US4600233A
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Mini-tonneau cover apparatus for rear compartment of convertible vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-22
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2005-01-22
Abstract
Abstract Mini-tonneau cover apparatus for a rear compartment of a convertible vehicle includes an upper, outer periphery having a bead for securing an upper, outer portion of the flexible tonneau cover to the vehicle and a rod extending laterally across the rear compartment over which the flexible tonneau cover is disposed. A lower, front portion of the flexible tonneau cover is secured by appropriate fasteners, such as "Velcro" type fasteners, to hold the bottom of the flexible tonneau cover in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Boydston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R5/00; B60R5/04; B60R5/044; B60R5/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Cover apparatus for covering a package compartment having a rear wall and side walls and a bottom wall in an automobile, comprising, in combination: lid means disposed substantially rearwardly of the rear wall; rod means removably secured to the side walls of the compartment; cover means disposed over the rod means and dividing the cover means into a first portion having a bead, said bead disposed over the rear wall and the side walls and the first portion extends from the rod means to the side walls and to the rear wall and is secured by engagement of the lid means and bead to the side walls and to the rear wall, and a second portion extending from the rod means and downwardly between the side walls to the bottom wall; and means for securing the second portion of the cover means to the bottom wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Cover apparatus for covering a package compartment having a rear wall and side walls and a bottom wall in an automobile, comprising, in combination: lid means disposed substantially rearwardly of the rear wall; rod means removably secured to the side walls of the compartment; cover means disposed over the rod means and dividing the cover means into a first portion having a bead, said bead disposed over the rear wall and the side walls and the first portion extends from the rod means to the side walls and to the rear wall and is secured by engagement of the lid means and bead to the side walls and to the rear wall, and a second portion extending from the rod means and downwardly between the side walls to the bottom wall; and means for securing the second portion of the cover means to the bottom wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the rod means includes hanger means for supporting the rod means on the side walls of the package compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the side walls have an angular orientation and the rod means further includes angled ends to conform to the angular orientation of the side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the hanger means includes a first hanger for supporting one angled end of the rod means and a second hanger for supporting the other angled end of the rod means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the rod means includes a first rod member and a second rod member movable relative to the first rod member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the first and second rod members are telescoping members for varying the length of the rod means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the rod means further includes a compression spring for urging the first and second rod members outwardly with respect to each other to urge the angled ends of the rod members and the hanger means against the walls of the package compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which the means for securing the second portion of the cover means to the bottom wall includes a first fastening portion secured to the bottom wall and a second fastening portion secured to the second portion of the cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 8 in which the lid locks the bead remote from the package compartment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-07-14 | 1990-01-13 | 1990-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-14 | 1994-01-13 | 1994-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-14 | 1998-01-13 | 1998-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |