Truck bucket covers, method of use, and method of manufacture
OwnerAdam J Krizinventor
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Abstract
A bucket cover formed from one piece of 40 oz vinyl material with fiberglass supports. These supports are held in place using a strip of vinyl that is permanently bonded in place, thereby avoiding the need for stitches and preventing a weak spot for leaks to accumulate. The fiberglass supports hold the cover up and away from the bucket, preventing sagging and eliminating water retention on the exterior of the cover. A gloss finish may be placed on the vinyl to improve resilience to sun and weather and to provide an easier surface to clean. The straps of the present invention are made of polyester which tends to hold up against UV rays and moisture better than polypropylene straps. The bucket cover can be constructed to fits buckets of all shapes and sizes.
Claims6
A bucket cover system for a truck comprising a bucket lift and a bucket, the system further comprising:
- a waterproof cover comprising 40 oz vinyl;
- a plurality of supports permanently bonded to said cover via a respective plurality of vinyl strips configured to secure said respective plurality of supports to said waterproof cover, thereby preventing buckling of said cover and preventing leakage through said cover;
- four securing straps, each one of said four securing straps located in a respective one of each of four corners of said waterproof cover;
- said waterproof cover comprising four tabs, each one of said four tabs located at a respective one of said four corners of said waterproof cover;
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- each one of said four tabs affixed about a respective one of said four securing straps such that each one of said four securing straps passes through a respective one of said four tabs such that said securing straps are configured to be tightened about corners of said bucket to secure said waterproof cover to said bucket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.