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|May 28, 2002
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|Jul 12, 2001
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|Sep 27, 1999
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|Jeremy Hoenack
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|Jeremy Hoenack
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|Patent Citations (30), Referenced by (36), Classifications (8), Legal Events (7)
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This application is a continuation-in-part of my parent application No. 09/405,776 filed Sep. 27, 1999.
1. Field of Invention
This invention relates to vehicle and utility covers, specifically, an improved design that can be deployed and stored in seconds, and is, therefore, truly practical for everyday use.
2. Description of Prior Art
Many varied designs of car covers exist, offering protection from dirt, heat, ultraviolet damage, and prying eyes. A car cover is essential to protect against the intense heat created by the greenhouse effect. This heat can melt plastics such as CDs, laser discs, and cassettes, and can dry out, and crack upholstery, and dashboards. Air-conditioning is ineffective with this heat for the first several minutes. In colder climates a cover can prevent ice from adhering to windows.
Existing designs have numerous features such as suction cups, hook and loop type fasteners, straps, locking devices, vents, flaps, weighted flaps or hollow sleeves, zippers, pockets, mounting clips, drawstrings, hooks, stowage bags, and various methods of deployment, including rollers. These features are presumably intended to make the car cover more convenient or useful. However, existing covers are cumbersome and take too much time to deploy. They are rarely used except for long-term storage.
Very few drivers bother to cover their car even though they desire the advantages offered by a car cover. Many drivers have a cover in their trunk which they purchased when their car was new, but they do not use them. The problem is the difficulty and time it takes to deploy and secure the cover after parking, and then the time and inconvenience to remove and stow the cover prior to departure. Most drivers would rather suffer in the heat for a ten-minute drive and ignore the damage to their car and its contents. They do not want to spend the time it takes to uncover, then recover at the restaurant, then uncover and recover again back at work. None of the existing designs are convenient enough for the average person to keep their car covered during a normal day.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,842,324 (Carden, 1989) discloses a cover for the cab portion with tubular members along the perimeter that are held in place with, wipers, windows and the trunk lid, to provide security and a tight fit. Such a cover would require numerous sizes to fit properly, and is time consuming to deploy. To secure the tubular member in a window requires reentering the vehicle and then securing the flap that allows the re-entry. Tension from wind blowing the cover could damage the wiper arms.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,490,707 (De La Cruz, 1996) discloses an automobile sunshield that has small apertures to release wind pressure from inside the sunshield. The sunshield is fastened on to the automobile with suction cups. A security band and lock secure the sunshield to the automobile. This cover must be oriented properly and is difficult to deploy. A lock must be fussed with to secure it.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,364,156 (Zerow, 1994) is constructed to fit a standard auto or truck. It features a top, a back, a front, and two sides attached to each other by means of an elasticized accordion connector at each vertical edge. The lower horizontal edges of the front, back, and side flaps are hollowed out and have a cylindrical compartment. This cylindrical compartment may be filled with gravel or such, thus providing weight to the:cover. With the cylindrical compartment filled with gravel or sand, it would be difficult to maneuver this cover over the vehicle or fold it for stowage.
Most of the above mentioned covers are nearly impossible for one person to deploy quickly, especially if the person is not tall. Unless the cover is folded and stowed very carefully, it is difficult to properly orient the cover prior to deployment. This is time consuming and inconvenient.
Several types of car covers have been proposed to simplify deployment. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,029,933 (Gillem, 1991), 5,328,230 (Churchod, 1994) and 5,597,197 (Mower et. al., 1997), all define trunk-mounted means of deployment. Each requires that the cover be threaded through the opening, which is created between the raised edge of the trunk lid and the rear windshield prior to each deployment and pulled back through the same opening for stowage. This action is awkward at best and largely negates the benefit of having one end permanently attached to the vehicle. Each can be easily tangled. Stowage is more awkward because the attachment to the trunk lid impedes pulling or pushing the cover back into the trunk. The attachment also makes it nearly impossible to fold the cover while stowed. Curchod and Mower provide pouches but stuffing the cover into the pouch requires even more time. Each occupies considerable trunk space. Neither would be appropriate for a hatchback, certain sports utility vehicles or a pick-up truck.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,597,196 (Gibbs, 1997) is an example of a costly spring-biased roller deployment system that is mounted inside the trunk, about the axis of the axle. Attached to the roller at one end and the axle at another end are a spring means. The purpose is for the operator to pull the cover from the roller and attach it to the end of the auto opposite from the trunk and secure it to the bumper. The installation and labor for this system is unduly complicated and expensive. The utility of the trunk is significantly reduced because the roller spans the width of the trunk. While the trunk mount designs attempt to address the problem of deployment, all are unduly complicated.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,123,468 (Mater, Jr., 1992) provides a windshield only cover that has just one pair of handles (20) which are used to engage the door and door frame so as not to pull through between them when the door is closed. Mater's handles are made of ABS plastic, which is very hard and not very energy absorbing. No one would want to throw hard ABS plastic against an expensive car, unless he wished to do it harm. Mater's handles cannot be easily stacked together because of their shape. Even if held together, they would not form a spindle that would be easy around which to wind a cover.
De La Cruz (5,490,707) provides a cover that covers the cab portion of a vehicle, with a plurality of apertures to release wind pressure, suction cups for fastening the cover to the vehicle and a security band, sleeve, and lock to secure the cover to the rear view mirrors. De La Cruz teaches the use of vent holes (116, 118, 122, 124, 126, 128, 132, 134) to help prevent the cover (100) from coming out of contact with the car. De La Cruz's vent holes are fixed, open apertures, allowing UV and the elements through. De La Cruz does not disclose any type of weights, nor does he describe any means of deployment.
There is no prior art car cover that can be thrown over a vehicle.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,242,206 (Heck, 1993) provides an inflatable hail blanket, similar to an air mattress that cushions the impact of hail. Heck teaches that some undescribed weights can be attached to the cover, where his straps are located, as an alternate means of securement, as does U.S. Pat. No. 4,979,339 (Jones et al., 1990). Neither anticipates said weights facilitating deployment, nor would either's weights be suitable for deployment of a cover.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,960,193 (Davis, 1976) provides a rectangular weighted picnic table cloth with small weights in each corner to resist motion from wind or a person moving along a side of the table. While Davis teaches the use of weights in conjunction with a tablecloth, Davis does not suggest ballistic deployment since Davis teaches that the table cloth is draped over the tabletop.
All of the prior art vehicle covers are inconsistent with the basic function of the automobile, which, by itself, is a model of convenience that drivers have come to expect. One can unlock the door, climb in, start the engine, and drive away. all in a matter of seconds. In even less time, one can park, exit, and lock it. By contrast, all prior-art vehicle covers are inconvenient. They take much longer to deploy and stow than arriving or departing in a vehicle, and they all require significant stature, strength and dexterity on the part of the driver, and, perhaps, even a helper. This inconvenience is unacceptable to nearly all drivers. This is why the prior art vehicle covers are almost never used by the general public, except for long-term storage.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an easy to manage cover with a method of deployment so quick and easy, that it is practical to cover and protect a vehicle each time it is parked. Further objects and advantages are: to provide a quick and easy method to secure said cover, to provide a quick and easy method to remove said cover, and, to provide a quick and easy method to store said cover.
Additional objects and advantages are:
(1) to provide said cover with light-weight, highly UV and AIR reflective, water and ice resistant fabric and light-weight; to provide easily handled weights that are rigid enough that a rapid thrust imparts adequate energy to them, so that they are propelled ballistically, instantly carrying the cover over many types of vehicles, such that even a short person can quickly cover a tall vehicle such as a motor-home;
(2) to provide energy absorbing qualities to said weights so that they will not damage the vehicle when they are deployed;
(3) to provide said weights with a special padding that minimizes impact noise so that they are perceived to be safe;
(4) to provide said weights with added friction to help anchor the cover;
(5) to provide said weights with a shape that makes it possible to stack all four of them together and hold them with one hand, forming a spindle around which to easily wind the cover, for storage, keeping the weights organized for the next deployment;
(6) to provide a means to remove said weights so the cover can be machine-washed;
(7) to provide a design that makes it possible to lock one or more weights inside the doors of the vehicle, to protect the cover from theft, and weights that will not be damaged, or damage the vehicle, if accidentally slammed in the door frame;
(8) to provide color-coded hand and jet symbols on the weights, making it obvious which are held, which are thrown and which are held in the left and right hands;
(9) to provide weights that can act like an invisible helper on the other side of the car to pull the cover into perfect position;
(10) to provide a storage strap that easily secures the cover when it is coiled;
(11) to provide (a) additional means of securing the cover with suction cups, hook and loop straps, and grommets, and, (b) automatic self-closing vents to allow trapped air to escape, especially when the cover is coiled for storage;
(12) to provide heavy-duty weights for very large covers.
Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the cover in the action of being deployed;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the cover;
FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the cover rolled around the weights for stowage;
FIG. 3B depicts the weights in stowage position;
FIG. 3C depicts the weights held in position prior to throwing or stowage;
FIG. 3D is a top plan view showing the removable ballast container partially in the weight pouch;
FIG. 3E is a front view showing the ballast container and a sectional view thereof;
FIG. 3F is a top plan view showing an automatically self-closing wind vent;
FIG. 3G is a top plan view showing an alternative weight for a very large cover;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the cover in place on a vehicle with a door closed, securing the cover;
FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing a full vehicle cover;
FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing an airplane cabin cover;
FIG. 5C is a perspective view showing a large vehicle cover;
FIG. 5D is a perspective view showing a rectangular general-purpose cover; and
FIG. 5E is a perspective view showing a round cover on a trampoline.
FIG. 1 shows a vehicle 21 being covered in less than three seconds, in accordance with the invention. Weights 8A and 8B, attached to cover 7, were just thrown across the vehicle by driver 20, instantly covering it. Driver 20 is holding weights 8C and also 8D (not seen in FIG. 1) Specific choices of design and material are necessary to for cover 7 to deploy quickly and easily. Cover 7 is cut from a lightweight, fabric, such as polyester. The lightest fabric that is adequately durable is the best choice to make the cover easiest to throw, to keep the propelling weights as light as possible, and to have the least amount of bulk, for ease of general handling, for winding around the weights and for compact storage. The fabric may be coated with alumina polyurethane for high reflectivity of ultraviolet (UV) and ? (IR) heat radiation from the sun. Reflecting heat to keep the vehicle interior cool is a major feature of cover 7, since it is convenient enough to be used by people during the course of their daily driving activities. A water repellant coating also helps shed rain and ice. Panels are sewn together to fit the general contour of the roof and windows of a typical sedan. Reference will be made to FIG. 2, which shows a top plan view of cover 7. Perimeter 30 describes an approximate rectangle with rounded corners or ends.
Weights 8A-D are the heart of the cover. Weights 8A-D are designed to have numerous essential qualities, several of which are conflicting. For instance, they must be rigid enough to efficiently receive kinetic energy from a rapid thrust, such that the lightest possible weight can carry cover 7 over vehicle 21. They also must be rigid enough to maintain a flat profile that allows four weights 8A-D to be stacked together, forming a spindle that can be held with one hand to wind cover 7 around for storage. In opposition to rigidity, they must be absolutely safe—they must be soft, pliable, resilient, and dead,in order to absorb energy upon impact, to prevent damage and loud impact noise, which gives a strong negative perception of potential damage.
A simple sandbag, packed tight enough to efficiently receive adequate thrust energy, impacts with the potential for damage and a very disturbing sound. If the sandbag is packed loosely, the potential for damage and noise is reduced, however it is less effective at carrying cover 7 across, because it is too dead, it flexes too much, draining thrust energy, and the cover plops on the roof. If more sand is added to compensate, the weights become too heavy for most people to throw, and, again, the cover plops on the roof. Sand, repeatedly impacted against most flexible materials, will eventually cut through the material. Sand will eventually leak out of a bag after repeated impacts. Leaking sand is highly abrasive and highly destructive to a car finish. In any case, it is virtually impossible to stack four sandbags, of adequate weight to carry the cover across a vehicle, or stack together to form a spindle, or to hold them in one hand, so the cover can be wound around them for storage.
A weight constructed with a water bottle has numerous other problems. For instance, it turns into a brick when the water freezes, damaging both the vehicle and the bottle. When liquid, the impact noise sounds like a minor car wreck. Water. will evaporate or leak. Finally, water is not nearly heavy enough to conform to the necessary size constraints. Metal, rubber or solid plastic weights are impractical and too expensive.
The composite design of weights 8A-D give them all of the necessary desirable, yet conflicting, qualities. In addition to absorbing thrust and impact energy, a specific shape must be restored after temporarily deforming during impact, a necessary degree of rigidity, resilience, softness and deadness must be maintained, and they must have relative stability over a wide range of temperatures. With reference to FIGS. 3D-E, weight 8D comprises a rectangular reinforced-vinyl pouch 8J affixed to perimeter 30 of cover 7, such as by sewing, a thin layer of polyethylene foam padding 16, hook and loop closure 15, low density polyethylene ballast container 8E and ballast 8F.
The heart of weights 8A-D is low-density polyethylene blow-mold ballast container 8E shown in FIG. 3E. It is 8.5″ long, 3.125″ wide and 0.675″ thick. The corners are heavily radiused, to distribute a corner impact over the greatest possible.area. For resiliency, the container wall 8G is 0.02″ thick on the radii varying to 0.06″ in the middle of the largest flat surface for more rigidity. Low density polyethylene, is used for ballast container 8E because it is the most resilient polyethylene and does not become brittle, even at low temperatures. Upon impact it easily distorts to absorb energy and it quickly returns to its normal shape. It is tough and will withstand the abuse of being closed in a door frame.
Ballast container 8E is filled to 97% capacity with clean sand ballast 8F and weighs about 410 grams. Sand 8F becomes loose and evenly distributed when deployed so container 8E can deform upon impact. With room to move within container 8E, sand 8F explodes into chaotic random motion upon impact, absorbing energy to protect vehicle 21, reduce impact noise and deaden any tendency for the weight to bounce.
Filled ballast container 8E, by itself, will not damage a vehicle, even if thrown quite hard. However, since it distorts minimally with a rapid acceleration thrust and the sand is packed at the bottom due to gravity, kinetic energy is efficiently transferred to the weight, making it easy to throw and as light-weight and easy to handle as possible. In other words, the most cover carrying ability is accomplished with the least amount of weight and throwing energy required. Sand 8F does not abrade the inside surface of container 8E. Sand 8F cannot leak out, even after regular use over a long period of time. The flat shape and thinness of ballast container 8E is specifically chosen to make it easy to stack four weights 8A-D and hold them firmly together with one hand so that cover 7 can be wound around them for storage.
Ballast container 8E is inserted in pouch 8J, as shown in FIG. 3D. Pouch 8J is sewn together with an outer layer 8H of reinforced vinyl such as naugahyde, which provides friction between the weight and the surface of the vehicle for additional anchoring of the cover. The vinyl also provides nominal padding and sound deadening. Inner layer 16 of 0.0625 thick polyethylene foam padding reduces impact noise and provides additional safety against impact damage. Hook and loop closure 15 secures ballast container 8E inside pouch 8J and enables easy removal for machine washing.
As depicted in FIG. 2, weights 8A and 8B are attached in a parallel position to long side 31A. The centers of weights 8A and 8B are located approximately 30″ from the lateral centerline on both sides. Weights 8C and 8D are symmetrically located on long side 31 C. The position of weights 8A-D is optimal for deploying cover 7 over vehicle 21 and it enables them to be locked inside the vehicle doors for security.
The weights are lightweight and easy to handle yet, they are rigid enough to efficiently receive kinetic energy from a rapid thrust to successfully carry cover 7 over vehicle 21. They also are rigid enough to maintain a flat profile that allows four weights to be stacked together forming a spindle that can be easily held with one hand to wind the cover around for storage. They also are soft and pliable. They absorb energy upon impact thus preventing damage. They subdue disturbing impact noise, eliminating a negative perception. The weights act like an invisible helper on the other side of the vehicle, pulling the cover so a seesaw motion may be used to guide the cover into perfect position. They are safe to the vehicle in every way.
Color-coded hand and jet symbols on the weights direct the user to hold and throw the proper weights. Remember the three Rs—Red to the Right to the Rear. With reference to FIG. 3C, weight 8A has a blue jet symbol 9A on its outside end. Weight 8B has a red jet symbol 9B on its outside end. Weight 8C has a blue hand symbol 9C on its outside end. Weight 8D has a red hand symbol 9D on its outside end. All symbols are on both sides of the weights. Weights with red symbols are held with the right hand towards the rear of the vehicle. Thus, the three Rs —Red to the Right to the Rear. Weights with blue symbols are held with the left hand. Weights with jet symbols are thrown across the vehicle while the weights with hand symbols are held. The symbols are showing what action is to be taken, making it very easy to deploy cover 7 or to ready a tangled cover.
FIG. 2 shows optional additional devices hold cover 7 in place when needed, such as when it is windy. Suction cups 10A and 10C are fastened near the perimeter of the cover on short side 31B approximately 18″ from the longitudinal centerline on both sides. Suction cups 10B and 10D are symmetrically located on short side 31D. Suction cups 10A-D are used to attach cover 7 to the front and rear windshields, as depicted in FIG. 4. In FIG. 2, hook and loop straps 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D are attached to grommets 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12D near the perimeter of cover 7 on the rounded corners approximately 6″ to 12″ from the nearest weight. Straps 11A-D can be fastened around exterior mirrors and door handles, as depicted in FIG. 4. Any grommet 12A-D can be used to attach an elastic cord to cover 7.
FIG. 2 shows self-closing wind vents 14A—H to relieve trapped air under cover 7, especially when cover 7 is wound around weights 8A-D, and cover 7 tends to balloon. Vents 14A-D are normally closed providing full protection, but open with a slight air pressure. With reference to FIG. 3F, vent 14A comprises an optional two inch square sheet of a reinforcing material diagonally attached to cover 7 and two 1-�″ long slits 14J cut in the center, forming a cross. Since the fabric has a tendency to lay flat, vents 14A-D normally stay closed. However, due to the design of the slits, a slight air pressure opens the slits and air is released. In FIG. 2, vents 14A and 14B are located on the lateral centerline 4″ from the longitudinal centerline on both sides. Vents 14C and 14D are located on the longitudinal centerline 4″ from the lateral centerline on both sides.
Hook and loop strap 11E is attached to the center of cover 7. Cover 7 is rolled around weights 8A-D for storage as depicted in FIG. 3A. Strap 11E is tightened around rolled cover 7, holding it as a tight bundle.
Deployment or removal and storage of the cover are unexpectedly quick and easy. After a few tries the average person can perform either operation in a few seconds. Should the cover become tangled, it can be re-oriented in less than ten seconds. This is the first cover that is convenient enough for everyday use, when it might need to be deployed and stored quickly, numerous times per day.
FIG. 3A shows cover 7, wound around weights 8A-D for stowage. Cover 7 can be removed from the trunk of a car in this stored position, and put in place over the vehicle in less than 8 seconds. First, strap 11E is pulled until the cover is unwound, revealing weights 8A-D and action symbols 9A-D, as shown in FIG. 3B. Weights 8A-D are grasped so that they are split into two pairs, end to end, with the red symbols to the right towards the rear of the vehicle—the three Rs—Red to the Right to the Rear, as shown in FIG. 3C. Weights 8C and 8D, with hand symbols 9C and D, are held with the thumbs and index fingers Weights 8A and 8B, with jet symbols 9A and B, are held with the remaining fingers and, with reference to FIG. 1, are thrown rapidly over vehicle 21 by driver 20. Weight 8A is thrown 45 degrees to the driver's left. Weight 8B is thrown 45 degrees to the driver's right. This is a natural motion. When weights 8A and 8B land, weights 8C and 8D are pulled outward from each other and down to the bottoms of the windows. If cover 7 is not exactly straight, the weights can be seesawed with the opposite weights, which act like an invisible helper pulling on the other side of the car, to guide the cover into perfect position. Typically, cover 7 is removed from the trunk and the trunk lid and driver's door is left open during deployment. When the door is closed and locked, cover 7 is automatically locked to vehicle 21. The trunk is closed on the rearmost portion of cover 7, holding it down in the wind.
The procedure for storage is very simple. It is the reverse of the procedure for deployment. Weights 8C and 8D are taken between the thumbs and index fingers. Driver 20 takes a step backwards, pulling the "jet" weights 8A and 8B onto the top of vehicle 21. Weights 8 and 8B are pulled closer by pulling the cover fabric. Weight s 8A and 8B are picked up with the remaining fingers. The weights should now be oriented as depicted in FIG. 3C. Weights 8A and 8C are together on the left, and weights 8B and 8D are together on the right. The markings are on the outside ends. Weights 8A-D are now folded together, with the markings all at the same end as depicted in FIG. 3B. Weights 8A-D are held together with one hand so that the cover fabric drapes. The fabric is grasped with the other hand about three feet from weights 8A-D. Cover 7 is then wound around weights 8A-D, holding them in position for the next deployment. Cover 7 may balloon while winding, but vents 14A-D allow trapped air to escape. Hook and loop strap 11E secures the stored cover 7.
If there is no wind and theft is not a concern, the cover is automatically secured when it is deployed. Weights 8A-D will hold the cover in place in a light breeze. Gravity and the rubbery surface of the weights help keep them in place. Vent holes 14A-D as depicted in FIG. 2 allows wind pressure trapped under the cover to be released.
Stronger wind can lift the ends of cover 7 off the windshield and rear window. One or more of the suction cups 10A-D may be stuck to the window glass to secure the ends. One or more weights may be closed in a door to prevent theft and to hold the cover in strong winds. FIG. 4 depicts vehicle 21 with optional hook and loop strap 11C attached to a rear-view mirror and hook and loop strap 11D attached to a door handle. Suction cups 10A and 10C are attached to the windshield. Weight 8C is locked inside the driver's door. In normal use, one weight is locked in the driver's door and the trunk is closed on a rear portion. If it is very windy, another weight is closed in the right front door. The straps and suction cups are not necessary.
A tangled cover can be oriented in a few seconds by arranging the weights. The only rule is the three Rs—Red to the Right to the Rear. Simply grasp the weights as one would prior to deployment and the cover is ready.
Full Vehicle Cover—Description
This embodiment of the invention covers the entire top and sides of the vehicle. Reference is made to FIG. 5A. Panels of material are sewn together to form cover 7, to approximately conform to the shape of the entire vehicle. Additionally, grommets 12 are provided for attaching cover 7 to the vehicle. Weights 8C and 8D are attached to the perimeter, as previously described.
Full Vehicle Cover—Operation
Operation of cover 7 is the same as previously described, except that 1) cover 7 may be secured using grommets 12, and 2) suction cups are not provided, and 3) it may not be possible to close the weights into the doors.
Airplane Cabin Cover—Description
This embodiment conforms to the approximate contours of the cabin of single and multiengine aircraft 22 to protect expensive avionics from the excessive heat of the greenhouse effect (FIG. 5B). Additional suction cups 10 and grommets 12 are provided for securing the cover 7. Weights 8C and 8D are attached as previously described.
Airplane Cabin Cover—Operation
Operation of this embodiment is the same except that cover 7 can be additionally secured with suction cups 10 and with grommets 12 in conjunction with elastic cords or straps (not shown). It may not be possible to close weights 8A-D in vehicle doors.
Large Vehicle Cover—Description
Many states require that tractor-trailers carrying debris must be covered. Covering a tractor-trailer or a motor home is exhausting and time consuming. This embodiment makes the task simple and quick. With reference to FIG. 5C, this embodiment is similar to those previously described except that 1) cover 7 is a rectangular shape slightly larger than the top of trailer 23, 2) additional grommets 12 are provided for securing the cover in conjunction with elastic cords or straps (not shown), 3) weights 8A-D are larger, or large cover weights 8G are used, weighing 2-5 pounds each and are located approximately three feet from the corners, and 4) suction cups and hook and loop straps are not provided.
Large Vehicle Cover—Operation
Deployment of this embodiment is the same as previously described, except the driver turns his or her back to the vehicle to throw the weights. Weights 8A-D are held behind with fully extended arms, then they are rapidly swung in an arc forward, up, and then over the back and released, easily carrying cover 7 over a fourteen-foot high, twelve foot wide vehicle. With this embodiment, cover 7 is secured using grommets 12 in conjunction with elastic cords, straps or rope (not shown).
Ballast container 8E in weights 8A and B on the far side of a large vehicle 23 or other large object are removed from weight pouch 8J prior to removing cover 7. With reference to FIG. 3D, hook and loop fastener 15 at the end of the weights is separated, and polyethylene ballast container 8E is slid out. Cover 7 can now be removed without pulling the ballast up the far side of the object that is covered. After cover 7 is removed, ballast containers 8E are inserted back into weight pouches 8J and secured with hook and loop fastener 15. Weights 8A-D are stacked together, but if they are too large to hold, they are put on the ground and the cover is wound around them similar to rolling up a sleeping bag.
General Purpose Covers—Description
These embodiments differ from the preferred embodiment in the sizes, shapes and provisions for securing. FIG. 5D depicts a rectangular cover 7 in place over various objects. FIG. 5E depicts a round cover 7 over a 14″ trampoline 24. Each cover 7 has grommets 12, hook and loop straps 11 for securing and weights 8C and D shown with weights 8 A and B on the opposite side (not shown).
General Purpose Covers—Operation
These embodiments provide a means to quickly and easily protect large and bulky objects. Operation of these embodiments is the same except for the method of securing. Hook and loop straps are provided for securing. Additionally, grommets are provided for securing in conjunction with elastic cords, or rope. Large covers may be deployed and stored in a manner similar to the method used for large vehicles.
Large Cover Weights—Description
This embodiment (FIG. 3G) provides an alternate weight 8K for very large covers. With this embodiment, the design is virtually identical to the normal weights, except the size is scaled up, weighing 2-5 pounds. A handle 8L, is provided at the hook and loop opening.
Large Cover Weights—Operation
The operation is the same as covering a large vehicle, except that the handles make the heavier weights easier to throw and lengthens the thrust arc, imparting more kinetic energy to the weights.
Accordingly, it can be seen that deployment or removal and storage of the cover comprise new methods that are surprisingly quick and easy. The weights are lightweight and easy to handle yet effective, safe and quiet. The cover can be deployed and stored with a speed and ease that is a significant improvement over prior art covers.
Although the descriptions above contain many specificities, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. Various other embodiments and ramifications are possible within its scope. For example, different purposes for the cover, different shapes, positions, different construction of the weights, different materials and fabrics, various arrangements of means to secure the covers, and various means of projecting the weights are all within the scope of the invention. Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examples given.
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|Zerow Danne J
|Weighted, foldable vehicle cover
|Mar 9, 1994
|Mar 28, 1995
|Timerman; Jerry L.
|Hail protective vehicle cover
|Sep 1, 1994
|Dec 19, 1995
|Fournier; Vivian
|Tight-fitting vehicle cover
|May 17, 1995
|Feb 13, 1996
|De La Cruz; Jose R.
|Exterior automobile sunshield
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|Jan 28, 1997
|Gibbs; Edward R.
|Automobile cover deployment and storage system
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|Jan 28, 1997
|Mowar; Zeev
|Automobile cover
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|Jun 17, 1997
|Alliance Shippers, Inc.
|Insulated freight cover
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|Aug 5, 1997
|Mills; Dennis
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|Dec 8, 1998
|E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
|Vehicle transport cover
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
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|Mar 16, 2004
|Barbara Peckham
|Truck cover
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|Freight Glove Technologies, Llc
|Cargo security method and apparatus
|May 13, 2005
|Jun 12, 2007
|Kirk Hochrein
|Automobile body panel protector
|Nov 25, 2003
|Sep 18, 2007
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Method for protecting at least one baseball area of a baseball playing field
|Aug 26, 2005
|Nov 6, 2007
|John Patrick Dempsey
|Traffic collision cover
|Jul 16, 2007
|Feb 24, 2009
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|Nov 30, 2010
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Ballasted wind shielding system and method
|Sep 27, 2011
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|Jan 24, 2012
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|Apr 2, 2013
|David Hirbe Wickham
|Collapsible floatation system
|Sep 25, 2013
|Apr 14, 2015
|Eduardo Nicheporuck
|Protective canopy and method
|Nov 13, 2013
|Mar 22, 2016
|Telesfor Lucero
|Protective cover for cyclist
|Oct 8, 2002
|Apr 8, 2004
|Jeffrey Garfinkle
|Cargo security method and apparatus
|Apr 4, 2003
|Oct 7, 2004
|Roy Quinn
|Marine engine protector
|Nov 25, 2003
|May 26, 2005
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|Jan 13, 2005
|Jul 13, 2006
|Baum John A
|Tarp hold down device
|May 13, 2005
|Sep 7, 2006
|Doordefender Inc.
|Automobile body panel protector
|Jun 16, 2006
|Dec 21, 2006
|Magarl, Llc
|Method and apparatus for washing convertible automobile without damaging the convertible top
|Jun 20, 2005
|Dec 21, 2006
|Chuen-Jong Tseng
|Furniture slipcover
|Aug 26, 2005
|Mar 1, 2007
|Dempsey John P
|Traffic collision cover
|Dec 1, 2005
|Jun 7, 2007
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Ballasted wind shielding system and method
|Mar 20, 2006
|Sep 20, 2007
|Webber Stephen E
|Car cover and car cover deployment system
|Jun 25, 2007
|Nov 1, 2007
|Webber Stephen E
|Car cover and deployment system therefor
|Jul 16, 2007
|Jan 10, 2008
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|Jan 22, 2008
|Apr 23, 2009
|Nathan Bruce Pehrson
|Magic car cover
|Feb 27, 2009
|Jun 25, 2009
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Ballasted wind shielding system and method
|Feb 23, 2009
|Aug 13, 2009
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|May 5, 2011
|Sandra Bobi Merritt
|Scooter cover
|Jul 7, 2011
|Aer-Flo Canvas Products, Inc.
|Baseball area protection system and method
|Nov 3, 2011
|May 16, 2013
|Dalu Zhou
|Car cover
|Sep 25, 2013
|Mar 26, 2015
|Eduardo Nicheporuck
|Protective Canopy and Method
|Nov 13, 2013
|May 14, 2015
|Telesfor Lucero
|Protective cover for cyclist
|Nov 18, 2013
|May 21, 2015
|Donald Lee Iman
|Car cap
|Dec 3, 2013
|Jun 4, 2015
|Lion Li
|Vehicle Sun Shelter
|May 14, 2003
|Nov 27, 2003
|Clark Garry E
|Automobile cover
|May 14, 2003
|Apr 15, 2004
|Garry E Clark
|Automobile cover
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|296/136.01, 160/370.21, 150/160
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Aug 29, 2005
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Year of fee payment: 4
|Jan 4, 2010
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|May 11, 2010
|Surcharge for late payment
Year of fee payment: 7
|May 11, 2010
|Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 8
|Jan 3, 2014
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|May 28, 2014
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Jul 15, 2014
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
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About this Vendor
Texas Tradition with Aloha Spirit
Texas Hill Country destination wedding venue which offers an eclectic style of wedding design from the whimsical to the traditional and formal. We specialize in free spirited weddings and strive to make memories of a lifetime not only for the wedding couple, but their guests as well.
Amenities + Details
Bridal Suite
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Not Covered
Reception Area
For more details about amenities, please message the Venue.
$$ – Affordable
Ballroom, Farm + Ranch, Waterfront, Garden, Hotel, Park
Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Destination Weddings, Food + Catering, Planning, Rentals + Equipment
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Paniolo RanchReviewed on 7/16/2013 Judy K
My husband and I got married here this past April, and everything was beautiful. We had them provide essentially an all-inclusive wedding for us. We stayed on the property for the weekend and rented all the accommodations for ourselves and about twenty of our family. On Friday... Read More night the ranch provided our rehearsal dinner, which was a simple yet elegant pasta dinner with appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. The wedding was Saturday evening in the outdoor wedding venue. We lucked out, because the roses were blooming on the arbor walkway and my brother walked me through it and then down the aisle to my groom. The rose-covered arbor was also a wonderful backdrop for some of our wedding photos. For the reception we chose to have a broad assortment of heavy appetizers, and our guests seemed to enjoy everything. The venue was beautiful, the staff at Paniolo did an excellent joy of organizing everything. I had made all the decorations myself and gave them instructions on how and where to set them up, and they did exactly as I asked. The flower centerpieces they provided, as well as my bouquet and the boutonnieres were all beautiful. They also provided a very nice send-off breakfast for all of our guests on Sunday morning. I'm still hearing from friends and family about how beautiful our wedding was. It was a perfect day, and a wonderful weekend. I'm very pleased with the service and accommodations Paniolo Ranch provided. Stayed April 2013, traveled with family
Absolutely beautiful venue. Lots of little intimate spots for great photo ops. The bed and breakfast side is well kept and convenient for your wedding. The rooms don't sleep as many advertised privately, but it was not a big deal and my guests loved the rooms. The reception... Read More space is stunning. Any added decor is just extra. The view is worth every penny. I highly recommend this for your big day.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! We really appreciate it!!
It has been a month since my wedding and I can't stop looking back at all the pictures it was my dream wedding. The staff was very accomadating the coordinator had a big crowd and many vendors to manage and she handled it like a champ! All my guest raved about what a great... Read More wedding and stay they had!
Unfortunately, we did not have the best experience at Paniolo Ranch. It was our 4th stop of the day touring venues and we were really excited to see the place based on pictures and good reviews. Let me start by saying the facility is beautiful and we loved all the amenities... Read More Paniolo Ranch had to offer. We were extremely disappointed by the manner in which our tour was conducted. The young lady who showed us around looked like she had just rolled out of bed (messy hair, no makeup, sloppy clothes, etc) and did not conduct herself in a professional manner. When we asked if she was the wedding coordinator, she replied that she mostly bartends and is there "to make sure no one does anything stupid." This struck us as odd and raised questions in our minds about the professionalism of the staff at Paniolo Ranch. First impressions are everything, and unfortunately, the young lady representing the facility did not instill confidence in us about using the venue. While the venue itself is stunning, we were so disappointed in the manner in which it was presented, that we chose another facility for our wedding. There are many wedding venues in the vicinity of Paniolo Ranch that you would think they'd put their best foot forward for every tour, but sadly, every other venue we toured that day was head and shoulders above them when it came to professionalism. It really is a shame that's the impression we were left with of such a beautiful venue.
I am sorry my appearance was not up to par for you during your tour of the facilities and actually find it somewhat hurtful, although it is an opinion based comment. I was not scheduled to give tours that day, but decided to assist your... Read Less Read More
We went here for a friend's wedding in September 2015, and we had an amazing time. The venue is beautiful, the pool and hot tub were really nice, the food was delicious, and the rooms that we stayed in were very comfortable. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a... Read More venue in central Texas. Also, the ride out to Boerne from Austin is spectacular.
Thank you for such a great review!
My husband and I did a small elopement at the Paniolo Ranch. It was amazing! Judy paid attention to every detail and the ceremony was exactly what we wanted. We stayed in budget and had no stress. The venue and ranch could not be more beautiful or photogenic. Thanks so much... Read More to the staff and Judy for the best wedding ever!
Thank you for such a great review!
Wedding/Reception reviewReviewed on 10/22/2015
I had my wedding and reception here in September 2015. I also rented out the entire bed and breakfast for the weekend since I had a lot of out of town family. The venue itself is beautiful and all my guests raved about the wedding and reception. It was very convenient to have... Read More everyone stay at the bed and breakfast and they all enjoyed their accommodations. Overall, everything went very well. I particularly enjoyed working with the owner's son and his wife and the other staff at the venue. They were all very accommodating and friendly. I would recommend this place a reception and wedding venue. A few things to be aware of: They charge gratuity on the fee for using the venue. That gratuity is in addition to gratuity for any services that are provided such as alcohol service, security guards and maid service. I would confirm you can use something at your wedding or reception before you buy it. Ask for a list of things they don't allow prior to starting your planning. The venue decided they didn't want to allow kegs anymore after I already bought them. I was luckily able to return them and buy bottles - but it was way more expensive for me to buy bottles. I also bought confetti for the tables and they told me the day before the wedding I wasn't allowed to use it.
Thank you so much for all of your positive reviews. We are glad that you and your guests enjoyed the property and we felt privileged to be part of such a special day in your life. I would like to mention for any prospective bride... Read Less Read More
Beautiful setting for a very beautiful bride and groom - James & Martina!! Lovely and may you continue to be blessed! Thank you so much !!!
Beautiful Venue!Reviewed on 8/29/2015 Maria S
My husband and I got married here on June 4th, 2015. This place is absolutely gorgeous. Our friends and family still comment on just how breath taking it was. We didn't even need outside decorations because of how lovely the greenery was. The lake was full and made for a pretty... Read More background. The reception building has a wrapped balcony that overlooks the water and at night the closest trees are lit.The honeymoon suite was perfect. It was a huge selling point for us. Judy was lovely and kind throughout the entire process. We highly recommend this venue! :)
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We hope to see you for your anniversary.
What a beautiful location for a wedding! Judy and her staff exceeded our expectations. We added on the Aloha package which gave our families a great place to hang out all weekend! Every loved their accomodations. This venue offers so much flexibility and beauty for a wedding.... Read More Thank you for making our day a success!
Thank you!
Paniolo Ranch Wedding and Spa Retreat with a fabulous view is a must add to your list of places. From the moment I visited the site to start planning my daughter's wedding event; I knew she would love it from the beautiful landscaped gardens to layout of the facility and she... Read More did! The venue was booked for wedding on May 23, 2015. Judy and her staff are awesome. We of course planned for an outdoor evening wedding with a backup for inside in case of rain, of which both were beautiful. Unfortunately, the 30 year flood came that evening and delayed the wedding an extra day…luckily everyone was able to accommodate us the next day and it all came together. Judy, Hunter, and the rest of the staff ensured our daughter's wedding day was a "bride and groom dream day". I can't tell you how many of our guests commented on how lovely the venue was. Despite the delay it was an absolutely beautiful wedding. I'm sure their first year anniversary will be spent there to really enjoy the many personal touches Paniolo Ranch has to offer. Thank your Judy and Hunter! One note – if you plan to use the onsite guest homes and change your mind ensure you cancel 14 days prior! Read your contract and go over all details 30 days prior to wedding so there aren't any surprises.
Everyone at Paniolo is so glad to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your event. We try to work around anything the Texas weather may throw at us to keep our guests happy! It all worked out in the end and the wedding was... Read Less Read More
My husband and I got married during a weekend of what could have turned out to be a huge disappointment. The weekend we chose to get married happened to be the same weekend that the skies opened up and flooded most of the Hill Country. The time of the wedding came and went and... Read More my, now husband, along with some of his family, who stayed out there, some of his groomsmen, and even the DJ, were stuck out at the venue. I was on my way out there with my Maid of Honor, but couldn't get through due to new rivers rushing across where there used to be roads. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to reschedule without having to pay for everything all over again. The owners of Paniolo Ranch, Judy and her son, Hunter, came to our rescue. They said if the weather got better, we were more than welcome to have the wedding the next day, without an extra charge. We called all of the vendors and one by one, they said they would be able to go back out there the next day, also without having to pay extra. The weather just so happened to be perfect the next day and a good portion of our guests were able to make it. Everything was perfect! So many of our guests complimented the choice of venue and how smooth everything went. A special thanks to Hunter, who was out there with everyone that night. He went above and beyond, making dinner and ensuring that everyone was comfortable ! Another thank you to Judy for working with us and doing everything she could to help us! My husband and I plan to go back out there for our "one year" anniversary...weather permitting! ;)
Wonderful Experience!Reviewed on 1/09/2015
We had the most beautiful small wedding at Paniolo Ranch in January of 2015. We did the "Sweetest Nuptials" package, and Judy handled the reception food and decor, the cake, the bouquets, and the photography! She is wonderwoman and does a remarkable job with each task. I look... Read More back on my pictures from that day with complete happiness and absolutely no regrets. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. The cottages are great, too, and it is so nice to be able to have all of your guests right there on the property. I highly recommend this venue if you are looking for something scenic in the gorgeous hill country!
Absolutely BeautifulReviewed on 3/07/2015 Kara S
Let me start by saying that I'm so glad we chose Paniolo Ranch for our wedding. The venue is breathtaking, and it set the tone for the whole wedding. We had looked at a lot of other venues before we drove up to Paniolo, and the second we pulled in the driveway, I told my then... Read More fiance, "This is it." The only reason I'm not giving it five stars all around is that I definitely experienced some of what other reviewers have mentioned about the lack of staff responsiveness and communication. Though we always eventually got an answer, we frequently had to stay on top of the staff for days when we asked questions. This especially made me a little nervous when we rented our linens from them. The numbers changed several times and since we sometimes didn't get confirmation of receipt, I was definitely worried that we might show up and find we didn't have enough. This didn't happen, though. Everything went off without a hitch. My only other complaint is that because there was a wedding at the venue the night before ours, we didn't get access to the venue until 12:00pm the day of the wedding. I don't know what the policy is at other venues, but we definitely could have used some extra time to set up. I hadn't even had time to shower when the make-up artist arrived at 3:30pm. All this being said, I wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else. Several of our guests told us that it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever been to. To top it off, the fact that there is a B&B on site means that my now husband and I can go back and visit whenever we want, and we definitely plan to do so.
AMAZING!!Reviewed on 1/07/2015
My wedding date was 12.13.14. Weather was going to be our only concern since that makes it indoor wedding instead of outdoor. Judy made sure I had the best venue for my ceremony if it was in or out. Thankfully it was outside. Everything went perfect. Judy, her family & staff... Read More made the day seamless. I did not have a single BrideZilla moment & that is thanks to the work & efforts of Judy & her staff. I wouldn't change a thing & we are going back to enjoy a relaxing weekend soon.
Gorgeous Venue!Reviewed on 11/08/2014 Jennifer B
My Husband and I tied the knot at the beautiful Paniolo Ranch on October 24th and it was a huge success. The number one question I received from my guests throughout the night was, "how did you find this place?" Everyone was floored at how beautiful the venue is, from the... Read More natural beauty of the Hill Country as a backdrop, to the beautiful on-site landscaping and stonework. When I was originally looking for our venue, I knew that I didn't want the themey barn wedding that has become so popular, instead a place that showcases Texas' beauty without being so literally "country". Paniolo is just this. It has just the perfect amount of rustic touches to go with the elegant furnishings and finishes. The pictures on the website won me over but even the pictures don't do this place justice. It is even more beautiful in person and we didn't look further after our first visit to Paniolo. One of my concerns about going with an outdoor ceremony was having to move inside if the weather didn't cooperate but the indoor venue's walls open up so that there is an outdoor feel if the ceremony has to take place indoors. I would have been equally happy with the ceremony, had that been the case. In fact we did have the walls pushed up during our reception and it was a big hit with our guests. They loved being able to move from indoor to outdoor while still being part of the reception. Judy and the team are extremely nice and were very accommodating to us. Our families also stayed at the houses on the ranch and they were all very nice, clean, and comfortable. They too are beautifully decorated. If you are considering Paniolo, please go see this place in person, you will not be disappointed. I'm so happy we did!
Awesome Hill CountryReviewed on 9/01/2014 Nicholas S
We have been to Paniolo many times. We love the ranch because of the beautiful scenery and laid back attitude of the whole area. The accomadations are top notch and very hillcountry chic. Judy the owner is very helpful and really planned everything except some colors and the... Read More center pieces. I have been married before and this wedding by far was the easiest and the most beautiful. Definitely the most memorable! I would recommend Paniolo Ranch to anyone! Thanks Judy and your team/1
Amazing Venue!Reviewed on 8/11/2014
My husband and I were married at Paniolo Ranch 4 years ago and just visited again today. The place is still beautiful with so many added features and Judy is an amazing coordinator. We are so excited to recommend the place for my brother and sister in law's wedding this... Read More December. A stress free wedding is the best and you will definitely have that experience at Paniolo Ranch.
Perfect Wedding!Reviewed on 7/14/2014
Paniolo Ranch was perfect. We had a beautiful, small wedding with all the family. The grounds were beautiful and everything was wonderful. The wedding package we bought was just as described. Couldn't be happier.
The Perfect Venue for a WeddingReviewed on 6/30/2014 Sebastian P
First and foremost, my deepest gratitude to Judy for an amazing night. My wife and I got married at Paniolo ranch in April of 2014 and it was beyond a shadow of a doubt the best venue we could have ever selected. Judy is the beautiful lady who takes care of every detail and... Read More makes it her mission in life to ensure you have the best wedding you could have imagined. We only had two months from when we told her we wanted to do our wedding at Paniolo and she had no problems with the idea. We got the bells and banquet package because we didn't want to worry about anything prior to the wedding, well at least as much as possible. I have to say I was a little nervous about leaving two thirds of the planning and details to someone I had just met but I felt like I should trust all the previous reviews. I have to say that I was not disappointed but instead everything surpassed my expectations. To begin Paniolo Ranch is beyond beautiful in the spring. The flowers are everywhere and the evenings were just beautiful. The tunnel of flowers made for some beautiful pictures and there are a million other places to take the bridal party pictures. Additionally, at night they light up all the first pits and the various lights around the area and it makes for a gorgeous night. The food during the ceremony was amazing and we couldn't say enough about the cake and fruit that was served after the cutting of the cake. For me the best part was the way the tables were set up. The arrangements were classy and it made the reception hall look really nice. So at this point all I can say is that I am so happy we decided to get married at Paniolo Ranch. One day we will figure out how to do another event there because the Texas hill country is so beautiful and Judy will knock it out of the park.
My deepest gratitude to you for such a glowing review!! I know that everyone is busy these days with just keeping up with life. So I want you to know how much we appreciate the time you spent to write this review. Thank you again... Read Less Read More
Beautiful VenueReviewed on 6/16/2014
My now wife and I had a great wedding experience this past weekend at Paniolo Ranch in Boerne Tx. Eight months ago we were trying to decide where to have our ceremony. We live in Houston and most of our family is here. We originally thought we would only consider local... Read More options, but, a friend from church suggested we look outside of Houston for a more original venue. Our friends mentioned that they stayed at the Bed and Breakfast portion of Paniolo Ranch and informed us that there was a gorgeous out door chapel. We checked out the web site and contacted the ranch to schedule an appointment. In addition to the chapel, they also have a reception hall on site that was perfect for our party. We drove through Boerne on the way to the ranch and was impressed with the hills and surroundings. The atmosphere was very inviting. The venue was perfect! We instantly knew we wanted to have the wedding there. We had plenty of space and seating for the venue and reception hall. There was also enough space for parking. We had our wedding last sunday on June 8th. Everything was perfect and the facility looked great. My wife loved the bridal suite and I had just enough plenty of space in the grooms room. All the bathrooms were clean and it was like we were in a 4 star resort. If you are looking for an original place to get married or to have a great get away, call Hunter and Judy Kennell at the Paniolo Ranch. We will be going back there for future family outings. Thank you, Brian and Dulce Finger
Beautiful VenueReviewed on 6/13/2014
My now wife and I had a great wedding experience this past weekend at Paniolo Ranch in Boerne Tx. Eight months ago we were trying to decide where to have our ceremony. We live in Houston and most of our family is here. We originally thought we would only consider local... Read More options, but, a friend from church suggested we look outside of Houston for a more original venue. Our friends mentioned that they stayed at the Bed and Breakfast portion of Paniolo Ranch and informed us that there was a gorgeous out door chapel. We checked out the web site and contacted the ranch to schedule an appointment. In addition to the chapel, they also have a reception hall on site that was perfect for our party. We drove through Boerne on the way to the ranch and was impressed with the hills and surroundings. The atmosphere was very inviting. The venue was perfect! We instantly knew we wanted to have the wedding there. We had plenty of space and seating for the venue and reception hall. There was also enough space for parking. We had our wedding last sunday on June 8th. Everything was perfect and the facility looked great. My wife loved the bridal suite and I had just enough plenty of space in the grooms room. All the bathrooms were clean and it was like we were in a 4 star resort. If you are looking for an original place to get married or to have a great get away, call Hunter and Judy Kennell at the Paniolo Ranch. We will be going back there for future family outings. Thank you, Brian and Dulce Finger
Mr. & Mrs. Mike IvyReviewed on 5/30/2014
We are a middle aged couple and found it to be overwhelming to find a location and package for our wedding...until we found Paniolo Ranch. From the moment we met with Judy, saw the venues offered and the various packages we were so relieved. We found our place. Not only is it a... Read More beautiful location but the personal hands on service provided by her and the staff is unbelievable. The décor, the food, the settings, all perfect. We could not recommend a better location than Paniolo Ranch.
NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZINGReviewed on 5/07/2014 Gracie R
I COULD NOT HAVE MADE A BETTER CHOICE FOR MY WEDDING VENUE!! EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME FROM BEGINNING TO END. THE GARDENS WERE ALL IN FULL BLOOM, THE RECEPTION HALL LOOKED SO CLASSY ESPECIALLY WITH THE MOONLIGHT AND INDIVIDUALLY LIT TABLES, AND JUDY AND HER STAFF WERE THE ICING ON... Read More THE CAKE!WE USED EVERY FACILITY THEY HAD TO OFFER. WE BOOKED ALL THE HOUSES/CABINS FOR THE WEEKEND, BOTH THE BRIDE AND GROOM SUITES, AND THE CEREMONY AREA AS WELL AS THE RECEPTION HALL! PEOPLE ARE STILL RAVING ABOUT HOW BEAUTIFUL OUR WEDDING WAS!! THANK YOU JUDY FOR BEING SO WONDERFUL AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU FOR OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY!
"In the END, it all went great"Reviewed on 4/14/2014 Jessica P
I'm really shocked that this venue has all 5 start reviews, and I have a feeling it won't last long. Let me start by saying, the venue is BEAUTIFUL, it lived up to my expectations on my wedding day, and everything went very well. That being said, dealing with Judy up until the... Read More day of the wedding was not pleasant at all. She's a nice lady, but she's extremely disorganized and even unprofessional. It would help if she had staff members trained to assist, but she does not. If you have any questions at all, no one there can answer it except her. If she isn't there, you wait. The worst was when she completely forgot about a meeting we had scheduled and confirmed. I took a whole day off of work, drove an hour to get up there, and sat outside the locked gate for 20 minutes calling the front desk --no one was even there to answer it. When she finally called me back that evening, instead of apologizing, she said "OH, I understand we missed each other today!" She seemed shocked that I was upset, offered no apologies or reparations, and told me she had a personal emergency. I understand that emergencies happen, but you can't take the time to tell a staff member? There's no office schedule so someone can pick up the dropped ball? If it hadn't been 6 weeks before my wedding I would have cancelled the venue and chose another. Once I told my other vendors about this, they brought up similar experiences they have had or heard other brides had. Needless to say I had no faith in her abilities going into my wedding, and I don't think I would have survived working with her without my coordinator from Moments and Milestones. I do know my coordinator had to chase her down to answer questions since she went home 15 min or so into my rehearsal, and had other small annoying problems with her. I attribute the success of the evening to her, not to Paniolo Ranch or Judy. Maybe she pays more attention to the brides who pay her more money and that's why mine is the only negative review on here. She certainly made me feel like our event was unimportant to her. Overall, I would recommend using this venue if you are a REALLY laid back person who doesn't care about unanswered emails and missed appointments, or if you plan on using a kick-butt coordinator so you don't have to deal with the problems.
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FW-Focus00 replied to Peterwhitby's topic in Ford Focus ClubHi there, I'm also having locking troble on my focus as well. To be honest these locking issues are very common in the ford focus ranges. It could be a number of things such as, Faulty Central locking/Alarm module, a fuse, either 63 or maybe another number depending on your vehical or faulty wiring to the book lock. I'm currently going throw all the possible issues one by one when i get spare time, you mite have to do the same untill you figure it out.
Hi there, jeebowhite suggested looking for water marks which i will do this week end, however i will most probably have to change to wiring inside the passenger door, does any one know what the part number is or what the part is called so that i could see what it looks like, how much it costs and how easy it is to repair it myself. Regards Shane
Thanx for that. the site states maybe water has got inside the passenger door damaging the wiring and causing fuse 63 to keep shorting. Which could make sense cause as while ago i woke up to find that my window strip on the passager side had gone leaving quiet a considerable gap. Allowing water when washing the car or rain to enter the door. i have yet to replace it due to being lazy which its look i'm paying the price for.
FW-Focus00 posted a topic in Ford Focus ClubHi there, I own a ford focus V REG Zetec model. I'm having what seems to be a very common problem. My central locking is playing up. The passenger door will not lock with or without the key. The lever inside the door is jammed, it won't move to engage the lock. The buttons on the fob key don't work and the button to open the boot near the steering wheel doesn't work either. I brought a hayes manual and tried researching but the following things I have tried haven't work, I changed fuse number 63 which was blown. The boot button near the steering wheel started to work but after about an hour it wouldn't and the fuse had blown again. I brought a new central locking/alarm module, PART NUMBER 98AG-15K600-EB, this again made no difference. I also tried re-programming key, turning four times untill you hear a chime, press unlock but i never heard the second chime to show it had been re-set. I brought a new fob key battery but nothing has worked. I am now tempted to take the passenger door apart to have a look at the wiring but i don't know what to look for. I've read to use WD40 over the lock ,will this method really work??? Can someone please help me, the last thing i want to do is take it to ford who will charge a fortune and it turns out that it was something i could of done. Regards Shane


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July 13, 2016
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Location. They held our luggage till 9PM, on the day we checked out, for our convenience.
No, nothing. They made everything easy.
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July 6, 2016
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July 3, 2016
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July 3, 2016
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The hotel was beautiful and clean and located next to a fantastic park and plenty of museums, shops and restaurants. The best part, however, was that every staff member was smiling and greeted you. The front office upgraded us to a gorgeous suite.
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The quickness and urgency shown by staff
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Great location great staff , great stay
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Great location, beautiful hotel
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Clean, nice staff.
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May 7, 2016
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Staff was friendly. Lobby was inviting. Nice amenities. Room was pretty clean.
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Shady Grove – Quiet Mountain Cabin with Easy Access and Fire Pit -- Less than 15 Minutes to Fly Fishing and Harrahs Casino
From $130 / night
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Description from the manager
Description from the manager
Bedrooms: 2/
Bathrooms: 3/
Sleeps: 6/
Type: House
Book this 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in Whittier today! A total of 6 people can sleep here comfortably.
Guests can enjoy a hot tub, outdoor grill, and DVD among other amenities offered by this rental.
Travelers are sharing their opinions on this property. It has an overall rating of 4/5 thanks to an average of 7 reviews.
Costs vary, with the average weekly rate as low as $780.00 to as high as $840.00, depending on travel dates.
The owner last updated the property's calendar yesterday.
About the manager
About the manager
Great Smokys Cabin Rentals
Great Smokys Cabin Rentals
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- Calendar updated: yesterday
Overall rating:
4.7 / 5.0
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