Patent · US Expired

Article carrier having variably positionable cross-rail bracket

US4372469A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
5References
2Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1980
Grant dateFeb 8, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bracket which is transversely positionable along a cross-rail is disclosed. The bracket surrounds the cross-rail in a slidable manner and has an opening integral therewith to threadingly receive a tie-down strap. The positionable bracket is releasably lockable to the cross-rail for securing articles such as luggage straps to the cross-rail.

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