Term #2,500
Existing Cargo-Area Structure
Claim Term
Existing Cargo-Area Structure
Origin matter
Cargo Cover
Reference Case 1
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Date Added
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Created
8/13/26, 10:02 PM
Modified
8/18/26, 4:56 PM
Full Desc
As used herein, the term “Existing Cargo-Area Structure” refers to one or more structures, components, members, interfaces, features, surfaces, openings, regions, and/or combinations thereof that are present in, on, adjacent to, or otherwise associated with a cargo area before or independently of installation of an apparatus or component described herein. An existing cargo-area structure may be original equipment, factory-installed, previously installed, subsequently added, integral, removable, fixed, movable, modified, unmodified, and/or otherwise associated with the cargo area and need not have been originally intended for use with the subsequently installed apparatus or component. An existing cargo-area structure may include a bed rail, stake pocket, tie-down location, factory attachment point, sidewall, cargo floor, frame member, channel, opening, hole, recess, projection, fastener location, mounting feature, and/or another existing structure or feature. In certain embodiments, a coupler may engage an existing cargo-area structure to support or secure a cover support structure, cargo platform support structure, side support structure, cargo cover, cargo platform, and/or another component to a vehicle. Engagement with the existing cargo-area structure may permit installation without forming an additional hole in the vehicle.
Applications using this term
| Matter | Usage | Notes | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAV-PAT-1-PROV | Defined | — | App terms |