US4041999A
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Vehicle protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-02
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle protector utilizes a plurality of plastic sheets each having one surface thereof covered with a soft resilient material. The soft side of the sheets are disposed covering the outermost surface of the front fenders, the front door panels and the remaining side panels of a motor vehicle. The sheets are cut so as to have their marginal edges substantially conform to the marginal edges of the portions of the vehicle which they are adapted to cover. A pair of elastic bands straddle the front grille portion of the vehicle and are secured to the leading marginal edges of the pair of sheets covering the front fenders. Another pair of elastic members join the pair of sheets covering the front fenders, residing on the hood of the vehicle. Snap fasteners secure the trailing edge of the front fender cover sheets to the body of the vehicle adjacent the leading edge of the front doors. Another pair of sheets cover the front doors and are adapted with openings accommodating door handles and sideview mirrors. The cover sheets for the doors utilize snap fasteners to secure to the leading edge of the front doors and hook-like plastic members to secure the remaining marginal edges of the door cover sheets by capturing portions of the marginal edges of the front doors. A third pair of sheets cover the remaining side panels of the vehicle utilizing plastic hook-like members to capture portions of the marginal edges of the remaining side panels and a third pair of elastic bands, joining to each of the third pair of cover sheets straddling the rear portion of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/02; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
478 words
A vehicle protector comprising a plurality of flexible sheets, one surface of the sheets having a soft resilient-like covering, the other surface of each of the sheets being formed from a flexible plastic waterproof material, a first pair of sheets having marginal edges substantially conforming to the marginal edges of the front fenders of a vehicle, a first elastic flexible band fixedly secured at the ends thereof to each of the sheets of said first pair of sheets, said first flexible band being disposed on the outermost surface of the hood of said vehicle when said first pair of sheets are disposed covering said front fender, a second elastic flexible band being disposed joining each of said first pair of sheets, said second flexible band being disposed covering the grille portion of said vehicle when said first pair of sheets are disposed covering said front fenders, a first plurality of snap fasteners being disposed in spaced apart relationship along one marginal edge of each of said first pair of sheets, said first plurality of snap fasteners being disposed removably secured to first complementary snap fasteners being disposed fixedly secured in spaced apart relationship to the exterior surface of said vehicle along first lines located adjacent to the leading marginal edge of the frontmost doors of said vehicle, a second pair of sheets having marginal edges substantially conforming to the marginal edges to the door panels of said frontmost doors of said vehicle, a second plurality of snap fasteners disposed in spaced apart relationship along one marginal edge of each of said second pair of sheets, a first plurality of hook-like members fixedly secured to and extending outwardly from the other marginal edges of said second pair of sheets, said second plurality of snap fasteners being disposed removably secured to a second plurality of complementary snap fasteners, said second plurality of complementary snap fasteners being disposed fixedly secured in spaced apart relationship along second lines, said second lines being disposed parallel to said first lines, said first plurality of hook-like members being disposed capturing a portion of said marginal edges of said door panels, a third pair of sheets having marginal edges substantially conforming to the substantially vertical remaining side panels of said vehicle, a third elastic flexible band being disposed joining each of said third pair of sheets, a second plurality of hook-like members being disposed fixedly secured to the marginal edges of each of said third pair of sheets, said second plurality of hook-like members being disposed capturing a portion of the marginal edges of said remaining side panels of said vehicle when said third pair of sheets are disposed covering said remaining side panels of said vehicle, said third flexible band being disposed at the rear end of said vehicle when said third pair of sheets are disposed covering said remaining side panels of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
478 words
A vehicle protector comprising a plurality of flexible sheets, one surface of the sheets having a soft resilient-like covering, the other surface of each of the sheets being formed from a flexible plastic waterproof material, a first pair of sheets having marginal edges substantially conforming to the marginal edges of the front fenders of a vehicle, a first elastic flexible band fixedly secured at the ends thereof to each of the sheets of said first pair of sheets, said first flexible band being disposed on the outermost surface of the hood of said vehicle when said first pair of sheets are disposed covering said front fender, a second elastic flexible band being disposed joining each of said first pair of sheets, said second flexible band being disposed covering the grille portion of said vehicle when said first pair of sheets are disposed covering said front fenders, a first plurality of snap fasteners being disposed in spaced apart relationship along one marginal edge of each of said first pair of sheets, said first plurality of snap fasteners being disposed removably secured to first complementary snap fasteners being disposed fixedly secured in spaced apart relationship to the exterior surface of said vehicle along first lines located adjacent to the leading marginal edge of the frontmost doors of said vehicle, a second pair of sheets having marginal edges substantially conforming to the marginal edges to the door panels of said frontmost doors of said vehicle, a second plurality of snap fasteners disposed in spaced apart relationship along one marginal edge of each of said second pair of sheets, a first plurality of hook-like members fixedly secured to and extending outwardly from the other marginal edges of said second pair of sheets, said second plurality of snap fasteners being disposed removably secured to a second plurality of complementary snap fasteners, said second plurality of complementary snap fasteners being disposed fixedly secured in spaced apart relationship along second lines, said second lines being disposed parallel to said first lines, said first plurality of hook-like members being disposed capturing a portion of said marginal edges of said door panels, a third pair of sheets having marginal edges substantially conforming to the substantially vertical remaining side panels of said vehicle, a third elastic flexible band being disposed joining each of said third pair of sheets, a second plurality of hook-like members being disposed fixedly secured to the marginal edges of each of said third pair of sheets, said second plurality of hook-like members being disposed capturing a portion of the marginal edges of said remaining side panels of said vehicle when said third pair of sheets are disposed covering said remaining side panels of said vehicle, said third flexible band being disposed at the rear end of said vehicle when said third pair of sheets are disposed covering said remaining side panels of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The vehicle protector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first and second plurality of hook-like members comprise a plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The vehicle protector as claimed in claim 2 wherein said plastic material comprises polyamide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The vehicle protector as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a first opening in each of said second pair of sheets, each of said first openings being disposed adjacent to an exterior door handle affixed to each of said door panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The vehicle protector as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a second opening in one of said second pair of sheets, said second opening being disposed adjacent to a side view mirror attachment fixedly secured to one of said door panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vehicle protector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said flexible plastic waterproof material comprises polyvinyl chloride.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |