ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,559,040, issued on Feb. 24.
"High strength adjustable automotive cross bar cargo carrier" was invented by Jason Huang (Oakland Gardens, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A high strength automotive cross bar cargo carrier is disclosed providing enhanced weight bearing capacity and cross bar height adjustment. The carrier provides greater weight capacity by utilizing a rib and groove system. The ribs and grooves cover a large surface areas and thereby efficiently distribute load stress. By eliminating dependence upon fasteners such as bolts and screws to bear cargo weight, the disclosed carrier provides dependable transportation of heavy...