Patent ID: 7278677
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A cover and attachment system for a open-top vehicle which is easily deployed, the system comprising: a cover to fit over at least a portion of a open-top vehicle body, the cover formed of lightweight, form fitting, waterproof/water-resistant material; a pocket sewn into a rear base of the cover for stowing the cover when not in use; a first attachment means for fastening the cover to a rear bed of the open-top vehicle so that the cover can be easily deployed or stowed on an interior of the rear bed while fastened to the rear bed; at least one secondary means of attachment on a periphery of said cover for use when deployed comprising an edging element around the periphery of the cover; a bow for elevating and arching the cover to create a dome over the front passenger compartment of the open-top vehicle to avoid pooling of water when the cover is deployed in heavy rain; a partial side skirt to cover a gap between a vehicle side of a rear passenger compartment and the edging element of the cover when deployed; and a tension adjustment component to tighten the secondary means of attachment when said cover is deployed.