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US4061394A
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Tonneau cover for recreational vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A tonneau cover for recreational vehicles of pliable weatherproof material which simultaneously covers the rear cab portion of the passenger compartment, and the load bed, as desired. Utilizing already provided mounting apparatus, the cover seals from moisture and the elements of weather, the cab and load bed of the vehicle while providing means of rearward vision for the user of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 George M. Vodin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/102; B60J7/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A tonneau cover for recreational vehicles comprising: load bed cover means of substantially pliable weather-resistant material for enclosing an open load bed having a peripheral frame; cab closure means of substantially pliable weather-resistant material which emanates from a first end of said load bed cover means, for closing off the rear opening of a vehicle cab compartment; vehicle attachment means for affixing said load bed cover means over the top of said load bed of said vehicle and for affixing said cab closure means over said rear opening of said vehicle cab compartment respectively; said load bed cover means and said cab closure means meeting at the intersection of said load bed and cab so as to form a substantial angle thereat; said load bed cover means juxtaposed to and covering the open portion of said load bed in a substantially horizontal position and attached to the frame of said load bed by said vehicle attachment means; said cab closure means juxtaposed to and covering the open portion of the rear of said cab compartment in a substantially vertical position and attached to the frame of said rear cab compartment by said vehicle attachment means; said vehicle attachment means capable of affixing said tonneau cover in degrees ranging from total enclosure of said load bed and cab compartment to only partial attachment over said load bed and cab compartment enclosing only a desired portion of said bed and cab compartment respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
241 words
A tonneau cover for recreational vehicles comprising: load bed cover means of substantially pliable weather-resistant material for enclosing an open load bed having a peripheral frame; cab closure means of substantially pliable weather-resistant material which emanates from a first end of said load bed cover means, for closing off the rear opening of a vehicle cab compartment; vehicle attachment means for affixing said load bed cover means over the top of said load bed of said vehicle and for affixing said cab closure means over said rear opening of said vehicle cab compartment respectively; said load bed cover means and said cab closure means meeting at the intersection of said load bed and cab so as to form a substantial angle thereat; said load bed cover means juxtaposed to and covering the open portion of said load bed in a substantially horizontal position and attached to the frame of said load bed by said vehicle attachment means; said cab closure means juxtaposed to and covering the open portion of the rear of said cab compartment in a substantially vertical position and attached to the frame of said rear cab compartment by said vehicle attachment means; said vehicle attachment means capable of affixing said tonneau cover in degrees ranging from total enclosure of said load bed and cab compartment to only partial attachment over said load bed and cab compartment enclosing only a desired portion of said bed and cab compartment respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The tonneau cover according to claim 1 in which the invention further comprises: visibility means in said cab closure means thereby enabling rear vision viewing by a user of said vehicle; and insulating means surrounding the outer edges of said cab closure means and said load bed cover means to effectively seal said cab and load bed from external weather conditions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which said insulating means comprises a rubber-like material stripping around the periphery of said tonneau cover thereby sealing the locus of points at which the tonneau cover abuts the vehicle from elements of weather and moisture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which said visibility means comprises a window apparatus in said tonneau cover aligned with the level of vision of a user of said vehicle and enabling viewing through said cab to the rear of the vehicle and from said load bed forward, into the cab of said vehicle and beyond.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said substantially pliable weather-resistant material comprises a plasticized material of substantially high molecular weight thereby affording to said tonneau cover snug fit in placement on said vehicle, and facilitated storage when not in placement on said vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said substantially pliable weather-resistant material is a closely woven substantially heavy canvas fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said vehicle attachment means comprises a plurality of threaded bolts, each of which may be inserted through each of a series of eyelets respectively surrounding the periphery of said tonneau cover, each of said series of eyelets aligning with each of a series of tapped threaded holes respectively in said frames of said load bed and said rear cab; each of said threaded bolts fastening each of said eyelets, and in turn, said tonneau cover directly to said load bed frame and said rear cab compartment frame respectively.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said vehicle attachment means comprises a plurality of male and female buckle components: one or more of said male and female components affixed to the frames of said load bed and said rear cab compartment; one or more of said male and female components affixed to the periphery of said tonneau cover; said buckle components positioned so that a male buckle component is aligned with a female buckle component respectively enabling said cover to be snapped and buckled securely onto said vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said vehicle attachment means comprises a plurality of pivotable restraining pins insertable through a series of eyelets surrounding the periphery of said tonneau cover; each of said eyelets respectively aligning with each of said restraining pins positioned in said frames of said load bed and said rear cab; each of said restraining pins passing through each of said aligned eyelets respectively and fastening said eyelets and said tonneau cover directly to said load bed frame and said rear cab compartment respectively when said pins are pivoted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said vehicle attachment means further includes incorporation of threaded apertures already provided by said vehicle thereby enabling attachment of said tonneau cover without affixing attachment means in a preliminary manner to said vehicle.
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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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |