Patent ID: 6354355
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B60J,Y10T

Abstract:
A flexible window tether system, comprising:a window assembly including: a frame with an opening therein; a flexible window having a top, bottom, and opposed sides, the bottom of said window being affixed to said frame, and said window being adapted to close said opening; a zipper extending along said top and opposed sides of said window and said opening for releasably fastening said top, bottom, and opposed sides of said window to said frame; a plurality of first releasable fastener portions affixed to the top of said window; a plurality of second releasable fastener portions affixed to said frame beneath said opening therein; and, a tether including: an elastic cord having opposed ends being folded back upon themselves so as to form a pair of loops; a pair of cord closures each being secured to a respective one of said opposed ends so that each of said loops can be selectively adjusted in terms of length; and, a first anchor slidably attached to said cord between said loops, said first anchor carrying a third releasable fastener portion adapted to mate with, and releasably attach to, a respective one of said first releasable fastener portions; and, a pair of second anchors slidably attached to said loops in said cord, each of said second anchors carrying a fourth releasable fastener portion adapted to mate with, and releasably attach to, a respective one of said second releasable fastener portions.