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Stanchion and cross rail assembly

  • US 6,997,657 B1
  • Filed: 04/08/2005
  • Issued: 02/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A stanchion for an article carrier system comprising:

  • a main body member including a cavity extending inwardly of said main body member from a plate, said cavity including a floor, a first plurality of circumferentially spaced ramps adjacent to said floor;

    an arm including an end sized to rotate within said cavity, said end having a bottom edge, a second plurality of circumferentially spaced ramps positioned adjacent to said bottom edge to selectively engage said first plurality of ramps; and

    a post having a first end positioned within said cavity and secured to said arm, said post having a second end, a cleat positioned adjacent to said second end;

    wherein said first plurality of ramps and said second plurality of ramps are configured to cooperate to raise and lower said cleat in relation to said main body member when said arm is rotated about said main body member.

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