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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 09, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
James P Elwell, Ankeny, IA (US);
Dennis S Elwell, Ankeny, IA (US);
Dennis L Elwell, Ankeny, IA (US);
Assignee:
Putco, Inc., Story City, IA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60P / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
410106 ; 410101 ; 410110 ; 410115 ;
Abstract
A vehicle side rail is formed in cross section into a base portion which attaches to the upper edge of the vehicle side wall and a curled portion which extends upwardly and forms a curved surface above the base portion. Tie-down openings are provided through the curled portion so that tie-down cords may be attached to objects being carried in the carrying compartment.