Article rack
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Dec 28, 1993
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Feb 1, 1993
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Abstract
An article rack includes a frame structure with a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side. The frame structure first side includes an opening. The frame structure further includes a plurality of rail subassemblies each including a transverse rail member with a first, lower end located in proximity to the frame structure first side opening and an upper, second end located in proximity to the frame structure second side. The rail member slopes upwardly from its first end to its second end. Respective pairs of rail assemblies are associated with article receiving spaces which are accessible through the opening in the frame structure first side. An enclosure system opening can be selectively closed by a cover or door assembly. The article rack can be mounted on a truck or trailer chassis.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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RIGID FORM INC | P O BOX 8 A CORP OF KANSAS RICHMOND KS 66080 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Herrmeyer, Dennis C | Cedar Falls, IA | 5 | 36 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 36 |
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