US4715646A
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Protective covering for lightweight vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-02
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2007-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A protective covering for a lightweight vehicle, such as a bicycle, has covers for the wheels as well as the vehicle to protect from splashing from underneath. The covering has semi circular sheath wheel covers for each wheel having an opening slit to fit over the wheel, each of the covers formed of flexible waterproof sheet material and having wheel cover attachments to hold the cover to the wheel, and an overall cover having a bag like shape with an opening, the overall cover shaped to fit over the vehicle extending down to overlap the wheel covers on the wheels, the overall cover formed of flexible waterproof sheet material and having overall cover attachment to the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlo P. Goffi
- 👤 Deborah E. Clark-Goffi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:23
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
Protective covering for a lightweight vehicle having at least two spoked wheels, the covering comprising: semi circular sheath wheel covers for each wheel having an opening slit to fit over the wheel, each of the wheel covers formed of flexible waterproof sheet material, each of the wheel covers having wheel cover attachment means located across the opening slit to attach each of the wheel covers to the wheel at the opening slit and hold each of the wheel covers to the wheel, and an overall cover having a bag like shape with an opening, the overall cover shaped to fit over the vehicle extending down to overlap the wheel covers on the wheels, the overall cover formed of flexible waterproof sheet material, and having overall cover attachment means to the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
Protective covering for a lightweight vehicle having at least two spoked wheels, the covering comprising: semi circular sheath wheel covers for each wheel having an opening slit to fit over the wheel, each of the wheel covers formed of flexible waterproof sheet material, each of the wheel covers having wheel cover attachment means located across the opening slit to attach each of the wheel covers to the wheel at the opening slit and hold each of the wheel covers to the wheel, and an overall cover having a bag like shape with an opening, the overall cover shaped to fit over the vehicle extending down to overlap the wheel covers on the wheels, the overall cover formed of flexible waterproof sheet material, and having overall cover attachment means to the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The protective covering according to claim 1 wherein the wheel cover attachment means located across the opening slit of the wheel covers comprises Velcro fastenings and fastens through the spoked wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The protective covering according to claim 1 wherein the overall cover attachment means to hold the overall cover to the vehicle comprises an elastic drawstring extending around the opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The protective covering according to claim 1 including holes strategically located in the overall cover for attachment of a lock to the bicycle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The protective covering according to claim 1 wherein the wheel cover attachment means located across the opening slit to attach the wheel covers to the wheels, comprises an elastic drawstring along the periphery of the opening slit.
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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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |