Vehicular utility rack

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2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Elkins, Gary E. (Department: 3727)

Package and article carriers

Vehicle attached

Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid

C182S127000, C224S321000, C224S324000, C224S326000, C224S553000, C414S462000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06854627

ABSTRACT:
A vehicular utility rack apparatus having at least two frame members mounted on a vehicle to form a frame assembly. The at least two support arms are used for supporting a transported item. The two support arms also having a retainer assembly coupled to form a carriage assembly. The carriage assembly coupled to a rotational shaft for pivoting the carriage assembly. The rotational shaft coupled to an anti-friction assembly capable of reducing the amount of torque required to pivot the support arms from a position above the vehicle to a position adjacent the vehicle side.

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