US4915440A
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Truck bed cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-03-08
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2009-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A truck bed cover for the cargo area of trucks utilizes a flexible cover supported by a plurality of generally U-shaped rigid supports. The flexible cover is secured by cooperating snap fasteners spaced around the truck bed and the U-shaped supports may be formed with collapsible telescoping leg portions to allow the height of the cover to be adapted for covering various different cargos. The supports are retractable to a collapsed position when not in use. The cover may also be utilized to form a tent in the truck bed for the protection of individuals from the environment. The cover may be removed and utilized for various picnic and camping uses.
Inventors
- 👤 Avis U. Daniel
- 👤 Sallye R. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/10; B60J7/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A truck bed cover for covering cargo loads, comprising: a plurality of generally U-shaped rigid supports; means for mounting said supports in spaced relation along the length of a truck bed; each of said plurality of generally U-shaped rigid supports having collapsing leg portions; said collapsing leg portions each formed by a plurality of telescoping sections; forward most and rearward most ones of said supports each provided with a secondary pivotal arcuate rigid support bar; bracket means mounting each of said secondary support bars to said telescoping sections for independent pivotal angular and vertical elevational adjustment with respect to each other and to said U-shaped supports; a flexible cover supported over said plurality of supports and dimensioned for covering the truck bed; a plurality of spaced cooperating snap fasteners on said cover and the truck bed for securing said cover; first retaining pin means for securing said secondary supports in selected discreet angular positions; second retaining pin means for retaining said secondary supports in selected discreet vertical elevational positions; and third retaining pin means for securing said telescoping sections in selected discreet positions, whereby said U-shaped rigid supports are mounted for vertical adjustment with respect to the truck bed, independently of said secondary supports, to allow adaptation of said cover for various different cargo load dimensions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A truck bed cover for covering cargo loads, comprising: a plurality of generally U-shaped rigid supports; means for mounting said supports in spaced relation along the length of a truck bed; each of said plurality of generally U-shaped rigid supports having collapsing leg portions; said collapsing leg portions each formed by a plurality of telescoping sections; forward most and rearward most ones of said supports each provided with a secondary pivotal arcuate rigid support bar; bracket means mounting each of said secondary support bars to said telescoping sections for independent pivotal angular and vertical elevational adjustment with respect to each other and to said U-shaped supports; a flexible cover supported over said plurality of supports and dimensioned for covering the truck bed; a plurality of spaced cooperating snap fasteners on said cover and the truck bed for securing said cover; first retaining pin means for securing said secondary supports in selected discreet angular positions; second retaining pin means for retaining said secondary supports in selected discreet vertical elevational positions; and third retaining pin means for securing said telescoping sections in selected discreet positions, whereby said U-shaped rigid supports are mounted for vertical adjustment with respect to the truck bed, independently of said secondary supports, to allow adaptation of said cover for various different cargo load dimensions.
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) | 1993-04-09 | 1993-10-09 | 1994-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-10-09 | 1998-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-10-09 | 2002-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |