US4799728A
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Vehicle cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-08
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Granted: 1989-01-24
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Expires: 2008-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A cover [20] for a vehicle body [11] including a hood [21] fixed to a bag [29] by a strap [28], which bag can be placed inside a vehicle door [18] and the door closed to prevent unauthorized removal. The bag is also sized to contain the cover for storage. Additionally, a hook assembly [32] including a semipliable member [34] is fixed to the strap [24] and used to hold the hood on the vehicle while allowing easy adjustment of the strap length.
Inventors
- 👤 Cliff Akers
- 👤 Richard N. James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A cover for a vehicle having a vehicle body with openings and closures for the openings, said cover comprising: a hood formed to fit over at least a portion of the vehicle body; a bag of sufficient size to hold said hood for storage; first attachment means for fastening said cloth bag to said hood at a place adjacent an opening whereby the bag can be inserted through said opening and the closure closed to fasten said hood to said vehicle body; at least one second attachment means comprising a second elongated strap; means attaching a first end of said second strap to said hood; a semipliable planar member around which the second end of said second strap is wound; and a sheath into which said planar member and wound second strap second end can be inserted to prevent unwinding of said second strap second end from said planar member while allowing said planar member to be bent around an edge of said vehicle body to hold said hood on said vehicle body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A cover for a vehicle having a vehicle body with openings and closures for the openings, said cover comprising: a hood formed to fit over at least a portion of the vehicle body; a bag of sufficient size to hold said hood for storage; first attachment means for fastening said cloth bag to said hood at a place adjacent an opening whereby the bag can be inserted through said opening and the closure closed to fasten said hood to said vehicle body; at least one second attachment means comprising a second elongated strap; means attaching a first end of said second strap to said hood; a semipliable planar member around which the second end of said second strap is wound; and a sheath into which said planar member and wound second strap second end can be inserted to prevent unwinding of said second strap second end from said planar member while allowing said planar member to be bent around an edge of said vehicle body to hold said hood on said vehicle body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cover for a vehicle body comprising: a hood formed to fit over at least a portion of said vehicle body; at least one elongated strap for holding said hood on said vehicle body and having two ends; means attaching a first end of said strap to said hood; a semipliable member about which the second end can be wound with the number of windings being determined by the desired length of the strap; and a sheath sized to fit over said pliable member and wound strap second end to prevent the second end from unwinding from said pliable member whereby the hood is fitted over the vehicle body and the srap extended to a vehicle edge and bent therearound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cover for a vehicle body comprising: a hood formed to fit over at least a portion of said vehicle body; at least one elongated strap for holding said hood on said vehicle body and having two ends; means attaching a first end of said strap to said hood; a semipliable member about which the second end can be wound with the number of windings being determined by the desired length of the strap; and a sheath sized to fit over said pliable member and wound strap second end to prevent the second end from unwinding from said pliable member whereby the hood is fitted over the vehicle body and the srap extended to a vehicle edge and bent therearound.
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) | 1992-01-24 | 1992-07-25 | 1993-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-24 | 1996-07-25 | 1997-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-24 | 2000-07-25 | 2001-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |