Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-28
2008-12-30
Newhouse, Nathan J (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
C224S502000, C224S519000, C224S924000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07469806
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle carrier apparatus comprising: a first member configured to attach to an automobile trailer hitch; a first hinged element coupled to the first member; a second member coupled to the first hinged element and to a second hinged element; a bicycle attaching member coupled to the second hinged element; and where the bicycle carrier apparatus is configured move from a ground position to a traveling position, and from a traveling position to a ground position, by pivoting the second member and the bicycle attaching member about the first hinged element and the second hinged element. A bicycle carrier system comprising: an automobile with a rear; a first member attached to the rear of the automobile; a first hinged element coupled to the first member; a second member coupled to the first hinged element and to a second hinged element; a bicycle attaching member coupled to the second hinged element; and where the bicycle carrier apparatus is configured move from a ground position to a traveling position, and from a traveling position to a ground position, by pivoting the second member and the bicycle attaching member about the first hinged element and the second hinged element.
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Blake Michael A.
Morgan, Jr. Jack H
Newhouse Nathan J
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