Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-24
2007-07-24
Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
C224S536000, C410S007000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10638830
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a transport rack for use in securing cargo in a transport vehicle. The transport rack preferably comprises a frame assembly mounted to a support surface at a lower end of a pair of telescoping legs, and to opposing sidewalls at the distal end of a pair of telescoping arms. The transport rack further comprises a clamping assembly mounted to the frame assembly, wherein the clamping assembly has a rotatable shaft, at least two hook members mounted to the shaft for rotation between an open position and a clamped position, and a fixed arm member mounted subjacent each of the at least two hook members. The present invention further comprises means for selectively changing the height of the clamping assembly above the support surface, and means for selectively varying the distance between the hook members. The present invention may also comprise a hand lever operatively mounted to the shaft, a pair of opposing sleeves positioned to form an aligned channel for receiving a pin when the clamping assembly is in a clamped position, and means for locking the clamping assembly in a clamped position.
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Bush Kenneth M.
Bush IP Law Group, LLC
Larson Justin M.
Newhouse Nathan J.
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