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US4789574A
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Removable protective liner for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-15
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Granted: 1988-12-06
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Expires: 2007-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A removable protective liner adapted to fit and be releasably connectable atop the enclosed, generally horizontal rear bed of vehicles such as Blazers®, Broncos®, Cherokees®, and the like. The liner is formed of a horizontal panel fabricated of thin flexible sheet material such as vinyl or naugahide® and is adapted to cover substantially the entire rear bed and the rear seats of such vehicles in their folded down position. The liner may also include side panels and a spare tire cover extending upwardly from the side margins of the horizontal panels. The releasable attaching means between the liner and the vehicle rear bed may be Velcro®, mating snaps, or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy C. Selvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/169; Y10T428/18; Y10T428/183; Y10T428/187; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/233; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249981; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A removable protective enclosed truck bed liner adapted to protectively cover a vehicle's enclosed rear cargo area bed, the enclosed cargo area convertible in use for both pleasure and utility, said lining comprising: a panel formed of a continuous inner sheet of flexible, pliable material having front, back and side margins, an outer sheet and a padding layer; said panel sized to protectively cover substantially all of the vehicle's generally horizontal rear cargo area bed; said panel also having a contour adjacent said front margin adapted to fit over the vehicle's rear seat in its folded down position; said panel also having a contour adjacent each said side margin adapted to fit over the vehicle's rear raised wheel wells; said margins having no padding and outer sheet, whereby said panel is readily folded at said margins to form said contours; said panel also including means for releasably attaching said panel atop the rear cargo area bed and folded-down rear seat of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A removable protective enclosed truck bed liner adapted to protectively cover a vehicle's enclosed rear cargo area bed, the enclosed cargo area convertible in use for both pleasure and utility, said lining comprising: a panel formed of a continuous inner sheet of flexible, pliable material having front, back and side margins, an outer sheet and a padding layer; said panel sized to protectively cover substantially all of the vehicle's generally horizontal rear cargo area bed; said panel also having a contour adjacent said front margin adapted to fit over the vehicle's rear seat in its folded down position; said panel also having a contour adjacent each said side margin adapted to fit over the vehicle's rear raised wheel wells; said margins having no padding and outer sheet, whereby said panel is readily folded at said margins to form said contours; said panel also including means for releasably attaching said panel atop the rear cargo area bed and folded-down rear seat of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A removable protective liner as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: side panels formed of said sheet material and connected to and upwardly extending from said side margins; said side panels at least partially protectively covering the outer sides of the rear cargo area bed; and means for releasably attaching said side panels against the enclosed rear cargo area sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A removable protective liner as set forth in claim 2, further comprising: a spare tire cover formed of said sheet material and connected to one said side margin; said spare tire cover at least partially protectively covering the exposed surfaces of the vehicle's spare tire mounted within the enclosed rear cargo area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A removable protective liner as set forth in claim 3, wherein: said sheet material is vinyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A removable protective liner as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said releasable attaching means is mating interengaging snaps.
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) | 1991-12-06 | 1992-06-06 | 1992-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-06 | 1996-06-06 | 1996-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-06 | 2000-06-06 | 2000-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |