Patent ID: 6182876
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An object carrying device for use with a vehicle roof having a protrusion, the object carrying device comprising:a support, the support includinga housing,a clip mechanism having a first end retained at least partially within said housing, wherein said first end includes an intermediate portion and at least one upper hook portion, wherein one of said intermediate portion and said upper hook portion of said first end is removably secured to a structural member fixed within said housing and wherein said first end further includes a threaded member,and a second end extending outwardly of said housing and including at least one lower hook portion adapted to selectively engage the protrusion of the roof, anda threaded fastener having a first end with a bolt head terminating within said housing adjacent a fixed anchor point and a second threaded end selectively engaging said threaded member of said clip mechanism, movement of said fastener selectively moving said lower hook portion with respect to said second threaded end of said fastener to attach said clip mechanism to the protrusion of the roof.