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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2002
Robert R. Shearer, Ellenton, FL (US);
Kevin Stancil, Bradenton, FL (US);
Terry Burk, Winter Springs, FL (US);
Nelson A. Taylor Co., Inc., Gloversville, NY (US);
Abstract
A portable cover unit includes a fabric cover supported by a flexible frame. The fabric cover has sleeves that secure members of the flexible frame, which is constructed with primary frame members extending in a first direction and at least one secondary frame member extending in a second substantially perpendicular direction between the primary frame members. A plurality of connectors are attachable to an object to which the portable cover unit is installed, each including an aperture sized to receive the primary frame members. Structure is also provided for securing the fabric cover to the object to which the portable cover unit is installed. The portable cover unit can be mounted to any open portion of a vehicle such as a boat, golf cart or the like or can be used independently. The structure can be readily disassembled and stored in a compact package.