Patent ID: 6467829
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A cover for a spare tire storage tub located within an interior space of a vehicle, the cover comprising:a main body portion including at least one tool retaining portion integrally formed in an underside thereof; and a pivot tab located at an edge of the main body portion, the pivot tab arranged to pivotally engage the vehicle to allow positioning of the main body portion over the spare wheel tub, as well as support the main body portion for movement between an open position allowing access to the spare wheel tub, and a closed position covering the spare wheel tub, wherein the at least one tool retaining portion is arranged to frictionally retain at least one tool therein, and is located on the underside of the main body portion so as to position a retained tool into contact with the vehicle to provide support for the main body portion when in the closed position.