Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Load cover
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Load cover
C296S100170
Reexamination Certificate
active
11501204
ABSTRACT:
A hard tonneau cover having one or more sections is constructed of a framework of extruded rails with one or more section panels held by molded plastic trim strips installed on perimeter rails included in the framework. The cover is mounted above the cargo box of a pick-up truck by a plurality of striker-latch assemblies on one side of the cargo box, and hinge assemblies on the other side, each having components mounted to the cargo box side walls with universal clamp brackets. The panels are constructed of reinforced corrugated plastic which is covered by a color integrated film. A simplified connector plate is used to connect abutting ends of the rails in the framework. A peripheral seal extends down from the perimeter rails in which it is mounted to engage the top of the cargo box side walls and tailgate. Water drainage paths including drainage channels in the rails are provided to eliminate water from the panel surfaces.
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Benefiel John R.
Patel Kiran B.
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