PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A VEHICLE
A protective cover for a vehicle configured to limit damage to the vehicle in a flood. The protective cover includes a covering, arranged with an outer perimeter and having an opening. A front side sewn edge and a rear side sewn edge mechanically coupled to the waterproof canvas. A zipper mechanically coupled to the outer perimeter. The vehicle can fit within the covering between the front side sewn edge and the rear side sewn edge and then be covered with the covering upon sealing the zipper creating an airtight compartment in order to limit damage to the vehicle in a flood.
This application claims priority to provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 61/877,674 filed on Sep. 13, 2013, the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUNDThe embodiments herein relate generally to automotive accessories.
Prior to embodiments of the disclosed invention, vehicles in floods were damaged by flood waters. Embodiments of the disclosed invention solve this problem.
SUMMARYA protective cover for a vehicle configured to limit damage to the vehicle in a flood. The protective cover includes a covering, arranged with an outer perimeter and having an opening. A front side sewn edge and a rear side sewn edge mechanically coupled to the waterproof canvas. A zipper mechanically coupled to the outer perimeter. The vehicle can fit within the covering between the front side sewn edge and the rear side sewn edge and then be covered with the covering upon sealing the zipper creating an airtight compartment in order to limit damage to the vehicle in a flood.
In some embodiments, a front strap is immediately adjacent to the covering and mechanically coupled to front strap D-rings. One end of the front strap can be inserted through the front strap d-ring to hold the front strap immediately adjacent to the covering and tightly around the vehicle. A rear strap immediately adjacent to the covering and mechanically coupled to rear strap D-rings. One end of the rear strap can be inserted through the rear strap d-ring to hold the rear strap immediately adjacent to the covering and tightly around the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the covering is a waterproof canvas. In other embodiments, the covering is a waterproof fabric.
The detailed description of some embodiments of the invention is made below with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals represent corresponding parts of the figures.
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In some embodiments, covering 10 can be used to protect vehicles from sun, wind and hail. Covering 10 can also protect furniture and other machinery from damage.
Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above.
Claims
1. A protective cover for a vehicle configured to limit damage to the vehicle in a flood; the protective cover, comprising:
- a covering, arranged with an outer perimeter and having an opening;
- a front side sewn edge and a rear side sewn edge mechanically coupled to the waterproof canvas;
- a zipper mechanically coupled to the outer perimeter;
- wherein the vehicle can fit within the covering between the front side sewn edge and the rear side sewn edge and then be covered with the covering upon sealing the zipper creating an airtight compartment in order to limit damage to the vehicle in a flood.
2. The protective cover of claim 1, further comprising:
- a front strap and a rear strap immediately adjacent to the covering;
- wherein the front strap and the rear strap hold the covering immediately adjacent to the vehicle.
3. The protective cover of claim 1, further comprising:
- a front strap immediately adjacent to the covering and mechanically coupled to front strap D-rings; wherein one end of the front strap can be inserted through the front strap d-ring to hold the front strap immediately adjacent to the covering and tightly around the vehicle;
- a rear strap immediately adjacent to the covering and mechanically coupled to rear strap D-rings; wherein one end of the rear strap can be inserted through the rear strap d-ring to hold the rear strap immediately adjacent to the covering and tightly around the vehicle.
4. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein the covering is a waterproof canvas.
5. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein the covering is a waterproof fabric.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 30, 2013
Publication Date: Mar 19, 2015
Inventor: Linjaman Jefferson Denham (Tucson, AZ)
Application Number: 14/067,135
International Classification: B65D 65/22 (20060101);