Patent · US Expired

Article carrier for automotive vehicles

US4099658A · kind A · utility

83Cited by
3References
85Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1976
Grant dateJul 11, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 22, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An article carrier is mounted on an exterior automobile body surface. The carrier utilizes special decorative slats for supporting the weight of luggage or the like and also as a device for mounting cross bars, ski racks or tie-down members and similar article securing devices on the automobile body. The devices mounted on the slats are easily removed, interchanged or adjusted in position on the slats in accordance with the needs of the user.

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