Abstract: This invention provides a cover device mountable to the roof of an automobile for protection from snow and sun, having modular construction including body groups mounted on the front facing and rear facing surfaces of a frame. The frame is supported on a base positioned on the automobile roof by two extendable feet connecting the base to roof racks. The body group contains a number of cover pieces supported on the body supports. Bottom of the body support is fitted into a pair of rails attached to an adjacent body support such that the outer body supports are slidable along the rails and extendable to the extent allowed by the length of the rails. A locking device is installed to interlock the cover pieces within one body group. Body groups are secured to each other so that the body groups are extendable and retractable as a unit.

Abstract: The present invention includes a durable, weather resistant, and light weight apparatus for covering a vehicle and providing protection from objects that might strike and damage the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. The object of this invention is to provide a vehicle cover which covers both the horizontal and vertical surfaces of a vehicle, which can deployed by a single person, folded for easy deployment, retrieval and storage, and which can be stretched or compressed to fit various sizes of automobiles while maintaining its protective effectiveness.

Abstract: A rover for precisely determining the topography of a given parcel by contacting the surface of the parcel includes a GPS module and at least one sensor wheel. The GPS module may be mounted adjacent to and work in concert with the sensor wheel. The attitude and heading of the sensor wheel may be measured with another sensor, such as an AHRS, and the angle of the sensor wheel may be measured with a rotation position sensor. The various data points may be distilled to accurately measure the topography of a given parcel when the relative positions of the GPS module and the center of the sensor wheel are constant.

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.

Abstract: The washable vehicle cover protects the vehicle from sun, rain, snow, dust, dirt, and bird droppings. Once the vehicle cover gets soiled from the elements, a user may wash, dry, and reuse the vehicle cover. The washable vehicle cover can have a variety of shapes, such as oval egg shape, rectangular shape, cylindrical shape, cubical shape, or the like, in order to fit vehicles of different shapes. The washable vehicle cover may be available in small, medium, and large sizes in order to accommodate different sized vehicles such as compact cars and full size SUVs. The vehicle (automobile) can include vehicles that do not travel on land and land vehicles. Vehicles that do not travel on land include aircraft, hovercraft, spacecraft, watercraft and sailcraft. Land vehicles may be wheeled, tracked, railed and skied, including bicycle, scooter, motorcycle, car, van, truck, van, train, bus, snowmobile, or the like.

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.

Abstract: An impact resistant cover for protecting a vehicle windshield is made up of a plurality of spaced apart rectangular panels, the panels having a flexible, puncture resistant, covering, the covering enclosing a resilient material having a thickness of between 0.5 and 1.5 inches. Flexible webs interconnect the panels while enabling the panels to lie in a common plane in a first selective positioning of the panels, and alternately to lie one panel atop the next panel in a vertically aligned stack of all of the panels, in a second selective positioning of the panels. Handles permit the stack to be carried easily and straps allow the cover to be secured to a vehicle's doors or windows while lying on the vehicles windshield.

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.

Abstract: A vehicle cover is provided for covering a driver side window, central windshield, and passenger side window. The cover includes a central windshield panel, a right wing panel, and a left wing panel. The right wing panel forms a pocket with three closed sides, and an open bottom edge for covering a driver side window and frame of a vehicle. The left wing panel is a pocket formed by three closed sides and an open bottom edge so as to enclose a passenger side window and frame of the vehicle. The vehicle cover prevents ice build up on the covered windshield and side windows so as to eliminate the need to scrape ice from the windshield and side windows. The cover also blocks harmful environmental conditions that may damage both the interior and exterior of a vehicle during all times of the year.

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.

Abstract: A windbreaker for a motorcycle prevents airflow between the front wheel assembly and the fairing connected to the handlebars, by flexibly connecting to the handlebars and the crash bars. An indentation allows airflow to cool the engine. Releasable connectors allow proper turning of the front wheel, even if mis-mounted.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle cover is provided which is compact and easy to use. The cover has an attached storage pouch, and remains attached to the vehicle during use.

Abstract: A center foam strip has a series of transverse fold lines separating the strip into panels which fold onto each other in an accordion pattern for storage. A soft fabric waterproof cover material is attached to the center foam strip to hang down the sides of the vehicle to be closed in the vehicle doors shading the side windows. The cover material and center foam strip are sewn together to conform to the shape of the top of a particular vehicle with the foam strip covering the roof, windshield, and rear window. The center foam strip and surrounding soft fabric are held in place by the trunk lid, doors, and windshield wipers.

Abstract: A windshield protection and ice removal device comprises a pair of generally rectangular flexible wire frames enclosed by and supporting a nylon fabric coated by an outer layer of polyvinyl chloride. There are also a pair of opposed side view mirror “gloves” having expandable “wrists” and which are designed to enclose a vehicle's side view mirrors for securing the invention to the vehicle in a manner resistant to wind effects which might otherwise lift the cover from the windshield. Finally, the preferred embodiment also comprises a wire-connected belt terminating in a buckle which is designed to be trapped inside a vehicle's interior by the vehicle's door or side window to render the invention resistant to unauthorized removal from the vehicle's windshield. A relatively thick, cut-resistant wire runs through the belt to make it more difficult to cut the belt and sever it from the rest of the shield device.

Abstract: A portable vehicle cover (10) includes a base frame (12) and a plurality of transversely extending hoop members (14). Each hoop member is adapted to be releasably connectable with the frame such that at least two of the hoop members substantially extend diagonally across the frame in a cruciform orientation. A flexible cover (16) is engagable with the hoop members to form a weather shield for a vehicle.

Abstract: A folding roof linkage assembly includes front and rear frames and first and second arms. The front frame has a rear portion extending at an acute angle therefrom and having front and rear ends. The rear frame has a front portion extending perpendicularly therefrom and having bottom and top ends. The first arm has a front end pivotally connected to the front end of the front frame and a rear end pivotally connected to the bottom end of the rear frame. The second arm has a front end pivotally connected to the rear end of the front frame and a rear end pivotally connected to the top end of the rear frame. The front frame is movable between a closed position in which the frames extend from one another and an opened position in which the front frame folds over the rear frame.

Abstract: The vehicle cover includes a frame assembly having both vertical and lateral adjustment for supporting a tarp roll laterally thereon. The frame assembly is temporarily installed atop the vehicle, with forward and rearward anchors being installed laterally beneath the respective forward and rearward ends of the vehicle. A tarp or cover is unrolled from the tarp roll atop the frame assembly, and attached to the forward and rearward anchors to form a tent-like configuration having relatively steep forward and rearward slopes and near vertical sides. This configuration greatly improves the shedding of snow, ice, and leaves and other debris that would otherwise collect atop a cover resting directly atop the relatively flat surfaces of the vehicle. The entire frame and cover assembly remain clear of the underlying surface and contact only the vehicle, and are thus not considered permanent structures that might be subject to zoning or other local regulations.

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.

Abstract: The Magic Car Cover is a utility cover designed to protect the interior of a motor vehicle from harmful infrared solar radiation during hot days. Secondly, it is designed to provide window isolation from ice and snow during winter use. The design is specified to cover only the top-half of a vehicle and in particular covering all windows. This will eliminate the “green house effect” which builds-up temperatures in a transparent or translucent window structure (i.e., unprotected car windows act as a green house). It is further designed to be quickly drawn over the top of a vehicle by a single person. Unique wands, or poles, are used to accomplish a rapid installation. The cover is finally designed to be very light weight using polyester materials and special coatings.

Abstract: A device for lifting and lowering a cover from a lower surface of a roof includes four lines connected to the ends of a top panel of the cover. The lines pass through eyes on the cover at the midsection of the top panel, then through pulleys on the lower surface of the roof, then to a cleat on a wall. Pulling the lines lifts the cover off the vehicle.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, an inflatable apparatus is provided for covering and protecting a vehicle from harmful debris such as hail. The inflatable apparatus includes a plurality of airway chambers that are substantially longitudinal and that cover the top and side portions of the vehicle. The inflatable apparatus may also include a security flap that is sized to fit through an outlet of the vehicle for locking or securing the inflatable apparatus with or to the vehicle. The inflatable apparatus may also include a transparent portion to allow the vehicle to be driven while secured to the vehicle. The inflatable apparatus may also include a panel with a slit opening that is operable for allowing entry into the vehicle while the inflatable apparatus is secured to the vehicle.

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: A traffic collision cover is disclosed which restricts the view of physical damage to one or more vehicles involved in a traffic accident to passing motorists and pedestrians who may slow down and obstruct traffic while observing an accident scene. This invention allows emergency personnel to quickly cover one or more vehicles or parts of vehicles with fabric to hide the damage done in an accident. As a result, this invention helps prevent traffic congestion and increase traffic flow at accident scenes.

Abstract: A protective cover for motor vehicle mainly includes a cover, at least two flexible metal rings that are lengthwise sequentially spaced at and attached to an inner side of the cover to enclose a relatively large area of the cover, and adjustable belts with hook belt fasteners spaced at a lower edge of the cover. The flexible metal rings are adapted to automatically stretch the cover for covering an upper part of a motor vehicle, and the hook belt fasteners are adapted to firmly hold the cover to a lower part of the motor vehicle. To fold and store the cover, simply fold the cover to align the metal rings with each other, and bend the aligned metal rings into several superposed smaller loops, so that the folded cover may be stored in a bag in the flat and folded state to occupy only a relatively small space.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle mesh cover has a first section that covers the roof and if desired the back of the passenger compartment of a vehicle and has a pocket for receiving a sun block member for blocking the sun above the passenger compartment. A second section is used to cover the second or cargo section of the vehicle, in square back, fast back, or tarp covering fashion. A cover can cover the vehicle when the vehicle is not in use and can be rolled up with the first section and the second section inside in order for the cover to function as a carrying case.

Abstract: A portable motorcycle covering for enclosing and protecting therein a motorcycle includes an elongated floor cover on which the motorcycle rests, and the floor cover has a circumferential lip to prevent water from coming on to the floor cover. A flexible and collapsible protective cover is integrally attached to at least one half of the floor cover and is capable of pivotal movement between an open position, wherein the motorcycle can be placed on the floor cover, and a closed position, wherein the motorcycle is fully enclosed by the protective cover. A plurality of u-shaped crosspieces create a support frame for the protective cover, and the crosspieces pivot in sequential order for creating the support frame and deploying the protective cover when the leading crosspiece positioned adjacent the opening of the protective cover is grasped and pivoted by the individual.

Abstract: An automobile cover can easily cover an automobile and an automobile body covering device can store the body cover into a trunk without injuring or remodeling an automobile body. To achieve such a goal, fold line portions for guiding folding are formed on a cover body such that the fold line portions extend in the longitudinal direction of the cover body, the cover body is configured to be foldable along the fold line portions, and a plurality of core members are arranged between the fold line portions and left and right longitudinal-side edges of the cover body in a spaced-apart manner in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a net, which can be attached to an automobile so that the net covers a substantial portion of a front grill of the automobile to prevent insects or debris from entering the front grill. A first side of the net may be attached to a hood of the automobile and a second side of the net may be attached to a front license plate of the automobile. The net may be attached to a pocket section, and the net can be detached from the automobile and rolled up into the pocket section. The net may be attached to a material having substantially the size and shape of a license plate. The net may flare outward from a first side attached to the material to a second side, which is opposite the first side.

Abstract: A self roll-up car cover has a built-in spring between waterproof sheets or a synthetic sheet with a built-in memory to return to a spiral shape when rolled out of the spiral configuration and then released. The rear half of the cover has an end rod and a central opening that allows it to be hooked over a trunk lock mechanism and kept secure when the trunk is then shut. The front half of the cover has a lead rope or belt with two hooks for securing under the hood of the vehicle or any other edged surface. The tension in the cover keeps it stretched out and the overlapping portion of the front and back covers maintains at least a portion of the cover elevated above the vehicle.

Abstract: A retractable cover attachment for a vehicle, preferably an all terrain vehicle (ATV) having a frame. The cover attachment has a housing, a connection and a cover. The housing attaching to the frame at the rear end of the vehicle. The housing is utilized for housing the cover. The housing defining an opening therein allowing the cover to be stored within the housing and configured for attachment to the vehicle frame. Attaching to the housing is a connection, this connection having an proximal end and a distal end with the housing attaching to the connection's proximal end. This connection also for connecting the housing to the cover. Attaching to the connection's distal end is the cover. The cover is for covering the vehicle. The cover attaches to the housing via the connection.

Abstract: A vehicle shade assembly includes a pair of frames each having a selectively expandable width. A plurality of mountings is attached to each of the frames. Each of the mountings is adapted for removably coupling the frames to upper edges of vehicle windows. Each of a pair of flexible panels has a first side and a second side. The first sides of the pair of flexible panels are each attached to one of the frames such that the frames are positioned between the mountings and the flexible panels. The frames are mounted on windows of opposite sides of the vehicle such that the flexible panels cover the windows.

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.