Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid
C224S315000, C224S319000, C224S323000, C224S569000, C070S058000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11306846
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for providing dual anti-theft locks protecting an elongate object stored on a load bar of a load carrier. A bracket is attached to a retainer using connecting fasteners secured by connecting knobs to firmly attach the apparatus to the load bar when the load bar lies between the bracket and the retainer. A lever extending from the retainer controls a first locking mechanism having a gripper cable for wrapping the elongate object tightly against the retainer. The lever also controls a second locking mechanism coupling the lever to at least one latch that prevents rotation of one or more connecting knobs to prevent removal of the apparatus from the load bar. A lock limits movement of the lever to prevent or allow release of the elongate object from the retainer and the apparatus from the load bar.
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Bove Vincent
Harris Kevin W.
Viklund Mark
Weaver Gregor
Larson Justin M.
Newhouse Nathan J.
Novak Druce & Quigg LLP
Thule Sweden AB
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