US3910330A
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Portable vinyl auto top cover
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-02-04
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A portable vinyl plastic auto top cover which can be instantaneously installed or removed from the roof of an automobile. The vinyl auto top cover is held to the roof of the automobile by magnetic inlays mounted within the plastic cover. The auto top is also fitted with security hooks which fasten to the roof structure of the automobile.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis A Johnson
- 👤 Samuel C Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/106; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
AN AUTOMOMOBILE ROOF COVER FORMED OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE OF AN EXTERIOR SHEET OF VINYL PLASTIC MATERIAL BONDED TO A SOFT UNDERCOVER MATERIAL WITH STRAPPING FASTENED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF COVER, SAID STRAPPING HAVING MAGNETIC ATTRACTION CHARACTERISTICS FOR FASTENING THE COVER TO THE STEEL ROOF OF AN AUTOMOBILE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
AN AUTOMOMOBILE ROOF COVER FORMED OF A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE OF AN EXTERIOR SHEET OF VINYL PLASTIC MATERIAL BONDED TO A SOFT UNDERCOVER MATERIAL WITH STRAPPING FASTENED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF COVER, SAID STRAPPING HAVING MAGNETIC ATTRACTION CHARACTERISTICS FOR FASTENING THE COVER TO THE STEEL ROOF OF AN AUTOMOBILE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which security straps are fastened to the underside of the structure which extend beyond the perimeter of the sides of the cover, said straps being fitted at their free ends with means to fasten to the interior of an automobile on which the cover is installed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 together with a strap adaptable for fastening to the interior of an automobile, said strap being fitted with latching means for joining to the free end of a strap fastened to the cover unit.
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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |