US3202454A
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Retractable tarpaulin cover for opentop truck bodies and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-13
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1983-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd L Neidlinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/102; B60J7/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A RETRACTABLE TARPAULIN ADAPTED FOR COVERING USE ON THE OPEN TOP PORTION OF A TRAILER BODY HAVING FORWARD, REAR, AND SIDE WALLS AND AT LEAST ONE REAR DOOR, COMPRISING: (A) A FLAT TARPAULIN HAVING (1) A CENTRAL PORTION CORRESPONDING IN AREA DIMENSION TO THE AREA DIMENSION OF SAID OPEN TOP PORTION OF SAID TRAILER BODY, AND (2) FRONT, SIDE AND REAR EDGE PORTIONS BOUNDING SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND RESPECTIVELY DEPENDING DOWNWARDLY INTO COVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH PORTIONS OF SAID FRONT, SIDE AND REAR WALLS WHEN SAID CENRAL PORTION OF SAID TARPAULIN IS COVERING SAID OPEN TOP PORTION OF SAID TRUCK BODY; (B) A SERIES OF TIE ROPES SECURED TO THE EDGES OF SAID PORTIONS AND ADAPTED TO SECURE SAID TARPAULIN IN PLACE ON SAID TRUCK BODY;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A RETRACTABLE TARPAULIN ADAPTED FOR COVERING USE ON THE OPEN TOP PORTION OF A TRAILER BODY HAVING FORWARD, REAR, AND SIDE WALLS AND AT LEAST ONE REAR DOOR, COMPRISING: (A) A FLAT TARPAULIN HAVING (1) A CENTRAL PORTION CORRESPONDING IN AREA DIMENSION TO THE AREA DIMENSION OF SAID OPEN TOP PORTION OF SAID TRAILER BODY, AND (2) FRONT, SIDE AND REAR EDGE PORTIONS BOUNDING SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND RESPECTIVELY DEPENDING DOWNWARDLY INTO COVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH PORTIONS OF SAID FRONT, SIDE AND REAR WALLS WHEN SAID CENRAL PORTION OF SAID TARPAULIN IS COVERING SAID OPEN TOP PORTION OF SAID TRUCK BODY; (B) A SERIES OF TIE ROPES SECURED TO THE EDGES OF SAID PORTIONS AND ADAPTED TO SECURE SAID TARPAULIN IN PLACE ON SAID TRUCK BODY;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |