US4215896A
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Box for a pick-up vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-27
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Granted: 1980-08-05
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Expires: 1998-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A container with an open rear side is attached to the rear portion of the bed of a pick-up vehicle, usually a truck, so that the tail-gate of the vehicle forms a closure of the container when the tail-gate is raised above the horizontal. In a preferred embodiment, the top of the container slopes forward toward the front of the vehicle so that an object placed on the top will slide forward onto the bed of the pick-up vehicle; and a rear extension of the top of the container slopes downward to protect the interior of the box and its contents from rain, snow and other elements. This container can hold tools, spare parts and vehicle accessories, as well as objects that are used in a trade or business.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris J. Drouin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top, an open rear side, means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said pick-up vehicle so that the tail-gate of said pick-up vehicle forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is raised to a vertical position, and said closed top slopes down and forward toward the front of said pick-up vehicle, so that any object placed on said top will slide forward toward said front of said pick-up vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top, an open rear side, means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said pick-up vehicle so that the tail-gate of said pick-up vehicle forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is raised to a vertical position, and said closed top slopes down and forward toward the front of said pick-up vehicle, so that any object placed on said top will slide forward toward said front of said pick-up vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
90 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top and an open rear side, means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said pick-up vehicle so that a tail-gate of said pick-up vehicle forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is raised to a vertical position, and said closed top has an extension of said top that slopes down and extends backward from the back of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top and an open rear side, means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said pick-up vehicle so that a tail-gate of said pick-up vehicle forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is raised to a vertical position, and said closed top has an extension of said top that slopes down and extends backward from the back of said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle as in claim 2, wherein said container has a closed base and wherein said attaching means comprise at least one front flange which extends forward from said base in a plane coextensive with said base and at least one rear flange which extends rearward from said base in a plane parallel to said coextensive base plane, and means for securing said flanges to said pick-up vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle as in claim 2 wherein said pick-up vehicle is a pick-up truck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle as in claim 2 wherein said container further comprises at least one compartment within said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A box in combination with a pick-up vehicle as in claim 5 wherein said compartment is formed by a rigid horizontal panel which extends from one side of said container to a vertical rigid panel which is attached to said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
197 words
A box in combination with a pick-up truck comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top, a closed base, an open rear side, and means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said truck, a tail-gate of said truck forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is in a vertical position, said closed top slopes down and forward toward the front of said truck, said closed top has an extension that extends backward and downward from said container, said attaching means comprise at least one front flange which extends from said closed base in a plane coextensive with said closed base and at least one back flange which extends backward from said closed base in a plane parallel to said closed base plane, means for securing said flanges to said truck, said container further comprises, a compartment, which is formed by a rigid horizontal panel which extends from one said closed side of said container to a vertical rigid panel, attached to said closed base, and said compartment has a rigid reinforcing bar, attached to the underside of said rigid horizontal panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
197 words
A box in combination with a pick-up truck comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top, a closed base, an open rear side, and means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said truck, a tail-gate of said truck forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is in a vertical position, said closed top slopes down and forward toward the front of said truck, said closed top has an extension that extends backward and downward from said container, said attaching means comprise at least one front flange which extends from said closed base in a plane coextensive with said closed base and at least one back flange which extends backward from said closed base in a plane parallel to said closed base plane, means for securing said flanges to said truck, said container further comprises, a compartment, which is formed by a rigid horizontal panel which extends from one said closed side of said container to a vertical rigid panel, attached to said closed base, and said compartment has a rigid reinforcing bar, attached to the underside of said rigid horizontal panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
189 words
A box which is specially designed for use with a pick-up truck comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top, a closed base, an open rear side, and means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said truck, a tail-gate of said truck forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is in a vertical position, said closed top slopes down and forward toward the front of said truck, said closed top has an extension that extends backward and downward from said container, said attaching means comprise at least one front flange which extends forward from said closed base in a plane coextensive with said closed base in a plane parallel to said closed base plane, means for securing said flanges to said truck, said container further comprises, a compartment which is formed by a rigid horizontal panel which extends from one said closed side of said container to a vertical rigid panel, attached to said closed base, and said compartment has a rigid reinforcing bar, attached to the underside of said rigid horizontal panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
189 words
A box which is specially designed for use with a pick-up truck comprising: container having two closed sides, a closed front, a closed top, a closed base, an open rear side, and means for attaching said container to the rear portion of the bed of said truck, a tail-gate of said truck forms a closure of said rear side of said container when said tail-gate is in a vertical position, said closed top slopes down and forward toward the front of said truck, said closed top has an extension that extends backward and downward from said container, said attaching means comprise at least one front flange which extends forward from said closed base in a plane coextensive with said closed base in a plane parallel to said closed base plane, means for securing said flanges to said truck, said container further comprises, a compartment which is formed by a rigid horizontal panel which extends from one said closed side of said container to a vertical rigid panel, attached to said closed base, and said compartment has a rigid reinforcing bar, attached to the underside of said rigid horizontal panel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-08-05 | 1984-02-04 | 1984-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-05 | 1988-02-04 | 1988-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-05 | 1992-02-04 | 1992-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |