COVERS FOR ROOF TOP AIR CONDITION UNITS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Abstract

Novelty customized themed covers and shrouds for rooftop AC units on recreational vehicles which may have forward sloping aerodynamic front ends, two sides having air vents as necessary and a rear end having air exhaust openings. The themes may include without limitation various sport themes, such as racing, football, baseball or other sports, as well as advertising vehicles or any other desired theme.

Claims

1. A themed cover for a RV rooftop AC unit, said cover comprising: the themed cover having a front, two sides and a rear and being sized and shaped to fit on a conventional shroud over the rooftop AC unit; and means for attaching the cover to the shroud.

2. The themed cover for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 1 further comprising a forward sloping front for improved aerodynamics.

3. The themed cover for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 1 further comprising air vents on the two sides.

4. The themed cover for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 1 having a race car theme.

5. The themed cover for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 2 having a sports theme.

6. The themed cover for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 3 having an advertising vehicle theme.

7. A themed shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit, said shroud comprising: the themed shroud having a front, two sides and a rear and being sized and shaped to fit over the rooftop AC unit; and means for attaching the cover to the shroud.

8. The themed shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 7 further comprising a forward sloping front for improved aerodynamics.

9. The themed shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 7 further comprising air vents on the two sides.

10. The themed shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 7 having a race car theme.

11. The themed shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 8 having a sports theme.

12. The themed shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit of claim 9 having an advertising vehicle theme.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional cover or shroud for a RV rooftop AC unit;

[0013] FIG. 2 is a side view of an RV with rooftop AC unit covers or shrouds having a race car theme;

[0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of an RV with rooftop AC unit covers or shrouds having a football helmet theme;

[0015] FIG. 4 is a side view of an RV with rooftop AC unit covers or shrouds having a baseball cap theme; and

[0016] FIG. 5 is a side view of an RV with rooftop AC unit covers or shrouds having a general advertising business theme.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered components in the drawings is as follows: [0018] 1. RV AC rooftop shroud [0019] 2. front of shroud [0020] 3. rear of shroud [0021] 4a,b. sides of shroud [0022] 5. air vents [0023] 6. RV [0024] 7. race car-themed covers/shrouds [0025] 8. front of 7 [0026] 9. rear of 7 [0027] 10. venting [0028] 11. football helmet covers/shrouds [0029] 12. front of 11 [0030] 13. rear of 11 [0031] 14. securing bolts/clamps [0032] 15. ball cap covers/shrouds [0033] 16. front of 15 [0034] 17. rear of 15 [0035] 18. securing bolts/clamps [0036] 19. advertising vehicle covers/shrouds [0037] 20. front of 19 [0038] 21. rear of 19 [0039] 22. securing bolts/clamps

[0040] Referring to the drawing figures, FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a conventional RV rooftop AC shroud 1 which covers a typical roof top AC and its components, e.g., compressor, condenser, distribution fans and so forth. The AC shroud 1 has a slightly forward sloping front section 2 for aerodynamic reasons, two sides 4a and b with vents 5 for air intake and a rear section 3 with open back (not shown) for exhausting warm air from the interior of the RV.

[0041] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a RV 6 showing rooftop race-car themed AC covers/shrouds 7 having sloping front ends 8 for better aerodynamics, a rear end 9 which is open to exhaust air from the RV and air vents 10 on each side for air intake to the AC unit. The AC covers/shrouds may be secured to the rooftop 23 of the RV by bolts, clamps or other means (not shown).

[0042] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a RV 6 showing rooftop football-themed AC covers/shrouds 11 having sloping front ends 12 for better aerodynamics, a rear end 13 which is open to exhaust air from the RV. The AC covers/shrouds 11 may be secured to the rooftop 23 of the RV by bolts, clamps or other means 14.

[0043] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a RV 6 showing rooftop baseball-themed AC covers/shrouds 15 having sloping front ends 16 for better aerodynamics, a rear end 17 which is open to exhaust air from the RV. The AC covers/shrouds 15 may be secured to the rooftop 23 of the RV by bolts, clamps or other means 18.

[0044] FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a RV 6 showing advertising vehicle-themed AC covers/shrouds 19 having sloping front ends 20 for better aerodynamics, a rear end 21 which is open to exhaust air from the RV. The AC covers/shrouds 19 may be secured to the rooftop 23 of the RV by bolts, clamps or other means 22.

[0045] It is to be understood that while preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and/or