Storm-front Shield, Apron, Or Robe Patents (Class 296/77.1)
  • Patent number: 7007999
    Abstract: A utility vehicle windscreen system for providing protection from debris to a utility vehicle driver while allowing airflow into the cab area. The utility vehicle windscreen system includes a windscreen and a plurality of brackets. The brackets are attached to the front portion of the roll cage of the utility vehicle and the windscreen is attached to the brackets to provide protection to the driver and passengers from debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel P. Schneller
  • Patent number: 7000625
    Abstract: This invention is the only sun protection cover to fit strollers, carriages, joggers and baby/toddler car seats. The design and fabric combination allows babies and toddlers visibility and maximum protection while at the same time providing excellent front and cross ventilation. On a windy day, when using the cover attached to carriage, stroller or jogger, the cover continues to maintain its shape, essential to providing continued UVR protection for the baby or toddler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Protect-A.Bub USA, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Joan Dickson, Rachel Blakeman
  • Patent number: 6979044
    Abstract: An improved canopy assembly for a rearwardly extending protective canopy for a motorized golf cart of the type having a top covering the passenger seating area and an uncovered bag storage area located rearward of the seating area. The canopy assembly may be extended where the protective canopy substantially covers the cart's golf bag storage area protecting the bags from rainfall. The canopy assembly may be folded where the protective canopy is moved out of the way allowing golf clubs to be removed from the golf bags without hitting the canopy assembly. In an embodiment of the present invention, the canopy includes a releasable fastener for allowing the upper front edge of the canopy to be attached to the lower bottom edge to retain the canopy in the folded position. A protective flap is used to cover the folded canopy, protecting it from weathering elements when it is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen Edward Tyrer
  • Patent number: 6979040
    Abstract: A weather guard for an open-sided golf cart or similar vehicle. The weather guard may include a roller mount, and an elongated roller rotatably mounted to the roller mount, the roller defining a roller axis. A transparent, flexible curtain may be secured to the roller. A support may be attached to the roller mount, such that the support attaches the weather guard to a vehicle, with the support extending from the mount generally perpendicular to the roller axis and includes a hook formation designed to hook at least partially around a roof support of the vehicle. At least one guard fastening mechanism may be attached to the roller mount for attaching the weather guard to the vehicle, the guard fastening mechanism being designed to extend through a grab handle provided on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Richard Clinton Brewer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6953216
    Abstract: A support frame for a cart canopy and a method of supporting a cart canopy are shown. The support frame may have a pivotable support bar and a foundation bar. The foundation bar may be connected to the support bar so as to allow the support bar to pivot from the foundation bar. The foundation bar may have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a first curved portion to which a first end of the pivotable support bar may be attached. The first end of the foundation bar may have a first step portion positioned proximate to the first curved portion, and the first step portion may be oriented to raise the elevation of the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventor: William T. Held
  • Patent number: 6951361
    Abstract: A flexible protective cover which attaches over the forward surfaces of a motorcycle. The protective cover includes a central portion and two attached side flaps. The central portion fits over the forward surfaces of the upper cowling. The two side flaps fit over the sides of the lower cowling. The cover's upper portion is attached by slipping adjustable tabs around the stalks of the rear view mirrors. The lower portion is attached around the radiator opening. The trailing edges of the two side flaps may also be attached to the lower cowling. The invention optionally includes an integrated fender cover which slips over the motorcycle's front fender and lock around the two struts supporting the front wheel. With this device installed, all the forward-facing painted surfaces are protected from bug strikes and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy J. Keys
  • Patent number: 6926334
    Abstract: A soft golf cart shield is provided which comprises a flexible and transparent sheet of water-repellent material for covering one side of the cart and at least one connector for attaching the sheet to the cart. The sheet is reversible and adapted to be attached to either of two open sides of the cart. In one embodiment the sheet has a top hem through which a connector is threaded along its top edge. Said connector comprises a cord desirably terminating in two hooks at opposite ends of the cord, the hooks being adapted to be attached to said cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: John F. Diehm
  • Patent number: 6923489
    Abstract: A flexible protective cover which attaches over the forward surfaces of a motorcycle. The protective cover includes a central portion and two attached side flaps. The central portion fits over the forward surfaces of the upper cowling. The two side flaps fit over the sides of the lower cowling. The cover's upper portion is attached by slipping adjustable tabs around the stalks of the rear view mirrors. The lower portion is attached around the radiator opening. The trailing edges of the two side flaps may also be attached to the lower cowling. The invention optionally includes an integrated fender cover which slips over the motorcycle's front fender and lock around the two struts supporting the front wheel. With this device installed, all the forward-facing painted surfaces are protected from bug strikes and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy J. Keys
  • Patent number: 6910492
    Abstract: A portable shelter includes at least one mounting plate fixedly secured to a support surface on opposite sides thereof. A wraparound attachment bracket is slidably connected on each of the mounting plates. A tubular framework assembly having a fabric covering attached thereto is swingably mounted on each attachment bracket between a collapsed, storage position and an extended, erect position adjacent the support surface. The support surface is preferably located on either an ATV or truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Andrew G. Stuck
  • Patent number: 6892992
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for storing a vehicle accessory, for example on a wall, that utilizes an attachment structure which simulates at least part of the attachment structure to which the motor vehicle accessory attaches to a vehicle, so that the same attachment structure used to attach the accessory to the vehicle is used, at least, in part to store on a wall or other supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Lawrence A. Donahue
  • Publication number: 20040239140
    Abstract: A three-sided enclosure assembly usable with a golf cart having upright members supporting a roof. The enclosure assembly has first and second side panels positionable adjacent to side portions of the golf cart and adjacent to the roof. A rear panel is between the first and second side panels and is positionable adjacent to a rear portion of the golf cart. A support strap is connected to the top portions of the first and second side panels and is configured to removably attach the first and second side portions to the two upright members of the golf cart adjacent to the roof portion. The support strap supports the first and second side panels adjacent to side portions of the golf cart and the rear panel adjacent to a rear portion of the golf cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: David Feinberg
  • Patent number: 6817647
    Abstract: A top for use on an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) includes a plurality of flexible sections that are supported by support rods located in tubes in the sections. Some of the sections include transparent windows, and one of the sections has a manually operated windshield wiper thereon. Straps are used to releasably mount the top on an ATV. Joint elements are also included so a support rod from one flexible section can be releasably attached to a support rod in another flexible section. Closure elements, such as zippers, are used to releasably attach several of the flexible sections together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Johnnie R. Green
  • Publication number: 20040207229
    Abstract: A soft golf cart shield is provided which comprises a flexible and transparent sheet of water-repellent material for covering one side of the cart and at least one connector for attaching the sheet to the cart. The sheet is reversible and adapted to be attached to either of two open sides of the cart. In one embodiment the sheet has a top hem through which a connector is threaded along its top edge. Said connector comprises a cord desirably terminating in two hooks at opposite ends of the cord, the hooks being adapted to be attached to said cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: John F. Diehm
  • Patent number: 6802327
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retractable portable shelter apparatus with an attachment apparatus for vehicles. The shelter apparatus includes a stationary frame, a plurality of pivotably rotatable frames, a collapsible canopy stretched over the rotatable frames, and an attachment member for attaching the apparatus to the vehicle. The vehicle attachment apparatus can be moved between at least two positions, the deployed, substantially enclosed housing position, and the substantially closed or collapsed position. The shelter apparatus may be used as an ice fishing shelter, a duck hunting blind, a tent, a camping shelter, a portable shower facility, a storage tent, a sun shade, a hunting rack for carrying hunted animals, a medical emergency shelter, or a tool carrier. In one embodiment the shelter apparatus includes a platform for supporting a user, and further includes a floor and wheels supporting the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis R. Koss
  • Patent number: 6786526
    Abstract: A windshield which may be removably attached to an all-terrain vehicle to shield a rider on the ATV from wind. The windshield includes a base portion having notches for receiving various frame elements on the front frame of the ATV and a windshield panel extending upwardly from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Larry Blalock
  • Patent number: 6773052
    Abstract: An improved canopy assembly for attaching a rearwardly extending protective canopy to a motorized golf cart of the type having a top covering the passager seating area and an uncovered bag storage area reward of the seating area that includes a golf bag support bracket that prevents the golf bags from tipping over. The canopy assembly includes a base member that attaches directly to the golf bag support bracket, a frame that pivotally attaches to the base member and a sheet of flexible water-resistant material suspended over the frame. The canopy assembly may be extended where in the protective canopy substantially covers the cart's golf bag storage area protecting the bags from rainfall. The canopy assembly may be folded wherein the protective canopy is moved out of the way allowing golf clubs to be removed from the golf bags without hitting the canopy assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen Edward Tyrer
  • Patent number: 6692058
    Abstract: A golf cart canopy attachment includes a shield which has a pair of guide channels formed on a top surface. A raised portion or dormer is formed between the channels. The channels engage corresponding guide channels in a golf cart roof to enable the shield to slide with respect to the roof. A pair of locking grooves are formed on the shield for preventing further movement in either a fully extended or fully retracted position. Stop blocks are provided on side walls of the shield to prevent further outward movement of the shield in the fully open position. A rod extends from an underside of the shield from which a pair of curtains extends. The curtains are moved along the rod on opposite sides to be connected together when the shield is in the fully opened position. When a shield is in a closed position, the curtains are pulled back to stored positions and fastened onto roof supports at the rear of the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Robert E. Micco
  • Patent number: 6679537
    Abstract: A motorcycle windshield storage wall bracket for holding a removable motorcycle windshield is provided. The storage wall bracket has two elongated main frames, each elongated main frame having opposing ends that are extended perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal main frame and which can accept the side pieces. The side pieces are attached to the ends utilizing nut and bolt assemblies. Between the side pieces and the ends of the main frames are rubber grommets. The removable motorcycle windshield is clipped onto the rubber grommets of the storage wall bracket and thereby is stored in a secure manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Richard D. Putnam, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6663162
    Abstract: A canopy assembly for attaching a rearwardly extending protective canopy to a motorized golf cart of the type having a top covering the passenger seating area and an uncovered bag storage area reward of the seating area. The canopy assembly includes a front strut member secured to the frame assembly on the golf cart that supports the golf cart top, seat back and golf bag support bracket, a base member for supporting the pivotal frame structure of the canopy, a frame that pivotally attaches to the base member and a sheet of flexible, water-resistant material suspended over the frame. The canopy assembly may be extended where the protective canopy substantially covers the golf bag storage area of the golf cart protecting the golf bags from rainfall. The canopy assembly may be folded wherein the protective canopy is moved out of the way allowing golf clubs to be removed from the golf bags without hitting the canopy assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen Edward Tyrer
  • Patent number: 6663161
    Abstract: An improved canopy assembly for attaching a rearwardly extending protective canopy to a motorized golf cart of the type having a top covering the passenger seating area and an uncovered bag storage area reward of the seating area that includes a golf bag support bracket that prevents the golf bags from tipping over. The canopy assembly includes a base member that attaches directly to the golf bag support bracket, a frame that pivotally attaches to the base member and a sheet of flexible water-resistant material suspended over the frame. The canopy assembly may be extended where the protective canopy substantially covers the cart's golf bag storage area protecting the bags from rainfall. The canopy assembly may be folded wherein the protective canopy is moved out of the way allowing golf clubs to be removed from the golf bags without hitting the canopy assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen Edward Tyrer
  • Patent number: 6659211
    Abstract: An invalid mobile cart with enclosure (10) having a cart (12) which has a cart top (12T), cart bottom (12A), cart left (12L), cart right (12R), cart front (12F), cart back (12B), at least one cart front wheel, cart rear right wheel (12DRR) and cart rear left wheel (not shown) rotatably and extending downwardly from the cart bottom (12A). At least one wheel is connected to a motor (not shown). A transparent or translucent enclosure (14) is securely mounted on the cart top (12T). The enclosure (14) has an enclosure housing (14A) having a enclosure left door (14L) and enclosure right door (14R) hingeably connected thereto. A steering/control (16) means is positioned on the cart top (12T) at the cart front (12F). The steering/control (16) has a steering/control wheel (16A) connected to a steering/control column (16B) which is connected to the at least one cart front wheel and the motor. A support (18) positioned on the cart top (12T) at the cart back (12B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Charles Esposito
  • Publication number: 20030102689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stroller weather shield mounted on the stroller when going out carrying the baby. In order to prevent the fatigue of the eyes and resulting decline of the eyesight of the baby that possibly occur in the convention stroller weather shield, the stroller weather shield according to the present invention is characterized in that said stroller weather shield comprises a body made of at least one material among vinyl, waterproof textile and PVC; and a see-through window having a light transmittance of 85 to 95% and an absolute refraction index of 1.45 to 1.55 in the front upper part of the stroller on which the eyes of the baby in the stroller are concentrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Sung Bum Cho
  • Patent number: 6565139
    Abstract: A removable cover for a vehicle may be comprised in a kit. The removeable cover comprises a plurality of curved elongate support members, and a flexible cover. Each of the support members has a first end and a second end. The first end adapted to engage a predetermined portion of the vehicle, the second end adapted to engage a junction member, such that when the first end of each of the plurality of curved elongate support members are engaged to the predetermined portions of the vehicle the second end of each of the curved elongate support members are engaged to the junction member. The junction member being supportively positioned above the vehicle by the plurality of curved elongate support members. The flexible cover overlaying the support members and being engaged to the front and rear portions of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventors: Jess J. Bayerle, Edward J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6543830
    Abstract: A removable cab assembly is provided for an all terrain vehicle which has front and rear racks, front and rear wheels provided with respective front and rear fenders and the seat located between the front and rear wheels. The cab assembly includes a front mounting bracket structure attached to a front rack of the all terrain vehicle, and a rear mounting bracket structure removably attached to a rear rack of the all terrain vehicle. A flexible framework has front ends connected to the front mounting bracket structure, and rear ends attached to the rear mounting bracket structure. The framework has a length such that when joined to the front and rear racks, the framework is bendable and assumes a generally semi-circular profile extending above the all terrain vehicle. A flexible fabric cover having longitudinal side edges, a front window and a rear window is removably connected to the framework and to the front and rear racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: ATV Cabs, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew G. Stuck
  • Patent number: 6530617
    Abstract: A kit removably attaches and stores a frame with a canvas cover for an all-terrain vehicle. The frame comprises preformed metal tubing sections for the front, sides, doors, and rear portions which are welded together. The integrated canvas cover is attached to the frame by snaps. The cover has plastic windows for all sides with a flexible rear window which can be rolled up. The cover and frame are stable even while driving at 60 mph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventors: William E. McElwee, Shari A. McElwee
  • Patent number: 6497444
    Abstract: A shield for the rear portion of a golf cart to protect the occupants from at least some UV radiation. It is a flexible somewhat transparent woven closed structure with a top panel, two side panels and a rear panel joined at edges so as to embrace the golf cart. An elongated strap at the bottom of each side panel extends beneath the seat. They are releasable joined, so that when they are joined and the seat is down, the shield is held in place, with the side rails of the golf cart unobstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Alan Simon
  • Publication number: 20020175534
    Abstract: An environmental enclosure device for a vehicle includes a passenger compartment formed therein for receipt of an occupant. The device includes a roof portion disposed substantially over the passenger compartment to protect the occupant seated therein from undesirable weather elements or conditions. The device also includes at least one transparent portion extending generally downwardly from the roof portion toward the vehicle such that a space remains between the vehicle and a bottom edge of the transparent portion to allow the occupant to interface with fresh air elements of the outdoors while the enclosure device is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Russell W. Strong
  • Publication number: 20020167190
    Abstract: A kit for removably attaching and storing a frame with a canvas cover for an all-terrain vehicle. The frame comprises preformed metal tubing sections for the front, sides, doors, and rear portions which are welded together. The integrated canvas cover is attached to the frame by snaps. The cover has plastic windows for all sides with a flexible rear window which can be rolled up. The cover and frame are stable even while driving at 60 mph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: William E. McElwee, Shari A. McElwee
  • Patent number: 6471281
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting golf bags on a golf cart and for supporting a rearwardly extending canopy assembly having a canopy and a canopy frame structure. The golf cart having a body, a frame supporting the body, a seating compartment and a golf bag compartment located rearwardly of the seating compartment. The bracket assembly including at least one support member, a mounting mechanism to mount the support member to the cart's frame and a strap for securing the upper portion of golf bags resting in the golf bag storage compartment. In addition, the bracket assembly includes a pivotal joint for pivotally connecting the canopy frame structure to the support member to enable the canopy to be extended to cover the golf bags or folded out of the way to provide access to the golf bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Tyrer, Richard Kenneth Harris
  • Publication number: 20020153462
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for storing a vehicle accessory, for example on a wall, that utilizes an attachment structure which simulates at least part of the attachment structure to which the motor vehicle accessory attaches to a vehicle, so that the same attachment structure used to attach the accessory to the vehicle is used, at least, in part to store on a wall or other supporting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: Lawrence A. Donahue
  • Publication number: 20020145302
    Abstract: A protective cover for a golf car is provided for enclosing at least a portion of the passenger compartment of the golf car that is covered by a canopy. The protective covering has left and right side curtains that are adapted to hang from the canopy to enclose a portion of the passenger compartment. The protective covering may include a rear bag cover that is adapted to extend over the rear golf bag storage area from the canopy. The rear bag cover is a retractable awning. The protective covering also includes a rear curtain that is adapted to be positionable between the passenger compartment and the rear golf bag storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: David R. Winkler
  • Patent number: 6439645
    Abstract: An enclosure is disclosed for mounting to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The enclosure includes a first canopy bracket mountable to a front rack of the ATV and a second canopy bracket mountable to a rear rack of the ATV. A frame comprising a plurality of support members is pivotally attached to the first canopy bracket and the second canopy bracket. The plurality of support members pivot around the canopy brackets between a collapsed position and an open position. A cover is positioned over the frame such that when the frame is in the collapsed position the cover is folded and when the frame is in the open position the cover is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: U.S.L. Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20020089207
    Abstract: A removable cover for a vehicle may be comprised in a kit. The removeable cover comprises a plurality of curved elongate support members, and a flexible cover. Each of the support members has a first end and a second end. The first end adapted to engage a predetermined portion of the vehicle, the second end adapted to engage a junction member, such that when the first end of each of the plurality of curved elongate support members are engaged to the predetermined portions of the vehicle the second end of each of the curved elongate support members are engaged to the junction member. The junction member being supportively positioned above the vehicle by the plurality of curved elongate support members. The flexible cover overlaying the support members and being engaged to the front and rear portions of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Jess J. Bayerle, Edward J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 6416109
    Abstract: An improved canopy assembly for attaching a rearwardly extending protective canopy to a motorized golf cart of the type having a top covering the passenger seating area and an uncovered bag storage area reward of the seating area that includes a golf bag support bracket that prevents the golf bags from tipping over. The canopy assembly includes a mounting channel secured to the rearward portion of the top of the golf cart, a base member that attaches directly to the golf bag support bracket, a frame that pivotally attaches to the base member and a sheet of flexible water resistant material attached to the channel and suspended over the frame. The canopy assembly may be extended where the protective canopy substantially covers the cart's golf bag storage area protecting the bags from rainfall. The canopy assembly may be folded where the protective canopy is moved out of the way allowing golf clubs to be removed from the golf bags without hitting the canopy assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Tyrer, Richard Kenneth Harris
  • Patent number: 6416108
    Abstract: An all terrain vehicle includes a vehicle body and a covering mounted thereon. The covering includes a front framework section mounted on the front portion of the body, a rear framework section mounted on the rear portion of the vehicle body, and a top framework section interconnecting the front and rear sections. The front and rear framework sections are disposed in a collapsed folded state and are extendable and erectible, with the top framework section interconnecting the front and rear framework sections. A transparent flexible windscreen can be attached to the front framework section. Top, back, and side covers can be attached to the remainder of the framework, the framework being permanently mounted to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Gerald Elswick
  • Publication number: 20020084669
    Abstract: A wind screen for a golf cart. The wind screen is comprised of a frame which defines an opening and screen material is attached to the frame so as to fill the opening. The screen material is selected so as to allow air to travel therethrough while inhibiting the passage of bugs, dust and debris. The wind screen is adapted to be positioned adjacent a windshield of the golf cart such that the passengers in the golf cart can be cooled by air travelling through the wind screen but not have dirt, debris or insects hitting the passengers in the face. In one embodiment, the wind screen is attached to the golf cart through the use of hook and loop fastener material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald Goodstein
  • Patent number: 6402225
    Abstract: A canopy windshield of a stroller, which includes a front shelter having a first edge attached to a front edge of a canopy shield supported by a canopy frame of the stroller and a second edge extended away from the first edge to define a shelter portion therebetween for sheltering a front portion of a seat frame of the stroller. A resilient element is mounted on the second edge of the front shelter for applying a tension force on the front shelter so as to retain the front shelter between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the folded position, the resilient element is bent inwardly to force the front shelter overlapped on an interior side of the canopy shield. In the unfolded position, the resilient element is bent outwardly to tensely extend the front shelter frontwardly and downwardly from the front edge of the canopy shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Ben M. Hsia
  • Patent number: 6402220
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable enclosure for use in protecting an all-terrain vehicle or another open-topped vehicle against damage and degradation from exposure to the weather. A further use of the portable enclosure of the invention is as a blind for use in hunting. The portable enclosure includes bendable support beams that arch from front to rear mounting brackets attached to the vehicle. The support beams are held parallel to one another by cross braces and a top panel. Additional front, rear, and side panels, each being equipped with a transparent window, are attached to the top panel and each other by Velcro® or zipper fasteners. The support beams and cross braces are segmented to pack into a carrying case along with the folded fabric panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Edmund L. Allen
  • Patent number: 6382711
    Abstract: A set of panel assemblies for enclosing the overhead guard of a vehicle such as a skid steer comprising a windshield/door assembly and side window assemblies. The windshield/door assembly includes a door jamb that is clamped over the front corner posts of the overhead guard and a windshield/door unit hinged on the jamb. The windshield/door unit seals against a generally planar front face of the jamb. The side window assemblies comprise transparent rigid plastic sheets adapted to be attached to the side grille of the overhead guard in a simplified manner and without occupying excessive space in the clearance area between the overhead guard and operating elements such as the lift arms of a bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Martin Sheet Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert P. Martin, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020024229
    Abstract: A childs vehicle pushers raincover which is detachable, adjustable and retractable this new product may be used on and adapted to other vehicles, such as prams and wheelchairs for the disabled. This new product comprises of two main parts. Namely the raincover (Nos 1 & 2) which will shelter the pusher from the rain/snow, and its two supporting adjustable poles (No 4 & 5). When the raincover is in operation (FIG. 1) it will be kept in the deired position of the user by two dual functioning clamps (No 3) which when loosened will prepare the raincover for storage if the telescopic adjustable poles are rotated forward to the point of rest on the main frame of the carriage, these clamps will both allow the raincover to be turned arc side up, and further permit, and further permit movement of the raincover up along telescopic poles to allow the headroom for the child (FIG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Yinka Davies, Raymond Adewunmi
  • Patent number: 6293610
    Abstract: A door system to be used with low-speed street legal vehicles. A framework is molded to attach in a weather-tight fashion to an open side of a golf cart-like street legal vehicle. The framework has door openings to match the number of seats in the vehicle. Doors are attached to the framework on hinges that allow the doors to be lifted out and removed when desirable. The doors have locking handles. The frameworks and doors completely enclose the side of a low-speed street legal vehicle. The framework is designed to fit over and bolt to existing structures on the vehicle. It can be designed to replace a framing piece on the vehicle where it becomes a permanent attached part of the structure of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Jayne A. Howard
  • Patent number: 6293616
    Abstract: A specialty vehicle is provided with first and second rails on opposite lateral sides of the vehicle that extend from the front portion of the vehicle above the passenger compartment to a rear portion of the vehicle. The first and second rails have a plurality of grooves on an inwardly facing side thereof for receiving a windshield, a sun visor and a sun shade in a sliding relationship to permit repositioning. A key hole slot is provided for receiving a seatbelt retractor, grab handle, side view mirror or other accessory on a downwardly facing side of the first and second rails. The sun shade is preferably retained on a roll. The sun shade is a flexible web reinforced by a plurality of longitudinally spaced ribs and a front roof bar. The sun visor may be formed in two parts and retained between a center track and one of the rails. A linearly driven reciprocating windshield wiper is provided on the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Preston Williams, Thomas Scott
  • Patent number: 6280847
    Abstract: An intrusion resistant laminated glazing, suitable for automotive use, comprises an impact resistant ply of rigid thermoplastic polyurethane sensitive to ultra-violet radiation and, outside said ply, an ultra-violet absorbing or reflecting ply. The ultra-violet absorbing ply may be of thermoplastic polyurethane interlayer material which serves to bond the rigid thermoplastic polyurethane ply to outer glass plies. By using interlayer materials of low modulus to bond the rigid thermoplastic ply to outer glass plies, a product with good impact resistance and intrusion resistance is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Pilkington PLC
    Inventors: Philip Harold Corkhill, Malcolm Francis Green, Neil Winstanley, Paul Arthur Holmes
  • Patent number: 6279986
    Abstract: A lawn or yard tractor personal enclosure has a frame supported on the tractor, conveniently by attachment to a seat mounting position. The enclosure has a top frame, back supports and support members attaching the supports to the tractor. A flexible enclosure, for example of netting, fits over the frame and is contoured to suit the tractor. L-shaped brackets at the lower ends of the back supports include quick release mounts to releasably attach the enclosure to a tractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Hinspergers Poly Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Hinsperger
  • Patent number: 6263894
    Abstract: A protective cover against insects for babies' and toddlers' enclosures such as cribs, playpens, strollers and the like includes an unstructured tubular body portion and an unstructured dome-shaped hood, both made of insect netting material which “breathes” and is transparent. The tubular body at its upper edge and the hood at its periphery each have a stretchable band or fastener that reduces the effective dimensions of the body edge and hood periphery so that the body may be drawn downwardly over the enclosure and be held in place by the reduced dimension of the edge and the hood is drawn downwardly over the top of the enclosure and its periphery overlaps the top edge of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Mark LaMantia
  • Patent number: 6260913
    Abstract: A small four-wheeled vehicle frame cover covering a body frame for supporting a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels includes a floor panel, side decks, a front deck, and a rear deck. The side decks extend laterally from opposite sides of a cabin, the front deck is present in front of the cabin, and the rear deck is positioned behind the cabin. The decks surround the cabin, forming a gallery. An interior frame constituting the cabin includes a driver supporting unit which is composed of a seat cushion, a seat back, shoulder pads, and side supports. The interior frame and driver supporting unit are positioned way back from entrances in order to enlarge the entrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takahito Sekita, Yutaka Murata
  • Patent number: 6254166
    Abstract: A windshield assembly for a motorcycle. The shield includes a fixed portion and a movable portion. The movable portion moves within slots in the frame and the movable portion. A compressive force is releasably applied to hold the movable part in place, and to allow it to be moved. The assembly is held in place by mounting brackets which cooperate with locking brackets, and these attach to docking points on the cycle. The brackets or parts thereof may be frangible, wholly or in part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Barry A. Willey
  • Patent number: 6231104
    Abstract: A removable shield for deflecting wind and projectile objects from the front of a vehicle such as a motorcycle or bicycle. The shield comprises a flexible material that is sized to cover a portion of the front of the motorcycle or bicycle and is located from between the handlebar down to the front fender, or front forks. The shield is attached by elastomeric cords and hooks, or other suitable fastening device to the handlebars and front fender or front forks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Rhonda Roethel
  • Patent number: 6224073
    Abstract: A collapsible wind screen assembly for an infant stroller or similar perambulator. The collapsible wind screen assembly includes two collapsible side panel members comprising loops made of resilient material, such as steel or the like, which act as frames for the wind screen with nylon or mosquito netting material as a covering. Each side panel member is placed on either side of tie stroller and secured to the stroller with fasteners such as adhesive tape or laces A cover member comprising flexible mesh or netting material covers the front and top of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: King Tong Au
  • Patent number: RE38272
    Abstract: An attachment device (1) secures an enclosure to the roof frame (2) of a golf cart has a sleeve portion which wraps around the frame (2) and is secured by zipper teeth (9). An optional flap (14 15) extending from the sleeve portion has attachment means to secure an enclosure. Opening slots (13) in the flap allow windshield opening release brackets (7) to be inserted therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Annwil, Inc., a Fla. corp.
    Inventor: Roger F. Nation