Article carrier
US5143267A · kind A · utility
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25References
28Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/05
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is an article carrier for an automobile including two side rails fixedly secured on a generally horizontal extending exterior automobile body surface. The side rails extend generally longitudinally of the automobile. A pair of bracket members are disposed on the side rails and a crossbar extends laterally between and secured adjacent its opposite ends to the bracket members. A spring member on each of the bracket members cooperates with notches in a channel member of the side rails for detachably securing and longitudinally adjusting the crossbar upon the side rails.
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