Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-22
2008-12-02
Newhouse, Nathan J (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
C315S317000, C315S322000, C315S323000, C315S310000, C315S324000, C548S549000, C548S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07458490
ABSTRACT:
An article carrier assembly for attachment to a vehicle roof panel comprises two siderails and at least one cross-rail releasably stowed on one of the siderails. Attachment of the cross-rail to the siderails is carried out with the use of latching mechanisms. The mechanism is composed of a stanchion mounted on the cross-rail, with a lever pivotally placed therein, and of a lock plate assembly slidably attached to the siderail. For deployment of the assembly, the stanchion is put on the lock plate assembly which becomes engaged therewith upon turning the lever. The structure of the mechanism contributes to preventing the roof panel from being damaged upon the deployment.
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Cronce Robert G.
Klinkman John E.
Obermesik Terry L.
Wilson Kevin D.
Newhouse Nathan J
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
Sportrack LLC
Vanterpool Lester L
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