41 |
Locking parking payment holder |
US12386483 |
2009-04-20 |
US20100264178A1 |
2010-10-21 |
Thomas J. DiVito |
A parking payment holder device that is lockable to a parked vehicle so that evidence of proper payment is visible to parking enforcement personnel. The holder will have a center cavity with a minimum of one clear side, a through hole, and a locking means like cable lock or padlock to allow the holder to be secured to an open vehicle like a motorcycle or convertible. |
42 |
Securing device |
US12220086 |
2008-07-22 |
US20100019009A1 |
2010-01-28 |
James Matthew Stephens |
A device is provided for securing an item comprising a body, a plurality of fingers having a first end secured to the body with the first end having an aperture, a second end, a cavity defined by the interior of the finger that is accessible from the aperture to receive a fluid therein to extend the second end from a first position outwardly from the body to a second position to secure the item, and a plurality of valve elements in fluid communication with the aperture to prevent backflow of the fluid from the cavity. |
43 |
Golf bag and accessory support apparatus for a vehicle |
US09586021 |
2000-06-02 |
US06427887B1 |
2002-08-06 |
Le Roy Chain; Lois Chain; Amos Zapata |
A golf bag and accessory support apparatus for safely and securely transporting golf bags with golf clubs. The golf bag and accessory support apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of cross members and upright members; and also includes a plurality of arm members being spaced apart and extending outwardly from the frame; and further includes a plurality of padded members securely mounted about portions of the frame and the arm members to protect the golf bags with golf clubs; and also includes strap members securely attached to the frame for supporting and securing the golf bags with golf clubs; and further includes clamping members securely attached to the frame and being fastenable about a structure inside the vehicle. |
44 |
Fender cover having repositionable pockets |
US841404 |
1997-04-30 |
US5849390A |
1998-12-15 |
Patrick Dillon |
A fender cover having removable, repositionable pockets. The fender comprises a main panel of flexible material of characteristics suitable for protecting painted finishes and similar delicate surfaces. The main panel has snap fasteners disposed in plural rows on both sides of the main panel. A pocket bearing member having a plurality of separate but adjacent pockets has corresponding snap fasteners enabling the pocket bearing member to be fastened on the main panel selectively at a variety of locations. More than one pocket bearing member may be provided and fastened to the main panel. The fender cover has eyelets for tying to an environmental surface. Optionally, the fender cover also has suction cups for adhering to a smooth surface by suction. |
45 |
Golf accessory holder attachable to a golf cart for holding a scorecard,
a timepiece, and/or a beverage |
US914358 |
1997-08-19 |
US5848742A |
1998-12-15 |
Eric Wang |
A holder attachable to a golf cart for holding a scorecard protected from the rain, a timepiece, and/or a beverage container such as a can or a cup. The holder includes a generally planar panel and a cover pivotally attached to the panel. The cover has an outer surface provided with a pair of resilient clips which define a first location for holding a scorecard. The panel has a top surface provided with a pair of resilient clips which define a second location for securing the scorecard. The cover is pivotal between a closed position covering the second location for holding and protecting the scorecard during rain and an open position for recording a score on the scorecard. |
46 |
Smokeless tobacco can holder |
US560303 |
1996-02-10 |
US5752599A |
1998-05-19 |
Stephen J. Veltman |
A can holder for use with a can of smokeless tobacco is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a threaded container for receiving and securing a can of smokeless tobacco. A mirror is connected to the underside of the container to assist a smokeless tobacco user in determining whether or not tobacco particles have become lodged or are adhering to their teeth. A toothpick removably retained within a toothpick housing assists a smokeless tobacco user in removing any detected tobacco particles. |
47 |
Stroller suspended utility belt |
US773916 |
1996-12-27 |
US5702039A |
1997-12-30 |
James Olaiz |
A utility belt attachable to the two sides of a stroller in front of the occupant includes a plurality of tethers adapted to retain various objects relating to entertaining infants and small children. A traverse strap is suspended from two circular stroller frame members using Velcro hook-and-loop attachment to permit adjustment to various sized strollers. A plurality of object-holding tethers are fastened at a first end to the traverse strap. Each tether has a free end which is adapted to secure an item thereto such that toys, pacifiers, bottles, and the like. These items are thus secured to the stroller. A tether permanently attached to the traverse strap is provided with a ring which is sized to fit onto the neck of a feeding bottle and secure to the bottle when the lid is tightened onto the neck. |
48 |
Encasement enclosed portable attachable/detachable entertainment
unit:"The Box" |
US84596 |
1993-07-01 |
US5645204A |
1997-07-08 |
Cheryl Renee Struzer |
An easily portable, easily attachable, light-weight, encased entertainment unit, adapted for mounting onto moving vehicles. The encasement box of the entertainment unit is equipped to fit onto corresponding modes of attachment which are secured on vehicle, and which are designed to receive the encasement box, and therefore cooperate with the mounting of the entertainment unit.The entertainment unit consists of one of the following, or a combination of some: television, radio, cassette player, c.d. player, v.c.r., and any other electronic equipment deemed suitable for the nature of this invention. The encasement box of the entertainment unit is designed with--a carved out portion, semi-circular, meant to fit over tubular clips fastened to place of attachment via screws and nuts--square protrusions, which fit into square rings which hang from straps which are secured to other square rings which are fastened onto place of attachment via the curved extensions, screws, and nuts.--a female-headed, snap-studded lid cover meant to snap onto male-headed, snap-studded material strap which is secured via loops in material onto curved extensions on each end of the strap which fasten to place of attachment by screws and nuts.--a carved-out rectangular portion, onto which straps holding clip-attached rectangular rings loop onto, said clips meant to hook onto rings which are fastened onto place of attachment via their curved extensions, screws and nuts.Adjustment means are also included in all attachment modes to facilitate adaptation of entertainment unit to a number of different heights. |
49 |
Auto trunk organizer |
US324719 |
1994-10-18 |
US5505358A |
1996-04-09 |
Charles P. Haase |
An auto trunk organizer comprising a cabinet member, a storage member, and mechanism for detachably securing the storage member to the cabinet member. The cabinet member has an outer housing enclosing an interior cavity, a plurality of draw members having draw latching mechanisms, and at least one pivoting door member having a latching mechanism. The storage member is portable and includes multiple, separate compartments suitable for storing documents. The storage member preferably includes an accordion type file folder. The attachment mechanism is connected between the cabinet member and the storage member. The attachment mechanism allows the storage member to be detachably secured to the cabinet member. Any attachment mechanism that will allow the storage member to be detachably secured to the cabinet member may be used. The attachment mechanism preferably includes either, or both, a hook-and-pile type fastener or a snap type fastener. The cabinet member preferably further includes three protruding sections extending from a sidewall of the outer housing, the protruding sections forming a recess into which the storage member may be at least partially disposed. The cabinet member may also include a securing mechanism, in connection with a bottom exterior portion of the outer housing, for securing the cabinet member to an auto trunk in a manner such that the cabinet member remains in an upright position during normal vehicle use. |
50 |
Foldable storage rack |
US695091 |
1991-05-03 |
US5105954A |
1992-04-21 |
Donald J. Dahlquist |
A foldable storage rack for recreational vehicles is characterized by a laterally extending bottom panel, upwardly extending end panels at each end of the bottom panel, and laterally outwardly extending top support panels at the upper ends of the end panels. The panels are pivotally connected at their end portions with hinges so that the panels form a substantially rigid support structure when the adjoining panels are arranged perpendicular to each other. When it is desired to store the rack, the end panels are pivoted inwardly into overlapping relation with the bottom panel and the top panels are pivoted downwardly into overlapping relation with the end panels so that the rack can be stored in a substantially flat configuration. |
51 |
Sunshades storage case |
US167102 |
1988-03-11 |
US4840497A |
1989-06-20 |
Sue E. Harber; James L. Harber |
In a first embodiment, a storage case for conventional accordion-fold cardboard sunshades is formed as an elongated generally rectangular case. The case is closed on three sides and is open at one end for the reception of the folded cardboard sunshades. The case is formed from two generally rectangular rigid plastic sheets which are joined along two longitudinal sides and on along bottom edges by strips of a flexible plastic sheet material. The case may be compressed to a minimum thickness when the sunshades are removed, but expands to accommodate the sunshades in a protected environment. In a second embodiment, the sunshades case is formed as a generally rectangular receptacle having one open end provided with a hinged support bracket. The receptacle is formed from a tough flexible plastic sheet material and may be printed with a warning sign for use by motorists as a highway distress signal. The receptacle has a trapezoidal configuration when the supporting bracket is folded to an open position and has an upper end provided with a socket for receiving a highway flare. |
52 |
Deck structure for vehicles |
US46866274 |
1974-05-10 |
US3911832A |
1975-10-14 |
VANDERGRIFF BUFORD E |
A deck structure for use in supporting articles at an intermediate level spaced upwardly from the bed of a vehicle. In a first embodiment the deck structure comprises a first section pivotally connected at the intermediate level and adapted to be moved between a vertical position adjacent a side wall of the vehicle and a horizontal position extending outwardly from the side wall. A second section of the deck is pivotally connected to the first section, and this second section is adapted to be vertically positioned adjacent the side wall in a position extending opposite the position of the first section. The second section is adapted to be pivoted relative to the first section during pivoting of the first section to the horizontal position whereby the second section can also be moved to a horizontal position to complete the span between the side walls of the vehicle thereby providing a deck at an intermediate level. A second embodiment utilizes a unitary deck structure adapted to move between the vertical and horizontal positions. A third embodiment employs a telescoping deck structure.
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53 |
Center support column for motor vehicles roofs |
US3625562D |
1969-02-20 |
US3625562A |
1971-12-07 |
BARENYI BELA; WILFERT KARL |
A center support column for motor vehicle roofs in which a hollow cross-sectional profile is provided within the connecting areas of the roof bearers and longitudinal bearers which is constructed relatively wide in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; the cross-sectional profile forms one or several spaces, suitable for storing accessories whereby the spaces are accessible from within and/or without the vehicle.
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54 |
Automobile body construction |
US51448043 |
1943-12-16 |
US2469068A |
1949-05-03 |
FORD SHELLEY W |
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55 |
Scratcher |
US67336723 |
1923-11-07 |
US1493333A |
1924-05-06 |
MICHAEL FARONE |
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56 |
Structural composite seat cushion frame and storage lid with lockable latch system |
US15251693 |
2016-08-30 |
US10086766B2 |
2018-10-02 |
Daniel Jay Osterhoff; Raghavan Setlur; Derek Williams; Arthur Beneventi; Murtatha Zalzala |
A seating assembly includes a seatback frame having first and second pivot apertures defined on an inside surface of first and second side members, respectively, of the seatback frame. A seat includes a cushion assembly supported on a polymeric seat storage lid having a rear vertical wall and a forward lateral body. The forward lateral body is defined by a plurality of upwardly-opening support cells. First and second metal pivot pins extend from first and second sides of the rear vertical wall of the seat storage lid and engage such that a seat is operable between open and closed positions. A forward rounded hump is detachably coupled with a top surface of the seat storage lid. The forward rounded hump is configured to lessen the potential of an occupant to slide forward in the seat. A lock is operably coupled with the seat storage lid. |
57 |
Auxiliary cargo storage bin |
US14973926 |
2015-12-18 |
US09994259B2 |
2018-06-12 |
Philip Jhant; Matthew Baekelandt; Christopher Furman |
The present disclosure provides vehicle that includes an auxiliary storage compartment. In various embodiments, the auxiliary storage compartment includes a front wall, a pair of opposing sidewalls and a back wall that is disposed laterally between the sidewalls. The auxiliary storage compartment additionally includes a floor disposed between the front wall and the back wall. In various embodiments, at least one of the sidewalls comprising an access door movable between an Open position, wherein access to the auxiliary storage compartment is provided via the open access door, and a Closed position, wherein the closed access door defines the respective sidewall. |
58 |
Box with six outwardly facing surfaces and at least one flap |
US14871178 |
2015-09-30 |
US09902550B2 |
2018-02-27 |
Shahram Roozrokh |
The present disclosure is directed to a box. The box includes six outwardly facing surfaces, the surfaces comprising a first face spaced apart from a second face, a top face spaced apart from a bottom face, and a left side face substantially parallel to and spaced apart from a right side face, the surfaces forming an interior space of the box, and at least one flap formed in a first face, wherein the flap is configured for deflection from the surface of the first face into the interior of the box, wherein the box is configured to enclose one or more sheets in an interior of the box, wherein the at least one flap is configured to support the one or more sheets in a position nearer the top face than the bottom face. |
59 |
Personal storage for shared vehicles |
US14944684 |
2015-11-18 |
US09829885B2 |
2017-11-28 |
Michael R. James |
Arrangements relating to personal storage with shared vehicles are described. A shared vehicle, a user device, a storage computing system, and/or a storage depot can be communicatively linked. A storage request can be sent from one of the computing systems. One or more storage parameters can be determined, and storage instructions can be sent based on the determined storage parameters. The storage instructions can provide routing instructions to a vehicle and loading instructions to a storage depot. Storage depots can automatically transfer storage compartments between storage space and a vehicle through the use of robotics. Systems and methods described herein can be implemented with shared autonomous vehicles. |
60 |
ARMREST |
US15592854 |
2017-05-11 |
US20170327015A1 |
2017-11-16 |
Thomas SIESS; Hubert KELLER; Josef BERDICH |
The armrest comprises an arm support that is vertically adjustable by an adjuster that is held on the vehicle frame. The adjustment takes place here independently of a storage compartment. In this way, the vertical position of the armrest can be adapted to the size of the occupants of the seat. The adjuster can be operated with a manual drive or electrically as an alternative, for example. The adjuster has a guide fixed to the vehicle frame and a slide that carries the arm support and that is vertically shiftable on the guide. |