Patent ID: 7469506
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A retractable cover for a surface comprising: a first section configured to be movably coupled to the surface and covering at least a first portion of the surface, the first section being movable relative to the surface between an open orientation in which said first portion of the surface is uncovered and a closed orientation in which the first portion of the surface is covered, a second section configured to be movably coupled to the surface and covering at least a second portion of the surface, the second section being movable relative to the surface between an open orientation in which the second portion of the surface is uncovered and a closed orientation in which the second portion of the surface is covered, wherein the first and second sections are configured to move in a linear direction relative to the surface, and a third section configured to be movably coupled to the surface and movable between a lowered orientation relatively closer to a third portion of the surface and a raised orientation relatively more remote from the third portion of the surface.