Neil J Zimmerman

US Patent:

52287378, Jul 20, 1993

Filed:

Jun 25, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/904502

Inventors:

Neil L. Zimmerman - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

B62D 2510

US Classification:

296 76

Abstract:

A device for holding a vehicle's lid, e. g. , an automobile's trunk lid, in a partly-open position to enable an oversized article to be placed inside the vehicle's compartment which would normally be closed by the lid. The holder generally includes an upper lid clamp assembly, a lower body clamp assembly, and a linkage member. The upper lid clamp assembly includes means for pivotally and adjustably attaching the linkage member thereto. The lower body clamp assembly includes means for pivotally and preferably releasably attaching the linkage member thereto.