US3862876A
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Protective edge weighted cover cloth
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-02
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover cloth having continuous flexible weights secured along at least two opposed edges for securing the cover against wind blowing, etc... The cover cloth may be made from insulated materials and heated for curing concrete. Sand, shot or other particulate material, possibly in individual bags, is inserted in a wide hem or tubes attached along the edges of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Graves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:35
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/24; E04G21/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S150/00; Y10S150/901; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/13; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24198; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24785
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A cover cloth article for covering an object or an area, said article comprising: a. a body of flexible sheet material; b. flexible weight means arranged continuously along at least opposite edges of said body, said flexible weight means being a loose, particulate weight material; and c. means for securing said weight means to the edge of said body, said securing means being at least one elongated closed tube formed from flexible material and arranged to contain the particulate material of said flexible weight means, said flexible elongated tube being joined to the edge of said body for holding the body over said object or area to prevent its disarray by extrinsic forces such as wind.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A cover cloth article for covering an object or an area, said article comprising: a. a body of flexible sheet material; b. flexible weight means arranged continuously along at least opposite edges of said body, said flexible weight means being a loose, particulate weight material; and c. means for securing said weight means to the edge of said body, said securing means being at least one elongated closed tube formed from flexible material and arranged to contain the particulate material of said flexible weight means, said flexible elongated tube being joined to the edge of said body for holding the body over said object or area to prevent its disarray by extrinsic forces such as wind.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 1, wherein said body of sheet material is rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 1, wherein said flexible weight means is arranged continuously around the entire perimEter edge of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated flexible tube includes an edge of said body which is folded back on itself with the edge attached to said body and with the ends of said tube closed to contain the particulate weight material therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 1, wherein said particulate weight material is sand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 1 wherein said flexible weight means is a plurality of individual elongated bags filled with the loose particulate weight material; and said bags are enclosed within said elongated tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 1 wherein said securing means includes detachable fastener means for joining said elongated tube to the edge of said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cover cloth article as defined in claim 7, wherein said detachable fastener means is a plurality of snap fasteners spaced along said body edge.
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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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |