retainer in the restraint section. The retainer also includes a clamping portion for anchoring the retainer to the corners of the net and fastening portion extending from the clamping portion for mounting the retainer to the vehicle. The clamping portion includes two interconnected sections with the corner of the net sandwiched between the sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Magna Interior Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Garth Crago
  • Patent number: 6513691
    Abstract: A device for removably securing an article having a elongate section to a portable frame used for transporting the article on a vehicle. The device comprises an elongate structure with a floor and sidewalls extending above the floor to form an open channel with the sidewalls including at least one slot parallel to the longitudinal axis of the floor. Part of the device is a conformable strap, having a first side opposite a second side, an insertable end and an enlarged end separated from the insertable end by a length of flexible material, the conformable strap having a plurality of binding elements on the first side and a plurality of contact elements disposed on the second side of the strap at the insertable end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Edgerly
  • Publication number: 20020100782
    Abstract: A cell phone holder for motor vehicles provides for placement of a cellular phone at any convenient location desired in a motor vehicle or other area as desired. The present cell phone holder essentially comprises a relatively narrow back or spine portion with opposed upper and lower lateral arms extending therefrom. The arms are open between their facing forward ends, to allow complete access to the cellular phone contained within the holder. The back of the holder includes one portion of hook and loop fabric material thereon, which removably attaches to another portion of mating material which is secured to another surface (automobile dash, etc.) A person wishing to use the phone may easily grasp the phone and withdraw it from the open holder for use as desired. One or more spacers may be provided to adjust for different sizes of phones, as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Ernest Marvin
  • Patent number: 6382488
    Abstract: A holding base system comprising a platform with an exteriorly splined post projecting therefrom and mounting means for securing the platform to a surface, an article holder having a splined inner wall on a bottom thereof to fit on and cooperate with the splined post and a top thereof shaped and constructed to secure an article to be supported, with the orientation of the supported article being determined by the relative positioning of the splined socket to the splined post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis Hancock
  • Publication number: 20020040918
    Abstract: An adjustable frame, mountable on a vehicle, for releasably securing hand trucks of different sizes and configurations includes: a support platform for receiving a base of a hand truck; a first and a second side member affixed to the platform; a first bracket and a second bracket attached to the first and second side members, respectively, the brackets extending in parallel therewith; an elongate swing bar pivotally connected to the first bracket and pivotal between a first position that retains the hand truck on the platform, and a second position, which allows access and removal of the hand truck from the platform; and a latch mounted on the swing bar. The second bracket may include a strike that engages the latch for releasably securing the swing bar in the first position. Cushioned crossbars attachable to the side members dampen vibration of the hand truck during transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Pierce, Bill Snowa
  • Patent number: 6357645
    Abstract: A storage holster designed to securely contain and provide easy access to a release pull bar that is used for unlocking a fifth wheel assembly of a transport truck. The holster comprises an elongated rectangular plate with a carrier projecting from one side of the plate. The carrier receives and supports a release pull bar and has an open end which commences at a point midway along the longitudinal axis of the plate. The closed end of the carrier terminates at the distal end of the plate and is provided with one or more holes to permit drainage of grease or oil that may be coated on a pull bar following use thereof. A pin, inserted through a hole in both the carrier and plate, works in combination with a padlock to function as a security and safety device to prevent the pull bar from being removed without authorization, or from maneuvering out of position when the truck is in transit. Connected near the proximal end and on the same side of the plate is a narrow rectangular collar lined with a rubber grommet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: David Keefe
  • Patent number: 6209768
    Abstract: A package carrier for carrying articles on the trunk lid of a passenger car or the tail gate of a utility vehicle comprising a soft, flat, flexible pad with a plurality of adjustable mounting straps terminating with hooks for attaching the carrier to the vehicle and a plurality of independent binding straps for holding the package in place. The package carrier is capable of conforming to the shape of the trunk lid so that it can be efficiently used with a wide range of vehicles, is quickly deployed and removed, and can be rolled up into a compact cylinder for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Yosef D. Boaz
  • Patent number: 6206260
    Abstract: A console device for vehicles which includes a multiple use storage area having a bottom wall and an upwardly extending peripheral wall with an upwardly extending peripheral wall about at least a portion of that bottom wall defining a receiving recess with front and rear surfaces. A divider member extends upwardly from the bottom wall within the recess and between the front and rear surfaces, and features an arcuate cross-sectional conformation. A space is provided on the bottom wall between the divider member and at least one of the front and rear surfaces. At least one opening is also provided for receiving the lower portions of a cup or similar drinking vessel, with that opening including a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and at least one sidewall member generally defining a cup receiving area. An adjustable cupholder arm extends between the front and rear walls and includes an inner edge for defining an adjustable portion of the cup receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Lancaster Colony Corp.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Covell, Jeffrey T. DeBord, Gregory R. Drobeck, Sean D. Montag, Peter A. Koloski
  • Patent number: 6173842
    Abstract: A single-lock, multi-weeder rack for storing and securing weedeaters. The multi-weeder rack can be installed on a truck, a trailer, or in any suitable location. The multi-weeder rack has a rectangular frame with side brackets for each weedeater. The rectangular frame of the multi-weeder rack comprises an inner and outer frame made of welded steel. The inner and outer frames of the multi-weeder are slidably engaged, with the outer frame capable of vertical movement relative to the inner frame which is stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventor: William S. Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 5893599
    Abstract: A utility box is mounted to a truck box without piercing the wall of the truck box. A J-bolt extends through a neoprene gasket, a washer and a back-up plate to clamp the back wall of the utility box to the front rail of a truck box. For mounting within a bedliner, the utility box is held against vertical displacement by stair stepped brackets which are bolted to the utility box to extend beneath the truck side rails. The upper faces of the stair steps are designed to interface with a variety of truck models of varying widths. When mounted in a truck box with an over-the-rail bedliner, a bolt is positioned inside the utility box and such that a shank passes through the wall of the utility box and the side wall of the liner. A spacer is positioned on the shank between the utility box wall and the wall of the liner. A collapsible nut mounted or the shank passes partway through the liner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: Penda Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Strohfeldt
  • Patent number: 5878929
    Abstract: A device for mounting to the rear rack of an ATV for holding a gun or bow for transport includes a horizontal anchoring member attached the device to the rear rack of an ATV by U-bolts. A corner brace is welded to one end of the anchoring member. The corner brace is provided with a pair of threaded mounting pins which are used to hold a scabbard-type gun boot or a bow adapter for holding a bow. The scabbard or bow is held in place, when mounted on the pins, by threading and tightening a mounting knob on each pin. A bow adapter is made up of a main support member mounted on the mounting pins and secured by the mounting knobs. The support member is provided with a U-shaped bracket and a C-shaped bracket for frictionally holding a bow. A dual mount adapter may be used to mount an additional gun boot or bow adapter. This dual mount adapter includes a mounting plate engaging the mounting pins and secured along with a first scabbard or bow adapter by the mounting knobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Barry D. Leonard
  • Patent number: 5823494
    Abstract: A pen holder holds a pen 16 by friction created between the surface of the pen and the surface of the holder. The holder has a bridge 12 which stands up above a base plate 10, and two opposed reaction surfaces 12, 14 so that the pen can be pushed into the holder to create friction between the holder and three longitudinally spaced points on the pen body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Jones, Peter P. Tsang
  • Patent number: 5806739
    Abstract: A holder for weapons that include a barrel with a through opening and a trigger guard. A main late assembly has a perpendicularly extending fixed base portion at one end and a movable base portion slidably mounted thereon to accommodate barrels of different dimensions. A pin receivable within the through opening is rigidly and perpendicularly mounted on the movable base portion. A pivotally mounted trigger guide assembly partially houses the trigger guard and, with the pin, supports the weapon when the holder is mounted to a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: M.C.Q., Inc.
    Inventor: Lonnie Wood
  • Patent number: 5769294
    Abstract: A stowable accessory hook for an automobile is supported in a surrounding wall structure having an opening defined by a peripheral rim. The distal tips of the hooks are recessed behind the peripheral rim of the surrounding wall structure to protect against inadvertent snagging and abrasions. The hooks are configured such that the distal tips are recessed, at least when not in use. In one embodiment the tip extends into a surrounding cup to be recessed. In another embodiment, a pair of sockets are formed behind the surrounding wall to rotatably receive a pair of pintles extending from a concave cup disposed in the opening in the surrounding wall structure. The cup is manually rotated about a horizontal pivot axis between stowed and operative positions. In the stoved position the tips are recessed. Either single or multiple cantilever hooks extend from the cup for securing plastic grocery and merchandise sacks, garment hangers, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark F. Heinz, Girma M. Gebreselassie
  • Patent number: 5706990
    Abstract: An ATV utility mount and attachment including a mounting mechanism. The mounting mechanism has a plate member with a pair of pin tubes attached to a front side. A pair of U-bolts, each having a pair of prongs, are positionable about a gear rack of an ATV. Each U-bolt is fastened to the gear rack and the plate simultaneously. A pair of L-pins are included. Each L-pin has a vertical extent integral with a horizontal extent with a connecting curve therebetween. The vertical extent of each L-pin is positioned within one of the pin tubes of the mounting mechanism, when the plate is fastened to the gear rack by the pair of U-bolts. Lastly, an accessory for coupling to the mounting mechanism for transporting on the ATV is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Reed M. Lahrson
  • Patent number: 5685470
    Abstract: A removable storage apparatus comprises a mechanism for subdividing a stowage area into at least two discrete subsections. A mechanism is provided for removably attaching the subdividing mechanism to a desired surface. The removable attaching mechanism comprises at least one side panel mounted on the desired surface, and two matingly engageable coupling members, one member disposed on the subdividing means, and the other member disposed on the side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Donal Moore
  • Patent number: 5673834
    Abstract: An apparatus adapted to be mounted to a delivery vehicle for releasably locking a dolly thereto. The apparatus includes a frame and a pair of L-shaped lock arms pivotally connected to the frame. The lock arms are interconnected such that the lock arms counter-rotationally move together between an open position adapted for receiving and releasing the dolly and a closed position adapted for locking the dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Ralph C. Cannon
  • Patent number: 5520316
    Abstract: A storage rack for automobile trunks, which consists of two supporting bars, two bracing bars, and a multiple number of sliding and tightening pieces. The storage rack for automobile trunks, which can be readily installed in a typical automobile trunk, may be used to secure objects of different sizes, thereby preventing these objects from being damaged during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Inventor: Shu F. Chen
  • Patent number: 5501383
    Abstract: A store coupon organizing and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus has a coupon holder disposed in an elongated frame with a lower notch adapted to engage a handle of a shopping cart. The lower notch is adapted also to serve as a carrying handle. The coupon holder has a rotary mechanism which includes a drum with rods disposed on it. The rods are adapted to hold the coupon file cards, such that when the drum is rotated the coupons are serially revealed for selection by a user. Alternatively, the coupon file cards may be pivoted about an arcuate hub which is housed in a similar elongated frame. A calculator is preferably mounted on an external top face of the frame to allow a user to tally and compare prices of items. An internal enclosed storage cavity is included in the frame for storing coupons selected for use by the shopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventor: Paul A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5480079
    Abstract: A carrying container that is releasably attached to various ambulatory appliances by a mounting arrangement that has a common interface. The common interface is adapted to snugly mate with several different ambulatory appliances. The carrying container includes several compartments which are dimensioned to receive articles in a snug manner to secure the same during travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Karl J. Douglass