Abstract: A tonneau cover apparatus for removable attachment to a cargo box of a pickup truck including a support frame assembly and a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a plurality of pivotally interconnected rigid panels that can be folded up and secured to the cargo box such that respective upper surfaces of at least two of the plurality of rigid panels reside in an upright folded orientation. The tonneau cover apparatus further includes a mechanism for securing the at least two of the plurality of rigid panels in the upright folded orientation. A method of removably securing the tonneau cover apparatus to the pickup truck is also described, as is an alternate embodiment of the tonneau cover apparatus, wherein the cover assembly includes first and second pivotally interconnected rigid panels and a pair of hinge support mechanisms that generally restrict the way the second rigid panel pivots.

Abstract: A tonneau cover apparatus for removable attachment to a cargo box of a pickup truck including a support frame assembly and a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a plurality of pivotally interconnected rigid panels that can be folded up and secured to the cargo box such that respective upper surfaces of at least two of the plurality of rigid panels reside in an upright folded orientation. The tonneau cover apparatus further includes a mechanism for securing the at least two of the plurality of rigid panels in the upright folded orientation. A method of removably securing the tonneau cover apparatus to the pickup truck is also described, as is an alternate embodiment of the tonneau cover apparatus, wherein the cover assembly includes first and second pivotally interconnected rigid panels and a pair of hinge support mechanisms that generally restrict the way the second rigid panel pivots.

Abstract: A parametric instrument having a cost and a payout is administered relating to business interruption of an instrument holder. Administration includes measuring economic activity in a plurality of commerce zones using objective data over a period of time, and determining conditions of whether the economic activity in one of the plurality of commerce zones drops by a predefined percentage relative to others of the plurality of commerce zones, whether the economic activity drop is unpredictable, and whether the economic activity drop is sustained over a predefined period of time. When the conditions are satisfied, the payout is automatically paid to the instrument holder.

Abstract: A parametric instrument is administered by defining a mishap for coverage by the parametric instrument, where the mishap is identifiable and verifiable after occurrence. The system determines when a trigger condition has taken place and confirms activation of the parametric instrument. This determination is practiced by measuring a triggered operating parameter and identifying and confirming when the triggered operating parameter satisfies predetermined trigger criteria. Activation of the parametric instrument is subsequently confirmed, and the corresponding benefit may be processed.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges preferably made from a laminated woven fabric material. The rigid panels are preferably stiffened by elongated support members secured to the undersides of the respective panels and the top surfaces of portions of the rigid panels are preferably downwardly concave. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges preferably made from a laminated woven fabric material. The rigid panels are preferably stiffened by elongated support members secured to the undersides of the respective panels and the top surfaces of portions of the rigid panels are preferably downwardly concave. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tonneau cover apparatus for removable attachment to a cargo box of a pickup truck including a support frame assembly and a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a plurality of pivotally interconnected rigid panels that can be folded up and secured to the cargo box such that respective upper surfaces of at least two of the plurality of rigid panels reside in an upright folded orientation. The tonneau cover apparatus further includes a mechanism for securing the at least two of the plurality of rigid panels in the upright folded orientation. A method of removably securing the tonneau cover apparatus to the pickup truck is also described, as is an alternate embodiment of the tonneau cover apparatus, wherein the cover assembly includes first and second pivotally interconnected rigid panels and a pair of hinge support mechanisms that generally restrict the way the second rigid panel pivots.

Abstract: A tonneau cover apparatus for removable attachment to a cargo box of a pickup truck including a support frame assembly and a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a plurality of pivotally interconnected rigid panels that can be folded up and secured to the cargo box such that respective upper surfaces of at least two of the plurality of rigid panels reside in an upright folded orientation. The tonneau cover apparatus further includes a mechanism for securing the at least two of the plurality of rigid panels in the upright folded orientation. A method of removably securing the tonneau cover apparatus to the pickup truck is also described, as is an alternate embodiment of the tonneau cover apparatus, wherein the cover assembly includes first and second pivotally interconnected rigid panels and a pair of hinge support mechanisms that generally restrict the way the second rigid panel pivots.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges. Elongated support members having hinge support flanges help to secure the flexible hinges to the rigid panels. In preferred embodiments, the support flanges of the elongated support members cooperate with the underside of the respective rigid panels to which the support members are secured, to form a partial enclosure within which a side portion of the respective flexible hinge is secured. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges preferably made from a laminated woven fabric material. The rigid panels are preferably stiffened by elongated support members secured to the undersides of the respective panels and the top surfaces of portions of the rigid panels are preferably downwardly concave. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges. Elongated support members having hinge support flanges help to secure the flexible hinges to the rigid panels. In preferred embodiments, the support flanges of the elongated support members cooperate with the underside of the respective rigid panels to which the support members are secured, to form a partial enclosure within which a side portion of the respective flexible hinge is secured. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges preferably made from a laminated woven fabric material. The rigid panels are preferably stiffened by elongated support members secured to the undersides of the respective panels and the top surfaces of portions of the rigid panels are preferably downwardly concave. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A speaker cover having an exterior top portion; at least one exterior side wall extending from the exterior top portion; at least one pull tab extending from a portion of the speaker cover; an interior top wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior top portion; an interior side wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior side wall, wherein an at least partial interior cavity is defined by the interior top wall and the interior side wall; one or more side wall projections extending from at least a portion of the interior side wall; and optionally one or more top wall projections extend from at least a portion of the interior top wall.

Abstract: By determining the probability of website impairment for a subject web page, a price for an impairment warranty may be defined. A baseline time to first byte is determined for a plurality of websites, and an impaired state model is defined for a subset of the plurality of websites. Occurrences of impaired states for each website in the subset is determined. Using the impaired state model, websites among the plurality of websites having a probability of an impaired state are determined, and a frequency of impairment occurrence for all of the plurality of websites is measured. With this data, the probability of website impairment for the subject web page may be calculated.

Abstract: A tonneau cover apparatus for removable attachment to a cargo box of a pickup truck including a support frame assembly and a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a plurality of pivotally interconnected rigid panels that can be folded up and secured to the cargo box such that respective upper surfaces of at least two of the plurality of rigid panels reside in an upright folded orientation. The tonneau cover apparatus further includes a mechanism for securing the at least two of the plurality of rigid panels in the upright folded orientation. A method of removably securing the tonneau cover apparatus to the pickup truck is also described, as is an alternate embodiment of the tonneau cover apparatus, wherein the cover assembly includes first and second pivotally interconnected rigid panels and a pair of hinge support mechanisms that generally restrict the way the second rigid panel pivots.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for moving a pool cover between an extended position and a retracted position. The drive arrangement includes a tube, at least one reel, a first motor and a second motor. The tube has a first end, a second end and an internal opening with an inside diameter. The at least one reel is configured for winding of a pair of lines. The first motor is positioned at least partially within the internal opening of the tube. The first motor engages the inside diameter of the tube and is configured to retract the cover. A second motor positioned at least partially within the internal opening of the tube. The second motor engages the at least one reel, and is configured to retract the pair of lines.

Abstract: A folding tonneau cover apparatus including a cover assembly and a support frame assembly. The cover assembly having a plurality of rigid panels interconnected in series by a series of flexible hinges. Elongated support members having hinge support flanges help to secure the flexible hinges to the rigid panels. In preferred embodiments, the support flanges of the elongated support members cooperate with the underside of the respective rigid panels to which the support members are secured, to form a partial enclosure within which a side portion of the respective flexible hinge is secured. The cover assembly is secured to the support frame assembly to cover a cargo box of a pickup truck by a plurality of locking members when the support frame assembly is secured to sidewalls of the cargo box. Methods of making a tonneau cover apparatus and methods of folding and unfolding the cover assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: A speaker cover having an exterior top portion; at least one exterior side wall extending from the exterior top portion; at least one pull tab extending from a portion of the speaker cover; an interior top wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior top portion; an interior side wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior side wall, wherein an at least partial interior cavity is defined by the interior top wall and the interior side wall; one or more side wall projections extending from at least a portion of the interior side wall; and optionally one or more top wall projections extend from at least a portion of the interior top wall.

Abstract: A protective speaker cover having an exterior top portion; at least one exterior side wall extending from the exterior top portion; at least one pull tab extending from a portion of the protective speaker cover; an interior top wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior top portion; an interior side wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior side wall, wherein an at least partial interior cavity is defined by the interior top wall and the interior side wall; one or more side wall projections extending from at least a portion of the interior side wall; and optionally one or more top wall projections extend from at least a portion of the interior top wall.

Abstract: A protective speaker cover having an exterior top portion; at least one exterior side wall extending from the exterior top portion; at least one pull tab extending from a portion of the protective speaker cover; an interior top wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior top portion; an interior side wall formed substantially opposite at least a portion of the exterior side wall, wherein an at least partial interior cavity is defined by the interior top wall and the interior side wall; one or more side wall projections extending from at least a portion of the interior side wall; and optionally one or more top wall projections extend from at least a portion of the interior top wall.