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US3366414A
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Truck bed cover apparatus
Assignee: CLARENCE L GILE
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Filing: 1966-08-22
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1986-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andy L Thompson
- 👤 Clarence L Gile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/02; B60J7/06; B60J7/067; B60J7/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE BED HAVING AN OPEN TOP COMPRISING: (A) FRAME MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE BED HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDED SUPPORT ARMS, (B) COVER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT ARMS ADAPTED TO COVER THE OPEN TOP OF THE BED, (C) ACTUATOR MEANS SECURED TO SAID FRAME MEANS OPERABLE TO SELECTIVELY MOVE SAID COVER MEANS FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL POSITION COVERING THE OPEN TOP TO A SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT POSITION PERMITTING LOADING AND UNLOADING OF THE BED, AND (D) LATCH MEANS ENGAGABLE WITH SAID ACTUATOR MEANS TO RELEASABLY SECURE SAID COVER MEANS IN THE HORIZONTAL OR UPRIGHT POSITIONS, (E) SAID SUPPORT ARMS HAVING A PLURALITY OF TELESCOPING ELEMENTS MOVABLE INTO NESTING ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ADJACENT ONE THEREOF, AND (F) SAID COVER MEANS SECURED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS WHEREIN SAID SUPPORT ARMS ARE MOVABLE INTO NESTING ENGAGEMENT TO RETRACT SAID COVER MEANS FROM THE BED FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING PURPOSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE BED HAVING AN OPEN TOP COMPRISING: (A) FRAME MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE BED HAVING REARWARDLY EXTENDED SUPPORT ARMS, (B) COVER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT ARMS ADAPTED TO COVER THE OPEN TOP OF THE BED, (C) ACTUATOR MEANS SECURED TO SAID FRAME MEANS OPERABLE TO SELECTIVELY MOVE SAID COVER MEANS FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL POSITION COVERING THE OPEN TOP TO A SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT POSITION PERMITTING LOADING AND UNLOADING OF THE BED, AND (D) LATCH MEANS ENGAGABLE WITH SAID ACTUATOR MEANS TO RELEASABLY SECURE SAID COVER MEANS IN THE HORIZONTAL OR UPRIGHT POSITIONS, (E) SAID SUPPORT ARMS HAVING A PLURALITY OF TELESCOPING ELEMENTS MOVABLE INTO NESTING ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ADJACENT ONE THEREOF, AND (F) SAID COVER MEANS SECURED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT ARMS WHEREIN SAID SUPPORT ARMS ARE MOVABLE INTO NESTING ENGAGEMENT TO RETRACT SAID COVER MEANS FROM THE BED FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING PURPOSES.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |