US3367347A
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Truck bed cover and tent
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-07-05
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1986-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A CARGO COVER FOR VEHICLES HAVING A CARGO CONTAINER AREA WITH UPRIGHT WALLS AND SAID CARGO COVER BEING CAPABLE OF CONVERSION INTO A CAMPING TENT COMPRISING, COVER MEANS FOR COVERING SAID CONTAINER AREA; SUPPORT FRAME MEANS BEING CAPABLE OF BEING SELECTIVELY ERECTED AT SPACED APART INTERVALS ON SAID CONTAINER FOR SUPPORTING SAID COVER MEANS; A PLURALITY OF FASTENING MEANS MOUNTED ON SPACED APART LOCATIONS ON SAID UPRIGHT WALLS; SAID COVER MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF FASTENING COMPONENTS FOR COOPERATING WITH SAID FASTENING MEANS AND RELEASABLY SECURING SAID COVER OVER SAID CONTAINER; AND SAID COVER BEING PROVIDED MIDWAY ITS WIDTH WITH LONGITUDINAL FASTENING MEANS THAT EXTEND SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF SAID COVER FOR HOLDING, WHEN FASTENED, THE COVER AREA TO THAT AREA SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO SAID CONTAINER AREA AND WHEN UNFASTENED ALLOWING SAID COVER TO UNFOLD INCREASING SAID AREA OF SAID COVER TO THAT AREA REQUIRED FOR USE AS A TENT ON SAID CARGO CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A CARGO COVER FOR VEHICLES HAVING A CARGO CONTAINER AREA WITH UPRIGHT WALLS AND SAID CARGO COVER BEING CAPABLE OF CONVERSION INTO A CAMPING TENT COMPRISING, COVER MEANS FOR COVERING SAID CONTAINER AREA; SUPPORT FRAME MEANS BEING CAPABLE OF BEING SELECTIVELY ERECTED AT SPACED APART INTERVALS ON SAID CONTAINER FOR SUPPORTING SAID COVER MEANS; A PLURALITY OF FASTENING MEANS MOUNTED ON SPACED APART LOCATIONS ON SAID UPRIGHT WALLS; SAID COVER MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF FASTENING COMPONENTS FOR COOPERATING WITH SAID FASTENING MEANS AND RELEASABLY SECURING SAID COVER OVER SAID CONTAINER; AND SAID COVER BEING PROVIDED MIDWAY ITS WIDTH WITH LONGITUDINAL FASTENING MEANS THAT EXTEND SUBSTANTIALLY THE LENGTH OF SAID COVER FOR HOLDING, WHEN FASTENED, THE COVER AREA TO THAT AREA SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO SAID CONTAINER AREA AND WHEN UNFASTENED ALLOWING SAID COVER TO UNFOLD INCREASING SAID AREA OF SAID COVER TO THAT AREA REQUIRED FOR USE AS A TENT ON SAID CARGO CONTAINER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |