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Covering for large, heavy objects in particular military equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-21
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Granted: 1990-06-05
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Expires: 2007-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A tube made of flexible tarpaulins or sheeting as a covering for relatively large objects for the purpose of long-term storage. The tube is provided on the outer circumference with attachments for the application of force to enable the tube to be raised to its proper shape, thus allowing entry of the object. The tube then only requires to be closed at its ends by means of removable clamps.
Inventors
- 👤 Jurgen Lohse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/64; B65D85/68; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/686; B65D2585/6867; B65D2585/6875
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A covering for long-term storage of heavy objects such as military equipment, armored cars, vehicles and the like, comprising: a tube of water-repellent material, said tube having ends defined by said material, said material being continuous between said ends of said tube and having folds at each said end, said material contacting itself at each said end to define a seam at each said end; and at least one removable elongate clamp engaging material on both sides of each said seam along a line at each open end of said tube to hold closed said ends of said tube, wherein the material at each end of the tube defines at the seam a continuous edge having a length, and said at least one clamp has a length, the total clamp length at each end being less than one-half the length of the continuous edge at the seam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A covering for long-term storage of heavy objects such as military equipment, armored cars, vehicles and the like, comprising: a tube of water-repellent material, said tube having ends defined by said material, said material being continuous between said ends of said tube and having folds at each said end, said material contacting itself at each said end to define a seam at each said end; and at least one removable elongate clamp engaging material on both sides of each said seam along a line at each open end of said tube to hold closed said ends of said tube, wherein the material at each end of the tube defines at the seam a continuous edge having a length, and said at least one clamp has a length, the total clamp length at each end being less than one-half the length of the continuous edge at the seam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The covering according to claim 1, wherein the continuous edge at the seam includes a first straight portion defining one side of the seam, a second straight portion defining an opposite side of the seam, and side portions positioned between and in engagement with said first and second straight portions, and said clamps engage said first and second straight portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The covering according to claim 1, wherein each said clamp includes a first surface engaging material on one side of said seam and a second surface engaging material on an opposite side of said seam, and said first and second sides of each clamp define an apex, whereby the associated seam is clamped into a corresponding apex.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The covering according to claim 1, wherein the tube includes a bottom having a thickness greater than the thickness of the rest of the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The covering according to claim 1, further comprising means for facilitating the application of force to the ends of said tube for inserting the ends into said clamps, said facilitating means comprising loops attached to the material at the ends of said tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The covering according to claim 5, further comprising projections on said clamps, said loops being positioned around said projections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The covering according to claim 1, further comprising a window in said material, said window comprising less than the entire covering.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The covering according to claim 1, further comprising means for feeding compressed air into said tube, said feeding means comprising an opening in the material for connection to a compressed air conduit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The covering according to claim 1, wherein the tube is seamless between its ends.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The covering according to claim 1, wherein the material is an elastomer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The covering according to claim 10, wherein the material is polyvinylchloride.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
125 words
A covering for long-term storage of heavy objects such as military equipment, armored cars, vehicles and the like, comprising: a tube of water-repellent material, said tube having ends defined by said material, said material being continuous between said ends of said tube and having folds at each said end, said material contacting itself at each said end to define a seam at each said end; and at least one removable elongate clamp engaging material on both sides of each said seam along a line at each open end of said tube to hold closed said ends of said tube, wherein the material at each end of the tube defines a continuous edge, and a plurality of apertures are defined in the material along each edge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
125 words
A covering for long-term storage of heavy objects such as military equipment, armored cars, vehicles and the like, comprising: a tube of water-repellent material, said tube having ends defined by said material, said material being continuous between said ends of said tube and having folds at each said end, said material contacting itself at each said end to define a seam at each said end; and at least one removable elongate clamp engaging material on both sides of each said seam along a line at each open end of said tube to hold closed said ends of said tube, wherein the material at each end of the tube defines a continuous edge, and a plurality of apertures are defined in the material along each edge.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The covering according to claim 12, wherein the apertures in the material on opposite sides of each seam are in alignment with one another, and fasteners extend through the aligned apertures.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The covering according to claim 13, wherein apertures extend through each said clamp, and the apertures in the clamps are in alignment with the apertures in the material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
113 words
A covering for long-term storage of heavy objects such as a military equipment, armored cars, vehicles and the like, comprising: a tube of water-repellent material, said tube having ends defined by said material, said material being continuous between said ends of said tube and having folds at each said end, said material contacting itself at each said end to define a seam at each said end; and at least one removable elongate clamp engaging material on both sides of each said seam along a line at each open end of said tube to hold closed said ends of said tube, wherein each clamp comprises a plurality of sections pivotally connected to one another.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
113 words
A covering for long-term storage of heavy objects such as a military equipment, armored cars, vehicles and the like, comprising: a tube of water-repellent material, said tube having ends defined by said material, said material being continuous between said ends of said tube and having folds at each said end, said material contacting itself at each said end to define a seam at each said end; and at least one removable elongate clamp engaging material on both sides of each said seam along a line at each open end of said tube to hold closed said ends of said tube, wherein each clamp comprises a plurality of sections pivotally connected to one another.
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