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Is a roof cargo box patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a roof cargo box have been patented many times, but "a roof cargo box" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 694 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “roof boxcarrierrackcargo” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 366 best keyword matches we examined, 137 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC (15), THULE SWEDEN AB (11), MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP (9), DEERE & CO (8).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): B60R (246), B62D (73), B60P (65), B60J (27).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a roof cargo box
- Roof rack and cargo box assembly US-2024351527-A1 2024 · LEITNER BERNHARD
A system including a rack assembly and/or a cargo container assembly for a vehicle. The rack assembly has first and second side supports configured to be attached to opposite lateral sides of the vehicle. The side supports each de…
View on Google Patents - Extendable roof top cargo carrier for a vehicle US-12145540-B2 2024 · NEESHAM TONY
A cargo carrier for the rooftop of a vehicle has a housing which includes a first opening formed therethrough which forms a first compartment therein for cargo storage. The cargo carrier also includes at least one module movably c…
View on Google Patents - Expendable roof top cargo carrier for a vehicle US-11667245-B2 2023 · NEESHAM TONY
A cargo carrier for the roof top of a vehicle includes a housing, a center module, and an end module, and the center and end modules have a retracted position within the housing. The end module extends away from the center module …
View on Google Patents - Roof cargo system US-11760270-B2 2023 · RAKOCZI VIKTOR
A roof cargo box system for transporting an article on a vehicle includes a roof cargo box and a roof cargo box carrier for mounting on a vehicle. The box includes a flexible shell for accommodating the article to be transported. …
View on Google Patents - Inflatable vehicle cargo box WO-2020171732-A1 2020 · ANDREEV IGOR VYACHESLAVOVICH
The invention relates to vehicles. An inflatable vehicle cargo box (hereinafter "box") is intended for transporting various cargoes on an automobile. The box is installed on two transverse bars mounted to roof rails, rain …
View on Google Patents - Vehicle roof box with central, external attachment system US-10703293-B2 2020 · HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC
A roof box for carrying cargo affixed to the roof rack rails of a vehicle is described. The attachment mechanism operates without the need to access the interior of the roof box itself and without disrupting the continuity of the …
View on Google Patents - Vehicle roof top cargo carrier US-10464495-B2 2019 · MERCURIO JAMES IRA
A vehicle roof top cargo carrier provides pivoting loading/unloading of all types of cargo to and from the carrier via the rear of a vehicle, and, once extended, provides use as a stand/frame for purposes other than carrying cargo…
View on Google Patents - Roof box for a vehicle US-9688210-B2 2017 · THULE SWEDEN AB
A roof box for a vehicle, the roof box including a base portion with a load receiving area. The base portion is adapted to be positioned in the proximity of a roof of a vehicle. A closable lid or net is adapted to retain cargo on …
View on Google Patents - Commercial vehicle cargo box compartment WO-2014193273-A1 2014 · VOLVO TRUCK CORP
The present invention relates to a commercial vehicle cargo box compartment (12) comprising front and rear (24) wall panels, a floor bed (10), a roof (14) and at least one side curtain (15) which can be moved between a deployed po…
View on Google Patents - Vehicle roof top cargo carrier with door which detaches and transforms into a stepping stool and/or bench US-2011084104-A1 2011 · LONG PHILLIP MARTIN
The invention relates to automobile roof top cargo carriers. The distinguishing feature of the invention lies in 2 main characteristics:
1) the cargo carrier utilizes an access door, which is an integral part of the body of …
View on Google Patents - Storage device for a vehicle roof top cargo carrier and corresponding methods US-7896206-B2 2011 · MYRON JEFFREY
A storage device for a vehicle roof top cargo carrier includes a frame, and a rod assembly is carried by the frame. A pair of spaced apart attachment points is carried by the frame. A forward hanger is to be secured to the cargo c…
View on Google Patents - Modular cargo carrier system for vehicle roof US-6685070-B2 2004
A modular cargo carrier system comprising at least one pair of carrier modules and means for attaching said modules to a vehicle or to a support on a vehicle. The modules each have a top, a bottom, sides and ends, the attaching me…
View on Google Patents - Tiltable rooftop cargo carrier for a vehicle US-6520393-B1 2003
A vehicle cargo carrier including a cargo platform for placement of cargo thereon, the platform supported by a lower support base affixed atop a vehicle which allows the platform to be manually drawn laterally outward and then to …
View on Google Patents - External equipment carrier with cargo box for vehicle US-6105843-A 2000
An external equipment carrier with a cargo box for a vehicle includes an arm with a proximal end for being attached to a trailer hitch on the vehicle. A manual scissors jack and a vertical guide rail are attached to the distal end…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a roof cargo box been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Vehicle accessories and travel gear differ in how they attach, fold, lock or secure items.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.