Abstract: A disclosed daily use protective vehicle cover comprises an anchoring system configured to cover horizontal surfaces on the vehicle including all windows down to the door handles on each side of the vehicle and the hood and trunk. The cover also includes an upside down pocket with an open portion facing downward to fit over a top part of at least one door and therefore anchor the pocket to the door regardless of whether the door is open or closed. The cover further includes a plurality of anti-theft devices configured to prevent the cover from being pulled off the vehicle at least at one of the doors and at a front hood and a rear trunk thereof, the devices comprising a bulky object sewn into an underside of the cover. A method includes anchoring a hood and trunk end of the cover prior to attaching the sides of the cover.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a cap member having a plurality of fixed cap terminal position assurance mechanisms defined thereon, and a plug member having one or more of fixed plug terminal position assurance mechanisms defined thereon, wherein each of the cap terminal position assurance mechanisms fixably mate with each of the plug terminal position assurance mechanisms, wherein each of the cap and plug terminal position assurance mechanisms comprise a post projecting outwardly from each of the cap member and the plug member, and a cutout configured to fixably mate to the post. The cutout maybe configured adjacent the post, wherein the cap/plug terminal position assurance mechanisms are arranged proximate an outer rim of the cap/plug member or the cap/plug terminal assurance mechanism may be located generally in the center of the interface manifold.