Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
C224S499000, C224S506000, C224S519000, C224S524000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06976615
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle load carrier including a frame adapted to support a load and mount to the rear of a vehicle, wherein the frame includes coupling member for coupling with the rear of the vehicle and a carrier section. The load carrier includes a pivot joint having locking catches and a non-removable retainer adapted to engage the catches. The retainer may have a threaded portion adapted to engaged a threaded opening in the frame. The retainer engages the catches for securing the coupling member and carrier section in a fixed position relative to one another. The vehicle load carrier may also include a clamping mechanism configured to couple a transverse member and a cross bar member together, wherein the clamping mechanism has an opening to receive the cross bar member, and wherein the clamping mechanism is positioned substantially inside a cavity of the transverse member so that when the cross bar member is inserted into the cavity, the clamping mechanism clamps the cross bar member in a secure and fixed position relative to the transverse member.
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Cronin Stephen K.
Kolisch & Hartwell, P.C.
Yakima Products, Inc.
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