# US 2015/0090754 A1 · Automobile Board Carrier

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- Number: US 2015/0090754 A1
- Document ID: US20150090754A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/501,002
- Filed: 2014-09-29
- Published: 2015-04-02
- Earliest claimed: 2013-09-27
- Inventors: David B. Lisle
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20150090754A1

## CPC

- B60R 9/08: specially adapted for sports gear (vehicles specially adapted for carrying aeroplanes, for carrying boats B60P)
- B60R 9/058: characterised by releasable attaching means between carrier and roof
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

An automobile board carrier, or detachable car rack system for kayaks, surfboards, stand up padding (SUP) and other paddling equipment may be made of a lightweight metal or plastic frame with other materials to protect ear finishes while providing safe and easy attachment, detachment, and car storage. The car rack system may be adjusted according to dimensions of a vehicle and the paddling equipment. The system may include a first assembly having a first suction cup and a second assembly having a second suction cup. A strap is included to further secure the apparatus and paddling equipment to a vehicle.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus, comprising:
a first assembly including a first suction cup and first substantially horizontal surface;
a second assembly including a second suction cup and a second substantially horizontal surface, wherein the first substantially horizontal surface and the second substantially horizontal surface are configured to be aligned to support a length of paddling equipment; and
a strap having a first end attached to the first assembly and a second end configured to be attached to a vehicle.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second strap attached to the first assembly and to the vehicle.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second assembly includes further comprising a second strap attached to the first assembly and to the vehicle.