Patent ID: 6561561
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A storage system integrated into a soft tonneau cover for a vehicle, said vehicle having a bed, tailgate, and at least two, spaced-apart side walls extending upwardly from said bed, said tailgate being pivotally mounted for movement about an axis between open and closed positions, said soft tonneau cover being made of flexible, foldable material and being positionable to extend between the side walls of the vehicle over the bed thereof, said soft tonneau cover including a storage compartment having at least first and second panels, said first panel being attached to said tonneau cover and depending substantially vertically downwardly form said tonneau cover to a first location adjacent the bed of the vehicle, said first location being forward of the tailgate in the closed position, said second panel of said storage compartment being attached to said first panel and extending rearwardly therefrom and over said bed toward said tailgate wherein items to be stored can be placed on said second panel between said first panel and said tailgate.