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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2005
Applicant:
Brad E. Watson, Sharin, CA;
Inventor:
Brad E. Watson, Sharin, CA;
Assignee:
Magna International Inc., Aurora, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60P 3/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A rack assembly secures articles to a motor vehicle having a liftgate. The liftgate defines a predetermined liftgate with, a bumper and a roof rack. The rack assembly includes first and second base mounts that are fixedly secured to the bumper. The rack assembly also includes first and second rack mounts that are fixedly secured to the roof rack. The rack assembly also includes a mounting rack that is pivotally secured to the first base mount and the first rack mount and removeably securable to the second base mount and second rack mount. The mounting rack provides securing devices for securing articles thereto.