Gordon R Allen

US Patent:

59712414, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

May 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/083230

Inventors:

Alexander R. Allen - Concord MA
Christopher B. Allen - Concord MA
Gordon R. Allen - Concord MA
Richard A. Allen - Concord MA

Assignee:

R.A. Allen Company, Inc. - Lincoln MA

International Classification:

B60R 906

US Classification:

224497

Abstract:

A multi-purpose folding carrier for carrying bulky cargo includes a frame, an upper member rotatably disposed on the frame and a cage rotatably and slidably disposed on the frame, the cage being configured to restrain forward, lateral and rearward movement of cargo placed therein. The upper member and cage are constrained for limited pivotal and/or slidable movement relative to the frame between extended carrying positions and collapsed storage positions. A locking element or brace is provided for securing the upper member in its extended carrying position. A series of straps are provided for securing articles, such as, for example, a cooler, on the cage as well as for securing the carrier to an automobile. The upper member may be provided with a pair of hook members which facilitate fastening the carrier to an externally mounted spare tire. Moreover, lower portions of the frame may be fabricated as a discrete supporting member rotatably mounted on the frame for limited pivotable movement between an extended carrying position and a collapsed storage position.

US Patent:

58267697, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Nov 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/756701

Inventors:

Alexander R. Allen - Concord MA
Christopher B. Allen - Concord MA
Gordon R. Allen - Concord MA
Richard A. Allen - Concord MA

International Classification:

B60R 906

US Classification:

224497

Abstract:

A multi-purpose folding carrier for carrying bulky cargo includes a frame, an upper member rotatably disposed on the frame and a cage rotatably and slidably disposed on the frame, the cage being configured to restrain forward, lateral and rearward movement of cargo placed therein. The upper member and cage are constrained for limited pivotal and/or slidable movement relative to the frame between extended carrying positions and collapsed storage positions. A locking element or brace is provided for securing the upper member in its extended carrying position. A series of straps are provided for securing articles, such as, for example, a cooler, on the cage as well as for securing the carrier to an automobile. The upper member may be provided with a pair of hook members which facilitate fastening the carrier to an externally mounted spare tire. Moreover, lower portions of the frame may be fabricated as a discrete supporting member rotatably mounted on the frame for limited pivotable movement between an extended carrying position and a collapsed storage position.