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Tarp cover system for flat bed vehicles

CA 1290786 C · Owner: Aero Industries, Inc. · Inventors: Tuerk, James R.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, A tarp cover system for flat bed vehicles includes inverted U-shaped bow members that extend transversely of the vehicle, the lower ends of the leg portions of the bow members being connected with carrier devices by means of which the bow members are displaced longitudinally of the vehicle. The bow members carry a tarp cover member that covers and uncovers the vehicle bed when the bow members are displaced longitudinally between expanded and contracted conditions relative to the vehicle. The tarp member includes side portions that extend downwardly adjacent the outer surfaces of the leg portions of the bow members, and bottom flap portions that extend beneath the …

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  • Granted October 15, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 15, 2008.
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FiledSeptember 30, 1987
GrantedOctober 15, 1991
Term endedOctober 15, 2008
Patent numberCA 1290786 C
Classification (IPC)B60P7/04 +1 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedSep 30, 1987Patent grantedOct 15, 1991Term endedOct 15, 2008

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