US4795207A
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Vehicle cover
Assignee: BUDGE Manufacturing CO Inc
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Filing: 1987-07-23
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle cover useful for small trucks such as pickups and vans, comprising a central panel having a width of about the width of the vehicle and a length slightly longer than the side elevational profile taken along the front, top and back of the vehicle; a pair of side panels having a shape generally corresponding to the side elevational profile of said vehicle; the side panels being attached to the central panel along the length thereof to form junction seams which define a pair of parallel vertical planes spaced apart by the width of the vehicle; and an elastic band member having a relaxed state slightly less than the rectangle defined by the length and width of the vehicle, the band being circumscribed by the lower terminal edge of the panels.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin B. Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
A vehicle cover useful for a pickup truck comprising: a central rectangular panel having a width of about the width of said truck and a length slightly longer than the side elevational profile taken along the front, top and back of the truck; a pair of side panels each formed from a lower rectangular panel and an upper trapazoidal panel and attached to one another by double stitching to provide a shape generally corresponding to the side elevational profile of said truck; said side panels being attached to said central panel by double stitching along the length thereof to form junction seams which define a pair of parallel vertical planes spaced apart by the width of said truck; and an elastic band member having a relaxed state slightly less than the rectangle defined by the length and width of said truck, said band being circumscribed by the entire lower terminal edge of said panels, grommet means at at least two opposing terminal bottom ends of said cover to permit rope means to be attached to secure the cover in severe inclement weather; and a lock portal having a reinforced opening to permit a portion of the truck to extend through the cover, said portal being sized to permit a lock to be attached to the portion of the truck extending through the portal to prevent said cover from being removed from the truck when said lock is in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
A vehicle cover useful for a pickup truck comprising: a central rectangular panel having a width of about the width of said truck and a length slightly longer than the side elevational profile taken along the front, top and back of the truck; a pair of side panels each formed from a lower rectangular panel and an upper trapazoidal panel and attached to one another by double stitching to provide a shape generally corresponding to the side elevational profile of said truck; said side panels being attached to said central panel by double stitching along the length thereof to form junction seams which define a pair of parallel vertical planes spaced apart by the width of said truck; and an elastic band member having a relaxed state slightly less than the rectangle defined by the length and width of said truck, said band being circumscribed by the entire lower terminal edge of said panels, grommet means at at least two opposing terminal bottom ends of said cover to permit rope means to be attached to secure the cover in severe inclement weather; and a lock portal having a reinforced opening to permit a portion of the truck to extend through the cover, said portal being sized to permit a lock to be attached to the portion of the truck extending through the portal to prevent said cover from being removed from the truck when said lock is in place.
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) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |