Purses – wallets – and protective covers – Protective cover made of flaccid material – For a vehicle exterior
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-29
2001-04-03
Shoap, Allan N. (Department: 3727)
Purses, wallets, and protective covers
Protective cover made of flaccid material
For a vehicle exterior
C296S136070
Reexamination Certificate
active
06209599
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(a) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to vehicle covers and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a form fitting motorcycle cover or travel cover used when transporting a motorcycle on an open trailer.
(b) Discussion of Prior Art
Heretofore there have been a variety of different types of protective covers for automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,715,646 to Goffi et al. a covering is described for covering a frame along with semi-circular sheath wheel covers. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,598,725 to Brewer a poncho is disclosed that can be used for covering and protecting a bicycle. In U.S. Pat. No 3,968,913 to Weed et al. a protective cover is described which completely surrounds a bicycle with the bicycle mounted on a car rack. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,967,389 a bicycle cover is illustrated which is designed to cover a bicycle and reduce fluttering when the bicycle is transported on top of an automobile.
None of the above mentioned protective covers provide the unique features, structure and advantages of the subject motorcycle cover used when transporting a motorcycle on an open trailer as described herein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a protective motorcycle cover which can be quickly mounted on top of and around a motorcycle when the motorcycle is transported on an open trailer.
Another object of the invention is the motorcycle cover is designed to be form fitting and streamlined on the motorcycle. The cover provides protection against outdoor elements and from any cover material flapping, fluttering or wearing against expensive painted surfaces on the motorcycle.
Still another object of the motorcycle cover is cover provides protection for both the body of the motorcycle such as the gas tank, seat, engine, body frame, rear wheel with fender along with protecting the front wheel with fender, front wheel frame and light. The cover is designed to completely cover the motorcycle except for the bottom of the front and rear tires and the handle bars.
Yet another object of the invention is the cover includes an interior, lightweight, fleece sock drape which is received over the body of the motorcycle for added protection of the vehicle prior to receiving an exterior protective wrap over the sock drape.
The motorcycle cover includes a motorcycle body cover member and a front wheel cover member. The body cover member is adapted for receipt on top of and around the gas tank, seat, engine, body frame and rear wheel with fender. The front wheel cover member is adapted for receipt on top of and around the front wheel and fender, front wheel frame and light. The body cover member includes a heavy nylon exterior protective wrap having a top portion, first and second side portions, a front portion and a bottom portion. The front portion is releasably attached to one side of the first side portion. Also, the front portion is releasably attached to one end of the bottom portion. The first side portion is releasably attached to one side of the bottom portion. The first and second sides include loops spaced along an upper portion and along a lower portion of the two sides. The loops in the first and second sides receive a bungy cord threaded therethrough. The bungy cord, when tightened, applies tension on the body cover member and thus a form fitting and streamlined motorcycle cover around the body of the motorcycle.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those familiar with the different types vehicle covers, bicycle covers and motorcycle covers when reviewing the following detailed description, showing novel construction, combination, and elements as herein described, and more particularly defined by the claims, it being understood that changes in the embodiments to the herein disclosed invention are meant to be included as coming within the scope of the claims, except insofar as they may be precluded by the prior art.
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Crabtree Edwin H.
Mai Tri M.
Margolis Donald W.
Pizarro Ramon L.
Shoap Allan N.
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