Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Newhouse, Nathan J (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
C224S405000, C224S492000, C224S309000, C224S319000, C224S324000, C224S545000, C224S558000, C182S127000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913885
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for securing and carrying an extension ladder on a pickup truck is designed so that the ladder rests on both the rear edge of the cab and the upper edge of the tailgate and on the ladder. The apparatus includes resilient pads which are secured to lower edges of the rails with straps to prevent damage to the cab and tailgate. A ladder retention bracket, which mounts on the ladder, has a generally L-shaped frame to which is attached a padded stop plate and at least one ladder indexing arm. The stop plate contacts the inner vertical surface of the tailgate and prevents the secured ladder from sliding rearward, while the ladder indexing arms prevent the ladder from shifting with respect to the ladder retention bracket. With the ladder properly positioned on the vehicle, it is tied or strapped to prevent forward, lateral and vertical movement.
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Fox III Angus C.
Newhouse Nathan J
Vanterpool Lester L
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