Patent ID: 6386616
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A tonneau cover system for a cargo box of a pick-up truck, said tonneau cover system comprising:a generally rectangular frame defined by a plurality of elongated rails connected to one another at ends thereof; a flexible cover of sheet material; and a plurality of fasteners, each fastener including a first portion coupled to said cover and a second portion mounted to one of said rails, said first and second portions being releasably engageable with one another, said second portion having a cantilevered arm and a protrusion, said protrusion projecting toward said rail and being in engagement with said rail with sufficient force to prevent inadvertent movement of said second portion when said cover and said portion are not engaged therewith while still permitting intentional free sliding movement by an operator of said second portion along said rail.