Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Load cover
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Load cover
C296S100070
Reexamination Certificate
active
07118159
ABSTRACT:
A convertible tonneau cover is positionable between a covering configuration wherein the tonneau covers a pickup truck bed and a rack position wherein the tonneau forms a material handling rack. A base frame attaches to and outlines an upper periphery of the truck bed. A pair of door assemblies is pivotally attached to the frame on opposite sides of the longitudinal midline of the frame that runs from the head of the truck bed to the tailgate. Each door assembly pivots between a closed position, flush with the frame and covering the bed, and an open position extending diagonally upwardly from the frame. In the open position each door assembly has kickstands that pivot downward and secure within the frame while brackets connect between the two door assemblies in order to form a material carrying rack.
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Loffler Peter
Pape Joseph D.
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