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US3909060A
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Cover for the storage area of an automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-03
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-05-03
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an opaque cover for the storage area of an automobile so constructed and arranged that the cover automatically raises with the car lid covering the storage area to expose such area, and covers the storage area automatically as the car lid is closed. The invention is particularly adaptable to the hatchback type of body construction wherein the lid covering the storage area includes a window, with the cover of the present invention underlying the window and protecting the contents of the area from sunlight and also obscuring the contents from view.
Inventors
- 👤 Yutaka Katayama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; B60R5/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A cover for the storage area of an automobile having a lid for the storage area, said lid being hingedly mounted on the body of the automobile adjacent the inner edge of the lid, said cover comprising, a pair of elastic cord-like support members each having one end secured to the lid at points near the corners of the outer edge thereof and each support member having its other end secured to the interior of the automobile along the sides therein at the forward portion of the storage area, a sheet of flexible opaque material stretched between and supported by said support members, said sheet having an area sufficient to cover the major portion of the storage area when the lid is closed and said sheet moving upwardly with opening movement of the lid to expose said storage area when the lid is fully open.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A cover for the storage area of an automobile having a lid for the storage area, said lid being hingedly mounted on the body of the automobile adjacent the inner edge of the lid, said cover comprising, a pair of elastic cord-like support members each having one end secured to the lid at points near the corners of the outer edge thereof and each support member having its other end secured to the interior of the automobile along the sides therein at the forward portion of the storage area, a sheet of flexible opaque material stretched between and supported by said support members, said sheet having an area sufficient to cover the major portion of the storage area when the lid is closed and said sheet moving upwardly with opening movement of the lid to expose said storage area when the lid is fully open.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
155 words
A cover for the storage area of an automobile having a lid, said lid being hingedly mounted on the body of the automobile adjacent the inner edge of the lid and said lid having a window therein, said cover comprising, a pair of elastic cord-like support members each having one end secured to the lid at points near the corners of the outer edge thereof and each support member having its other end secured to the interior of the automobile along the sides therein at the forward portion of the storage area, a sheet of flexible opaque material stretched between and supported by said support members, said sheet underlying the window in the lid and having an area sufficient to cover the major portion of the storage area when the lid is closed and said sheet moving upwardly with opening movement of the lid to expose said storage area when the lid is fully open.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
155 words
A cover for the storage area of an automobile having a lid, said lid being hingedly mounted on the body of the automobile adjacent the inner edge of the lid and said lid having a window therein, said cover comprising, a pair of elastic cord-like support members each having one end secured to the lid at points near the corners of the outer edge thereof and each support member having its other end secured to the interior of the automobile along the sides therein at the forward portion of the storage area, a sheet of flexible opaque material stretched between and supported by said support members, said sheet underlying the window in the lid and having an area sufficient to cover the major portion of the storage area when the lid is closed and said sheet moving upwardly with opening movement of the lid to expose said storage area when the lid is fully open.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
192 words
A cover for the storage area of an automobile having a lid for the storage area, said lid being hingedly mounted on the body of the automobile adjacent the inner edge of the lid which is provided with a window therein and when in the closed position lies in a plane closer to a horizontal plane than a vertical plane, said cover comprising, a pair of elastic cord-like support members each having one end secured to the lid at points near the outer corners thereof and each support member having its other end secured to the interior of the automobile along the sides therein at the forward portion of the storage area, a sheet of flexible opaque material stretched between and supported by said support members, said sheet underlying the window in the lid and having an area sufficient to cover the major portion of the storage area, said cover automatically moving upwardly to expose and give access to the storage area when the lid is opened, said cover automatically moving downwardly with the lid when the lid is closed to cover and obscure the storage area from view through said window.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
192 words
A cover for the storage area of an automobile having a lid for the storage area, said lid being hingedly mounted on the body of the automobile adjacent the inner edge of the lid which is provided with a window therein and when in the closed position lies in a plane closer to a horizontal plane than a vertical plane, said cover comprising, a pair of elastic cord-like support members each having one end secured to the lid at points near the outer corners thereof and each support member having its other end secured to the interior of the automobile along the sides therein at the forward portion of the storage area, a sheet of flexible opaque material stretched between and supported by said support members, said sheet underlying the window in the lid and having an area sufficient to cover the major portion of the storage area, said cover automatically moving upwardly to expose and give access to the storage area when the lid is opened, said cover automatically moving downwardly with the lid when the lid is closed to cover and obscure the storage area from view through said window.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |