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US 2014/0209650 A1Published application
Bracket and mounting assembly for securing a bag to a windshield
OwnerGregory Hughesinventor
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Abstract
A bracket is used to mount an accessory bag to a curved vehicle windshield, providing a planar bag mounting surface to prevent distortion of the bag. Angularly arranged planar surfaces of the bracket allow for mounting to windshields of varying curvatures. A mounting assembly including the bracket enables the bag to be secured to the windshield in a variety of configurations and locations on the windshield.
Claims20
A bracket for mounting a bag to a windshield, comprising:
- a body having a first planar surface for securing a bag thereto;
- a first mounting tab extending from a side of the body opposite the first planar surface and defining a second planar surface oriented at an acute angle to the first planar surface;
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- a second mounting tab extending from said side of the body opposite the first planar surface and defining a third planar surface oriented at an acute angle to the first planar surface, the second mounting tab being spaced apart from the first mounting tab.
1 more element
A mounting assembly for securing a bag to a vehicle windshield, comprising:
- a bracket located inboard of the windshield, including a body and first and second mounting tabs extending from the body;
- a first threaded fastener extending sequentially through a first hole provided in the windshield and an aperture in the first mounting tab to secure the bracket to the windshield;
- a second threaded fastener extending sequentially through a second hole provided in the windshield and an aperture in the second mounting tab to secure the bracket to the windshield;
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- a plurality of third fasteners extending through a rear surface of the bag and through corresponding holes in a planar surface of the bracket to secure the bag to a planar surface of the body.
2 more elements
A mounting assembly for securing a bag to a vehicle windshield having horizontal support bars, comprising:
- a bracket located inboard of the windshield, including a body and first and second mounting tabs extending from the body, the first and second mounting tabs being spaced apart from one another to define a spacing therebetween, a clearance being provided between the windshield and the bracket within said spacing;
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- a plurality of fasteners extending through a rear surface of the bag and through corresponding holes in a planar surface of the bracket to secure the bag to a planar surface of the body, wherein one of said fasteners extends through mounting holes provided in the windshield and the horizontal support bars.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.