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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8083260 | Combination trunk cover with spoiler and scrolling display A trunk lid cover in combination with a car spoiler. The trunk lid cover is of flexible material and is disposed for covering the trunk lid only of an automobile. The trunk lid cover is held tightly against the surface of said trunk lid. A car spoiler attached to th... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7793979 | Operator backrest and knee support pad for a materials handling vehicle An operator backrest in combination with a materials handling vehicle is provided. The backrest may comprise a primary support pad and gripping structure located in at least one side portion of the primary support pad. The gripping structure may be substantially eve... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7780195 | Protective covers for truck cab guards Protective covers for cab guards or racks which extend vertically from the front rail of a truck bed behind the rear window of the truck cab are disclosed. The protective covers may be molded to fit any shape or size of truck bed rack. In one embodiment, the protect... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7762586 | Motorcycle frame neck cover A motorcycle frame neck cover includes a lower semi-tubular portion that substantially surrounds an outer visible half of a motorcycle frame leg and an upper portion that substantially covers a planar outer surface of a generally rectangular tubular frame member tha... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7556292 | Motorcycle heat shield Apparatus for installation on a motorcycle which is capable of shielding one or more riders thereof from heat generated during motor operation. In preferred embodiments, apparatus with a plurality of detachable shield panels which are capable of protecting one or mo... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7377549 | Protector for a saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle A saddle ride type all-terrain vehicle includes left and right front wheels supported independently of each other on a vehicle body such that driving power is transmitted to said front wheels by way of a pair of left and right drive shafts extending from a driving s... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7338100 | Universal bumper guard The present invention relates to as a universal bumper guard including a retractable cover, a cover housing that contains the retractable cover, a frame holding the cover housing, connection devices for connecting the cover housing of the universal bumper guard to a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334807 | Vehicle step tube A vehicle step tube comprising a one-piece elongated extrusion having a plurality of vertical ribs extending from the upper surface, the ribs define a plurality of channels between the ribs. The ribs may be relatively short in a step portion of the extrusion to form... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325848 | Moveable guard assembly for all terrain vehicle A moveable guard assembly is configured for installation upon an ATV having a horizontal carrier rack. The movable guard assembly comprises a blocking member and a first securement mechanism. The blocking member is configured for attachment to a front end of the all... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314116 | Walkie/rider truck A walkie/rider truck which has a platform at the rear of the truck body and a holding bar to be grasped by one hand of the operator standing on the platform. A switch box is attached to the holding bar and houses at least one key switch in order to switch the drivin... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7267369 | Operator support pad for a vehicle A truck has a power unit including a main casing for housing drive apparatus and a platform onto which an operator may step and ride while controlling the truck. The casing includes at least one substantially rigid wall member and an operator support pad associated ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264299 | Vehicle hood cover The hood cover is constructed from a sheet of elastic, weather-resistant fabric, which allows the hood cover to stretch tightly around the peripheral edges of the vehicle hood and lie flat across the top surface of the vehicle hood. The hood cover is secured to the ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7237803 | Rear drag wheel mount A drag wheel and mount attachable to the angular skid bracket engaged on the rear of a motor vehicle such as a trailer or motorhome without removing or otherwise altering the angular skid bracket. The device features a roller rotationally engaged on the distal end o... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7239450 | Method of determining lens materials for a projection exposure apparatus A method of determining materials of lenses contained in an optical system of a projection exposure apparatus is described. First, for each lens of a plurality of the lenses, a susceptibility factor KLT/LH is determined. This factor is a measure of the su... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219928 | Articulated protective tarpaulin for towed vehicle An articulated protective tarpaulin for towed vehicle comprises two elements which are allowed to overlap when the towing vehicle is making a turn, one element being connected to the towing vehicle while the other element being connected to the towed vehicle. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213893 | Track cover A track cover adapted for use on an item of heavy construction equipment having at least one track. The track cover comprises an outside panel and a tread panel. The tread panel is preferably connected to the outside panel. The track cover also comprises an assembly... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213853 | Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle overlay The current invention relates to a handle overlay configured to an existing vehicle door handle and a decorative design member affixed to the handle overlay. In addition, the decorative design member can be integrated into a handle overlay for the current invention.... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207869 | Apparatus for supporting airfoils in a grit blasting process An apparatus provided for supporting at least one component in a grit blasting process comprises a base and a platform table assembly mounted to the base. The platform table assembly includes a platform table therein which is rotatable and angularly adjustable with ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201415 | Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle The current invention relates to a decorative design member or logo configured to affix to an existing vehicle door handle. Additionally, the current invention relates to a handle overlay configured to an existing vehicle door handle and a decorative design member a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201429 | Impact actuated animal deflector system An animal deflector system for propelling a deer/large animal away from the front portion of a moving vehicle wherein the system includes a brush guard member mounted on the front of a vehicle by a pair of compression springs connect on one end to the brush guard me... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7185920 | Retractable wheel and track covers The invention provides a retractable cover apparatus, which when extended to cover the wheel or track area of a variety of vehicles minimizes the amount of spray and debris flying from the tires or tracks of the vehicle. The cover system is mounted to the frame of a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181875 | Stock material for trim caps A trim cap for a sign cabinet such as a channel letter includes an elongated formable band along with a pressure activated adhesive layer that is connected to the band. The adhesive layer is conformable to facilitate adherence of the trim cap to the edge of a sign f... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182375 | Fender with indicium Disclosed is a fender including an offset light housing installed on a trailer or tow dolly for towing a vehicle or other piece of equipment. In a preferred embodiment the fender further includes a clearance increasing portion. The fenders minimize the possibility o... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7159631 | Protective cover for motor vehicle 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... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137398 | Tree stand cover and method of use thereof The present invention is a device formed of waterproof or water-resistant fabric having a central section comprising a top, front and bottom, to which is joined side portions, thereby providing coverage for slipping over a tree-mounted hunting stand, including prefe... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7104594 | Adjustable rear frame cladding A clip assembly mounts a cladding panel to a body. The clip assembly includes a clip and a key guide. The clip has a head and a shaft. The head is adapted for attaching to a flange of the cladding panel. The key guide has a hollow body sized to receive and retain th... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090266 | Ding-stopper A vehicle side protector against dents and scratches due to the impact of a door of an adjacent vehicle. Comprised of high-density blocks, covered with a non-scratch fabric. Attached are strips of covered pads for the purpose of protrusion that will cause the appara... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086661 | Retractable curtain for towing vehicles A protective towing shield or curtain attachable to the rear of a towing vehicle. The towing shield has a flexible mesh panel which is coupled to a retractor. When in use, the panel is deployed and attached to the front of the towed vehicle. The deployed curtain ext... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7055895 | Protective plate assembly for land vehicle drive line and wheel differential The protective plate assembly may protect a wheel differential and drive line of a land vehicle from damage and from causing damage. A wheel differential plate may have two axle mount members extending upwardly therefrom and a plate mounting bracket may be attached ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036867 | Car cover A car cover, include a top piece and at least two-section side pieces. The two-section side pieces can be fabricated from side pieces and inclined pieces, edges of which are designed with non-straight convex arc line cut edges, and horizontally protruding regions ar... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029051 | Vehicle shield device and methods for manufacturing and shipping a vehicle shield device A molded plastic vehicle shield device includes a hood protector region and hood attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across a portion of a vehicle hood for protecting the vehicle hood. The hood protector region includes at least... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6971693 | Removable vehicle door protector A removable vehicle door protector includes an elongated rod that has a first end and a second end. The rod includes a first section and a second section wherein the first section is removably extendable into the second section so that the rod is selectively telesco... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6964448 | Snowmobile cover A cover for protecting and covering at least an upper portion of a snowmobile, includes an upper weatherproof portion and a fastening strap for securing the upper weatherproof portion to the snowmobile. A lower lip of the upper weatherproof portion circumscribes an ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953205 | Multilayer molded element A multilayer molded element (1) is molded to an appropriate shape which conforms to an underside of floor areas or wheel housings of a vehicle. The multilayer structure includes a non-woven, resilient layer (3) which functions as a shock absorber and s... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951361 | Motorcycle protective cover 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 th... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948739 | Operator support pad for a vehicle A pallet truck has a power unit including a main casing for housing drive apparatus and a platform onto which an operator may step and ride while controlling the truck. The casing includes at least one substantially rigid wall member and an operator support pad asso... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6938912 | Trailer hitch protectors and methods Trailer hitch protectors have a flexible body member sized and configured to be sleeved over a tow bar tongue associated with a trailer hitch assembly. The body member most preferably includes an opposed pair of generally U-shaped inner and outer lateral walls which... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926339 | Apparatus and method for protection of a vehicle exterior portion A protective apparatus intended to be applied to an exterior portion of a vehicle, including a method for such application. The invention is a series of sheets or panels affixed to previously-determined places along the front nose of a vehicle to protect the paint a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923489 | Motorcycle protective cover 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 th... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916043 | Automated covering for an automobile A vehicle is equipped with an automated device for covering the windows of the vehicle. The device comprises a collection container, a plurality of the extensions attached to the collection container, a motor attached to the collection container to rotate the collec... | 07/12/2005 |
