Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Cover
Patent
1996-03-04
1997-09-09
Mitchell, David M.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Cover
150166, 1602312, 280770, B60J 1100
Patent
active
056648251
ABSTRACT:
A cover for protecting vehicles or structures from the damaging impact of hailstones or other falling objects. The cover includes a plurality of energy-absorbing rods disposed parallel and closely adjacent to one another along their long dimensions. The rods are substantially circular in cross section and made of a resilient material. The rods are held in their relative positions by an enclosing means, which may be two flexible sheaths made of a textile. The first and second sheaths are fastened together between and along the long dimensions of the rods, and at the perimeters of the sheaths, so as to enclose and hold the rods, forming the assembled cover. This construction allows the cover to be rolled up for easy storage. The cover has fastening means, such as flanges for tie downs, for attaching the cover to a vehicle to be protected.
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Henke Bryan R.
Henke Robert F.
Mitchell David M.
Robinson Kia M.
Thomas John A.
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