David L Ash

US Patent:

6398283, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

Jul 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/621212

Inventors:

John E. Knudtson - Granger IN
David L. Ash - Warsaw IN
DeRay G. Steffensen - Goshen IN
Gene A. Dylewski - Granger IN
Nevin L. Martin, Jr. - Goshen IN

Assignee:

Utilimaster Corporation - Makarusa IN

International Classification:

B60L 1100

US Classification:

296 2609, 414522

Abstract:

A vehicle having a movable cargo tray apparatus for the floor of the vehicle is provided. The apparatus having a base, bearing, a pair of longitudinally extending mounting rails, and at least one stop. The stop selectively engages the rail.

US Patent:

6487979, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Mar 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/808846

Inventors:

David L. Ash - Warsaw IN
John E. Knudtson - Granger IN
DeRay G. Steffensen - Goshen IN
Gene A. Dylewski - Granger IN

Assignee:

Utilimaster - Wakarusa IN

International Classification:

A47B 2300

US Classification:

108144, 108134, 108 42

Abstract:

A stowable shelf assembly for use in a vehicle. The shelf assembly has a shelf and a bracket. The shelf has a first flange and a brace member each extending outwardly from the shelf. The shelf is also movable between use and stowed positions. The bracket has a second flange and a support, each extending outwardly from the bracket. The first flange of the shelf is located between the second flange and the support. The first flange abuts the second flange, the shelf is carried by the support and the brace member is adjacent the bracket while the shelf is in the use position. Conversely, the first flange is spaced apart from the second flange, the shelf is spaced apart from the support and the brace member is spaced apart from the bracket while the shelf is in the stowed position.