US3986749A
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Truck body cover employing accessible roller bracket assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A cover for a truck body of a type including two substantially parallel sides includes two brackets each fixed to one side adjacent the upper edge thereof, each bracket including a substantially flat surface extending normal to the corresponding one of the sides and outward therefrom. A plurality of U-shaped support rods are positioned over the sides and include a roller bearing rotatably supported on the surface such that a cover carried by the rods is movable back and forth across the truck body.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia J. Hull
- 👤 Darwin L. Hull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/02; B60J7/024; B60J7/04; B60J7/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A cover for a truck body of the type including two substantially parallel sides, said cover comprising: two brackets, each fixed to one of said sides adjacent the upper edge thereof, each said bracket including a substantially flat surface extending normal to the corresponding one of said sides and outward therefrom; a plurality of support rods movably positioned over said sides, each said rod including a U-shaped bend near each extremity thereof, such that said bend extends outward away from said side and bends back towards said side and then towards said surface; a plurality of bearing means, each coupled to one of said rods at the extremity near said bend, said bearing means carried by said flat surface; a cover positioned between the upper edge of said two sides and movably supported by said rods, with said cover comprising a plurality of slats, each slat coupled to hinges and said rods are attached to said hinges at the corresponding one of said bends; an enclosure at the forward end of said truck body; and means for drawing said slats into said enclosure and folding said slats on one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A cover for a truck body of the type including two substantially parallel sides, said cover comprising: two brackets, each fixed to one of said sides adjacent the upper edge thereof, each said bracket including a substantially flat surface extending normal to the corresponding one of said sides and outward therefrom; a plurality of support rods movably positioned over said sides, each said rod including a U-shaped bend near each extremity thereof, such that said bend extends outward away from said side and bends back towards said side and then towards said surface; a plurality of bearing means, each coupled to one of said rods at the extremity near said bend, said bearing means carried by said flat surface; a cover positioned between the upper edge of said two sides and movably supported by said rods, with said cover comprising a plurality of slats, each slat coupled to hinges and said rods are attached to said hinges at the corresponding one of said bends; an enclosure at the forward end of said truck body; and means for drawing said slats into said enclosure and folding said slats on one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein each said bearing means comprises a roller rotatably joined to said rod extremity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein each said bearing means comprises a skid fixed to said rod extremity, said skid including a leading edge adapted to clear said surface when moved therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein each said bracket further comprises: a substantially U-shaped member fixed to said side adjacent the upper edge thereof, the two arms of said U-shaped member extending normal to said side, the lower of said two arms having an inner surface which defines said flat surface; two depending rims, each extending perpendicular to one of said arms and inwardly in a direction toward the other arm; and wherein said rods extend between said rims.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus recited in claim 4 wherein said sides define a slope at the rear of said truck body, said U-shaped bracket extending along said slope to the bottom of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus recited in claim 1 wherein said drawing means comprises: a shaft extending through said enclosure crosswise with respect to said truck body; a first pulley fixed to said shaft; a second pulley positioned at the rear of said truck body; and means looping said first and second pulleys and coupled to said cover for drawing said cover into and out of said enclosure.
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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) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |