Abstract: The present invention is a system for customizing and accessorizing a vehicle to enhance the appearance of most any domestic or foreign car, truck or sports utility vehicle, including a lowered ground effect. The component parts are durable enough to provide limited protection for the vehicle from the elements, washable, and available in a variety of shapes and colors. The system may be quickly installed, removed, or interchanged via hooks, buckles, straps and hook and loop fasteners, all without the necessity of tools.

Abstract: A vehicle covering device having a housing integral with an axle having a folding crank handle to utilize a reeling action useful in the withdrawing and retracting of a folding cover comprised of a sheet like material that when withdrawn can be expanded to cover a vehicles body by manipulation of an end rod attached to said folding covers end portion that is pulled through the jam of a trunk and over a vehicles forward body to effectively protect said vehicle. Additionally the device has base elements integral to its housing for providing support and if desired a secondary rear folding cover that may withdrawn in the same manner that may be utilized to cover the rear or trunk portion of a vehicle as well.

Abstract: A temporary vehicle cover includes a transparent cover and means for securing the transparent cover to the motor vehicle. The transparent is shaped to fit over a motor vehicle. The transparent cover includes a transparent cover top surface, a transparent cover bottom surface, a transparent cover first side, a transparent cover second side, a transparent cover rear end and a transparent cover securing end. Lengthwise perforations formed down substantially a middle of the transparent cover and separate the transparent cover first side from the transparent cover second side. The transparent cover first side is separated from the transparent cover second side to remove the temporary vehicle cover from a motor vehicle. A drawstring sewn into a hem of a perimeter of the temporary vehicle cover or an elastic loop may be used for the means for securing the transparent cover to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A sunshade apparatus for use with an automobile of the type having a roof is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of panels, the panels, in use, having respective retracted positions wherein they are disposed on top of one another in stacked relation on or in said roof, and each being movable from its retracted position to a respective extended position projecting beyond said roof. The panels are substantially coextensive with one another when viewed in overhead plan in their respective retracted positions. In their respective extended positions, the panels define a substantially contiguous sunshade extending beyond the roof both lengthwise and sideways with respect to the automobile. The apparatus also comprises a panel guide mechanism for constraining each panel for movement along a respective substantially linear path between its extended and retracted positions. An exemplary version of the apparatus can shade both the roof and the windows of a vehicle.

Abstract: A portable enclosure, including a thin flexible cover for covering an object and protecting it from the environment, a storage cassette for removably storing said cover therein, a wheeled carriage for removably receiving the storage cassette, whereby the storage cassette either may be transported by the wheeled carriage to a position close to the object whereupon the cover may be removed from the storage cassette and placed over the object or may be removed from the wheeled carriage such that the storage cassette and the cover therein may be used in a location distant from the wheeled carriage.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for securing a cladding to a vehicle body includes a vehicle body defining at least one aperture and a cladding having a body portion and at least one interval attachment structure extending from the body portion. The attachment structure includes a retaining portion received through the at least one aperture for securing the body portion to the vehicle body and a plurality of spaced apart ribs connecting the retaining portion to the body portion.

Abstract: A latch assembly includes a mounting member having opposite first and second terminal end portions spaced apart in a longitudinal direction and an actuator coupled to the mounting member. One or more extension members having a terminal end portion are secured to one of the terminal end portions of the mounting member. One or more latch devices are coupled to the extension member at a location longitudinally spaced from the terminal end portion of the extension member. The latch device is operable between a latched and unlatched position. The latch device is operatively coupled to the actuator and is moveable between the latched and unlatched positions as the actuator is operated between a first and second position. A latch device includes a housing and a guide member adjustably moveable relative to the housing in a first direction. The guide member has an opening extending along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A straddle-type vehicle that reliably leads fuel that overflows from a fuel fill opening away to a safe area without specialist components. A fuel tank includes a recess portion that is formed around a fuel fill opening, and a raised section that is formed to the outer side of the recess portion and that is at a higher position than the recess portion.

Abstract: A convertible roofing material which includes an outer fabric layer formed at least partially of polymeric coated, core yarns such as a polyester core coated with polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: Portable privacy spaces are described that include an open door of a vehicle, and an opaque sheet attached to a first fastener and a second fastener. The first fastener is attached to the open door of the vehicle and the second fastener is attached to another surface of the vehicle. The door, the sheet, and the vehicle form a perimeter for the privacy space. Also, methods of forming a privacy space are described that include the steps of opening a first door of a vehicle, and attaching a first fastener to the open door, where the first fastener is also attached to an opaque sheet. A second fastener is attached to another surface of the vehicle, where the second fastener is also attached to the opaque sheet. The open door, the opaque sheet and the rest of the vehicle form the privacy space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to as a universal bumper guard including a retractable cover, a cover housing that contains the retractable cover, a frame holding the cover housing, connection devices for connecting the cover housing of the universal bumper guard to an interior region of the trunk of the automobile, wherein the connection devices are slidably connected to the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle including a frame, a seat attached to the frame front section for supporting the driver in a sitting position, a protective shell attached to the frame front section for substantially enclosing the driver and a pair of skis for gliding on a supporting surface. The skis are pivotally attached to the frame front section substantially laterally on each side of the cabin. The skis are coupled to a steering wheel located in the cabin by a steering assembly for allowing the driver to steer the vehicle by pivoting the skis relative to the frame. The vehicle also includes a propelling assembly having an endless track operatively mounted to the frame rear section rearwardly relative to the seat for contacting the supporting surface and propelling the vehicle. A motor is mounted on the frame rear section in a substantially overlying and proximal relationship relative to the endless track. The motor is operatively coupled to the endless track for driving the latter.

Abstract: A protective cover and method of covering. The protective cover fastens to a frame of a vehicle while covering portions of the vehicle. The cover comprises a sheet having substantially the general dimensions of the vehicle portions. The sheet has a front, a rear and sides which cover the portions of the vehicle. The sheet further comprises a plurality of fastener assemblies attached to the sheet, each fastener assembly having a fastener sheet member, a fastener connector and a bias member. The fastener sheet member is integrally formed with the sheet, the bias member removeably fastens to the frame of the vehicle and the fastener connector connects the fastener sheet member to the bias member in order to fasten the sheet to the frame of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective cover having a first panel superimposed over and connected to a second panel. The first panel is connected to the second panel such that the first panel is slidably moveable relative to the second panel so that the first panel will be sheared relative to the second panel upon the first panel being impacted by a force having a component which is non-perpendicular to the first panel. Each of the first panel and the second panel has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is connected to the bottom sheet to form an air chamber. A valve is disposed through the panels and manually operable between an open condition and a closed condition to allow air to be selectively removed from and drawn into the air chamber of the first panel. The air chamber is provided with a resilient, open-celled, foam panel to cause air to be drawn into the air chamber upon expansion of the foam panel from a collapsed condition.

Abstract: A track cover adapted for use on an item of heavy construction equipment having at least one track. The track cover comprises an outside panel and a tread panel. The tread panel is preferably connected to the outside panel. The track cover also comprises an assembly for removably attaching the track cover to the item of heavy equipment. The track cover is adapted to cover at least a portion of the at least one track of the item of heavy construction equipment and retain dirt, rocks and other debris.

Abstract: A sunshade for use with an automobile includes a plurality of housings which can be mounted on the roof of the automobile. Each of the housings contains a flexible sunshade which is mounted on a roller. The sunshades can be unrolled to protect the front windshield, the side windows, the rear window and the roof of the automobile. Magnets are provided on the outer edges of the sunshades for attachment to the body of the automobile.

Abstract: A protective covering device for a pick up truck for easily securing to a front bumper and a cab of the pick up truck. The device has a plurality of sections integrally attached including a plurality of triangular sections, a rectangular section and an elongated section, having a lower end. A tie holds the triangular sections together for extending downwardly along a roof of the pick up truck. The rectangular section covers the hood and the elongated section stretches around the front bumper and cab. The lower end of the elongated section has an elastic fastener, rivets and clasps extending through the rivets for securing the device to the pick up truck.

Abstract: A car cover, include a top piece and at least two-section side pieces. The two-section side pieces can be fabricated from side pieces and inclined pieces, edges of which are designed with non-straight convex arc line cut edges, and horizontally protruding regions are formed after joining the edges. The two-section side pieces can also be fabricated from front side pieces and rear side pieces, edges of which are designed with non-straight convex arc line cut edges, and vertically protruding regions are formed after joining the edges. Space within the outward expanding, curved protruding regions is used to contain rear-view mirrors of the car body when covering the car body with the car cover, thereby achieving a structure that is easy to manufacture and reduces manufacturing cost. Moreover, the car cover has universal suitability for many different car models and provides the convenience of covering and uncovering.

Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with an automated device for covering the windows of the vehicle. The device comprises a collection container, a plurality of the extensions attached to the collection container, a motor attached to the collection container to rotate the collection container, and a covering attached to the plurality of extensions and sized to cover the windows of the vehicle. The rotation of the collection container extends and retracts the plurality of extensions which results in the deployment of the covering over the windows of the vehicle and the collection of the covering from the windows of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of extensions comprises malleable metal strips with eyelets at the end of the metal strips. The eyelets and the metal strips are positioned within sleeves or channels which are made integral to the covering. The covering includes a reflective fabric that is substantially opaque to sunlight.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a tent construction having at least one panel manufactured from suitable cloth, and tent construction manufactured utilizing the method. A basic panel is manufactured from a material of desired properties and is provided with one or more covering panels or waterproof material that form part of the outer wall of the tent construction. The basic panel may consist of relatively narrow edges of durable material or of an entirely or partially closed panel of open, breathing material.

Abstract: In a method for mounting an inner cover section to a support structure of a motor vehicle, an engagement member is introduced onto the cover section or onto the support structure and engages into a receptacle formed in the corresponding other component. The engagement member thereby seats loosely with play in the receptacle to engage behind it and an elastic foam is disposed in the gap defined between the cover section and the support structure to push against and thereby tension these components. The elastic foam material partially fills the intermediate space between the cover section and the support structure.

Abstract: A garment that attaches to the body of a personal recreational vehicle, preferably covers substantially all of the wearer's body, and traps heat generated and lost by the vehicle engine. The garment is preferably large enough to allow the wearer to sit or stand and turn as necessary without restraint. It may also equipped with a zipper in front that allows the wearer to vent heated air or to exit the garment and vehicle without detaching the garment from the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the garment is removably attached to a storage container attached to the vehicle behind the driver/wearer. The bottom hem of the garment is attached or anchored to the body of the vehicle in order to better trap heat and to keep the garment in place. The apparatus for attaching the garment to the vehicle preferably is strong enough to remain attached despite high winds and/or high vehicle velocity.

Abstract: A cover assembly for covering an object subjected to an airstream due to transportation of the object in open air. The cover comprises a flexible cover adapted to fit over the object so as to conceal a portion of the object. An aperture is provided in the cover. A deflector is provided on an exterior surface of the cover and forward of the aperture with respect to a direction of transportation. The deflector is positioned such that a low pressure zone is created proximate to the aperture during transportation of the object in the direction by an airstream being deflected by the deflector, whereby air located between an interior of the cover and the object being transported exhausts through the aperture to an exterior of the cover to cause the cover to at least partially conform to the object.

Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with an automated device for covering the windows of the vehicle. The device comprises a collection container, a plurality of the extensions attached to the collection container, a motor attached to the collection container to rotate the collection container, and a covering attached to the plurality of extensions and sized to cover the windows of the vehicle. The rotation of the collection container extends and retracts the plurality of extensions which results in the deployment of the covering over the windows of the vehicle and the collection of the covering from the windows of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of extensions comprises malleable metal strips with eyelets at the end of the metal strips. The eyelets and the metal strips are positioned within sleeves or channels which are made integral to the covering. The covering includes a reflective fabric that is substantially opaque to sunlight.

Abstract: Motor vehicle accessory (1) for protecting boot lip (14) and adjacent fender (15) of vehicle from damage comprises sheet (2) of flexible material for positionning inside boot (10) of vehicle. Sheet (2) is moveable between stowed position when received within boot (10) and operative position when extended over boot lip (14) and adjacent fender (15) for protection against dents and scratches when loading or unloading. Accessory (1) includes attachment means on sheet (2) for attachment to floor (12) or sidewalls (13) of boot (10). Sheet (2) comprises tough layer which rests on and protect boot lip (14) and smooth layer overlaying tough layer to assist with sliding of articles across boot lip (14). Typically sheet (2) comprises first (3), second (4) and third (5) panels interconnected by hinge joints.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of an automotive convertible roof system has a flat-fold boot cover. In another aspect of the present invention, the boot cover includes various pliable fabric materials that are laminated together to form an integrated material. A further aspect of the present invention provides that flexible stiffeners be placed between the flexible sheets during the manufacturing process. Still another aspect of the present invention employs flexible stiffeners having a non-uniform thickness, which cause the flexible stiffeners to bend asymmetrically when subjected to a bending load.

Abstract: A soft cover for a vehicle is provided comprising a foam composite having a water resistant top layer, a flexible foam layer, and a protective bottom layer. The composite is flexible, dimensionally stable and tear resistant. Methods of manufacture and of use of the soft cover are also provided.

Abstract: An automobile cover apparatus and system is described. The automobile cover generally includes a main cover body having a hood end, a trunk end, an upper surface and a lower surface, connectors located on the hood end and the trunk end, trunk cords connected to the connectors on the trunk end, a trunk anchor connected to the trunk cords on ends of the trunk cords opposite the ends connected to the connectors, hood cords connected to the connectors on the hood end and a hood connection device connected to each of the hood cords opposite the ends connected to the connectors. The cover can be combined with a winder for a automobile cover kit.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle including a front bulkhead attached to a forward area of the vehicle and a canopy frame connected to a forward region of the vehicle, forward of a driver and extending upward from the vehicle. A retractable shield may be connected to the front bulkhead, the shield being moveable from a collapsed position, wherein the shield is substantially horizontal, and a retracted position. Optional features of the present invention increase its utility and function including covers for camouflage, weather, mine sweeping, and a sleeping unit.

Abstract: Vehicle body protectors for protecting external mirrors and a lower portions of the vehicle extending from a rear surface of the front wheel well to a front surface of the rear wheel well under the doors of the vehicle are constructed from conformable sheets of impact absorbing material having peripheral means for coupling the protector to non-external portions of the vehicle body and to other portions of the protector so that the body protectors remain in fixed position on the vehicle body during motion of the vehicle. The body protectors can be formed from more than one layer of material to form an outer layer, a liner layer of resilient energy absorbing material positioned on the under surface of the outer layer for engagement with an outer surface of the vehicle body, and optionally an intermediate reinforcing layer.

Abstract: The vehicle cover of the invention consists of three pivotally interconnected cassettes with rolls of a flexible protective cover material stored in each of the cassettes and unwoundable therefrom through a slit in the side of the cassette, similar to a photo film that can be pulled out from a film cassette. In a folded state the cassettes are arranged side by side parallel to each other. Each cassette consists of two parallel sections with the flexible material in each section wound in mutually opposite directions so that the protective flexible materials of each section can be pulled out in mutually opposite directions. The first and third cassettes are pivotally connected to the second, i.e., the intermediate cassette so that they can be turned by 90° with respect to the intermediate cassette. The ends of the flexible materials may be provided with hooks or other means for securing the materials to the vehicle body in a retracted position.