Canopy Supported By Vehicle Patents (Class 135/88.01)
  • Patent number: 10717379
    Abstract: A maintenance/construction cart that facilitates wall and ceiling access while isolating the interior of the cart from the surrounding environment. The cart is configured such that its height can be easily adjusted by an operator to provide access to ceilings of different heights while maintaining the seal between the interior of the cart and the surrounding environment while structurally supporting a ladder leaning against a surface of the cart. In some embodiments, the cart includes an air filtration unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Abatement Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Blair Lawrence Harber, Lynette Raville Mathews, Adam Brian Hunninck, Leonard Gene Simmons
  • Patent number: 10414425
    Abstract: An example carriage accessory includes a base attachment, a top attachment, and a surround for a carriage. In an example, the surround has at least a first tubing member extending from the base attachment to the top attachment, a second tubing member extending from the base attachment to the top attachment. In another example, the surround further has at least a third tubing member extending from the base attachment to the top attachment. In another example, the surround further has at least a fourth tubing member extending from the base attachment to the top attachment. In an example, at least some of the tubing members are oriented perpendicular to each other when the carriage accessory is viewed from top-down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Heather Nix
  • Patent number: 10202783
    Abstract: A roof canopy for an outdoor shelter is disclosed herein. The roof canopy includes a canopy fabric material configured to form a roof cover of an outdoor shelter; a pocket structure attached to a second surface of the canopy fabric material, the pocket structure including a pocket fabric sheet at least partially spaced apart from the canopy fabric material, the pocket fabric sheet and the canopy fabric material together defining a pocket cavity configured to receive an end portion of a roof frame member of the outdoor shelter therein; and a handle member attached to a first surface of the canopy fabric material, the handle member overlapping at least a portion of the canopy fabric material that partially defines the pocket cavity, the handle member configured to be grasped by a user so as to facilitate the pocket structure being fitted over the end portion of the roof frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd.
    Inventor: Lianzhang Pan
  • Patent number: 10179502
    Abstract: A rain shield system for inhibiting rain from entering a vehicle includes a vehicle that has a doorway and a door. A shield is coupled to the vehicle. The shield is selectively positioned in a deployed position having the shield extending between the doorway and the door when the door is opened. In this way the shield inhibits rain from entering an interior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Mohamed Hija
  • Patent number: 10167006
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dock cart cover, including a lower portion, and a tensioning device. The lower portion is dimensioned to fit about the sides of the dock cart. The tensioning strap may selectively apply tension inward about the sides of the dock cart. The dock cart cover may include an upper portion which may be expanded upward from the lower portion. The dock cart cover may be attached to dock carts in either an expanded state or a collapsed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Boates LLC
    Inventor: Michele Lennon
  • Patent number: 10106186
    Abstract: Provided herein is a baby wagon with improved ease of use configured such that the volume of the bulky body of the baby wagon is minimized in a wagon folding mode, whereby it is possible to easily put the baby wagon in the trunk of a small-sized car, such that frames are completely fixed in the wagon folding mode, whereby it is possible to prevent damage to the frames due to protrusion of the frames when the baby wagon shakes or is laid down, and such that brakes are mounted to the front and rear parts of the baby wagon in order to easily move or stop the baby wagon in opposite directions, whereby it is possible to improve the ease of use. The baby wagon includes a folding type body frame, a wagon wheel unit, a seat unit, and a canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: BRAN-NEW INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Yejin Choi
  • Patent number: 9915080
    Abstract: A shelter structure arranged to be deployed from a stowed configuration above a vehicle to a deployed configuration, having a number of elongate stays for supporting a flexible awning, the stays being movable to fan out from a stowed configuration to a fanned out configuration when deployed. The structure is provided with a mounting permitting the structure to move with respect to the mounting when deployed to selectively cover alternative sheltered zones in a deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Belron International Limited
    Inventor: William Finck
  • Patent number: 9849939
    Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into an deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. Hough, Kenneth Lauerance Stout
  • Patent number: 9572298
    Abstract: A mower includes: a left panel positioned on a left side of a driver's seat. The driver's seat is positioned rearward of a mower unit. A display unit is arranged in an area of the left panel. A line linking a left front corner area of the mower unit and a top center portion of a seat back of the driver's seat passes through the display unit. The display unit is arranged so that a screen of the display unit faces the top center portion of the seat back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaki Takaoka, Masato Asahara
  • Patent number: 9212500
    Abstract: A loss prevention device, method and system for a structure subject to aerodynamic lift upon exposure to a wind event is disclosed having at least one tensioner coupled to the structure, at least one anchor attached to a fixed surface, and at least one barrier semipermeable to airflow connected between the at least one anchor and the at least one tensioner and exposed to said wind event. A fraction of a wind energy of said wind event is divided between the structure and the barrier, such that a lift force induced in the structure by the wind energy is at least partially counteracted by a strain induced in the barrier by the wind energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventor: Stefan Siegmund
  • Patent number: 9010347
    Abstract: A portable awning for the car. The present invention is to overcome the deficiency of bad effect of insulation and inconvenience for user. The point of solution includes a casing able to be separated into two portions along the length direction, and an awning body able be stored within the said two portions of the casing respectively, is characterized in that: the said awning body is a foldable body with continuous honeycomb section, the said two portions of the casing are provided with fixed structure used for fixing the car. Each Honeycomb Tube of the said awning body is an opening structure at the both ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Xiaopeng Wang
  • Patent number: 8978678
    Abstract: A mobile sheltered workstation includes a housing. The workstation includes a main support member having a lower end coupled to the housing and extending upwardly therefrom, the main support member being length adjustable and telescopically movable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A canopy framework includes a lower end selectively coupled to an upper end of the main support member and movable between a stowed configuration adjacent the housing and a deployed configuration displaced from the housing. A canopy is selectively coupled to the canopy framework and configured to cover a geometric area thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Saul Anthony Ryan
  • Publication number: 20150059817
    Abstract: A mobile sheltered workstation includes a housing. The workstation includes a main support member having a lower end coupled to the housing and extending upwardly therefrom, the main support member being length adjustable and telescopically movable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A canopy framework includes a lower end selectively coupled to an upper end of the main support member and movable between a stowed configuration adjacent the housing and a deployed configuration displaced from the housing. A canopy is selectively coupled to the canopy framework and configured to cover a geometric area thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Saul Anthony Ryan
  • Patent number: 8950416
    Abstract: A collapsible and removable cover for an object, including a collapsible, lightweight, waterproof cover member configured to cover a portion of the object, a lightweight support frame which is configured to be manipulated by a user between an expanded operative shape and a collapsed storage shape, and which connects to the cover member in the expanded operative shape such that the support frame and the cover member jointly form a self-supporting cover unit having a stable configuration, and retainers which are configured to secure parts of the support frame to the object. The retainers include first portions which are configured to be secured to the object and second portions which securely connect to the parts of the support frame, and the retainers function as a sole source of connection between the cover unit and the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Michael J. Spellman
  • Patent number: 8777263
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a landscaping machine that includes a protective rollover bar having a left bar portion extending from a left side of an operator seat, a top bar portion extending from the left bar portion above the operator seat, and a right bar portion extending from the top bar portion to a right side of the operator seat. The landscaping machine further includes an elongated rotatable member affixed to the protective rollover bar, the elongated rotatable member extending from the left bar portion to the right bar portion. The landscaping machine further includes a covering system attached to the elongated rotatable member configured to be rolled and unrolled with rotation of the elongated rotatable member. Further disclosed is a landscaping machine cover attachable to a landscaping machine, and a method of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: John E. Biers, Sr.
  • Patent number: 8757185
    Abstract: A stable rigid frame canopy being collapsible, adjustable, and capable of providing full body coverage without restricting a user's ability to enter, exit, and row a small watercraft. The canopy includes an outer support frame, and inner transverse support frame, and a canopy cover. The outer support frame has a cross frame design to increase stability. The inner transverse support frame can be longitudinally adjustable to alter the shaded region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew D. Muzzio
  • Patent number: 8752498
    Abstract: An adjustable watercraft awning includes a first base, a second base, a first frame member, a second frame member, an actuator, and a flexible cover. The first base is adapted to mount on a first side of a watercraft, and the second base is adapted to mount on a second side of the watercraft. The first frame member is pivotally coupled to a rear region of each of the first and second bases, and is movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The second frame member is pivotally coupled to a front region of each of the first and second bases, and is continuously movable between a lowered position and a first raised position and also between the first raised position and a second raised position. The actuator is coupled to transmit mechanical power to the second frame member only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. Schwindaman, Michael Wallace Howard
  • Publication number: 20140090679
    Abstract: A collapsible canopy structure comprising, in an erected configuration, a roof area structure and sidewalls extending downwardly from the roof area structure, including a docking arrangement permitting a vehicle to be positioned at least partly docked entered into the interior of the canopy. The docking arrangement includes a magnetic securing system for securing the canopy to the vehicle and/or a fold-over section of the roof area structure of the canopy folded over from a stowed position to cover an upper portion of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Belron Hungary KFT-Zug Branch
    Inventor: Melvin Rolling
  • Publication number: 20140034099
    Abstract: A portable awning for the car. The present invention is to overcome the deficiency of bad effect of insulation and inconvenience for user. The point of solution is: comprising a casing able to be separated into two portions along the length direction, and an awning body able be stored within the said two portions of the casing respectively, is characterized in that: the said awning body is a foldable body with continuous honeycomb section, the said two portions of the casing are provided with fixed structure used for fixing the car. Each Honeycomb Tube of the said awning body is an opening structure at the both ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Xiaopeng Wang
  • Publication number: 20140026930
    Abstract: A shelter system includes a substantially cylindrical flexible cover, and two water vessels such as canoes, kayaks or the like. The vessels are positioned along opposite walls inside the flexible cover, with the vessels and flexible covers secured so as to retain the flexible cover in a taut, oblong position. A user may use the habitat established therein as they would normally use a tent. The system may include features such as rain flaps, bug netting flaps, and flap securing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Hubert Kendall Wooten
  • Publication number: 20140007912
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self supporting tensile tent structure and methods for use of such a structure. According to one embodiment, structure includes six component panels positioned above ground surface: a roof, a bathtub bottom positioned below the roof component, a pair of side panels and front and back panels all vertically oriented and attached to the roof by a top edge and further attached to the bathtub bottom by a bottom edge; a pair of reinforced corners at the end of the tensile tent anchors structure to the ground surface; a supporting member to create loft for the tensile tent toward the front of the structure by elevating the roof component above the ground surface; a second pair of reinforced corners anchors the front of the tensile tent to the ground surface and induces tension to the roof when erected. Other related embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Erik Allen Waagmeester
  • Publication number: 20140000667
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a landscaping machine that includes a protective rollover bar having a left bar portion extending from a left side of an operator seat, a top bar portion extending from the left bar portion above the operator seat, and a right bar portion extending from the top bar portion to a right side of the operator seat. The landscaping machine further includes an elongated rotatable member affixed to the protective rollover bar, the elongated rotatable member extending from the left bar portion to the right bar portion. The landscaping machine further includes a covering system attached to the elongated rotatable member configured to be rolled and unrolled with rotation of the elongated rotatable member. Further disclosed is a landscaping machine cover attachable to a landscaping machine, and a method of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: John E. Biers, SR.
  • Patent number: 8287023
    Abstract: An enhanced mobility device is disclosed. The device has an enclosure defining an interior and an exterior and having a floor defining an opening therein. At least one access opening allows passage between the exterior and interior. A plurality of clamps attach to the interior of the enclosure. The access opening is sized to allow passage of a personal mobility device from the exterior to the interior where the mobility device may be secured to the enclosure for transport by the plurality of clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: Dick Bixler, Nancy Cudney
  • Publication number: 20120204921
    Abstract: A raintrough support clip includes a generally cylindrical main body made from an elastically resilient material, and having a circumferential gap to facilitate mounting around an awning reel having a flexible valance sheet extending downward from the outer edge of the awning reel. The raintrough support clip also has an outrigger member extending outwardly from a lower region of the main body, with an upturned portion forming a generally U-shaped space between the outrigger and the main body. When a suitable number of the raintrough support clips are mounted along the length of the awning reel, the valance sheet may be readily deformed to form a rainwater drainage trough for receiving runoff from the awning. The drainage trough thus formed will carry runoff to one or both ends of the awning reel, thereby preventing the runoff from falling over the awning reel and forming a runoff curtain therebelow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: James S. MOWATT, SR.
  • Publication number: 20120192905
    Abstract: Chair canopy system is a universal device that preferably attaches to the back of a manual or electric wheelchair, scooter, or chair. The device may be operated by manual means or electrically. This product allows the operator to handle daily activities and responsibilities while being protected from the elements. Disabled individuals will appreciate the protection from rain, snow, sun, and wind while running errands or attending recreational outdoor events. The portable shelter connects to the vehicle and is then pulled up and over to substantially ensure coverage of the operator. This product can be used to protect individuals from various kinds of weather and can also provide a barrier between the individual and airborne allergens and pollutants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Anthony Boss
  • Patent number: 8096310
    Abstract: An umbrella frame structured for use in a strong wind conditions such as those conditions frequently encountered on a boat traveling at relatively high speeds. An umbrella frame assembly includes a reinforcing assembly connected thereto in a supportive, operative orientation thereby providing a stable support for an umbrella canopy which can remain open even during travel of the boat. The frame assembly can be modified to support canopies of varying shapes and sizes and the frame assembly can be easily removed, for storage purposes, from a supporting base which may be mounted on or connected to a boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: TUUCI Worldwide, LLC.
    Inventor: Dougan H. Clarke
  • Publication number: 20110315178
    Abstract: A blind for hunting and observation of wildlife having a guide assembly and a door assembly moveably engaged with the guide assembly for movement between a concealed position and an open position. A brace pivotally attaches to the guide assembly for movement between a support position for support of the door assembly in the concealed position and a release position for release of the door assembly into the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Dale Edward Rothermich, Mark Henry Rothermich
  • Publication number: 20110297198
    Abstract: The weather shield provides a collapsible canopy for use with mobility enhancing devices such as walkers and wheelchairs. The weather shield includes a plurality of support rods movable between collapsed and extended configurations. Transparent side, front, and rear panels extend downwardly from a canopy top. The weather shield is removably attachable to mobility devices with respective mounting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Terry S. Sibley
  • Patent number: 8069899
    Abstract: A vertically attachable golf cart canopy having a folding canopy which allows other accessories, such as coolers and sand bottles, to be mounted underneath. The golf cart canopy has three components: a securing frame (1), canopy support bars (2) and (3) and a canopy (4), (5) and (16). The securing frame (1) is shaped so as to have two vertical legs (21) and a horizontal top bar (23). Frame structure tabs (8) are located at the base of the legs (21) wherein the support bars (2) and (3) are pivotally attached to the securing frame (1). Each leg (21) has a leg extension (24) with at least one securing tab (6) to secure the securing frame (1) to the golf bag support bar (18). The horizontal top bar (23) has a canopy holder (11) which holds the removably attached canopy (4), (5) and (16), a canopy flap (13) and a canopy fastener (15) in order for the user to keep the vertically attachable golf cart canopy in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Annwill, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger F. Nation
  • Publication number: 20110248533
    Abstract: A stroller or carseat shade is formed from a fabric having a middle section tapered on two sides. Rod tunnels run from a first taper across the middle section to a second taper. An elastic section is formed to wrap around and cling to an existing canopy on a stroller or car seat. The shade is symmetrical relative to a front to back axis. Fasteners are positioned at a series of overlapping stop positions parallel to the front to back axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Heather Henderson
    Inventor: Heather Henderson
  • Publication number: 20110226870
    Abstract: The present invention provides a misting canopy for assistive mobility devices such as scooters for mobility a simple means of enjoying cool comfort when spending time in extreme temperatures. An ample, protective canopy, the Cool Breeze protects the user from overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Eliminating the discomfort and painful sunburns associated with spending time in the direct sunlight, the Cool Breeze affords users cool shade on bright, sunny days. In addition, on extremely hot afternoons when temperatures rise to unbearable levels, users utilize the integrated mister as a means of cooling the body with a refreshing mist of water. As such, use of the Cool Breeze enables consumers to spend long hours in the sun in supreme comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: James Rotunda
  • Publication number: 20110180119
    Abstract: Hunting blinds include a frame comprising two rod attachment structures at opposing longitudinal sides and a plurality of support attachment structures extending between and coupled to the two rod attachment structures. A rod is coupled to each of the two rod attachment structures, and a support member rod is coupled to each of the support attachment structures. Methods of using hunting blinds and methods of making hunting blinds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: INTUITIVE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Darwin A. Clampitt
  • Patent number: 7866332
    Abstract: An apparatus for shielding an elevated fixture, such as a chandelier, ceiling fan or other elevated fixture to create a work volume proximate the fixture adapted to contain, illustratively, fixture cleaning materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Eliahu Mizrahi
  • Patent number: 7861735
    Abstract: A folding canopy for a mobility device, such as a wheelchair or scooter, can be displaced, via switch activation, from a folded position behind the backrest to the operating position above the mobility device. In the folded position, the canopy and structural members are kept behind the backrest. A press of the switch located on the armrest activates an electric motor and drives a mechanical assembly comprising of: two gears a shaft and two U-shape tubular structural members attached to weather resistant upholstery. The canopy and structural members assemble directly above the vehicle. Another press of the switch retracts the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventors: Karol Piotr Stepaniuk, Hugo Israel Gallegos
  • Patent number: 7845364
    Abstract: A portable golf shelter that protects one golfer from inclement weather as he or she swings a golf club or practices their putting, chipping, or pitching. The golf shelter comprises a three-sided frame with at least one pair of wheels mounted on the opposite side frames. The frame is made of lightweight material and the wheels are mounted on the side frames so that the front edges of the two side frames can be easily lifted by one person forcing the rear frame downward with light pressure. When the rear frame is forced downward and the front edges are lifted, the shelter can be easily moved on its wheels to different locations on the golf course. An optional rearward extending handle is mounted on the rear frame member to assist the person while moving the shelter. The shelter also includes a lightweight retractable roof that may be folded downward to reduce the shelter's overall side profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: Brian Tolmie
  • Publication number: 20100229904
    Abstract: A canopy may be attached to two or more blades of a helicopter. The canopy may span between two adjacent blades of a helicopter. The canopy may be modular in design to allow additional canopies to be attached, spanning from the first canopy to the next adjacent helicopter blade. The canopy can be installed and removed by one mechanic and may also provide protection from adverse weather conditions to allow for maintenance to be performed safely and efficiently in a field or flight line environment. Utilization of the canopy may reduce personnel subjected to heat, rain, and snow related injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Antionne Bower, Adam Nichols
  • Patent number: 7789097
    Abstract: A portable sunshade used in conjunction with and supported by a vehicle. The sunshade has a lightweight protective fabric cover engaged by a up to five flexible poles. The protective cover rear is magnetically attached to the vehicle. The protective cover front terminates in two fabric legs, which are engaged by an elongated, flexible pole inserted through the legs and the front of the protective cover. The leg bottoms are engaged by a footing or a stake driven into the ground. Removable sidings may also be attached to the protective cover for enclosing the area beneath the protective cover. The portable is easily assembled and disassembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Peter Sotirkys, Kenn Weldon Medeiros
  • Publication number: 20100212709
    Abstract: A portable sunshade used in conjunction with and supported by a vehicle. The sunshade has a lightweight protective fabric cover engaged by a up to five flexible poles. The protective cover rear is magnetically attached to the vehicle. The protective cover front terminates in two fabric legs, which are engaged by an elongated, flexible pole inserted through the legs and the front of the protective cover. The leg bottoms are engaged by a footing or a stake driven into the ground. Removable sidings may also be attached to the protective cover for enclosing the area beneath the protective cover. The portable is easily assembled and disassembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Peter Sotirkys, Kenn Weldon Mederios
  • Patent number: 7690389
    Abstract: The wheelchair umbrella includes an umbrella section with a circular canopy. Such a canopy has a center region statically attached to the top ends of the arms. The apparatus further includes a pair of coextensively shaped rectilinear arms with top ends directly connected to the umbrella section, a mechanism for removably attaching bottom ends of the arms to associated ones of the handles of the existing wheelchair, a mechanism for storing and transporting the wheelchair umbrella during non-operating conditions, and a mechanism for securing the storage and transport mechanism to the existing wheelchair during operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Katherine Barreiro
  • Patent number: 7625033
    Abstract: A latching assembly for attaching an accessory such as a canopy to a wagon or other children's vehicle. Body tubes are positioned within each corner of the wagon and each features an exposed annular notch. The body tubes are engaged by latches attached to the four corner poles of the canopy. Each latch includes a housing within which pivoting latch fingers reside. Each latch finger includes button and jaw portions as well as leaf springs that urge the jaw portions into engagement with the annular notch of a corresponding body tube. A latch may be removed from the body tube by squeezing the button portions of the latch fingers together. This procedure is repeated for the remaining three corners of the wagon so that the canopy may be removed there from.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Radio Flyer, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Michelau, Timothy Seckel
  • Publication number: 20090277486
    Abstract: A folding canopy for a mobility device, such as a wheelchair or scooter, can be displaced, via switch activation, from a folded position behind the backrest to the operating position above the mobility device. In the folded position, the canopy and structural members are kept behind the backrest. A press of the switch located on the armrest activates an electric motor and drives a mechanical assembly comprising of: two gears a shaft and two U-shape tubular structural members attached to weather resistant upholstery. The canopy and structural members assemble directly above the vehicle. Another press of the switch retracts the canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Karol Piotr Stepaniuk, Hugo Israel Gallegos
  • Patent number: 7490574
    Abstract: A convertible boat top provides a covered area to protect the occupants from environmental concerns such as sun, rain, etc. The convertible top is easily deployed and can be unobtrusively tucked away into a storage area. The top can be provided as original equipment or may be embodied as a kit to adapt an existing boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Taylor Made Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Kevin Stancil
  • Patent number: 7472666
    Abstract: A Support frame for tarpaulin for use over boats in storage uses easy to assemble tube elements that are easily attached together without the use of tools in order to create a structure that allows for the laying of a tarpaulin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Richard, Pierre Beaudoin
  • Patent number: 7418918
    Abstract: Foldable boat covers provide various features including a cover portion which is foldable. Other features include hinges allowing the base structure to be folded. By folding the cover portion, the base structure, or both the cover portion and base structure, the boat may be placed in a garage or on a covered boat lift with a lesser likelihood of the boat cover interfering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventors: William Bierbower, Quentin Wayne Utz
  • Patent number: 7389737
    Abstract: A folding top assembly for watercraft of other vehicles includes a pair of struts pivotally mounted on actuator housings on opposite sides of the watercraft. The struts support a canvas covering and are moved by the actuators from a folded position in which the canvas covering and the struts are folded at the rear of the boat to an intermediate radar position in which the struts and canvas top are still folded against one another but are deployed in a raised position. One of the struts is maintained in the intermediate position when the top is moved into the fully deployed position, while the other strut is pivoted relative to the one strut. The actuators include a housing defining a bore therewithin, a piston or shuttle slidable in the bore, and a driving mechanism drivingly connecting the piston of each actuator with the struts so that movement of the piston in the bore pivots said struts relative to the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventor: Michael A. Schwindaman
  • Patent number: 7347216
    Abstract: A tent is provided for use with a bicycle. The bicycle includes a handle bar, a front fork and a front wheel. The tent includes a cloth and a connecting device. The cloth includes a first end that can be supported on the handle bar and secured to the ground and a second end that can be supported on the front wheel detached from the front fork and secured to the ground. The connecting device is used for stable installment of the front fork on the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 7325558
    Abstract: The present invention provides a landfill site covering system. The system comprises a plurality of freely mobile support members (2) with a cable array (20 22, 24) secured to the support members (2) to form a supporting framework. Covering material (26, 28) is attached to the supporting framework; to form an enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew John Weeks
  • Publication number: 20080023052
    Abstract: The wheelchair umbrella includes an umbrella section with a circular canopy. Such a canopy has a center region statically attached to the top ends of the arms. The apparatus further includes a pair of coextensively shaped rectilinear arms with top ends directly connected to the umbrella section, a mechanism for removably attaching bottom ends of the arms to associated ones of the handles of the existing wheelchair, a mechanism for storing and transporting the wheelchair umbrella during non-operating conditions, and a mechanism for securing the storage and transport mechanism to the existing wheelchair during operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Katherine Barreiro
  • Publication number: 20080011345
    Abstract: An accessory wheelchair shelter adapted to universally install onto the framework of an electric wheelchair. The wheelchair shelter of the present invention comprises: a frame structure having: a chair-attaching portion, a pair of vertical struts, and a canopy frame, a sheltering cover having: a canopy, a front-side curtain, and a rear curtain. The sheltering cover is adapted with strategic portions thereof made of a clear and resilient material thus allow satisfactory viewing area to the outside of said cover. Once assembled—by means of zippers along all mating edges—the wheelchair shelter of the present invention thereby provides protection against sun, snow, rain and the like thus allowing greater freedom, protection and comfort to persons utilizing said wheelchairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Donna Mohns
  • Patent number: 7255121
    Abstract: A universal portable vehicle canopy unit is provided for a front engine riding lawn mower style vehicle and includes suction cup affixing to the rear fender for easy assembly and disassembly of unit to vehicle. The portable vehicle canopy is supported by two vertical upright tube assemblies that are pivotally connected to the vehicle. Front and back of the canopy framework is held upright by adjustable length straps. A flexible canopy sheet assembly constructed of light weight nylon or similar materials is supported by the top canopy framework cross beams. Main usage for the portable vehicle canopy would be protection from sun light. Secondary usage for the portable vehicle canopy would be to ward off light rain. Material of the canopy frame work structure is light guage aluminum bent tubing or plastic molded tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Edward Milner, Michael Lee Malott