Removable cover system
AssigneeCresting Wave LLC
InventorJohn Roth
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Abstract
A removable cover system may include a first cover member and a second cover member joined by an adjustable pivot system that is adjustable to accommodate different seat/headrest and windshield positions across a diverse spectrum of car designs and models. A removable connection may secure the cover system to an automobile windshield and a seat back or headrest member. During use, the cover system provides a convenient shield from sun radiation and post use may be conveniently stored without rendering a permanent change to the automobile. The cover members of the system may be opaque, translucent, and/or transparent.
Claims13
A removable cover system for a convertible vehicle having a retractable roof including an external vehicle windshield and an external vehicle seat, a headrest and a support member coupling the seat and headrest, comprising:
- a first top cover member and a second rear cover member, the first top cover member and the second rear cover member each comprising spaced members and a covering material therebetween and being adjustably angled relative to one another;
- an adjustment system operably joining respective proximate members of said first top cover member and said second rear cover member and allowing relative adjustment therebetween along a range of angles between at least 20 degrees and 270 degrees, the adjustment system including interlocking and opposed toothed disks and a spring member biasing the opposing disks toward each other such that adjustments of the positioning of the disks relative to one another is controllable and incremental;
- a first attachment system operatively secured to a distal portion of said first top cover member opposite said adjustment system and being configured to releasably secure said first top cover member to the windshield, the first attachment system including a pivotable clamp including pair of opposable jaws configured to securely receive a portion of the windshield;
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- a second attachment system operatively secured to a distal portion of said second rear cover member opposite said adjustment system and being configured to releasably secure said second rear cover member to the seat, the second attachment system including a pivotable clamp including pair of opposable jaws configured to receive the support member.
A kit for a removable cover for a convertible vehicle having a retractable roof including a windshield, a seat, and a headrest, the headrest being coupled to the seat by a headrest support member, comprising:
- a top cover section releasably securable to the windshield;
- the top cover section comprising opposing, telescopic side elements and a covering material attached therebetween;
- a rear cover section that is pivotably connected to the top cover section by an adjustment system, the rear cover section being configured to be secured to the headrest support member, the top cover section being adjustably angled relative to the rear cover section by the adjustment system;
- the rear covering section comprising opposing, telescopic leg portions and a covering material attached therebetween, the leg portions being releasably attachable to respective ones of the side elements to pivotably connect the top cover section and the rear cover section;
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- at least one attachment member, each including a clamp pivotably connected to a respective one of each of the leg portions and side elements, the clamps of the side elements being securable to the windshield and the clamps of the leg portions being securable to the headrest support portions;
- the adjustment system including opposing and interlocking toothed disks pivotably connecting the side and leg members to one another and a spring member for controlled and incremental angular adjustments of the side and leg members with respect to one another.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.