Patent ID: 9174585
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A device suitable for use in securing snowboard to a vehicle roof rack having one or more crossbars, the device comprising: a frame member including at least two hook components positioned such that the at least two hooks are generally parallel with each other to contain the snowboard between the at least two hooks so to apply an opposing force or at least resistance perpendicular to hook tensioning, the at least two hook components having lower curved portions configured to be hooked under a crossbar of a vehicle roof rack; and a clamping apparatus including a threaded rod coupled to the frame member having a footpad at one end and a handle at another end, whereby rotation of the threaded rod via the handle moves the threaded rod relative to the frame member thus allowing the footpad to be lowered into contact with the snowboard to thereby create a clamping force between the footpad and the crossbar sufficient for securing the device and snowboard to the crossbar with only the footpad and the crossbars contacting the snowboard.