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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431367 | View blocking element for a luggage compartment of a vehicle as well as tailgate having such a view blocking element A view blocking element for a vehicle luggage compartment for a vehicle luggage compartment has a carrier and a flexible flat structure held thereon in a mounted condition. The view blocking element is constructed such that the carrier has a base from which, at leas... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7364216 | Golf cart foldable canopy A rearwardly extending canopy cover for protecting golf bags and golf clubs from rainfall in the rear of golf carts. The canopy cover being adapted to pivotally attach to the golf cart side walls located behind the seat back of the cart. The canopy may be folded to ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7322634 | Cart canopy system with housing A canopy system for a cart, such as a golf cart has a canopy supported by a support member, and a housing having an opening through which at least a portion of the canopy may extend when the canopy is deployed. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316284 | Snow vehicle A vehicle including a frame, a seat attached to the frame front section for supporting the driver in a sitting position, a protective shell attached to the frame front section for substantially enclosing the driver and a pair of skis for gliding on a supporting surf... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7255121 | Portable vehicle canopy A universal portable vehicle canopy unit is provided for a front engine riding lawn mower style vehicle and includes suction cup affixing to the rear fender for easy assembly and disassembly of unit to vehicle. The portable vehicle canopy is supported by two vertica... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7234753 | Cart canopy system The invention may be embodied in as a canopy system for a vehicle, such as a golf cart. The invention may include nested support members and/or a housing. ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7210492 | Retractable rain cover for a golf cart A retractable rain cover is attachable to a golf cart has a rigid frame extending aft from the rear roofline of a golf cart and over a golf bag carried at the rear of the cart. A flexible canopy is movable along the frame from a stowed position to a deployed positio... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7175223 | Golf cart foldable canopy A rearwardly extending canopy cover for protecting golf bags and golf clubs from rainfall in the rear of golf carts. The canopy cover being adapted to pivotally attach to the golf cart side walls located behind the seat back of the cart. The canopy may be folded to ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165779 | Convertible combination utility/camper tow trailer The present invention features a combination utility/camper tow trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or positio... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159893 | Tent assembly for use with utility trailers and vehicles The present invention features a combination utility/camper trailer capable of being converted between a first utility functioning configuration or position, a second utility functioning configuration or position, and a sleep functioning configuration or position vi... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7128356 | Cargo box assembly and method of use thereof A cargo box assembly and method of use thereof, wherein a cargo box is mounted within the bed of a pickup truck, and wherein the cargo box may be moved between a stored position at the forward end of the truck bed and a tailgate position at the rear end of the truck... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7029052 | Convertible soft top for a sport utility or similar vehicle A convertible soft top for a vehicle includes a foldable, collapsible frame and a fabric attached to it. The frame has front and rear bow members with the rear bow member mounted for rotation about a first, fixed axis. The front bow member is pivotally mounted to th... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025074 | Fabric covered structure and method of assembly of such structure A fabric covered structure such as for use as a gazebo or pavilion includes plural generally vertical support columns connected to roof beams which support a fabric roof. Opposed ends of the beams are each connected to one of the support columns and are each provide... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6942279 | Camper shell apparatus for trucks An improved camper shell that is collapsible and portable. The shell consists of a cover that is positioned over a shell frame. The shell frame is formed by a plurality of components, preferably formed of steel, that are fitted together for use and that may be store... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6910492 | ATV supported shelter 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 attach... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6904923 | Sunshade A sunshade has a shade and at least two supports, with each support having a second end that is coupled to the shade at spaced-apart locations thereof. The sunshade also has a connector coupled to the first end of each support, the connector having a central portion... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6607235 | Self-deploying vehicle cover with undercarriage tightening A full-body, self-deploying cover for a vehicle is shown. The cover consists of a fabric sheet with a sleeve formed in its periphery. Within the sleeve is an elastic rod with two free ends. The rod is foldable between an expanded state and a stored state.... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6357461 | Sunshade A sunshade has a shade and at least two supports, with each support having a second end that is coupled to the shade at spaced-apart locations thereof. The sunshade also has a connector coupled to the first end of each support, the connector having a cent... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6158805 | Retractable golf cart seat cover Apparatus for more conveniently covering and uncovering the individual seats of a two-seat motorized golf cart includes an elongate housing mounted above the seat backs. A pair of rollers are rotatably mounted within the housing by torsion springs. Each r... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6089245 | Collapsible sunshade with hinged arms A sunshade includes a flexible sheet with a hub generally positioned at its center. A plurality of radial arms are hinged to the hub about parallel axes which are perpendicular to the sheet. The outer ends of the arms are secured to the corners of the she... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6044856 | Rain shield canopy for use with an automobile A rain shielding canopy for use with an automobile comprising a housing assembly securely mounted to the roof and windshield pillar of the automobile. The housing assembly accommodates a roll rotatably mounted within the housing, a waterproof cover wound ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5988195 | Pickup truck tent assembly A tent assembly which may be attached to the sidewalls of a pickup truck bed or alternatively anchored to the ground includes a plurality of frame members each with a V-shaped roof support and a pair of opposing side arms vertically extending therefrom. T... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5954076 | Tent structure for truck beds A tent structure for truck beds including a collapsible pole structure constructed from a plurality of interlockable tent poles; and a tent cover member positionable in connection with and supported by the collapsible pole structure, the cover member havi... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5901725 | Combination stand and shelter for bicycles A combination stand and shelter for bicycles includes an anchored shelter made of two side members interconnected by a frame which also serves as a bike stand. A stiff sheet captured between the side members provides a weather shield for the front wheel o... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5873210 | Receiver, tarp bow and frame A receiver for a tarp bow, a tarp bow and a frame for supporting a removable covering. The receiver is adapted to be attached to a side wall of a container with an open top, said receiver further adapted to be pivoted in a vertical plane with respect to t... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5845957 | Retractable canopy A retractable canopy and supporting structure for mounting onto the load bed of a vehicle wherein the supporting structure may be selectively slid along longitudinally extending guide rails on opposite sides of the load bed and wherein the primary support... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5843548 | Structure for protecting individuals from solar ultraviolet radiation A self-supporting structure protects individuals from solar ultraviolet radiation without obstructing their views. The structure is formed from a substantially transparent substrate to which is applied an ultraviolet radiation absorbing material. A photoc... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5758679 | Lid tent combination A tent and truck bed combination employs a series of fasteners, typically snaps, placed around the periphery of a truck bed lid which lifts at an angle with respect to the bed. A cloth portion of the tent material fastens to the snaps along the bottom sur... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5741041 | Rear cover of golf carts A portable, removable rear cover for an electric golf cart in the form of a flexible, thin, lightweight, weather-resistant sheet. The sheet has an upper, transparent plastic panel and a lower, woven fabric panel. Shock cords are provided for attaching the... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5720312 | Collapsible shelter, and methods of constructing and utilizing same A collapsible and portable fishing shelter or survival unit for use in conjunction with a snowmobile. The snowmobile acts as the base for the unit, and adds stability to it. Structural members are releasably secured to the snowmobile, and a tarp covering ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5588690 | Double back golf cart enclosure A double back golf cart enclosure for removable installation about a golf cart or similar vehicle for protecting the occupants from inclement weather. The double back enclosure comprises a roof panel having a configuration corresponding to the configurati... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5560383 | Wagon canopy apparatus A wagon canopy apparatus includes a support bracket assembly adapted to be attached to a wagon. A first support assembly is adapted to be connected to the support bracket assembly. A second support assembly is adapted to be oriented at a right angle in co... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5481999 | Trailer-mounted boat cover A boat cover device for attachment to the forward end of a boat trailer is provided. The cover has a rigid forward shield to which a flexible cover and support line are attached. The rigid forward shield provides protection from road debris during towing,... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5305774 | Truck bed canopy mount A truck bed canopy is arranged to include a plurality of parallel slide rails arranged for sliding reception within side wall rail members mounted to upper top walls of vehicular truck bed side walls. A lock pin is directed through the slide rail and asso... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5299849 | Cover assembly for use on a vehicle bed to form an enclosure A covering assembly adapted for use over a bed of a vehicle comprises a cover having sleeve structures extending longitudinally along opposite lateral edges of the cover and on opposite side walls of the vehicle, a pair of tension rod members and a plural... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5238288 | Pick-up truck bed collapsible cover A cover structure for a pick-up truck in which a cover of flexible sheet material is supported by framework over the cargo body. The framework comprises front and rear bow frames pivoted to slides which are mounted in side rails and capable of being locke... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5203364 | Canopy jack assembly and method of operation An apparatus for retractably mounting a canopy on a bed of a pickup truck or other support and a method for operation of the apparatus. The apparatus includes bed rails mounted on top portions of side walls of the pickup, bottom rails mounted on said bed ... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5190340 | Golf cart rear roof unit A canopy assembly for attaching a rearwardly extending protective rooftop to a motorized golf cart to overlie a substantial distance above the normally unprotected golf bag compartment rearwardly of the cart seating compartment and a protective cover exte... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5186513 | Softshell This cargo bay cover is a convenient, water-resistant, soft cover for a cargo bay. The cover is designed with five easily removable support arms (38) covered with a lightweight, water-resistant material (20). The support arms are steadied by rigid support... | 02/16/1993 |
| 4964669 | Foldable top for truck bed This relates to a foldable cover for a truck bed, particularly pickup truck beds. The foldable top includes a bed rail which may be readily secured to the truck bed and the bed rail carries a pair of transversely aligned primary support hinges which serve... | 10/23/1990 |
