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Automobile cover removal and installation roller assembly

US8608223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateFeb 21, 2012
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J11/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cover removal and installation roller assembly for an automobile that is particularly suited to be operated by hand, by an individual, in order to install or remove a cover from the automobile. The roller assembly includes a self-storing hand crank that is removably connectable to a cover spool whereby the cover spool can be rotated in order to wind the cover therearound or play the cover out from the spool. The cover in one embodiment is removably connectable to the cover spool. Methods for using the cover roller and installation roller assembly.

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