Tarp with multiple attachment points
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1. A tarpaulin comprising:
- a) a substantially flat, flexible tarpaulin body;
b) at least first, second and third lines intersecting across the tarpaulin body;
c) a plurality of attachment points, formed in at least the first, second, and third intersecting lines for connecting the tarpaulin body to a remote connection point from each attachment point;
d) a drawstring operatively connected to the tarpaulin around the perimeter of the tarpaulin, so that when the tarpaulin is placed over a load to be protected, the drawstring allows the tarpaulin to constrict around a bottom of the load and the attachment points engage each to the connection points to maintain the tarpaulin in place around the load;
wherein each line includes a ridge, each ridge having a plurality of openings.
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Abstract
What is provided is a new and innovative multiple attachment point tarpaulin and method that enables the tarpaulin to be flexibly connected at multiple attachment points, and more securely fastening of the tarpaulin. The present invention achieves the above advantages and benefits by having multiple attachment points at strategic locations.
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1. A tarpaulin comprising:
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a) a substantially flat, flexible tarpaulin body; b) at least first, second and third lines intersecting across the tarpaulin body; c) a plurality of attachment points, formed in at least the first, second, and third intersecting lines for connecting the tarpaulin body to a remote connection point from each attachment point; d) a drawstring operatively connected to the tarpaulin around the perimeter of the tarpaulin, so that when the tarpaulin is placed over a load to be protected, the drawstring allows the tarpaulin to constrict around a bottom of the load and the attachment points engage each to the connection points to maintain the tarpaulin in place around the load; wherein each line includes a ridge, each ridge having a plurality of openings.
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2. A tarpaulin comprising:
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a) a flat, flexible tarpaulin body to cover a load to be protected, the body including a perimeter having an interior, and a plurality of attachment points, the attachment points formed in five parallel lines, the lines being located on the interior of the perimeter so that each attachment point can be connected each to a remote connection point; b) a drawstring operatively connected to the tarpaulin around the perimeter of the tarpaulin to draw the perimeter of the tarpaulin around a bottom of the load to be protected; wherein each line includes a ridge, each ridge having a plurality of openings.
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Current AssigneeStephen G. Ricks Jr
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Original AssigneeStephen G. Ricks Jr
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InventorsRicks, Stephen G. Jr.
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Primary Examiner(s)Gutman, H
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Application NumberUS11/321,388Publication NumberTime in Patent Office2,694 DaysField of Search296/98, 296/100.01, 296/100.11US Class Current296/98CPC Class CodesB60P 7/0876 using restraining net or ta...
