Article carrier for automotive vehicles
US4516710A · kind A · utility
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5Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/045
- 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 means 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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