Retractable Fabric Cover for Rectangular Containers

Abstract

The invention provides a quickly deployable fabric cover over rectangular containers to protect contents from stationary or mobile activities. Operated by a single person to secure or unsecure the cover and to cover or uncover the container minimizes time and energy to protect container contents from inclement weather events or transportation.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Provisional Patent Number 123456789, dated Jan. 12, 2017STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSERED RESEARCH[0002]Not Applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]With advances in environmental regulation, encapsulation of deleterious materials from storm water, fresh water streams and rivers, and ocean waters. A primary source of these materials are construction debris, recycled materials, and other wastes.[0005]A typical cycle can be broken into three steps, collection, transportation, and delivery. Collection is typically a single source, i.e. a construction site. In this example, a contractor has requested a container during the demolition phase of a project. Materials collected are deposited into a single bin over a period of days. Overnight protection is needed both for security and weather protection. After the collection is completed transportation is required to either a sorting facility for materia...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]The container cover deployment apparatus for rectangular containers solves the problems and provides the benefits identified above. That is to say, the present invention is a system to securely provide protection for container contents during periods of inclement weather during days of loading and during transportation of container contents. The system is easily deployed, secured, and retracted with minimal effort and is secure from weather events and transportation.

Problems solved by technology

Prior art has numerous apparatuses for covering a rectangular bin but most are complex in either in operation or mechanics.

Potential for damage is high.

This loose attachment does not prevent inclement weather from getting to materials in the container.

This complexity introduces a greater chance of mechanical failure through wear or outside influences.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,697,664 although similar in operation does not provide for a rigid support of the cover thereby allowing partially loaded materials to be covered during periods of inactivity, i.e. loading.

This lack of support allows rainwater to collect on top of the cover with no provisions for drainage.

As stated above, prior art devices do not solve the problems associated with the protection of rectangular container contents from day-to-day loading or transportation.

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