Inflatable apparatus for covering a vehicle

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Morrow, Jason S (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Cover

C296S136100, C296S136130, C150S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07360820

ABSTRACT:
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 that cover the top and side portions of the vehicle. The inflatable apparatus may also include a security flap that is sized to fit through an outlet of the vehicle for locking or securing the inflatable apparatus with or to the vehicle. The inflatable apparatus may also include a transparent portion to allow the vehicle to be driven while secured to the vehicle. The inflatable apparatus may also include a panel with a slit opening that is operable for allowing entry into the vehicle while the inflatable apparatus is secured to the vehicle.

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