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Pop-up cover for motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-10
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A weather protective cover for a motor vehicle is stored within a protective storage compartment having a pop-up access cover which functions to withdraw part of said weather protective cover from said storage compartment when the cover has been in storage and the access cover is opened. Said access cover acts further to secure said weather protective cover to said storage compartment while said cover is deployed to protect the vehicle and the access cover is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin G. Tackett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A protective covering system for a vehicle, comprising: (a) a compartment defined on said vehicle, (b) a flexible sheet member, said sheet member being readily collapsible and adapted to be folded into said compartment for storage therein between use, and (c) cover means movably connected to said compartment for providing access to the interior thereof and having at least two operative positions, (i) an open operative position with said cover means displaced from and providing access to said compartment such that said sheet member may be removed from said compartment and deployed over said vehicle, and (ii) a closed operative position with said cover means resting on and securing a portion of said flexible sheet member against said compartment, a segment of said sheet member being attached to said cover means, said segment being situated inwardly of said compartment when said cover means is in said closed operative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A protective covering system for a vehicle, comprising: (a) a compartment defined on said vehicle, (b) a flexible sheet member, said sheet member being readily collapsible and adapted to be folded into said compartment for storage therein between use, and (c) cover means movably connected to said compartment for providing access to the interior thereof and having at least two operative positions, (i) an open operative position with said cover means displaced from and providing access to said compartment such that said sheet member may be removed from said compartment and deployed over said vehicle, and (ii) a closed operative position with said cover means resting on and securing a portion of said flexible sheet member against said compartment, a segment of said sheet member being attached to said cover means, said segment being situated inwardly of said compartment when said cover means is in said closed operative position.
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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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |