US5688017A
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Method and apparatus for mounting framed tonneau cover
Assignee: Leer Inc
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Filing: 1995-06-07
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2015-06-07
Abstract
Abstract An underlying frame structure is provided for mounting a rigid tonneau to the cargo bed of a vehicle, such as a pick up truck. The frame structure includes a plurality of rails having an integral "t" slot extruded therein to receive mating clamping elements as well as conventional fasteners. The tonneau completely overlays the frame structure and is held in a close, spaced relation from the vehicle by the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce A. Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A cover arrangement for the bed of a pick up truck comprising: a rigid tonneau member, a frame assembly for removably attaching the tonneau member to the truck, that frame assembly having at least one rail element to be clamped to a portion of the truck, that rail element including a "t" shaped slot therein for slidably receiving at least one fastener for retaining the rail element to the portion of the truck, and wherein the t shaped slot is formed to extend along at least a portion of the length of the rail element, and conventional nut and bolt fasteners are provided for retention of other accessory structures to that rail element by insertion of said fasteners into the t shaped slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A cover arrangement for the bed of a pick up truck comprising: a rigid tonneau member, a frame assembly for removably attaching the tonneau member to the truck, that frame assembly having at least one rail element to be clamped to a portion of the truck, that rail element including a "t" shaped slot therein for slidably receiving at least one fastener for retaining the rail element to the portion of the truck, and wherein the t shaped slot is formed to extend along at least a portion of the length of the rail element, and conventional nut and bolt fasteners are provided for retention of other accessory structures to that rail element by insertion of said fasteners into the t shaped slot.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-17 | 2001-05-19 | 2001-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-17 | 2005-05-19 | 2005-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-17 | 2009-05-19 | 2009-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |