# US 2016/0355237 A1 · Cargo carrier > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2016/0355237 A1 - Document ID: US20160355237A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/173,442 - Filed: 2016-06-03 - Published: 2016-12-08 - Earliest claimed: 2015-06-05 - Assignees: Wingman Outfitter, Inc. - Applicants: Wingman Outfitter, Inc. - Inventors: Curtis Drew Arney; Austin Gardener Bousman; Bernard Joe Lipke - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160355237A1 ## CPC - B63B 34/20: Canoes, kayaks or the like - B63B 34/26: Accessories for canoes, kayaks or the like (effecting propulsion by muscle power B63H16/00; outboard propulsion units B63H20/00) - B63B: SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING (arrangements of vessel ventilation, heating, cooling, or air-conditioning B63J2/00; floating substructures as supports of dredgers or soil-shifting machines E02F9/06) ## Abstract The disclosed invention includes a device that receives and supports one or more storage containers mounted to a water craft. The device includes a frame, secured to the water craft, that includes a center frame and one or more outer frames with a width and length equal to the width and length of one or more complimentary storage containers, which provide equal distribution of weight to the frame to balance and contribute to the buoyancy of the water craft. In some embodiments, the frame may be transformed into a table. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device configured to receive and support at least one storage container mounted to a water craft, the device comprising: a frame comprising at least one outer frame and a center frame, wherein: the at least one outer frame comprises a first width and a first length accommodating a second width and a second length of the at least one storage container; and the frame is secured to the water craft, and wherein: the at least one storage container is positioned within the frame to provide an equal distribution of weight to the frame, thereby balancing the water craft; and the at least one storage container contributes to the buoyancy of the water craft. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one storage container comprises a cooler or a dry box. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the frame is manufactured from steel, aluminum or molded plastic. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one outer frame comprises a strap and ratchet system. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising: a platform configured to support weight, the platform being secured: to the top of the frame; and to the water craft using a securing mechanism comprising: a mounting bracket secured to the center frame using a set screw; and a clamp attached to the mounting bracket and secured to the water craft using a hand screw. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein: the water craft comprises a kayak; and the frame is secured to the kayak using a securing mechanism comprising: a series of pull straps looped around the kayak, and ratchet mechanisms; and at least one additional strap securing the center frame to one or more anchor points on the kayak. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the outer frame is secured to the center frame using at least one pin inserted into at least one hole in the center frame and the at least one outer frame. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the platform is manufactured from steel, aluminum, molded plastic or wood. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the platform includes a rubber mat or carpet. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein: the center frame is secured to the outer frame, using a mounting bracket and a clamp, to form a table frame; and the platform is secured to the table frame to form a table surface. ### Claim 11 A device configured to receive and support at least one storage container mounted to a water craft, the device comprising: a frame comprising at least one outer frame and a center frame, wherein: the at least one outer frame comprises a first width and a first length accommodating a second width and a second length of the at least one storage container; and the frame is secured to the water craft, and wherein: the at least one storage container is positioned within the frame to provide an equal distribution of weight to the frame, thereby balancing the water craft; and the at least one storage container contributes to the buoyancy of the water craft; and. the frame is transformed into a table, wherein: the center frame is secured to the outer frame, using a mounting bracket and a clamp, to form a table frame; and a platform rests on top of the table frame to form a table surface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the at least one storage container comprises a cooler or a dry box. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the frame is manufactured from steel, aluminum or molded plastic. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the at least one outer frame comprises a strap and ratchet system. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, further comprising: a platform configured to support weight, the platform being secured: to the top of the frame; and to the water craft using a securing mechanism comprising: a mounting bracket secured to the center frame using a set screw; and a clamp attached to the mounting bracket and secured to the water craft using a hand screw. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein: the water craft comprises a kayak; and the frame is secured to the kayak using a securing mechanism comprising: a series of pull straps looped around the kayak, and ratchet mechanisms; and at least one additional strap securing the center frame to one or more anchor points on the kayak. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the outer frame is secured to the center frame using at least one pin inserted into at least one hole in the center frame and the at least one outer frame. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the platform is manufactured from steel, aluminum, molded plastic or wood. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the platform includes a rubber mat or carpet.