Supports – Hold-down – Vehicle-mounted; for vehicle appurtenance
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Olszewski, Robert P. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Hold-down
Vehicle-mounted; for vehicle appurtenance
C248S229110, C269S218000, C269S239000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07011284
ABSTRACT:
A pivotable clamp is provided. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a clamp that includes a first member that is pivotably coupled to a second member. A third member is pivotally coupled to the second member. The first member is sized to slidably engage a rail that is part of a retractable cover system. An alternative embodiment of the present invention comprises a pivot block that includes a pivot slot. A rail engaging member is slidably coupled to the pivot block, and a pivot arm is pivotably mounted in the pivot slot. This embodiment may include a second pivot slot sized to pivotably receive the pivot arm.
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Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw LLP
Olszewski Robert P.
Smith Timothy S.
Truck Accessories Group, Inc.
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