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US4295262A
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Method of making truck bed cover assembly
Assignee: Impact Extrusions Inc
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Filing: 1980-03-21
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 2000-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for the production of covers, or toppers, for the truck beds of various sizes and makes of pick-up trucks comprising a preformed shell which serves as a base or body portion for the finished cover, and a support member for the preformed shell which provides means for trimming the shell to a predetermined length and enables the shell to be maintained in a fixed position during fabrication of the completed cover. The preformed shell has an initial length greater than that of the finished cover, and, together with the support member, provides a simple, effective and efficient means for making covers for at least eleven different models and makes of pick-up trucks.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Grote
- 👤 Duane Raymond
- 👤 Joseph C. Mosher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/08; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/42; B60P3/423; B62D25/00; B62D25/06; B62D29/00; B62D29/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49892; Y10T29/49998; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53961; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/306216; Y10T409/306384; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/748; Y10T83/7487; Y10T83/7493; Y10T83/7507
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of making a cover for a truck bed, comprising forming a shell having the general configuration of a truck bed cover and having a top wall, and sidewalls joined to the longitudinal margins of the top wall, said shell being of a length which is greater than the length of the cover to be made therefrom; positioning the shell in an inverted condition on a support member having adjustable guide means; positioning the guide means at a predetermined distance inwardly of the leading edge of the shell; trimming the shell along the guide means to provide a body portion for the truck bed cover having the length desired; and completing the assembly of the cover by securing a front panel and rear door thereto while the body portion is maintained in a fixed position on the support member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of making a cover for a truck bed, comprising forming a shell having the general configuration of a truck bed cover and having a top wall, and sidewalls joined to the longitudinal margins of the top wall, said shell being of a length which is greater than the length of the cover to be made therefrom; positioning the shell in an inverted condition on a support member having adjustable guide means; positioning the guide means at a predetermined distance inwardly of the leading edge of the shell; trimming the shell along the guide means to provide a body portion for the truck bed cover having the length desired; and completing the assembly of the cover by securing a front panel and rear door thereto while the body portion is maintained in a fixed position on the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the shell is releasably clamped to the support member during trimming.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the guide means comprises a plate member having a plane surface which extends along the top wall and the sidewalls of the shell, and the shell is trimmed to the desired length by moving a cutting tool along said surface of the guide means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |