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US4815593A
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Combined storage box, tray and rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-20
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2007-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A storage box for use behind the seat of trucks, with improved storage convenience through combining a rack for long items, a trough-like storage with good visibility for storing and finding small items, and a box for large tools and accessories.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred R. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A portable storage unit adapted to be provided inside the cab and behind the front seat of pick-up trucks for supporting elongated articles comprising: a one-piece body formed from two elongated opposed side members, two opposed end members and a bottom member, said side members, said end members and said bottom member forming a hollow interior, each of said end members extending vertically above said side members, each of said end members provided with an upwardly open V-shaped notch for supporting an elongated article therebetween, said body provided with an opening for allowing access to said hollow interior of said body; and a tray supported by said elongated opposed side members and provided opposite said bottom member, for supporting small items thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A portable storage unit adapted to be provided inside the cab and behind the front seat of pick-up trucks for supporting elongated articles comprising: a one-piece body formed from two elongated opposed side members, two opposed end members and a bottom member, said side members, said end members and said bottom member forming a hollow interior, each of said end members extending vertically above said side members, each of said end members provided with an upwardly open V-shaped notch for supporting an elongated article therebetween, said body provided with an opening for allowing access to said hollow interior of said body; and a tray supported by said elongated opposed side members and provided opposite said bottom member, for supporting small items thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein each of said end members is provided with an additional upwardly open V-shaped notch for supporting elongated articles therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 2, wherein the depth of said notches for each of said side members is different.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein said opening is provided in one of said side members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 4, wherein said tray extends completely between said end members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 5, further including partitions provided in said tray.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein said tray extends completely between said end members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 7, further including partitions provided in said tray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The storage unit in accordance with claim 1, wherein said opening is provided opposite said bottom member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
A portable storage unit adapted to be provided inside the cab and behind the front seat of pick-up trucks for supporting elongated articles comprising: a body formed from two elongated opposed side members, two opposed end members and a bottom member, said side members, said end members and said bottom member forming a hollow interior, each of said end members extending vertically above said side members, each of said end members provided with an upwardly open V-shaped notch for supporting an elongated article therebetween, said body provided with an opening for allowing access to said hollow interior of said body; and a tray supported by said elongated opposed side members and provided opposite said bottom member, and adapted to laterally move along the top of said side members, said tray supporting small items thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
134 words
A portable storage unit adapted to be provided inside the cab and behind the front seat of pick-up trucks for supporting elongated articles comprising: a body formed from two elongated opposed side members, two opposed end members and a bottom member, said side members, said end members and said bottom member forming a hollow interior, each of said end members extending vertically above said side members, each of said end members provided with an upwardly open V-shaped notch for supporting an elongated article therebetween, said body provided with an opening for allowing access to said hollow interior of said body; and a tray supported by said elongated opposed side members and provided opposite said bottom member, and adapted to laterally move along the top of said side members, said tray supporting small items thereon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A portable storage unit in accordance with claim 10, wherein each of said end members includes an additional upwardly open V-shaped notch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-03-27 | 1992-09-26 | 1993-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-27 | 1996-09-26 | 1997-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-27 | 2000-09-26 | 2001-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |