Patent · US Expired

Package-retaining accessory for vehicle cargo area

US5628442A · kind A · utility

50Cited by
15References
21Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 1994
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 12, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R7/005
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A package-retaining accessory for the cargo area of vehicle includes a package-retaining closure that is attachable to a wall or a divider of the cargo area. The accessory is comprised of a collapsible fabric material or a rigid material. The top portion in the fabric embodiment is supported in an upright position either by a pair of extension lines or by a plurality of brackets. The brackets may be fixedly attached to the wall or may be pivotably attached so that the bracket may be moved from an extended, closure supporting position to a folded position where the closure is relaxed. A retractable, foldable top is provided with fasteners to tie it in either an open position or a closed position.

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