Patent ID: 9333893
Filing Date: 2016-05-10
CPC Classification: B60P,B60R,B62D

Claim Text:
1. A load carrying assembly configured to be mounted on a pickup such that the pickup may safely carry an object that is longer than a bed on the pickup, said assembly comprising: a pair of rails coupled to the bed of the pickup; a pair of horizontal arms movably coupled to an associated one of said pair of rails; a pair of vertical arms each having a lowermost end and an uppermost end, each of said pair of vertical arms being coupled to a free end of an associated one of said pair of horizontal arms such that said uppermost end of each of said pair of vertical arms is directed upwardly from said associated one of said pair of horizontal arms; and a support having a pair of end members, each of said end members being coupled to said vertical arms at an adjustable distance perpendicular to said horizontal arms, said support having a central member extending between each of said end members of said support, said central member of said support being positionable at a selected distance from the bed of the pickup wherein said central member of said support is configured for supporting the object extending upwardly and rearwardly from the bed such that the object does not prevent a hazard to other vehicles.