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Slat assembly for vehicle article carriers

US5232139A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/048
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a slat assembly adapted to be mounted to a surface portion of a vehicle. The slat assembly includes a channel member extending longitudinally and fixedly secured on the surface portion of the vehicle. The channel member includes one or more apertures formed along the channel member. The assembly also includes one or more tie-down members for cooperating with one or more apertures and extending inwardly from the channel member.

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