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US4938522A
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Protective vehicle cover
Assignee: Automotive Protective Jackets Inc
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Filing: 1988-07-19
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Granted: 1990-07-03
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Expires: 2008-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover snugly fits over an automobile having a cleaned polished surface and protects same while the automobile is in the open. The cover includes flared side panels, a bumper panel, hood panel, windshield panel, roof panel, rear window panel and tail panel all connected together by seams and closely fitting the corresponding surfaces of the automobile. In particular the seams are non-coincident with corners of the automobile so that stress on the seams is avoided. Also, the cover has a flap in one side panel, especially on the driver's side which can be opened to permit access to the automobile, in such case windows are included in the cover so that the automobile can be operated with the cover fitted thereon. The cover particularly has a water-proof outer layer and an air permeable, polishing inner layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Herron
- 👤 Brian J. Chapman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-11-07 23:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A convex cover for an automobile, comprising: (a) panels to cover the top and side portions of the automobile; and (b) a closed cord extending securely from said cover at a position proximate an automobile tire when the cover is fitted over the automobile, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A convex cover for an automobile, comprising: (a) panels to cover the top and side portions of the automobile; and (b) a closed cord extending securely from said cover at a position proximate an automobile tire when the cover is fitted over the automobile, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
170 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, each of said side members having a bottom edge, and said upper member having a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said sides being aligned to define an open end, elastic means along said edges biased to close said open end, and a sleeve at said open end, wherein said elastic means includes an elastic cord contained within said sleeve and interengageable fastening members at opposed free ends of said cord, and wherein each of said members have a waterproof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
170 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, each of said side members having a bottom edge, and said upper member having a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said sides being aligned to define an open end, elastic means along said edges biased to close said open end, and a sleeve at said open end, wherein said elastic means includes an elastic cord contained within said sleeve and interengageable fastening members at opposed free ends of said cord, and wherein each of said members have a waterproof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
152 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
162 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
162 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
173 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, elastic means along said edges biased to close said open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
173 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, elastic means along said edges biased to close said open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
162 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of the automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
162 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of the automobile tire in contact with the ground, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, and wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
181 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, wherein one of said side members is flared at a position corresponding approximately to a side mirror of the automobile when the cover is fitted over the automobile, and further comprising a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
181 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, wherein one of said side members is flared at a position corresponding approximately to a side mirror of the automobile when the cover is fitted over the automobile, and further comprising a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
192 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together, wherein one of said side members is flared at a position corresponding approximately to a side mirror of the automobile when the cover is fitted over the automobile, and further comprising a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
192 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together, wherein one of said side members is flared at a position corresponding approximately to a side mirror of the automobile when the cover is fitted over the automobile, and further comprising a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
203 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, elastic means along said edges biased to close said open end, wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together, wherein one of said side members is flared at a position corresponding approximately to a side mirror of the automobile when the cover is fitted over the automobile, and further comprising a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
203 words
A convex cover for snugly fitting over an automobile, comprising: an upper panel member being shaped to cover snugly the front, top and rear portions of the automobile, first and second side panel members, being shaped to cover snugly, respectively, the left and right side portions of the automobile, said side members being connected securely by said upper member to form a smooth, convex contour, and wherein each of said side members has a bottom edge, and said upper member has a front bottom edge and a rear bottom edge, and said edges are aligned to define an open end, elastic means along said edges biased to close said open end, wherein each of said members has a water-proof outer layer and an air-permeable, polishing inner layer in opposed facing relationship, portions of said inner and outer layers being laminated together, wherein one of said side members is flared at a position corresponding approximately to a side mirror of the automobile when the cover is fitted over the automobile, and further comprising a closed cord extending from and connected securely to said cover, the length of said cord being sufficient to encircle that portion of an automobile tire in contact with the ground.
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