Patent ID: 7287943
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: B60P,B60R

Abstract:
1. An accessory slot fastener assembly for mounting accessories to an elongate rail member of an article carrier system, the rail member forming a channel having an open side and a pair of flanges extending along a length of the rail member, to define a slot at the open side, said accessory slot fastener assembly comprising: a base plate having a pair of cleats positioned on opposite sides of said base plate to selectively engage the flanges; an arm fixed to said base plate for rotation therewith; said arm having a first end, said first end extending from between said cleats, said arm further including a retention member spaced away from said first end; and a base plate fastener coupled with said base plate at said first end; whereby said base plate and said first end are sized to be inserted through the slot and said accessory slot fastener assembly being positioned such that said pair of cleats engages the pair of flanges.