Patent ID: 6682123
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A vehicle covering system comprising:a four wheel outdoor recreational vehicle, said four wheel outdoor recreational, vehicle having an exterior comprising side portions, a front portion, and a rear portion; an elongated housing attached to said four wheel outdoor recreational vehicle, wherein said housing comprises a tubular body portion having an outer shell and an opening in said outer shell comprising a slot along a length of said tubular body, wherein said housing further comprises end caps attached to each end of said tubular body, wherein each said end cap has a centrally located stud; a shield member attached to said studs, said shield member attached such that said shield member rotates about the studs so as to selectively cover and uncover the slot, wherein said shield member moves about the studs along a circular path; a winding mechanism disposed within said housing; a cover engaging said winding mechanism such that said cover is moveable between an extended position covering the front, rear, and side portions of said four wheel outdoor recreational vehicle and a retracted position where said cover is rolled about a rod in an interior of said housing; and retention members having a first and a second end, said retention members removably affixed to an orifice in said cover at said first end and the exterior of the four wheel outdoor recreational vehicle at a second end so as to secure said cover to said four wheel outdoor recreational vehicle.