Cover and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7726710
APP PUB NO 20090173460A1
SERIAL NO

11970419

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Embodiments described herein provide a cover, and a method for using the cover with a surface. One embodiment of the cover comprises a flexible, substantially planar member. A plurality of reinforcing members is attached to the flexible, substantially planar member. The plurality of reinforcing members is arranged on the flexible, substantially planar member so that the flexible, substantially planar member can reliably support a load. A plurality of manipulation members is operatively associated with the plurality of reinforcing members. The plurality of manipulation members is accessible to a lifter so that the lifter can apply force to the plurality of reinforcing members and can move the load reliably supported by the flexible, substantially planar member. In a method of using a cover with a surface, a cover having a flexible, substantially planar member, a plurality of reinforcing members attached to the flexible, substantially planar member, the plurality of reinforcing members being arranged on the flexible, substantially planar member so that the flexible, substantially planar member can reliably support a load, and a plurality of manipulation members operatively associated with the plurality of reinforcing members is provided. The cover is placed on the surface. The load is allowed to accumulate on the cover. The plurality of manipulation members is accessed with a lifter. A force is applied to the plurality of reinforcing members with the lifter. The load reliably supported by the flexible, substantially planar member is moved with the lifter.

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MIDWEST CANVAS CORPORATION4635 WEST LAKE STREET CHICAGO IL 60644

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  • 2008 Application Filing Year
  • B66C Class
  • 190 Applications Filed
  • 101 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 53.16 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Handwerker, Gary Northfield, US 14 208

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  • 9 Citation Count
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