Custom Fitted Automobile Enclosure

Abstract

A model specific custom-fitted water resistant fabric enclosure that drapes over the open rear hatch lid of an automobile thereby permitting users to sleep and / or sit in the back of their automobiles, utilizing the hatch lid as a roof and integrating with the existing automobile rain gutter system to harmlessly divert rain thereby eliminating the need for a separate rain fly and, due to its custom fit, avoiding infiltration of insects and wind, while also utilizing a large rear door that permits ingress / egress and allows use of the trunk area of the vehicle as general seating.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This nonprovisional utility patent application claims the benefit of provisional patent application No. 61 / 496,040 filed on Jun. 12, 2011, for the same invention for which this nonprovisional patent application is being filed.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]Statement of Field of Endeavor: This invention pertains to a fabric enclosure that is integrated into the rear of an automobile to permit users to sleep comfortably in the back of their automobiles.[0003]Classification / Subclassification: This invention may fit into the following patent classification / subclasses:[0004]Class 135 (Tent, Canopy, Umbrella or Cane)[0005]Subclass 87 (Portable Shelter, I.E., Tent or Canopy)[0006]Subclass 88.13 (Tent supported by vehicle)[0007]Subclass 88.14 (Carrier associated with roor or trunklid)[0008]Subclass 88.16 (Tent structure associated with roof or trunklid)[0009]General Description / Unique Features / Problems Solved: The present invention is a fabric encl...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is an enclosure that attaches to the rear of a car to keep it warm and dry while still being able to open the car's hatch. The enclosure can be custom-fitted to different car models and integrated into the car's existing rain gutter system. It's made of a compressible tent fabric that can be folded up small and stored in the car's glove compartment. This allows people to use the back of their car for sleeping or to protect their belongings from weather and elements.

Problems solved by technology

There have been automobile and SUV enclosures made in the past, but they have been generic so they do not accomplish the above stated advantages of a custom-fitted tent.

They do not utilize the hatchback as a roof or integrate with the existing guttering of the automobile.

Some are limited to SUV's or pickup truck beds.

However, unlike the proposed invention, it is not custom-fitted, does not integrate with the automobile's rain guttering system and does not have rear entry access.

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