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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2011
Terry W. Kessler, Warsaw, IN (US);
Travis W. Elliott, Goshen, IN (US);
Richard D. Eichstedt, South Bend, IN (US);
Terry W. Kessler, Warsaw, IN (US);
Travis W. Elliott, Goshen, IN (US);
Richard D. Eichstedt, South Bend, IN (US);
Utilimaster Corporation, Wakarusa, IN (US);
Abstract
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle having a cargo area that includes an internal surface. A longitudinally extending bar is located within the cargo area of the vehicle. A bag configured to hang onto and slide along the longitudinally extending bar. A movable rail assembly is attached to the internal surface and includes: a rail moveable between extend and retract positions with respect to the cargo area; a bearing engageable with the rail to assist moving the rail between the extend and retract positions; and a bracket attachable to the bearing to suspend the bearing and the rail in the cargo area and away from the internal surface.