Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224282000 | Pivotable or rotatable receiver | 14 |
20090001112 | VEHICLE STORAGE BIN - A storage bin assembly is for use in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a storage bin and a housing. The storage bin has a storage space extending between spaced apart sides, a guide pin extending outwardly from at least one of the sides of the storage bin, and a pair of retainer clips disposed on opposite sides of the storage bin. The housing has spaced apart side walls for receiving the storage bin therebetween, a pair of bosses each extending through one of the pair of retainer clips for pivotally interconnecting the bin to the housing for movement between open and closed positions relative to tile housing, and a track disposed on at least one of the side walls and in which the guide pin slides during the movement of the storage bin between the open and closed positions. Each of the retainer clips and the track has an open end facilitating removal of the storage bin from the housing and reinstallation of the bin to the housing. | 01-01-2009 |
20090008420 | Container, Especially Case, Box, Crate, Basket, Bag or the Like - A container such as a case or box is provided with at least one fitting that has an adjustable arm provided with a connecting opening for receiving a connecting part of a motor vehicle. An insertion opening that is size-adjustable opens into the connecting opening. The connecting opening is defined by a hook of the adjustable arm and by a counter member that is adjustable relative to the hook. The hook is provided at the free end of a rod of the adjustable arm and the counter member is provided on a free end of a sleeve of the adjustable arm movable on the rod. | 01-08-2009 |
20090050659 | BREAKAWAY TRAY ASSEMBLY - The present invention discloses a breakaway tray assembly for supporting items, the tray assembly having a first tray that is movably attached to a support structure and a second tray that is pivotally attached to and extends from the first tray. The first tray has a generally flat top surface, the top surface being operable to support an item when the first tray is in an extended generally horizontal position. The support structure has a bracket that supports the first tray in the extended generally horizontal position and can assist in holding the first tray in a generally vertical position when said first tray is placed in a stored-away position. The second tray has an upright position wherein it is generally coplanar with and semi-rigidly extends from the first tray. The second tray also has a breakaway position where it is not generally coplanar with the first tray. The first tray and the second tray have a breakaway mechanism that affords for the second tray to be held in the upright position and to rotate or fall into the breakaway position when sufficient force is applied to the second tray. | 02-26-2009 |
20090159623 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A storage compartment, especially to a holder for holding a drinks container, such as, for example, a beverage can, so that it does not tip over, in a motor vehicle, for matching to different drinks container diameters, has a compartment divider which can be pivoted inwards and, on the outside of the compartment divider, a support which has a parallel offset pivot axis and a return blocker which supports the compartment divider against pivoting out from the container receptacle. | 06-25-2009 |
20100155441 | BAND UNIT FOR A HOLDING DEVICE AND HOLDING DEVICE - A motor vehicle is provided with at least one holding device, a holding device with at least one band unit and a band unit for a holding device used to clamp objects in place, which includes, but is not limited to an oblong band element with two band ends. The band element at least partially encompasses a flexible band material and the hinged units are secured to the band ends in order to realize an arrangement in which the band unit is hinged to the holding device. | 06-24-2010 |
20110006091 | Adaptable Platform For A Vehicle - An adaptable platform for a vehicle is provided having a main body, at least one support arm, a panel engagement structure, and a working surface arm. The at least one support arm, the panel engagement structure, and the working surface arm are adjustably coupled to the main body. The main body, the at least one support arm, and the panel engagement structure cooperate with a plurality of vehicle panels to secure the adaptable platform to the vehicle. The adaptable platform couples to the vehicle without interfering with a line of sight of a driver or the conveniences of the vehicle, is rigid enough to withstand a force exerted on the platform during writing, and may be quickly installed without making a modification to the vehicle. | 01-13-2011 |
20120018473 | Automobile Trim Element Including a Holder for a Portable Electronic Device - A trim element is provided. The trim element includes an upper surface extending between a front edge and a rear edge, a holder is arranged on the upper surface and a flap. The flap is rotatably movable around an axis (A) of rotation between a retracted position, in which the flap extends substantially parallel to the upper surface, and an upright position, in which the flap forms a non-zero angle with the upper surface. The flap includes a front edge and a rear edge. The axis of rotation (A) of the flap extends near the rear edge of the flap. The flap pivots towards the rear edge of the upper surface between its retracted position and its upright position. A motor vehicle dashboard is also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
20120241485 | Device and method for transporting elongate objects using pick-up truck - A kit for securing ladders to a vehicle comprising at least two units, each unit comprising a body with a pivotally attached arm unit, wherein each unit is adapted to be secured to a portion of a ladder. Each arm unit comprises an arm body, with a pivot aperture, and two attached arms. The included angle between the two attached arms is 120°. A method for securing ladders to a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing two units, each unit comprising a body with a pivotally attached arm unit; attaching the two units to opposite sides of a ladder; placing the ladder in the bed of a pick-up such that the pivotally attached arm units are in contact with the cab of the pick-up; and securing the ladder to the pick-up to prevent unwanted movement. | 09-27-2012 |
20130270313 | TRUCK ROOF RACK - A roof rack that is configured with hinges and lifting shocks that allows the center basket to be lifted while still attached to the frame. Additionally, the roof rack can be used to mount lighting to the vehicle. Embodiments of the roof rack allow the roof of the vehicle to be accessed without removing the rack from the vehicle. | 10-17-2013 |
20130284778 | SECURING MECHANISM - The invention relates to a roof box | 10-31-2013 |
20130299538 | CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE STORAGE RACK - A convertible roof rack is provided that is generally comprised of a light bar and a roof rack that is spaced from the roof of a vehicle. The roof rack is also rotatably interconnected to a support structure associated with the rear of the vehicle such that it is capable of moving from a first position of use adjacent to the roof to a second position of use away from the roof where the light bar remains interconnected to the vehicle adjacent to the windshield. As such, electrical connections associated with the light bar remain intact when the roof rack is rotated away from the roof. | 11-14-2013 |
20140117061 | ELECTRONIC TABLET HOLDER - A portable support for an electronic tablet, including a first and section to display and capture the tablet and a second section, hinged to the first section, adapted to be removable secured to a tray table. The electronic tablet holder may be carried inside a vehicle on person, or it can be offered to the passenger by the operators of the vehicle along with a tablet for a fee. | 05-01-2014 |
20140299641 | ADAPTABLE BIN WITH ROTATING CUP HOLDER - A rotating cup holder includes a static sidewall forming part of the cup holder and a dynamic sidewall forming part of the cupholder. The static sidewall includes a plurality of guide tracks and a landing support between the plurality of guide tracks. The dynamic sidewall is rotatable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The dynamic sidewall includes a plurality of ribs slidably disposed within the guide tracks of the static sidewall while the dynamic sidewall is in the collapsed state. The ribs extend away from the guide tracks in the expanded state. The dynamic sidewall also includes at least one end connector linking an adjacent pair of the ribs. The end connector rests on the landing support of the static sidewall in the expanded state. | 10-09-2014 |
20160375947 | Luggage Rack System for a Motorized Two-Wheeler - A luggage rack system for a motorized two-wheeler includes a support and a top case. The top case is mounted to the support such that it can be swiveled from a travel position about a swivel axis lying transversely to the longitudinal direction of the two-wheeler into a second position in order to make it easier for the rider or passenger to mount or dismount the two-wheeler. | 12-29-2016 |