Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224403000 | Carrier attached to truck bed portion of vehicle | 88 |
20080314945 | COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER FOR MOTORIZED OR NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION DEVICES - A collapsible cargo carrier (A) is installed on the bed (B) of a pickup truck. A pair of posts ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090218378 | CARGO SPACE FLOOR HAVING A SKI RACK AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A CARGO SPACE FLOOR - A cargo space floor is provided for a motor vehicle and a ski rack is positioned on the cargo space floor that may be pivoted from a lower nonuse position around a first pivot axis into an upper usage position, in which a ski may be fastened to the ski rack. The ski rack has at least one first support strut and one second support strut that are spaced apart from one another and have openings aligned with one another for receiving a ski. A motor vehicle is also provided having such an advantageous cargo space floor. | 09-03-2009 |
20090255966 | Device for adjustably holding a rack on a pickup truck - A device for adjustably holding a rack in the bed of a pickup truck where the rack is of the type having a vertical support and that is inserted into a base attached to the floor of the pickup truck bed. The adjustable device comprises a first metal plate, adapted to be fixed to the upper flat surface of the pickup truck side, and a second metal plate, having a groove in one side, that is slidably connected to the first plate using one or more bolts. The second metal plate has a vertical sleeve through which the vertical support of the rack is placed prior to connecting to the base plate. The position of the second plate is adjustable either in the direction of travel or perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle, by selecting the angular position of the sleeve about its axis, thereby adjusting the position of the rack in either of the two directions. | 10-15-2009 |
20100288808 | MODULAR RACK SYSTEM WITH GUSSETLESS JOINTS - A modular rack system, for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle, includes a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle. The rack system has a first wall that is disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base that defines a lower seat. One end of a vertical member resides in the lower seat and is secured thereto. The other end of the vertical member resides in an upper seat defining by a downwardly depending wall from a saddle and is secured thereto. The first and second walls laterally stabilize the vertical member relative to the base and saddle to permit the base to be mounted to a side wall of a vehicle and a top rail to be secured to the saddle without the use of gussets or cross-braces. | 11-18-2010 |
20110036882 | LOAD CARRIER ARRANGEMENT FOR A TRUCK BED - Method and arrangement for providing a load carrier mountable on a carrying vehicle. The arrangement includes an elevating structure arranged between a base portion and a load supporting portion. The elevating structure is adapted to expand and contract between raised and lowered configurations. The elevating structure includes two substantially upright members, each of which is slidably moveable relative to the other for establishing the raised and lowered configurations. A fixing device is provided for releasably fixing the two sliding members one to the other. The fixing device includes a blocking member that is insertible in aligned receivers, one each of the aligned receivers being formed in each of the two sliding members for preventing expansion and contraction of the elevating structure. The fixing device further includes a take-up arrangement that is configured to press one of the two upright members against the other thereby forming a releasable friction fit therebetween. | 02-17-2011 |
20110284603 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A MOTORBIKE WITHIN A TRUCK BED - Disclosed is an apparatus for securing a plurality of motorbikes in a truck bed without the need for straps. The apparatus simply attaches to the truck bed in much the same manner as a conventional toolbox attachment. The motorbikes fit within the truck bed while allowing for simultaneous storage of tools and other items. | 11-24-2011 |
20120080467 | SLIDING SUPPORT FOR A TRANSPORTABLE BARBEQUE - A transportable barbeque support and combination allows for safe transport and easy sliding access to a full size barbeque, fuel tanks, and coolers. A base is mounted securely to the truck bed, trailer, or RV and a sliding frame is movable thereon for movement between a transport position and an operating position. The barbeque is fit to a distal end of the sling frame and storage including fuel tanks at an inside or proximal end. A heat shield can be positioned between the barbeque and storage. A locking mechanism between the sliding frame and base ensures the barbeque remains securely in either the transport or operative positions. | 04-05-2012 |
20120111911 | Family Bicycle Rack for Pickup Truck - An assembly that can be installed into the bed of a pickup truck that allows for the storage of multiple bicycles in a vertical orientation. The assembly allows for the remainder of the truck bed to store supplies that storing the bicycles horizontally does not allow. The assembly can be made of various metal alloys, including stainless steel. The assembly can also be made of wood. The base of the assembly comprises two vertical members and two horizontal members with hooks and fork mounts placed at regular intervals along the horizontal members to secure the bikes in place. Two additional horizontal members that run along the length of the truck bed are used to secure the assembly in place. Two angled support braces can also be added to the assembly to provide additional support if the lengthwise members do not provide enough support. | 05-10-2012 |
20120118928 | BICYCLE RACK FOR A VEHICLE - This disclosure relates to the field of bicycle racks configured in one form to retain a plurality of bicycles within a truck-style vehicle. In one form, the vehicle has an open bed and a tailgate with the tailgate in the lowered or open position. In another form, the vehicle has an open bed and the tailgate in the raised or closed position. In yet another form, a trailer hitch receiver is utilized to attach the bicycle rack to a vehicle. | 05-17-2012 |
20120292359 | MEANS FOR MAGNETICALLY HOLDING AN OBJECT IN PLACE ON A VEHICLE - An object such as a fluid container, tool box, tackle box, etc. has a magnet associated therewith so that the object may be placed on the floor of a truck box or on the floor of a vehicle or the floor of a trailer or on a metal surface of a vehicle so that the object will be held in place during travel of the vehicle or trailer. | 11-22-2012 |
20130075436 | OPEN SIDE WALL MOUNT RACK - The present teaching are related to an article comprising: a.) a horizontal rail capable of bearing loads; b.) affixed to the horizontal rail are two or more vertical support rails wherein the distance between the vertical support rails may be varied; c.) affixed to the horizontal rail are two or more carrying rails wherein the carrying rails are capable of carrying a load wherein the carrying rails may be moved to multiple positions; wherein the horizontal rail may be affixed to the vertical support rails and the carrying rails are affixed to the horizontal rail, and the vertical support rails are adapted to be affixed to a side wall of the bed of a pick-up truck. | 03-28-2013 |
20130168425 | Bicycle support bar - Providing a transporting system for a bicycle with a bicycle support bar that includes securing the bicycle with both wheels still attached to the bicycle and in an upright position while traveling to your destination, in the back of a pickup truck bed. The bicycle support bar Securing system has an anchoring member of nuts and bolts that attach to the truck bed inside and under the truck bed rail. Once secured this will allow you to secure your bicycle by using the velcro straps that are attached and wrap around your bicycle frame to secure it into place. With the bicycle support bar this will allow you to travel with your bicycle fully in tacked in an upright position in the back of your pickup truck. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181023 | TRUCK BED WINCH MOUNT DEVICE - A truck bed winch mount assembly provides a mount for a winch in the truck bed of a pickup truck to allow the winch to pull objects into the truck bed. The assembly includes a back rack that has two legs that are joined by upper and lower horizontal cross-members. The back rack attaches to side rails that engage each of the side wall of the truck bed. The winch can be mounted on winch-supporting post that is coupled between a center portion of the upper and lower horizontal cross-members. The side rails have at least two expansion fittings that expand into the stake pockets of the side wall of the truck bed to hold the truck bed winch mount assembly in place. The expansion fittings allow the truck bed winch mount assembly to be easily installed and removed without damaging the integrity of the truck bed. The height of the winch can be adjusted along the winch supporting post. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186923 | AUTOMOTIVE CARGO CARRYING SYSTEMS - Cargo carrying systems for attaching to a vehicle's cargo area, including a number of cross supports, the adjacent edges of two cross supports creating a storage compartment in which various storage containers are suspended, each cross support having a first and a second leg, each leg being separated from one another by a central member coupled to the top of each leg with a coupler, the bottom of each leg having a mounting bracket for attaching to the vehicle, the legs of adjacent cross supports being joined by a connecting rod. | 07-25-2013 |
20130306694 | Adaptable support arrangement for a pickup truck - A variable load support system for enhancing the load carrying capabilities of a bed of any one of a variety of variously sized pickup trucks, the support system comprising a first pair of elongated, longitudinally-extendable pickup truck sidewall engageable side rails, a forwardly arranged first and a rearwardly arranged second, elongated, longitudinally-extendable pickup-truck-bed-traversing transverse rails, and a roller member housingly arranged about the rearwardly arranged pickup truck bed traversing transverse rail so as to permit the widthwise adaptability of the second transverse rail to a pickup truck side wall. | 11-21-2013 |
20140034693 | DEMARCATED HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOAD CARRIER RACK - A height adjustable load carrier rack for a vehicle including a base member and an upright leg is disclosed. The base member can be mountable on a vehicle. The upright leg can be configured to be variously coupled to the base member at discrete locations along a length of the upright leg. Additionally, the upright leg can have a demarcated portion including a plurality of position labels, each label can signify individual ones of a plurality of discrete position settings of the upright leg relative to the base member. The base member can be configured to alternately engage with each of the plurality of the discrete locations along the length of the upright leg for height setting the load carrier rack in dependence upon user-selection among the position labels of the demarcated portion of the upright leg. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034694 | VEHICULAR LOAD CARRIER RACK WITH LOCKING COVER - Vehicular mounted load carrier racks can include a lock cover to shroud an operator-engageable portion of a clamp device from unauthorized access in an installed and locked position. The operator-engageable portion can secure and release the clamp device to and from a surface such as a vehicle. The locking cover can be mounted in an installed and locked position on the clamp device to shroud the operator-engageable portion of the clamp device from unauthorized access in the installed and locked position. The locking can comprise a cover body and a lock. The cover body can have perimeter walls defining a receiving cavity within which the operator-engageable portion of a respective clamp device is located in the installed and locked position of the cover body on the clamp device. The lock can be coupled to the cover body. The lock can have an engagement portion transitional between locked and unlocked configurations. | 02-06-2014 |
20140061265 | Cargo Support - A mounting device including one or more longitudinal support members slidably coupled to said longitudinal support member, and at least one pinch bracket, said pinch bracket having at least one elongated portion, said elongated portion at least partially disposed inside the lateral support member. The pinch bracket may be disposed around one of the longitudinal support members and formed so that a portion is the same shape as the longitudinal support member and fits over the exterior of the longitudinal support member. The support members may be formed from extruded plastic or extruded metal and include a support structure for holding the bracket in place. | 03-06-2014 |
20140117062 | TRUCK CROSSBAR ATTACHMENT - A crossbar system for a truck bed and methods of mounting a crossbar system to a truck bed are disclosed. In some examples, the crossbar system may include two towers, each coupling an end portion of a crossbar to a truck bed wall. Each tower may include a crossbar housing having a clamp device for securing the crossbar housing around a selected location along the crossbar, and a coupling mechanism configured to secure the crossbar housing to the truck bed. The crossbar housing may have a ledge portion configured to sit on an upper surface of the truck bed wall. The coupling mechanism may include a hook member configured to removably engage the ledge portion of the crossbar housing; and an over-center lever that is operable between open and closed positions, which may cause a bridge piece to move between unclamped and clamped positions. The coupling mechanism may include a plurality of alternate bridge pieces, each configured to engage a different truck bed rail structure. | 05-01-2014 |
20140183237 | BICYCLE RACK INSTALLABLE IN A PICKUP TRUCK BED OR TRAILER - An improved, simple rack for the secure transport of bicycles and small motorcycles in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer without clamping, strapping or dissasembly of the cycle, and with minimal obstruction of the load-carrying bed floor, has individual cycle wheel receptacles with both fixed and spring-loaded wheel clamping brackets, that are secured to at least one rack rail assembly that is secured to opposite sides of the truck or trailer bed. In order to secure a cycle in the rack, a front or rear wheel of the cycle is lifted up and pushed into the wheel receptacle between the fixed and spring-loaded wheel clamping brackets. In order to unload the cycle, the wheel is pushed against the spring-loaded wheel clamping bracket, thereby releasing the wheel from the fixed wheel clamping bracket, and is, then, pulled upwardly from the wheel receptacle. | 07-03-2014 |
20140326763 | CARGO CATCH - A cargo holding apparatus configured to secure cargo in a pickup truck cargo bed and facilitate unloading of the cargo therefrom is provided with a holding frame having cross members forming a top and a bottom of the holding frame; and side support members forming a left side and a right side of the holding frame, where the cross members being joined to the side support members at each end; a strap secured to each side support member, the strap being dimensioned to extend at least a length of the cargo bed; and a clamping member disposed and a left and a right side vertical walls of the cargo bed at a position nearest a lift gate of the cargo bed, each of the straps being fed through respective clamping members, the respective clamping members securely holding each strap when in an engaged aspect and allowing each strap to slide unrestricted when in a disengaged aspect | 11-06-2014 |
20150329059 | MOTORCYCLE RACK FOR A PICKUP TRUCK - The invention is generally directed to a motorcycle rack for a pickup truck. The motorcycle rack includes a frame with a long, narrow slot for receipt of a generally horizontal tongue of a curved wheel wedge. The frame is removably installed in the truck bed by anchoring fasteners on opposing sides of the frame to provide proper fit in the truck bed. The slot has a plurality of spaced apertures to allow for optional positioning of the wheel wedge. The tongue of the wheel wedge is slidably secured within the slot to distribute the weight of the motorcycle laterally across the width of the truck bed. The tire of the motorcycle is held by the wheel wedge, and can be secured by strap(s) and clip(s) attached to the motorcycle rack. | 11-19-2015 |
20160001711 | Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Holder and Storage System - A trailer hitch ball mount holder and storage system includes a receiver opening for receiving a stem of a ball mount in a holder cross member. Angular elongate leg members spatially separate foot members of the holder cross member from the foot members. The holder cross member includes pin apertures for storage of ball mount pins, and a leg member includes R-clip apertures for storage of clips. A leg member also includes a cable aperture for attachment of a cable to lock and secure the ball mount accessories to the ball mount holder. The ball mount holder foot members are attached to a vehicle surface, such as the bed of a pickup truck. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001825 | MULTI-PURPOSE SECONDARY TRUCK BED - The present invention is a multi-purpose secondary truck bed. An inner leaf assembly slides along or within an outer leaf assembly, permitting adjustment of the overall length of the secondary truck bed. The inner leaf and outer leaf assemblies also slide up and down legs, allowing height adjustment for the inner leaf and outer leaf assemblies. Fasteners passed through fastening apertures in lateral edges of the inner leaf and the outer leaf maintain the length. Fasteners passed through fastening apertures in the legs and the inner leaf and outer leaf assemblies maintain the height. | 01-07-2016 |
20160016519 | Family Bicycle Rack For Pickup Truck - An assembly that can be installed into the bed of a pickup truck that allows for the storage of multiple bicycles in a vertical orientation. The assembly allows for the remainder of the truck bed to store supplies that storing the bicycles horizontally does not allow. The assembly can be made of various metal alloys, including stainless steel. The assembly can also be made of wood. The base of the assembly comprises two vertical members and two horizontal members with hooks and fork mounts placed at regular intervals along the horizontal members to secure the bikes in place. Two additional horizontal members that run along the length of the truck bed are used to secure the assembly in place. Two angled support braces can also be added to the assembly to provide additional support if the lengthwise members do not provide enough support. | 01-21-2016 |
20160090048 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING ACCESSORIES AND RELATED METHODS - A modular system for a vehicle comprises a multi-component support structure which includes a pair of side supports, a pair of base supports, and a horizontal support suspended between the pair of side supports. Each side support comprises a vertical portion, a base portion extending from the vertical portion and coupled to the base support, and a gusset plate interconnecting the vertical portion with the base portion. An attachment is removably coupled to the support structure. | 03-31-2016 |
20160107584 | TAILGATE LINER AND GAME APPARATUS - A tailgate liner and game apparatus is provided. The tailgate liner and game apparatus includes a generally rectangular panel sized and integrally formed to fit on a truck tailgate surface and substantially cover and protect an underlying surface of the truck tailgate surface. The panel includes a game board integrally formed therewith. The game board has a plurality of cup holders arranged in one or more triangular formations. The game board has a flat bounce surface between a triangular formation and an end of the panel. A tailgate liner which is a rigid polymer sheet formed to a configuration corresponding to the shape of a truck tailgate and securable to the tailgate is also disclosed. The sheet is durable and protects a portion of the truck tailgate. The sheet includes an integrally formed game surface configured to receive game pieces for game play. | 04-21-2016 |
224404000 | Receptacle | 42 |
20080308591 | Vehicle side article transporter device - The present invention is a container for a light-duty automobile such as a light-duty pickup truck or sport-utility vehicle having at least one opening, operably associated with the quarter panel of an automobile, an inner wall operably associated with the container, and a cover having a closed position and an open position operably associated with the opening. The cover includes a door inner, and a door outer. The invention also includes a first rail positioned between the container and the quarter panel. The container is integrally formed with the first rail, and is located between the first rail and the inner wall. The first rail supports the container, and the cover can be moved from the open position to the closed position, allowing access to the container. | 12-18-2008 |
20090127305 | Pick-up truck tool box with slide-up doors - A pickup truck toolbox device is accessed from the sides of the truck through side sliding doors that open and close simultaneously and lock down. The toolbox provides a rolling tray that slides toward the user for easy access to material stored in the tray, or away from the user, and partially out the far opening, to allow for access to a large storage area below the tray. The tray also converts to a rolling cart to transport tools and material to an area away from the truck. The entire toolbox sits on the side rails of the truck and is elevated above the bed of the truck, keeping the bed free for transport of longer items. | 05-21-2009 |
20090127306 | Tailgating System - A portable unit includes a body having a bottom panel, a wall extending upward from the bottom panel and surrounding at least a portion of the bottom panel to define an interior area; a lid moveably connected with the body, the lid moveable between an open position and a closed position; and a video monitor connected with the lid, the video monitor moveable between an open and a closed position. In the closed position the video monitor may be oriented substantially parallel to the lid. The video monitor may be connected to one or more electronic devices for providing live broadcast or recorded video. | 05-21-2009 |
20090200350 | Truck tool box and hinge system - The invention is a truck tool box that is attached to the bed of a pickup truck. The tool box is attached using brackets, a hinge system, and a latch system that allows a user to unlatch the tool box and swing it to the user. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200351 | TRUCK TOOL BOX AND HINGE SYSTEM - The invention is a truck tool box that is attached to the bed of a pickup truck. The tool box is attached using brackets, a hinge system, and a latch system that allows a user to unlatch tile tool box and swing it to the user. A separate universal latch mount bracket for an installation of a latch allows greater variations in the placement of the latch mount bracket, while enabling the latch to be aligned with the mating latch disposed on the tool box. | 08-13-2009 |
20090255967 | Collapsible Storage Container for Pick-up Truck or SUV - A utility box container primarily used in pick-ups or SUV's that will allow better utilization of the full truck bed by being able to access the back of the bed. The container is generally from four feet to eight feet in length and wide enough to allow two to three units to be used together, the dimensions depend on the pick-up bed length it is to be used in. The box is also collapsible. The ability to collapse the container in place in the bed of the truck allows for placing large objects into the pick-up bed without the need to remove the container. The large objects can be placed directly on top of the collapsed box. | 10-15-2009 |
20100051662 | Ergonomic Lift Mechanism for a Truck Box - A lifting mechanism for a toolbox contained in a truck box is provided. The lifting mechanism may include an outer truck box having a cover, an inner toolbox, and a tray that supports the inner box. A connecting link is coupled to the cover and to the tray for guiding the inner box between an elevated position and a lowered position. A lift assist, such as a gas spring, is coupled to the cover for lifting the inner box when the cover is opened and lowering the inner box when the cover is closed. In another embodiment, the lifting mechanism may comprise an L-shaped slotted link mounted to the cover and to the tray for guiding the inner box between the elevated position and the lowered position. | 03-04-2010 |
20100264180 | Collapsible Tool/Utility Box - Collapsible or foldable tool/utility box that can be folded into a compact configuration when not in use or unfolded to form a container for tools or other objects. The box is joined to a portion of the floor or sidewall of a vehicle and is stowed in a compartment underneath the floor or in the sidewall when not in use. | 10-21-2010 |
20100288809 | VEHICLE UTILITY DECK AND STORAGE - A vehicle utility deck and storage system provides improved storage for bedded vehicles. In one embodiment, the deck system ( | 11-18-2010 |
20100320245 | TRUCK BED MOUNTABLE STORAGE SYSTEM - A truck bed mountable storage system that includes a container unit and a dock unit. The container unit includes a base container defining a storage space for storing items and a cover. The cover is movable between an open condition permitting access to the storage space and a closed condition preventing access to the storage space. The container unit also includes a latch engaging structure. The dock unit is constructed and arranged to be fixed to a truck bed. The docking unit includes a latch arranged to releasably lock the latch engaging structure so as to releasably lock the container unit to the dock unit. The dock unit carries a release member that is movable to release the latch and thereby release the container unit from the dock unit. Another aspect of the invention provides for the dock unit to include the latch engaging structure and the container unit to include the latch and release member. | 12-23-2010 |
20110132947 | ADJUSTABLE TOOLBOX - An adjustable toolbox for use in conjunction with a bed on a pickup. The adjustable toolbox includes a base portion, a mounting portion and a lid portion. The base portion has a recess formed therein that is adapted to receive at least one object. The mounting portion is operably attached to the base portion so that at least part of the mounting portion is slidable with respect to the base portion to adjust a width of the adjustable toolbox. The lid portion is operably attached to at least one of the base portion and the mounting portion. | 06-09-2011 |
20120085800 | FOLDING PICK-UP TRUCK TOOL BOX - A tool box can be unfolded for use in holding tools or other items, and then folded up, to avoid taking up space in a pick-up truck cargo box when the tool box is not in use. The toolbox may have a folding panel assembly including a first panel, a second panel pivotally attached to the first panel, and a third panel pivotally attached to the second panel. The folding panel assembly is foldable into an open position and into a closed position. In the open position, one or more of the panels may be supported on left and right side end frames attached to the inner sidewalls of the pick-up truck cargo box. | 04-12-2012 |
20120104062 | VEHICLE UTILITY DECK AND STORAGE - A vehicle utility deck and storage system provides improved storage for bedded vehicles. In one embodiment, the deck system ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120261450 | Attachment for a toolbox - An attachment for a tool box comprising: a base section and a removable rack section, the base section comprises at least one horizontal support and at least one vertical support attached to the at least one horizontal support, the at least one vertical support has a receiving aperture sized to receive a bottom section of the rack section, located at terminal ends of each horizontal support are attachment tangs that include an attachment aperture, the removable rack section comprises of two pieces, a stem section and a prong section comprising a horizontal bar with retaining projections at teach end of the horizontal bar. | 10-18-2012 |
20120261451 | Collapsible Storage Container for a Bed of a Truck - In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck. | 10-18-2012 |
20120261452 | COLLAPSIBLE AUTOMOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER - In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck. | 10-18-2012 |
20120267404 | Modular Vehicle-Mounted Storage System - A modular vehicular storage system includes a sub-frame coupleable to a vehicle chassis. The sub-frame is selectively configurable between an expanded and retracted position to accommodate a variety of vehicle widths. At least one storage element, such as a storage container, is mountable to the sub-frame for securing a number of items. The storage container may include a base and a cover movably coupled to the base between an open and closed position for selective access to the interior of the storage container. The sub-frame may accommodate any number of alternative storage elements and may be configured to simultaneously support a number of different storage elements at a given time to provide the user with a number of storage options. | 10-25-2012 |
20120325877 | TAILGATE TOOLCHEST - A low profile toolchest for storing tools in a pickup, the toolchest having a rectangular frame, the frame having a length and width substantially that of the interior side of a pickup tailgate and mounted thereto, having a depth of fewer than five inches and having adhered to its bottom side a floor, the floor being padded on its interior side, the frame further having at least two center supports dividing the frame into at least two separate cavity compartments, each compartment further having hinged along the inside of its superior end a door, the door further having a closure latch. | 12-27-2012 |
20130134195 | Handled tool holder - A device for storing handled tools in a vehicle, formed from a three dimensional body sized to fit in a vehicle and having a vertical dimension defining a vertical wall. The body includes at least one tube extending from the vertical wall of the body through at least a portion of the body, the at least one tube being sized to accommodate a handled tool. The body has a top surface on the body having sufficient strength to support cargo carried in the vehicle. | 05-30-2013 |
20140054339 | Articulating Containment Space for a Motor Vehicle - A containment space body may form an enclosurement space of a motor vehicle and be articulated relative to the motor vehicle. The containment space may be used to store, isolate, and/or protect tools, batteries, food stuffs, pets, fuels, water, gases, welding machines, and many other useful devices or items from the ambient environment outside the containment space. An articulating containment space body for a motor vehicle may form an enclosurement space with a space on board a motor vehicle. The articulating containment space body may articulate such that it maintains a plane parallel to the earth's horizon throughout the articulation path. The articulation mechanism assembly and attachment means to the articulation mechanism assembly of the containment space bodies may allow for rapid and easy exchange of different containment space bodies. | 02-27-2014 |
20140061266 | COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED FILL RECEPTACLE - A compressed natural gas fueling system includes a frame arrangement with at least one tank disposed therein and an inlet that can receive a compressed natural gas fueling nozzle to fill the at least one tank. The fueling system can be attached with and supported by frame rails behind a cabin of a vehicle such that the inlet is positioned above the frame rails. | 03-06-2014 |
20140175137 | Collapsible Automotive Storage Container - In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a vehicle includes a set of panels, a connection system, and a support system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a vehicle. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The support system is attached to a front panel to provide support when the front panel is in the uncollapsed position, wherein the front panel is movable to slide under a base of the collapsible storage container. | 06-26-2014 |
20140231477 | Toolbox with Vertical Drawer - An improved toolbox is disclosed. Said improved toolbox comprising a first toolbox selectively attaching to a truck. Said first toolbox having a body having a top, bottom, front, back, first side, a second side and a one or more openings. Said body attached to a portion of a truck. A one or more doors selectively covering said one or more openings in said body. A center rack selectively sliding into and out of said body through said one or more openings. | 08-21-2014 |
20140284365 | Truck Storage System - A truck storage system may include a deck configured to span substantially a total width of a truck bed, four support feet, each support foot situated at a respective corner of the truck bed and configured to support the deck, and a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the truck bed between the support feet and configured to support the deck. Alternatively, the truck storage system may be configured to span approximately half a total width of a truck bed, and include two support feet situated in corners on a same lateral side of the truck bed, and a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the truck bed between the support feet and an opposing side of the truck bed not spanned by the deck. | 09-25-2014 |
20140291366 | REMOVABLE ENCLOSURE FOR REAR OF VEHICLE - The removable enclosure for the rear of a vehicle provides additional storage space or cover for the open rear end of a vehicle, such as an open tailgate of a pickup truck or the open hatch of an SUV. The removable enclosure includes a housing having at least one sidewall and an upper wall defining an open lower end and an open front end. An internal frame is disposed within and supports the housing. The internal frame includes at least one elastic cord extending laterally across the housing. A pair of laterally opposed diagonal supports each extend from an upper edge of the front end of the housing to a lower edge of a rear face of the at least one sidewall. The at least one elastic cord is secured to, and extends between, the pair of laterally opposed diagonal supports. | 10-02-2014 |
20140305977 | Cargo Box and Table Extension for a Truck Bed - A movable cargo box case sized to fit between the wheel wells of a pickup truck contains a cargo box mounted on rollers within the case. The case is positioned in front of the truck tailgate so that the tailgate operates normally. When the truck is stopped and the tailgate opened, the cargo box can be pulled out of the case without interfering with any load on top of the case. The rear end of the box comprises foldable legs that are extended to contact the ground behind the truck to support the rear end of the box. | 10-16-2014 |
20140326764 | Collapsible Automotive Storage Container - An example collapsible automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels arranged with respect to a base. The plurality of panels are interconnected to form an enclosed storage area when erected. The plurality of panels are movable into both a collapsed position and an erected position. The plurality of panels include at least a top panel, a front panel, a back panel, and two side panels, the front panel movable to slide under the base of the container. The example includes a control device to grab and constrain the front panel in position to 1) swing vertically into an erected position against the side panels and base and to 2) keep the front panel from being pulled beyond a front edge of the base. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326765 | AUTOMOTIVE CARGO CARRYING SYSTEMS - Cargo carrying systems for mounting onto a cargo bed of a vehicle, including a first cross support extending from a first lateral end to a second lateral end across the cargo bed, the first cross support being comprised of component members adjustably connected together to define a first cross support profile that substantially conforms to a vehicle profile, a first bracket securing the first lateral end of the first cross support to the cargo bed, a second bracket securing the second lateral end of the first cross support to the cargo bed, a second cross support longitudinally spaced from the first cross support and extending across the cargo bed, the first cross support and the second cross support defining a cargo compartment between them, and a cargo container supported by the first cross support and the second cross support in the cargo compartment. | 11-06-2014 |
20140346205 | Automotive Storage Container - An example automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels including at least a top panel, front panel, back panel, and two side panels arranged with respect to the base panel. The plurality of panels interconnect to form an enclosed storage area when all of the plurality of panels are in a closed position. The back panel and two side panels are affixed with respect to the base panel. Each of the top and front panels is separately movable into both an open position and a closed position. The top panel is pivotable with respect to the back panel to move between the open position and the closed position. The front panel is movable to slide under the base of the container to arrange the front panel in the open position. The example container includes a control device is to grab and constrain movement of the front panel. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346206 | FISHING ROD TRANSPORTER - A fishing rod transporter includes a hollow tubular holder coupled to an adjustable length bar. The adjustable length bar is linearly extendible by ratcheting action to securely fit between sidewalls of a bed of a pickup truck. A hollow holder defines a compartment for receiving a handle-end of a fishing rod. Slots formed in the peripheral wall of the top end of the hollow holder define a limited space for receiving a neck of a fishing reel. | 11-27-2014 |
20150034688 | SYSTEM FOR EXPANDING AND SECURING TRUCK BED STORAGE AND METHOD FOR DOING THE SAME - A system is configured to expand and secure storage in a pickup truck with a truck cab and a truck tail gate. The system includes a tray floor mechanically coupled to tray sides and tray ends forming an open parallelepiped configured to fit immediately adjacent to the truck cab and the truck tail gate covering a truck bed. The open parallelepiped has a depth that does not go below wheel wells on the pickup truck. The system connects to the truck cab and the truck tail gate in order to secure truck bed storage. | 02-05-2015 |
20150048128 | Dump Truck Tailgate Debris Bin - A tailgate debris catching assembly for a vehicle is presented herein. Particularly, the assembly includes at least one, but in some cases, a plurality of at least two, vehicle attachment assemblies securely attached to the vehicle, for example, on the sides of the vehicle at or near the rear. A debris receptacle or bin including an open top portion and an inner receiving area is connected to or otherwise attached to the vehicle attachment assemblies and positioned in a manner to receive and at least temporarily retain debris fallen from the vehicle and through the open top portion of the debris receptacle. Accordingly, the debris receptacle may include at least one, but in some cases, a plurality of at least two, receptacle attachment members, which are capable of being securely and removably attached to the correspondingly structured and disposed vehicle attachment assemblies. | 02-19-2015 |
20150048129 | MODULAR TRUCK BED STORAGE SYSTEM - A modular truck bed storage system is disclosed which may be readily assembled and unassembled in a bed of a truck. An example of the truck bed storage system includes a removable end panel, and a lid assembly forming a compartment in the truck bed. The lid assembly has a top portion connected to a frame to operate between an open position and a closed position. The frame is configured for securement to at least one sidewall of a truck bed. Another example includes side panels and a floor plate. Another example includes multiple end panels and a sectioned lid, enabling sub-compartments within the compartment. | 02-19-2015 |
20150083768 | Truck Storage System - A truck storage system may include a deck configured to span substantially a total width of a truck bed, four support feet, each support foot situated at a respective corner of the truck bed and configured to support the deck, and a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the truck bed between the support feet and configured to support the deck. Alternatively, the truck storage system may be configured to span approximately half a total width of a truck bed, and include two support feet situated in corners on a same lateral side of the truck bed, and a center support extending in a longitudinal direction of the truck bed between the support feet and an opposing side of the truck bed not spanned by the deck. | 03-26-2015 |
20150129626 | Container - Certain embodiments of the invention may include a self-securing container to the back of a pickup truck. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, the bottom side of the container may be shaped to be securely mounted on the left or right hump in the bed. According to other embodiments, the present invention may include at least one protruding portion to securely fit a channel guide on the right or left side wall of the bed. According to other embodiments, the present invention may include a tool box that may be secured to the back of the pick-up truck without the use of any additional tools or other structures or fasteners. | 05-14-2015 |
20150353027 | Automotive Storage Container - A plurality of example automotive storage containers are disclosed. A first example automotive storage container includes at least a movable front panel and a movable top panel, each of the front panel and the top panel connected with and independently movable with respect to the automotive storage container. Each of the front panel and top panel can move into an open and close position independent of the rest of the automotive storage container. A second example automotive storage container includes at least a movable front panel and a movable top panel, the front panel movably connected to a base of the automotive storage container, wherein when the front panel is positioned in an open position, an interior of the automotive storage container is exposed, and wherein the front panel is movable in the open position to slide into a second position under the base of the automotive storage container. | 12-10-2015 |
20160052460 | Container, in Particular for Installing in a Liftgate of a Motor Vehicle - A container, in particular for integrating into a tailgate of a motor vehicle, is disclosed. The container has a container lower part which is able to be attached to the tailgate and having a container cover which is able to be connected or is connected to the container lower part for the selective opening or closing of the container lower part. The container cover is connected to the container lower part via a joint arrangement by which the container cover is able to be arranged at at least two different distances to the container lower part such that a height of the container is able to be adjusted. | 02-25-2016 |
20160059794 | SYSTEM, ENCLOSURE AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT OF AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT FROM A VEHICLE AS A BASE - A system for deployment of audio and/or visual components from a vehicle as a base, the system comprising a housing configured to be held during transport in the vehicle, a movable lid attached to the housing, one or more arms attached to the housing and configured: (i) to be enclosed within the housing when the lid is closed, and (ii) to mechanically deploy to a position outside of the housing by moving out of the housing when the lid is open. The system may further include one or more speakers mounted on or embedded within the one or more arms, and a processor configured to automatically: (i) open the lid, and (ii) mechanically deploy the one or more arms. | 03-03-2016 |
20160167591 | ROLLER ASSEMBLY | 06-16-2016 |
20160167718 | MODULAR TRUCK BED STORAGE SYSTEM | 06-16-2016 |
20160185305 | TRUCK BOX WITH FOLDED WALLS - A cross-over truck box is provided having folded end walls and folded tub ends that permit the box to be fabricated efficiently, at reduced cost and with improved strength. | 06-30-2016 |
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20090166390 | OVER CAB EXTENSION KIT - A cargo carrier kit for a truck comprises a plurality of first rail sections for joining end to end to provide a first side rail. The cargo carrier also includes a plurality of second rail sections for joining end to end to provide a second side rail having a separation from the first side rail and a parallel relationship thereto. A forward load bar, supportable on the first side rail and the second side rail provides a connection over the cab of the truck, between the side rails. The cargo carrier kit also includes mounting blocks for releasable attachment of at least a first load bar and at least a second load bar to provide cross members connecting the side rails and positioning the first and second load bars respectively over the mid-section and rear of the truck bed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090302077 | Bicycle Rack for Pick-up Trucks - A bicycle rack made from tubular components that can be secured in the cargo bed of a pick-up truck without the use of any tools and wherein, in use, at least four bicycles, with both front and back wheels attached, are held in an upright position with both wheels down upon the truck bed. | 12-10-2009 |
20100072237 | Disassemblable Rack Having Dual Mounting Crossbars for Use with Pickup Trucks and SUVs - A rack for pickup trucks, SUVs and other vehicles that is configured to carry cargo above the truck bed or roof of the vehicle. The rack is easily installed on and removed from the vehicle without requiring drilling or other modifications to the vehicle and is configured to carry heavy loads while utilizing lightweight materials. The rack comprises a span member and a pair of rack assemblies that support the span member. The span member has dual mounting crossbars that are configured with different cross-sections to support different types of accessory attachments utilized to support specific cargo on the rack. The rack assemblies each comprise a leg member, a span clamp assembly to clamp the upper end of the leg member to the span member and a clamping assembly that clamps the lower end of the leg member to the bedrails, accessory tracks or cargo rails of the vehicle. | 03-25-2010 |
20100301081 | Boat rack for pick-up trucks - A boat rack for use with a pick-up truck that will facilitate positioning and support of a small boat over the bed of the truck and onto the truck cab; the rack is inexpensive, lightweight and easy to assemble, disassemble and to put on or to remove from a pick-up truck bed; whereby a small boat placed on the rack and vehicle cab is readily tied down and secured in place while leaving sufficient clearance in the truck bed to permit positioning of one or more land vehicles in the truck bed to be transported simultaneously with the boat. | 12-02-2010 |
20110186610 | PICKUP LADDER RACK - A mounting rack for mounting a ladder to a pickup truck. The pickup truck has a pickup truck bed defining a passenger side wall, a driver side wall, a front end side, and a tailgate side. The mounting rack includes a first mounting structure configured to support a first end of the ladder and a second mounting structure moveable between a storage position and an operating position. The second mounting structure is configured to support a second end of the ladder when in the operating position and abut the first mounting structure when in the storage position. The mounting rack also includes a first docking assembly configured to affix the second mounting structure to the passenger side wall and the driver side wall on the tailgate side of the pick-up truck bed when the second mounting structure is in the operating position, and a second docking assembly. | 08-04-2011 |
20110204109 | FISHING ROD HOLDER - A holder for transporting one or more fishing rods having first and second parallel rod supports, spaced notches in the top of the first rod support, corresponding spaced openings in the second rod support, a pair of similarly sized clamping bars each pivotally affixed at one end to opposite ends of the first rod support, compression material covering the notches in the first support, a constant support mechanism connecting each clamping bar to the first rod support, and a latch releasably securing the clamping bars to the first rod support. Fishing poles are positioned with the tips in the openings of the second rod support and the handles in corresponding notches in the first rod support, with the clamping bar maintained in an open position at any angle by the constant support mechanism. The clamping bar is closed with the compression material compressing around and securing the handle within the notch, and secured closed with the latch. | 08-25-2011 |
20130026202 | VEHICLE RACK SYSTEM - A rack system for vehicles such as pickup trucks comprises a number of base supports each clamped atop one of the opposed vehicle side walls by effective but economical clamping devices, a side rail mounted to each base support in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, and, tie-down devices releasably secured to cross bars extending between side rails located on opposite side walls of the vehicle. | 01-31-2013 |
20130256352 | CARGO SUPPORT DEVICE - A cargo support device that includes a cargo support bar having a top flat bar, a plurality of triangular braces and a pair of mounting plates, the top flat bar receives one or more pieces of cargo that would otherwise be placed on a tailgate of a pick-up truck, the triangular braces are coupled to a bottom portion of the cargo support bar and extend downward into the pick-up truck bed while the cargo support bar is placed across the pick-up truck bed, the pair of mounting plates are coupled underneath a first end of the cargo support bar and a second end of the cargo support bar and the pair of mounting plates are placed on the pair of rails of the pick-up truck bed. The device also includes a pair of mounting clamps to couple the cargo support bar to the sides of the pick-up truck bed. | 10-03-2013 |
20130277404 | Bed Rack - A rack for holding a wheeled vehicle within the bed of a pickup truck includes a frame and an upper arm and a lower arm attached to the frame. The upper and lower arms are movable with respect to one another to allow a wheel of the bicycle or other vehicle to be inserted or removed from the arms. The frame may be adjustable to snugly retain it within the bed of a vehicle. | 10-24-2013 |
20140027483 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A cargo management system for a vehicle includes a beam assembly that has a first end and a second end. At least one of the ends is biased axially outward and compressible axially inward. Each of the ends has a common interface configured to be supportable by the opposing side walls of the vehicle so that the beam assembly is supported at both of the first and second ends by the walls and extends over a floor of a vehicle, with said at least one of the ends compressed axially inward. The beam assembly can be used as a bed divider, to provide two-tier loading, and as a ladder rack. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034695 | REMOVABLE BLOCKING DEVICE FOR AN UPRIGHT LEG OF A LOAD CARRIER RACK - A removable blocking device for preventing disengagement of an upright leg from a base member of the load carrier. The base member can have a receiving passage in which the upright leg reciprocates. The removable blocking device can include an interference portion releasably couplable to a lower distal end of the upright leg, the interference portion can have a dimension that is greater than a corresponding dimension of the lower opening to the receiving passage. The interference portion can have an abutment surface configured to blockingly engage the base member proximate the lower opening to the receiving passage. A lock contained at least partially within the removable blocking device, the lock being transitional between a locked configuration in which the removable blocking device is locked to the upright leg and an unlocked configuration in which the removable blocking device is released from the upright leg. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034696 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE LOAD CARRIER RACK - A load carrier rack for a vehicle including a base member mountable on a portion of the vehicle is disclosed. The load carrier rack can also include an upright leg extending from the base member, the upright leg being slidably received by the base member. The load carrier rack can also include an interference mechanism including interference surface, the interference mechanism configured to have at least an actuated configuration and a released configuration. In the actuated configuration, the interference surface is engaged with the upright leg to resist movement of the upright leg relative the base; and in the release configuration, the interference surface is disengaged from the upright leg to permit movement of the upright leg relative the base. | 02-06-2014 |
20140054340 | REMOVABLE GLASS RACK FOR PICKUP TRUCK - A removable glass rack suitable for attachment to a variety of pickup trucks is disclosed. Rigidity in the un-attached state, combined with automatic alignment features and scratch prevention features make the rack particularly well suited for repeated rapid installation and removal, giving glass shop owners the option of quickly converting their glass trucks back to pickup trucks for non-business-hours use. | 02-27-2014 |
20140239025 | STOWABLE UTILITY RACK - A utility rack assembly including a first rack and a second rack that may be converted from an extended position to a stowed position. Each rack may include a base attachable to the bed of a pickup truck. The racks may further include a bottom member attached to the base and a top member pivotally connected to the bottom member. A main rack holder may also be pivotally connected to the top member. In the extended position, the base, bottom member, top member, and main rack holder form a rack to support equipment. In stowed position, the top member may pivot relative to the bottom member and the main rack holder may pivot relative to the top member. | 08-28-2014 |
20140305978 | Rack System - A rack system to provide a rack on top of two opposite side walls. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305979 | MODULAR RACK SYSTEM WITH GUSSETLESS JOINTS - A modular rack system, for adjustably attaching equipment to a vehicle, includes a base mountable on a side wall of the vehicle. The rack system has a first wall that is disposed on and upwardly emanating from the top surface of the base that defines a lower seat. One end of a vertical member resides in the lower seat and is secured thereto. The other end of the vertical member resides in an upper seat defining by a downwardly depending wall from a saddle and is secured thereto. The first and second walls laterally stabilize the vertical member relative to the base and saddle to permit the base to be mounted to a side wall of a vehicle and a top rail to be secured to the saddle without the use of gussets or cross-braces. | 10-16-2014 |
20150102077 | OPEN SIDE WALL MOUNT RACK - The present teaching are related to an article and method comprising: a.) a horizontal rail capable of bearing loads; b.) affixed to the horizontal rail are two or more vertical support rails wherein the distance between the vertical support rails may be varied; c.) affixed to the horizontal rail are two or more carrying rails wherein the carrying rails are capable of carrying a load wherein the carrying rails may be moved to multiple positions; wherein the horizontal rail may be affixed to the vertical support rails and the carrying rails are affixed to the horizontal rail directly or through a clamping mechanism, and the vertical support rails are adapted to be affixed to a side wall of the bed of a pick-up truck. The system may be adapted with add-on accessories for carrying articles for transport. | 04-16-2015 |
20150353021 | Modular Rack Assembly - A modular rack assembly includes a base that may be positioned within a bed of a vehicle. A pair of support rails each has a pair of legs removably coupled to the base. The pair of support rails extends upwardly from the base. A plurality of cross members is removably coupled to between the pair of support rails. An object is positionable on each of the plurality of cross members. The assembly supports the object. | 12-10-2015 |
20180022398 | CARGO SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE | 01-25-2018 |