Patent · US Expired

Collapsible cargo organizer

US6979037B2 · kind B2 · utility

5Cited by
24References
13Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 2004
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R9/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described is a cargo apparatus (10) including a base (16) having at least one end (30) and at least one side (28), with the at least one end having at least one laterally inside post (20) extending therefrom, and with the at least one side having at least one laterally outside post (18) extending therefrom. At least one end bracket (24) and at least one side bracket (22) are pivotably and translatably mounted to the base, wherein the brackets each have at least one support leg (38, 44) with a mounting end (42, 48). The mounting end pivotably mounts to its respective post on the base between open and closed positions and also translatably mounts to its respective post between an unlocked position distal the post and a locked position proximal the post, whereby the apparatus is collapsible to a closed portable position, and is foldable to a sturdy, open position.

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