Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Auxiliary article compartments
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Morrow, Jason (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Auxiliary article compartments
C296S037140, C296S193070
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036860
ABSTRACT:
A rear load floor is formed with a first recessed storage well for holding cargo within the rear cargo area of the automobile. A second recessed storage well is formed in the floor of the first recessed storage well to store the spare tire and jack assembly. A removable panel is provided to cover the spare tire recessed well and maintain the integrity of the bottom of the first recessed storage well for the loading of cargo thereon. The second recessed storage well is positioned off center with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle to accommodate the mounting of the vehicle exhaust system. The first recessed storage well includes a flange located at the conventional load floor position and supported from the rear side rails of the vehicle body.
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Leonetti Philip
McGuckin John
Bejin Gigette M.
Miller Lawgroup
Morrow Jason
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