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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7793691 | Thermal insulating device for concrete mixing trucks An insulator for a drum of a concrete truck is provided. Because temperature is a factor in the time in which concrete cures, thermal conditions during transport are of paramount concern. There have been efforts to alleviate this problem by providing insulating blan... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7438299 | Portable enclosure A portable enclosure, including a thin flexible cover for covering an object and protecting it from the environment, a storage cassette for removably storing said cover therein, a wheeled carriage for removably receiving the storage cassette, whereby the storage cas... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7412940 | Cover and method for constructing same An assembly including a boat and a cover. The cover covers and protects the boat. The boat is provided with one or more covered portion, and one or more uncovered portion. The cover includes a protective covering, and a boot. The protective covering defines a tolera... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7360820 | Inflatable apparatus for covering a vehicle According to an embodiment of the present invention, an inflatable apparatus is provided for covering and protecting a vehicle from harmful debris such as hail. The inflatable apparatus includes a plurality of airway chambers that are substantially longitudinal and ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357219 | Sound attenuating cover for domestic air conditioner compressors A sound attenuating cover is adapted for intimate fitment to a compressor of a domestic air conditioner, and comprises an outer sleeve member and a generally circular top member which is releasably secured to the outer sleeve member. Hook and loop fasteners secure a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337793 | Sun shade apparatus for a vehicle Sun shade apparatus for a vehicle includes a canopy housing and an elongated canopy which is retractable into the housing and extendable from the housing over the roof of a vehicle. Support stands positionable on the vehicle roof serve to engage the canopy while hol... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7330132 | Activation of an inductance loop vehicle detector An apparatus and method for activating an inductance loop vehicle detector is disclosed, wherein a magnet is positioned within a casing and attached to a vehicle. In order to activate the inductance loop vehicle detector, the vehicle, attached magnet, and casing are... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316346 | Decorative mailbox cover A seasonally decorative cover for a mailbox has a three dimensional one-piece arched cover body decorated with seasonal symbols and messages and an underside formed with an arcuate recess for snugly receiving the top and opposite sides of the mailbox, so that the co... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311112 | Collapsible, portable, easily deployed car cover The present invention is a portable collapsible car cover assembly which includes: (a) a collapsible hollow housing with exit sheet exit apertures, which housing has a compact collapsed configuration and an extended deployed configuration; (b) a base which includes ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7290826 | Traffic collision cover A traffic collision cover is disclosed which restricts the view of physical damage to one or more vehicles involved in a traffic accident to passing motorists and pedestrians who may slow down and obstruct traffic while observing an accident scene. This invention al... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281752 | Portable vehicle and/or equipment storm shield A vehicle and/or equipment storm shield is provided as having a spool of membrane material, which may be relatively quickly un-spooled to provide a sheet of membrane material operative to substantially enclose the vehicle and/or equipment for protecting the vehicle ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278649 | Wheelchair cover Disclosed herein is a wheelchair cover having a first covering member and a second covering member. The first covering member has a back cover portion covering a back of a wheelchair, and a first and a second arm covering portions for covering a first and a second a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278677 | Quick cab cover and attachment system for JEEP®-type vehicle A JEEP®-type vehicle cover and attachment system formed of lightweight, form-fitting waterproof/water-resistant material. A shaped bracket attached to the cover secures the cover to a rear portion of the vehicle. The cover when deployed completely protects the enti... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7243975 | Protective cover The present invention is directed to a protective cover having a first panel superimposed over and connected to a second panel. The first panel is connected to the second panel such that the first panel is slidably moveable relative to the second panel so that the f... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7222580 | Enclosure incorporating adjustable releasable fastener An enclosure is removably securable to a support member including a first part of a releasable fastener. The enclosure includes a panel of material sized to enclose the support member. A flexible flap is affixed to the panel, and a second part of the releasable fast... | 05/29/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7210728 | Vented transport cover A vented transport cover is disclosed for use in protecting vehicles, cargo and other objects during transport. The vented transport cover includes at least one venting member secured within the cover. Each venting member includes a downwardly extending, recessed bo... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204507 | Ball hitch covering A ball hitch covering for protecting a ball hitch from the elements includes a cover that has a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends downwardly from the top wall. The peripheral wall has a bottom edge defining an opening into an interior of... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204280 | Vehicle cover The present invention provides a vehicle cover having a main cover portion with a plurality of peripheral edges, a fastening band attached along the plurality of peripheral edges which runs across the windshield, a pair of fastening band extensions extending under t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7182391 | Motor vehicle cover The invention provides an apparatus for protecting a motor vehicle surface. The invention includes a substantially uniform shock absorbent poly foam pad adapted to cover at least the top surface of a motor vehicle, and further adapted to couple to at least one means... | 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 |
| 7137422 | Motorcycle transportation cover A weather-proof, wind-proof one-piece cover bag, for a motorcycle or other vehicle being transported on an open vehicle or trailer, comprises a bag made of durable, and flexible material provided with two or more tie down slits to accommodate tie down straps securin... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7125066 | Vehicle cover system A vehicle cover system comprising: removably attachable mating cover portions adapted to cover a vehicle, the vehicle having a top, a bottom, opposing sides; a front end, and a rear end; each removably attachable mating cover portion removably attached to and mating... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7093878 | Automobile cover An automobile cover assembly for shielding the roof and windows of an automobile is shown and described. The automobile cover assembly includes a combination of plurality of rigid sheets and a strap that function as a lever type mechanism. When the automobile cover ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093406 | Method for producing a wrapped bale Disclosed is a large round bale wrapped with a protective covering for permitting it to be stored outside. The covering is constructed of one or more layers of semi-permeable material. It is possible for an additional layer to be added to a region of the baler to be... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093407 | Method for producing a large round bale wrapped in protective wrapping Disclosed is a large round bale wrapped with a protective covering for permitting it to be stored outside. The covering is constructed of one or more layers of semi-permeable material. It is possible for an additional layer to be added to a region of the baler to be... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090282 | Shading assembly A shading assembly includes two shading supporters, two attaching devices for spacedly and detachably mounting the two shading supporters on the vehicle body respectively, and a shading arrangement including a tubular housing having a receiving cavity detachably att... | 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 |
| 7083373 | Wheelchair storage and moving assembly A wheelchair storage and moving assembly includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and a pair of lateral walls. A front side of the housing forms an entry into an interior of the housing. A door has a bottom edge, a top edge and a pair of side... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073840 | Protective covering device for pick up trucks A protective covering device for a pick up truck for easily securing to a front bumper and a cab of the pick up truck. The device has a plurality of sections integrally attached including a plurality of triangular sections, a rectangular section and an elongated sec... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7053012 | Flexible corrosion-inhibiting cover for a metallic object A cover (200) for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object over which the cover is placed. The cover has an inner surface (104) defined by a liquid-permeable layer (202) and an outer surface (102) defined by a liquid-impermeable layer ( | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044532 | Protective cover for motor vehicles A protective cover including venting and fastening structures. The venting structure includes at least one vent located on the protective cover at a predetermined position, a hood loosely shielding the vent, and an outward opened V-sectioned bag located between the ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7021235 | Kayak and canoe cover The present invention comprises an easy-to-use, adjustable, drop-on cover for water craft that secures to the craft protecting it from UV light, heat, cold, water, wind, yard and road debris, and other environmental elements. The cover is comprised of a top panel, f... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014205 | King pin cover system A king pin cover system for protecting a king pin and individuals from engaging a king pin. The king pin cover system includes a cover having a receiver channel that receives the king pin. A pair of rear straps are attached to the rear portion of the cover for secur... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000660 | Dust cover for a computer keyboard A dust cover for a computer keyboard has a rectangular plastic body and two cords. The dust cover can fit any computer keyboard and provide a convenient and reliable way to press keys on the keyboard while simultaneously protecting the keyboard from pathogens and ot... | 02/21/2006 |
