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Vehicle cargo enclosure side pocket

US7513555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

Textron Inc. · US

Inventors

Matthew Wilson · Augusta, US
Bradley J. Hanson · North Augusta, US
Anthony J. Sanville · Statesboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 12, 2007
Grant date	Apr 7, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 12, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R13/01
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo enclosure for a vehicle includes a side panel having at least one pocket is formed therein. The pocket has a back wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a front wall having an aperture therein. A bottom surface of the pocket is canted downwardly from the back wall toward the aperture in the front wall such that any debris or other material that may infiltrate the pocket will readily slide down the canted bottom surface, through the aperture and onto a bottom surface of the cargo enclosure.

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