Patent ID: 6964446
Filing Date: 2005-11-15
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A retractable vehicle cover apparatus for selectively covering a vehicle having sides, the apparatus comprising: an elongated housing presenting side wall structure and having an elongated aperture presenting a length defined through the wall structure; an axle disposed within the housing for rotational movement about a central axis; and an elongated cover having a first end and a second end coupled with the axle, the cover being selectively movable between an extended position where a substantial portion of the cover extends from the housing and a retracted position where the cover is substantially wrapped around the axle; wherein the cover includes opposed edges defining a width, the cover including adjustment means for permitting selective adjustment of the width of the cover between a rest condition where the width of the cover is substantially the same as the length of the aperture and an expanded condition where the cover is expanded to cover a portion of the sides of the vehicle; and wherein the adjustment means includes an elastic backing member having a rest width substantially the same as the length of the aperture.