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Tonneau cover for fifth wheel camper trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A tonneau cover for a fifth wheel camper truck is disclosed comprising a supporting frame which is secured to the upper ends of the wall members of the truck box and having a cover extending thereover. The supporting frame comprises a pair of side frame members which are positioned on the upper ends of the side walls of the box, a front frame member extending between the forward ends of the side frame members and a back frame member which extends between the rearward ends of the side frame members. A plurality of spaced apart cross members extend between the side frame members and are arched so that the centers dwell in a plane above the ends thereof. The cover is secured at its periphery to the side frame members by snaps or the like and has an opening formed in the central portion thereof positioned above the fifth wheel mounted in the truck box so that the king pin of a trailer may extend downwardly therethrough. A cap is detachably secured to the cover so as to close the opening during the time that the truck is not being used to pull a trailer. A zipper extends from the rearward end of the cover to the opening so that the cover may be installed on the truck or removed therefrom without disconnecting the truck from the trailer.
Inventors
- 👤 Arie Bliek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:45
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/08; B62D53/0807; B62D53/0828; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, and fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly through said cover and downwardly into said box to said fifth wheel means, said opening being positioned at the longitudinal center line of said box when said cover is mounted on said walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, and fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly through said cover and downwardly into said box to said fifth wheel means, said opening being positioned at the longitudinal center line of said box when said cover is mounted on said walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a cover supporting frame is secured to the upper ends of said walls, said cover being secured to said supporting frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a cap means is selectively detachably secured to said cover so as to close said opening at times.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
187 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly to said fifth wheel means, a cover supporting frame secured to the upper ends of said walls, said cover being secured to said supporting frame, said walls comprising front, back and spaced apart side wall members, said supporting frame comprising a pair of side frame members which are detachably mounted on the upper ends of said side wall members, said frame members having rearward and forward ends, a front frame member secured to and extending between the front ends of said side frame members, a rear frame member secured to and extending between the rearward ends of said side frame members, and a plurality of spaced apart cross frame members secured to and extending between said side frame members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
187 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly to said fifth wheel means, a cover supporting frame secured to the upper ends of said walls, said cover being secured to said supporting frame, said walls comprising front, back and spaced apart side wall members, said supporting frame comprising a pair of side frame members which are detachably mounted on the upper ends of said side wall members, said frame members having rearward and forward ends, a front frame member secured to and extending between the front ends of said side frame members, a rear frame member secured to and extending between the rearward ends of said side frame members, and a plurality of spaced apart cross frame members secured to and extending between said side frame members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said rear frame member is detachably secured to said side frame members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said cross frame members are arched so that centers thereof dwell in a plane above the ends thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein at least some of said cross frame members at the rear end of said supporting frame are detachably secured to said side frame members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly to said fifth wheel means, a cap means selectively detachably secured to said cover so as to close said opening at times, an upstanding support secured to said cover adjacent said opening, said cap means being detachably secured to said upstanding support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly to said fifth wheel means, a cap means selectively detachably secured to said cover so as to close said opening at times, an upstanding support secured to said cover adjacent said opening, said cap means being detachably secured to said upstanding support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly to said fifth wheel means, said cover having an elongated slit formed therein extending from said opening to one of its sides so that said cover may be installed on said truck or removed therefrom without disconnecting the trailer from the truck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a truck having a box defined by upstanding walls and a fifth wheel means positioned in said box, comprising, a flexible tonneau cover, fastening means operatively securing the periphery of said cover to said walls so that said cover extends thereover, said cover having an opening formed therein above said fifth wheel means so that the king pin of a trailer means may extend downwardly to said fifth wheel means, said cover having an elongated slit formed therein extending from said opening to one of its sides so that said cover may be installed on said truck or removed therefrom without disconnecting the trailer from the truck.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein a zipper means is provided on said cover for closing said elongated slit.
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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) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |