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US3868142A
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Adjustable truck cover
Assignee: Pioneer Coveralls Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-31
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-05-31
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable support for a truck cover comprising adjustable upright standards, a shaft thereon, a cover secured to the shaft, and means to extend the cover from the adjustable standards to a position at the back of the truck, said means being adjustable lengthwise of the truck.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest C Bachand
- 👤 Frederick G J Grise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
The combination of a truck having a frame with an extensible flexible cover for the truck contends and means to adjust the position of the cover, wherein said means comprises a standard, means to generally vertically adjust the standard, a rail, a bracket being slidable thereon, and means to slide the bracket along the rail generally longitudinally of the frame, means to support the cover on the standard and the frame, the means to support the cover on the bracket comprising a member movable generally fore and aft with respect to the bracket, said member being elongated, and including means on the bracket to swingingly mount the member at one end, said member having an end portion of the cover connected thereto at the opposite end, extending the cover as the memBer moves aft, and means to retract and roll up the cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
The combination of a truck having a frame with an extensible flexible cover for the truck contends and means to adjust the position of the cover, wherein said means comprises a standard, means to generally vertically adjust the standard, a rail, a bracket being slidable thereon, and means to slide the bracket along the rail generally longitudinally of the frame, means to support the cover on the standard and the frame, the means to support the cover on the bracket comprising a member movable generally fore and aft with respect to the bracket, said member being elongated, and including means on the bracket to swingingly mount the member at one end, said member having an end portion of the cover connected thereto at the opposite end, extending the cover as the memBer moves aft, and means to retract and roll up the cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the means to slide the bracket comprises a flexible endless member arranged along the rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
The combination of a truck having a frame, with means to adjustably mount an extensible flexible cover thereon, said means comprising: a pair of spaced upright standards, one at each side of the frame adjacent the cab, a rod between said standards said cover being connected at one end to said rod, a pair of spaced rails, one at each side of the frame, said rails extending generally along the sides of the frame, a bracket on each rail, each said bracket being slidable along its rail, a cover extending arm on each bracket, said arms being swingable on their brackets fore and aft of the frame, means on the rails to slide the brackets fore and aft, and means on the arms connected to the cover at its opposite end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
The combination of a truck having a frame, with means to adjustably mount an extensible flexible cover thereon, said means comprising: a pair of spaced upright standards, one at each side of the frame adjacent the cab, a rod between said standards said cover being connected at one end to said rod, a pair of spaced rails, one at each side of the frame, said rails extending generally along the sides of the frame, a bracket on each rail, each said bracket being slidable along its rail, a cover extending arm on each bracket, said arms being swingable on their brackets fore and aft of the frame, means on the rails to slide the brackets fore and aft, and means on the arms connected to the cover at its opposite end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 3 including means to extend the standards, and means to rotate the rod to roll up the cover thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 3 including means to swing the arms in a direction away from the standards, the arms swinging toward the standards under influence of the means to rotate the rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 3 including a bow portion on said arms, said bow portion having ends telescopically engaged with respect to said arms, means for adjustably positioning the bow portion with relation to said arms, and means for locking the adjusted bow in position with respect to the arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 6 including means locking and unlocking the bow portion with respect to the arms during the motion of the swinging motion of the arms on the brackets.
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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |