US4479677A
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Pickup truck tonneau cover
Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products Inc
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Filing: 1983-11-07
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Granted: 1984-10-30
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Expires: 2003-11-07
Abstract
Abstract Tonneau cover for box of pickup truck, stored within housing mounted on the front end of box on spring actuated windup spool when not in use, extends over cross bows and snaps closed along edge of box. Cross rod at exposed end facilitates unrolling, serves as weight for open tailgate and stabilizes automatic roll-up when unsnapped and released.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald S. Gulette
- 👤 Mark Lobanoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/02; B60J7/06; B60J7/067; B60J7/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
Tonneau cover kit for open box of pickup truck comprising a front end transverse housing assembly, means for weather-sealed installation of said assembly at the front end of said box, flexible tonneau cover and spring windup roller means intalled within said housing assembly, side snap rail means for superimposed installation by attachment to the top of box side walls along the box sides, said rail means including provision for installing removable tonneau supports intermediate the ends and sides of the box, and interengaging snap means between the side margins of said cover and said snap rail means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
Tonneau cover kit for open box of pickup truck comprising a front end transverse housing assembly, means for weather-sealed installation of said assembly at the front end of said box, flexible tonneau cover and spring windup roller means intalled within said housing assembly, side snap rail means for superimposed installation by attachment to the top of box side walls along the box sides, said rail means including provision for installing removable tonneau supports intermediate the ends and sides of the box, and interengaging snap means between the side margins of said cover and said snap rail means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Tonneau cover kit of claim 1 including transverse upward bow means for supporting the flexible tonneau cover only at positions intermediate the ends of the box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Tonneau cover kit of claim 2 including removable bow pockets in said side snap rail means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-30 | 1988-04-30 | 1988-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-30 | 1992-04-30 | 1992-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-30 | 1996-04-30 | 1996-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |