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Durable soft-top vehicle cover

US7828364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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37References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2008
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 13, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/102
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A durable soft-top cover used to cover the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The durable soft-top cover includes a rigid member that prevents the annoying and turbulent flapping of the soft-top at high rates of speed when the vehicle velocity and wind speed is increased. The durable soft-top cover is reinforced with rigid members that support the canvas-like material of the soft-top. The rigid members are disposed adjacent to and/or within a material making up the durable soft-top. The durable soft-top may be portably rolled and/or folded and compactly stored. The rigid construction may be composed of at least one or more rigid member to provide the rigidity to the durable soft-top.

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