Allen G Lipscomb

US Patent:

6095387, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Mar 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/280571

Inventors:

Allen G. Lipscomb - Pomeroy OH

International Classification:

B60R 906
B60R 910

US Classification:

224485

Abstract:

A cargo carrier for attaching behind a vehicle to transport cargo, bicycles or the like, and which can easily be disassembled to a compact size. The cargo carrier is formed by a main support bar, and multiple top support rods and securing braces and fixed by two end pieces to form a platform for transporting cargo. A bicycle attachment can be secured to the cargo carrier to transport both cargo and bikes. Mud flaps and supplemental lighting can also be added, without the need for tools or complex accessories. Picnic table legs can be secured to a bottom portion of the carrier to form a picnic table from the carrier.