Patent ID: 6213539
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
A carrier for transporting equipment, said carrier comprising:an compartment having a partially enclosed body and an upper edge;an attachment mechanism for attaching said compartment to an external portion of a vehicle;a first lid member;means for pivotally mounting said first lid member to a first end of said partially enclosed body to allow said first lid member to move from a closed position to an open position wherein a substantial portion of said first lid member extends partially below said upper edge of said compartment in said open position;a second lid member;means for pivotally mounting said second lid member to a second end of said partially enclosed body to allow said second lid member to move from a closed position to an open position wherein a substantial portion of said second lid member extends partially below said upper edge of said compartment in said open position; andwherein said first lid member and said second lid member fully enclose said compartment in their respective closed positions and allow access to said compartment in their respective open positions.