Byron G Stout

US Patent:

52286088, Jul 20, 1993

Filed:

Sep 23, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/763998

Inventors:

Byron G. Stout - Wichita KS

Assignee:

Majestak Creations, Inc. - Wichita KS

International Classification:

B60R 900

US Classification:

224 4213

Abstract:

A combination tire cover and article carrier wherein the combination includes a tire cover for receipt over a vehicle spare tire, wheel and the like and a carrier attached to the front of the tire cover for holding various types of articles. The article carrier is used for transporting and storing various items therein. The tire cover is contoured to fit over a top portion of the spare tire. An upper strap is attached to the upper front of the carrier and is looped over the top of an item stored therein and over the top of the tire cover and around an upper tire mounting bracket. The upper strap is than returned to a buckle attached to the front of the carrier where an end of the upper strap is tightened thereon. A lower strap is attached to the front of the carrier and is looped underneath the carrier and under the bottom of the spare tire where the lower strap is looped around a lower tire mounting bracket. The lower strap is than returned to a buckle attached to the lower front of the carrier where an end of the lower strap is tightened thereon.