Abstract A cap or topper structure for the bed of a truck characterized by a base or main section and a rear section hingedly connected together at a pivot axis disposed along the upper horizontal surface of the cap or topper. The preceding arrangement serves, when in an operative position, i.e. when the rear section is moved upwardly or angled with respect to the truck bed, to provide ready access to the space on the truck bed covered by the cap or topper. In one invention embodiment, the movable rear section of the cap or topper is hinged closer to the truck cab than in another invention embodiment, the former affording more access to the enclosed space, as by standing on the truck bed, while the latter permits easy access by a user standing on the ground adjacent the truck bed. In either instance, conventional components are employed for elevating and maintaining the movable rear section of the cap or topper at the aforesaid operative position for access purposes.
Inventors
👤 David R. Gutgsell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-11-04 00:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A topper for the bed of a truck having a cab comprising a base section having an upper horizontal surface supported on said truck bed and a secondary section pivotally positioned on said base section along said horizontal surface towards the region of said cab, said secondary section covering a preselected area of said truck bed and selectively movable in an uncovering relationship providing standing access by a user to any uncovered area of said truck bed, and said secondary section including a window in a rear vertical plane thereof providing adjacent surface supported user access.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A topper for the bed of a truck having a cab comprising a base section having an upper horizontal surface supported on said truck bed and a secondary section pivotally positioned on said base section along said horizontal surface towards the region of said cab, said secondary section covering a preselected area of said truck bed and selectively movable in an uncovering relationship providing standing access by a user to any uncovered area of said truck bed, and said secondary section including a window in a rear vertical plane thereof providing adjacent surface supported user access.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The topper of claim 1 where means are provided for selectively elevating said secondary section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The topper of claim 2 where means associated with said elevating means serve position retaining purposes.