Patent ID: 8240529
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A carrier comprising: a base plate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a hitch arm attached to the lower surface of the base plate; a plurality of first arms, each first arm having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of each first arm pivotally attached to the upper surface of the base plate, each first arm capable of pivoting between a first extended position wherein the first arm extends radially outwardly from the base plate and a first collapsed position wherein the first arm extends upwardly from the upper surface of the base plate; a securement plate that is removably attached to the base plate and partially overlays each of the first arms and thereby prevents the first arms from pivoting to the first collapsed position; and a plurality of second arms, each second arm having a third end pivotally attached to the second end of a respective one of the first arms and a fourth end, such that each second arm is capable of pivoting between a second extended position wherein the second arm extends upwardly from the first arm and a second retracted position wherein the second arm lies generally flush against the first arm.