Vehicle carrier system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9376063
APP PUB NO 20140246467A1
SERIAL NO

13874391

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A carrier that mounts to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the carrier may include a pair of arms to support a bicycle. Each arm may include one or more securing devices each including a strap to contact a frame region of a bicycle and a pair of buckles to fasten the strap over the frame region. In some embodiments, the carrier may include a mount for a vehicle hitch. The mount may include a pair of user-actuated coupling members, such as a wedge member and a retractable retainer, each configured to attach the mount to the hitch. One of the coupling members (e.g., the retainer) may serve as a backup for the other coupling member to improve safety. In some embodiments, the carrier may include a mast that is releasable for backward pivotal motion away from the vehicle.

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Patent Owner(s)

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YAKIMA PRODUCTS INCLAKE OSWEGO OR

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hein, Benjamin Portland, US 3 149
Jeli, Richard Milwaukie, US 23 488
Sautter, Chris Portland, US 71 1351

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