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Vehicle tonneau cover system

US7963585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/104
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tonneau system for a vehicle bed includes a rail disposed on a top portion of the vehicle bed. A tonneau cover extends over the vehicle bed and includes an elongate retention clip is adjacent the rail and is connected thereto by an interference fit. The elongate retention clip includes a removal tab. A connection clip is slidable along the linear extent of the rail. An elongate band is slidably received in the tonneau cover and in a band aperture of the connection clip.

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