Patent ID: 6527318
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A convertible cover that selectively unfurls to protect the side body panels of a truck bed, or that closes to cover the cargo area the truck bed, comprising:a first side panel removably attached along one side interiorly of a truck bed wall and having another side bearing a plurality of fastening straps; a second side panel removably attached along one side interiorly of an opposing truck bed wall and having another side bearing a corresponding plurality of fastening straps adapted to attach to the fastening straps of the first side panel; a tailgate panel removably attached along one side interiorly of a tailgate of said truck and having a pair of fastening straps adapted to attach to the overlying fastening straps of the first and second side panels; whereby the opposing first and second side panels and tailgate panel may be opened and draped over the respective truck bed walls and tailgate to protect the exterior of the truck, or may be draped over a payload in the truck bed and joined via said fastening straps to cover said payload.