For A Vehicle Exterior Patents (Class 150/166)
  • Publication number: 20150114532
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a car cover structure. One embodiment of the car cover structure includes a cover sheet, a transparent front unit and at least one entrance unit. Another embodiment of the car cover structure includes a cover sheet and a transparent front unit. Still another embodiment of the car cover structure includes a cover sheet and at least one entrance unit. With the implementation of the present invention, car cover structures can be manufactured cheep and easily cover and protect the whole car body from outside debris or dust without having any risk of scratching the car body. And at the same time, personnel can open a car door, enter or exit the car and see through to the outside from inside the car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: FORMOSA SAINT JOSE CORP.
    Inventor: Ming-Shun YANG
  • Patent number: 8991897
    Abstract: A protective cover system for a trailer is provided that includes a cover and a line. The line moves relative to the trailer for moving the cover from a lowered position to a raised position. A portion of the line may be located outboard from a side surface of the trailer in a lateral direction and may be located rearward of a front surface of the trailer in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Chumley
  • Publication number: 20150075685
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Linjaman Jefferson Denham
  • Publication number: 20150059939
    Abstract: A protective cover mountable on a pitot prob disposed on the fuselage of an idle aircraft adapted to be tailored to similar covers mountable on other probes of such aircraft, including a tubular body of a braided fabric material provided with a recess therein for receiving the leading end of a pitot tube therein, a first annular member disposed in such recess adjacent an open end thereof having a portion of the tubular body projecting therethrough, including such member therein and a second annular member disposed substantially coaxially with such first annular member and secured to such tubular body of braided fabric material, having at least one tab provided on the exterior thereof provided with means to tether such cover to similar covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Serias Design LLC
    Inventors: James Van Dis, Ernest Jefferson
  • Publication number: 20150000807
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a recreational vehicle cover, especially a vehicle protecting cover. It is a long rectangle box with a faced down opening and is made of rain-proof and sun-resistant material, comprising a plurality of external surfaces of a right wall and a left wall thereof respectively disposed with a row of laces extended downward; a plurality of internal surfaces of a plurality of upper ends of the right and left walls of the long rectangle box respectively disposed with a row of pocket portions each comprising a pocket with a faced down opening and a pulling rope extended downward; a left rear zipper disposed between a rear edge of the left wall and a left edge of a rear wall of the long rectangle box; and a right rear zipper disposed between a rear edge of the right wall and a right edge of a rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Zhixiong Chen
  • Patent number: 8910997
    Abstract: An adjustable automobile shade cover and a method for covering the windows of a vehicle are disclosed. The shade cover includes a flexible and collapsible shade panel covering the windshield, the window and passenger compartment of the vehicle to provide temporary shading from the sun and other weather elements, and is adjustably anchored to the closed trunk on one end of the shade panel, and to a front or side area of the vehicle on the other end of the shade panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventors: Bernard Featherman, Daniel Featherman
  • Patent number: 8905095
    Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a lightweight durable cover for a motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle that protects the seat, sides, and fuel tank portions of the vehicle when not in use. Friction and/or hook and loop fasteners hold the form fitting cover in place on the motorcycle. The cover may be rolled or folded for convenient storage after removed from the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Angela Teske
  • Publication number: 20140341697
    Abstract: A method for transporting a cargo load using a carrier aircraft includes: mounting a shield on the cargo load such that the shield is supported by the cargo load to form a protected load; and aerial transporting the protected load as a slung load from the carrier aircraft, wherein the shield serves to protect the cargo load from aerodynamic loads generated by flight of the carrier aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Corvid Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Harmon, Gregory McGowan
  • Patent number: 8881776
    Abstract: A bicycle bag protects a bicycle while the bicycle is secured to a rack, such as a vehicle bicycle rack. The bicycle bag includes resealable openings configured to allow the bicycle (and bag) to be securely attached to a wide variety of different rack types. Additionally, because there is risk of obscuring the tail lights of a vehicle for rear-mount racks when a bicycle bag is on the bike and the bike on the rack, the bicycle bag includes pockets designed to support a tail-light system that can be connected to the vehicle to provide additional lighting and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Gabriel S. Waters
  • Patent number: 8875646
    Abstract: A boat cover for a boat includes a cover section that is sized to cover the deck from bow to stern and extending over the rub rail, and a shipping section attached to the cover section and sized to cover the hull from below the rub rail toward the chine. The shipping section is removable from the cover section. The boat cover eliminates waste as a shipping cover and is usable by the boat owner as a daily or long term storage, mooring and trailering cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Taylor Made Group, LLC
    Inventors: Donald A. Zirkelbach, Charles Robert Withers, Dennis J. Parniske
  • Publication number: 20140311637
    Abstract: A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Eric FOURNIER, Jean-Simon LAVALLEE, Daniel GIRARD, Annie Leclerc
  • Publication number: 20140190603
    Abstract: A device for protecting an outer surface of a vehicle and a method of use thereof including: a plurality of polyethylene bubbles formed on a cloth like material from a band of a predetermined width; cords extending from the band, where said cords enable the placement and fixture of the band around the outer surface of the vehicle; and at least one lock, where said lock secures the cords in a fixed and locked position after placement of the band around the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the band extends across a rear bumper, along both sides of the vehicle and a front bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: LEOLA CLIETT
  • Publication number: 20140182756
    Abstract: The protective bike cover is a cover that provides protection from the elements during transport or storage of a bicycle. The cover is of one-piece design and is fabricated from a supple, highly stretchable waterproof or water-resistant material that is provided with a nylon tricot backing to minimize flapping. The cover includes openings therein for receiving such tie-down devices as locks, bungee cords or the like for attaching and securing the cover to a vehicle or storage rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: WINFRED F. NICHOLSON
  • Publication number: 20140166167
    Abstract: A bicycle tire cover includes an elongate body having two edges which are folded downward to form the body as a U-shaped cover. A connection portion includes a first connection member on the first end of the body, and a second connection member on the second end of the body. Two resilient portions are connected to each of the two edges respectively. The body is mounted to a tire, and the first and second connection portions connected to each other to secure the tire cover to the tire. The tire cover is easily mounted to the tire while the tire does not need to be removed from the bicycle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: CROPS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: KEIJI TAIGA
  • Patent number: 8746301
    Abstract: A disclosed protective cover assembly includes features that maintain a suction cup in a desired orientation such that a release tab remains accessible and includes features that aid in positioning and that prevent errant premature release. The disclosed protective panel assembly includes an improved suction cup that provides for limited contact during positioning of the panel. Further, the assembly includes the clip that holds the suction cup in place while also protecting the release tab. The protective cover includes pad and cushion that pulls on the button of the suction cup to generate a vacuum within a desired range that does not affect the surface finish while generating a sufficient holding force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Specialized Engineered Products LLC
    Inventor: Kevin James Barnes
  • Publication number: 20140150937
    Abstract: An inflatable vehicle cover having a plurality of interconnected air cells prevents damage to a vehicle's surface that may result from the impact of hail, debris, or other objects on the vehicle's surface. The vehicle cover has a first layer positioned on the vehicle, the plurality of inflatable air cells formed in an array and positioned on the first layer, a second layer positioned atop the array of inflatable air cells, and an air access point located on at least one air cell for interconnecting the air cell with a source of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: LetltHail, LLC
    Inventor: Lawrence A. Favalora, III
  • Patent number: 8708369
    Abstract: A protection device for a towed vehicle. The protection device includes a moveable support. The moveable support is adapted to be coupled with a towing vehicle member. A fixed support is adapted to be coupled with a towed vehicle member. A flexible material is coupled between the moveable support and the fixed supports. A biasing device is coupled with the moveable support. The biasing device allows the moveable support to move and maintains the flexible material in a taut condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Jerry A. Edwards
  • Publication number: 20140060714
    Abstract: There is disclosed a protective vehicle cover, comprising of a water-proof canvas, a ply of foam, a ply of bubble-wrap, another water-proof canvas, and means of fastening; said foam and bubble-wrap are sewn in between, and together with two water-proof canvas. All materials are sewn together to compose the protective vehicle cover. The protective vehicle cover disclosed in present invention can be used for the protection of all kinds of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, etc. The protective vehicle cover disclosed in present invention is light weighted, and easily rolled up for storage. Different designs and patterns to the water-proof canvas meet the needs of aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: George A. Komperda
  • Patent number: 8656967
    Abstract: A cover for a boat motor is provided. The cover is for a boat motor of the type having an upper portion having a housing for containing an engine, and a lower portion having a cavitation plate, a propeller for providing propulsion, a skeg for providing directional stability under propulsion, and a transom. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a shape that generally approximates the lower portion. A first fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the first panel. A second fastener is carried on a periphery of the second panel and is mutually engageable with the first fastener. The first and second panel are positioned on opposing sides of the lower portion and fastened to each other by the first and second fasteners to form an enclosure for covering the lower portion of the boat motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Switzer
  • Publication number: 20140048189
    Abstract: The embodiments provide a vehicle covering apparatus and a vehicle cover. The vehicle covering apparatus includes a base, an upright member, an arm, an extension rod a coupler assembly and support line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Cornew
  • Patent number: 8651555
    Abstract: An improved structure for car cover comprises a main unit with a compartment inside and multiple conduits for the external connectivity for the main unit, and a transmission component that can be driven by external power supply and is located inside the compartment of the main unit, and multiple passive components located at the peripheral of the transmission component inside the compartment to allow synchronous movement, and at least one wire duct on each passive component for a flexible elastic cable to wrap around, and an active end on each flexible elastic cable to pass through a conduit to outside of the compartment, and multiple link mechanisms that are composed of multiple links and use one end to connect to the main unit and the other end to connects to an active end of a different flexible elastic cable, and a soft piece of shield that is attached to the multiple link mechanisms and able to varies with the length of the multiple link mechanisms to change the coverage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Wei-Hao Chan
  • Publication number: 20140020799
    Abstract: Disclosed are the design and utilitarian characteristics of a support device for supporting a cover wherein such cover is typically used to cover a vehicle such as a boat or automobile. The invention includes a dome shaped support device with a depending base configured for extending through a cover. The depending base defines an interface for being associated with a support structure such as a pole and such interface may be a swivel interface. Additionally, the support device may define a suspension interface so that a tether may be used to apply a support force from above the support device. The support device may also define a swivel device configured for being associated with a support surface such as a floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: William E. Gridley
  • Publication number: 20130312882
    Abstract: An openable/closable water-proof bag into which a motor vehicle, or other large object, may conveniently be moved and placed inside. The bag is formed of two sheets polyethylene plastic material, one atop the other, which are bonded and adhered at one end and on two vertical sides, leaving one end of the bag that is openable and closable. When the openable and closable end of the bag is closed, and the sides of the bag are folded upwardly and secured tightly around surfaces of the motor vehicle or other large object, the contents of the bag are protected from water and other harmful outside elements, thereby preserving intact electrical and mechanical components of the enclosed object from the effects of a flood and outside debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: John B. Echauz
  • Patent number: 8584719
    Abstract: A cover assembly for attachment to the doors of a motor vehicle, to protect their exterior surfaces, includes at least two cover panels that are adjustably affixed to one another to provide a subassembly of variable effective width. Upper and lower portions of the panels are disengageably attached to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Antolin Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20130276286
    Abstract: Vehicle coverings can be used to temporarily cover one or more openings of a vehicle so as to prevent undesired materials from entering the vehicle. The coverings can include magnets, which can automatically couple the covering with the vehicle in a releasable fashion. Some coverings include suction cups to secure portions of the coverings to nonmagnetic portions of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: PRO-TECH-IT, LLC
    Inventor: MICHAEL LATUFF
  • Patent number: 8544865
    Abstract: A wheelchair propulsion and contamination reduction arrangement permits the user to drive the chair on the main ground-engaging rear wheels with a compressible wheel cover that is grasped and squeezed against the wheel to provide propulsion and mounted with elastic tension devices on opposite ends that return the drive grip to a neutral position when the user relaxes the compression. The compressible device is a polymeric foam which can also be adapted to carry one or more of a lubricant, cleaner and biostatic treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Carla J. Janikowski
  • Patent number: 8479787
    Abstract: A vehicle cover having a plurality of handles with tethers disposed along its longitudinal meridian for easy manipulation of said handles and attached cover so as to lift the cover and dislodge accumulated snow and/or ice. Additionally the present invention has a plurality of fastening clips for increased sustainment of the covers positioning against wind and environmental elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Lakeram Sahadeo, George F. Mesiha
  • Publication number: 20130118659
    Abstract: A car cover comprises a cover body with a second cover. A car-bottom soft sheet with built-in fitments is fixedly connected to the front-end of the cover body. The cover body has a number of cover built-in fitments corresponding to the built-in fitments of the car-bottom soft sheet. The cover body has a sleeve with a soft strip. The two ends of the soft strip are removably fixed to the two ends of car-bottom soft sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Dalu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120318416
    Abstract: Inflatable cover apparatus is disclosed in which a double-layer shroud is configured for encompassing a vehicle or other relatively large object. An inflatable chamber is defined by an inner layer and an outer layer of the shroud connected at their peripheries. A drawstring assembly encircles the periphery of the shroud and may be secured in a constricted state or released to an extended state. A blower adapted to inflate the inflatable chamber is capable of maintaining the shroud in an active inflated state in order to shield the covered object from being impacted by falling objects such as hail. A control module controls the blower and provides a communication circuit for enhancing control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Michael A. Siciliano
  • Publication number: 20120285588
    Abstract: A padded covering for vehicle may include a first covering member for covering the padded covering, a second covering member for covering the covering and a padded member being positioned between the first covering member and the second covering member for providing padding for the padded covering. The padded covering may include a transparent portion, and the transparent portion may correspond to the windshield of the vehicle. The transparent portion may correspond to the lights of the vehicle, and the transparent portion may maintain a spaced relationship with the windshield of the vehicle. The spaced relationship may be maintained with a suction cup, and the padded covering may include a slit. The slit may define a movable panel, and the padded covering may include a magnet to position the padded covering. The padded covering may include an aperture to position the padded covering, and the padded covering may extend over a hood of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: James Sheppard
  • Patent number: 8277916
    Abstract: A protection system kit is provided for at least one vehicular window panel mounted in a window opening of a vehicle. The kit comprises a film unit supply assembly including a release liner and a multi-layer, self-adhesive film unit. The film unit includes a first film layer and a first adhesive layer releasably securing the first film layer to the release liner. The film unit further includes a second film layer secured to the first film layer on the release liner by a second adhesive layer. The second film layer is selectively removable from the first film layer by peeling the second film layer away from the first film layer. The first adhesive layer is adapted to secure the first film layer to a vehicular window panel in an associated window opening of a vehicle. The first and second film layers are pre-configured to fit the window opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Patent number: 8251010
    Abstract: The present invention is a masking material for painting for masking a surface to be unpainted, comprising: a masking material body for painting made of a carton having a shape conformed to the surface to be unpainted; a double-sided tape provided on the whole rear surface of the masking material body for painting; an incision formed in both the masking material body for painting and the double-sided tape; and a piece of thin paper that covers the incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Yamato Co,. Ltd
    Inventors: Takeshi Sasaki, Hideyuki Kurashima
  • Patent number: 8235450
    Abstract: A cover system for a vehicle comprising a vehicle cover and a first retaining cord. The vehicle cover is configurable to cover a vehicle to the extent desired. The first retaining cord comprises a cord member, a first clip and a second clip. The first clip is coupled to the vehicle cover in a spaced apart orientation relative to the second clip. The cord member extends between the first clip and the second clip to maintain the vehicle cover in the desired orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: M. Lawrence Parker
  • Patent number: 8216650
    Abstract: A protective and decorative ornament that remains substantially in place on a vehicle's outer surface under substantially all vehicle operating conditions. The ornament includes a top decorative layer, upper and lower foam layers beneath the top layer, fastening members that extend outward from at least two edges thereof, a weighted element between the upper and lower foam layers and proximate an edge that does not include a fastening member, a substantially rigid element beneath the lower foam layer, and a substantially smooth bottom layer coupled to contact the vehicle's surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph S. Douglas
  • Patent number: 8146984
    Abstract: A protective vehicle cover is shown for protecting an outer surface of a vehicle from hail and other falling objects. The cover includes a flexible blanket having a front side, a back side and a thickness therebetween. The blanket is made up of an outer fabric cover and a protective central region, the protective central region being made up of a layer of foam cushioning material covered with a layer of flexible plastic-type material which together provide a cushioning effect to protect the outer surface of the vehicle from hail and other falling objects; Fastening elements are provided for attaching the flexible blanket to the outer surface of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Carey Devereaux
  • Publication number: 20120060344
    Abstract: A protective cover for automobile side view mirrors is disclosed and claimed. The cover protects the non-mirrored side from damage while providing an unobstructed view of the mirror to the vehicle operator. The cover is self-tightening, and an optional sinching element and retaining element may be included. A graphic may be provided on the back side of the cover, opposite the mirrored surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Ryan T. Smeets
  • Publication number: 20120055598
    Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a lightweight durable cover for a motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle that protects the seat, sides, and fuel tank portions of the vehicle when not in use. Friction and/or hook and loop fasteners hold the form fitting cover in place on the motorcycle. The cover may be rolled or folded for convenient storage after removed from the motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Angela Teske
  • Patent number: 8088462
    Abstract: A vehicular window assembly includes a vehicular window, an inner film unit and an outer film unit. The vehicular window panel has interior and exterior opposed surfaces. The inner film unit includes an inner adhesive layer and an inner film layer adhered to the interior surface of the vehicular window panel by the inner adhesive layer. The outer film unit includes an outer adhesive layer and an outer film layer adhered to the exterior surface of the vehicular window panel by the outer adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Defense LLC
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Patent number: 8075045
    Abstract: A family of vehicle cover sections is disclosed, including at least one first cover section comprising a flexible material at least two second cover sections comprising a flexible material. One of the at least two second cover sections is non-permanently connectable to the at least one first cover section to form therewith a first vehicle cover configured to generally fit the contour of at least an upper portion of a first vehicle having a first configuration. Another of the at least two second cover sections is non-permanently connectable to the at least one first cover section to form therewith a second vehicle cover configured to generally fit the contour of at least the upper portion of a second vehicle having a second configuration, the second vehicle cover being removably attachable to the second vehicle. A method of forming a vehicle cover and a cover formed by the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Guillaume Auger
  • Patent number: 8070211
    Abstract: An automatic car cover system, driven by electric motors, for a car, which is equipped with an automatic opening/closing trunk lid, is provided. The automatic car cover system according to current application is comprised of one cover runner, one holster, one holster casing, one guide, one cover sheet, and one cover sheet un-folder. The cover runner is a small electric motor driven vehicle equipped with caterpillars, which are comprised of magnetic plates covered with rubber. The holster pushes out/rewinds the cover runner, the guide, and the cover sheet with un-folder. The holster comes out of and goes into trunk of the car with aid of a line connected to a reverse power motor installed in the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Ted Justin Suh
  • Patent number: 8070178
    Abstract: A protective safety cover for fifth wheel pin has a main panel having at least one edge, and an opening adapted to receive the king pin of the trailer therethrough; a perimeter wall extending perpendicularly to the at least one edge of the main panel; and a retainer member connected to the main panel and adapted to securely and removably attach the safety cover to the goose neck of the trailer and around the king pin, to thereby surround the king pin and protect a person from accidentally hitting the king pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Andre Desmarais
  • Patent number: 8066318
    Abstract: A device for covering an object which is transported in an air stream, including a cover which at least partially traverses the object, and a differential pressure device disposed on the cover which creates a pressure differential between the air under the cover and the air passing over or around the cover, where the pressure differential causes the air under the cover to exhaust to an exterior of the cover, drawing the cover toward the object, and where the pressure differential device creates the pressure differential when the covered object is transported in a frontward position with respect to a direction of travel and in a rearward position with respect to the direction of transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Commercial Sewing, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Mazzarelli, David Mazzarelli
  • Publication number: 20110240188
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft transparency protector. The protector includes a lobed blank cut from a sheet of resilient material, which is bendable, such that adjacent lobes abut, thereby to conform to the shape of the transparency. A method of protecting an aircraft transparency is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: Michael John Lonsdale, Robert James Keyburn
  • Publication number: 20110226394
    Abstract: A cover assembly for attachment to the doors of a motor vehicle, to protect their exterior surfaces, includes at least two cover panels that are adjustably affixed to one another to provide a subassembly of variable effective width. Upper and lower portions of the panels are disengageably attached to the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Antolin Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110192511
    Abstract: A device for preventing the accumulation of frozen precipitation on and around an automobile's windshield wipers. The device is defined by an elongated, substantially conical sleeve that is formed of polyester laminate industrial fabric. The sleeve is slid onto the windshield wiper of an automobile in advance of oncoming frozen precipitation. After frozen precipitation has accumulated on the automobile, the precipitation can be cleared from atop the protective sleeve and the sleeve can be removed to expose a clean, precipitation-free windshield wiper. Then windshield wiper can then be employed immediately in a conventional manner for cleaning the windshield of the automobile without being impeded by residual frozen precipitation that could otherwise accumulate on the wiper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: William Charles Marrone
  • Publication number: 20110192512
    Abstract: A disclosed protective cover assembly includes features that maintain a suction cup in a desired orientation such that a release tab remains accessible and includes features that aid in positioning and that prevent errant premature release. The disclosed protective panel assembly includes an improved suction cup that provides for limited contact during positioning of the panel. Further, the assembly includes the clip that holds the suction cup in place while also protecting the release tab. The protective cover includes pad and cushion that pulls on the button of the suction cup to generate a vacuum within a desired range that does not affect the surface finish while generating a sufficient holding force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin James Barnes
  • Publication number: 20110119823
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for covering a surface such as a swimming pool, a sports field, a glazed surface, a vehicle body, including: (a) a drum rotatingly mounted and capable of winding or unwinding a cover, said drum being mounted on longitudinal translation mechanisms including rails provided on either side of said surface; (b) an attachment system for said cover at one transverse end of the surface to be covered so that the translation and the rotation of the drum results in the winding/unwinding of the cover above the surface to be covered; (c) a system for continuously locking the longitudinal edges of the cover onto said rails that is progressively fitted during the unwinding operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: BECOFLEX S.A.
    Inventor: BenoƮt Coenraets
  • Publication number: 20100326017
    Abstract: A cover at least partially protects at least one item from one or more falling objects. An exemplary embodiment provides a flexible cover having a top side and a bottom side and a perimeter; a plurality of fluid-filled pockets dispersed along the bottom side of the cover; a channel formed around the perimeter of the cover material to house a drawstring, the channel having an opening that exposes at least a portion of the drawstring; and a drawstring disposed within the channel, wherein the cover positioned over an item may be selectively at least partially secured in position by pulling on the drawstring through the channel opening. Alternative embodiments provide selectively inflatable bladders and side drape portions and kits therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Darla Kindel
  • Patent number: 7793979
    Abstract: An operator backrest in combination with a materials handling vehicle is provided. The backrest may comprise a primary support pad and gripping structure located in at least one side portion of the primary support pad. The gripping structure may be substantially even with or extend above a surface of a portion of the primary support pad surrounding the gripping structure for engagement with an operator positioned on the materials handling vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: James V. Kraimer, Craig J. Rekow, Benjamin J. Purrenhage, Markus Graf
  • Patent number: 7793691
    Abstract: An insulator for a drum of a concrete truck is provided. Because temperature is a factor in the time in which concrete cures, thermal conditions during transport are of paramount concern. There have been efforts to alleviate this problem by providing insulating blankets that control temperature better. However, until now, a durable system that effectively insulates concrete while in transport has not been available. Furthermore, construction of an insulating system large enough to cover a concrete mixer gives rise to numerous fabrication difficulties. With the introduction of a polyethylene foam interposed between truck tarp material, a convenient system that is easily coupled and decoupled from a truck is available that is both durable and cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Thermadrum, LLC
    Inventors: William Michael McAnally, James William Kuykendall