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US4219218A
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Halter type cover for car front protection
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-11
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Granted: 1980-08-26
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Expires: 1997-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A halter type protective cover is constructed to fit snugly over the front part of the hood and front fenders of a car to protect the finish from dirt, bug stains, road grime, tar, flying particles, stones and similar damaging materials. It is constructed to fasten to the vents in the top of the hood and by means of novel spring clamps to the edges of the front fenders and bumper and is especially adapted for sports and imported cars.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester L. Waldon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/10; B62D25/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
296 words
An easily removable halter type cover of flexible material disposed to cover the front end only of an automobile exclusive of the windshield adapatable for use while the car is in forward motion at high speeds comprising a body member and a plurality of peripheral members protruding from the center portion of said body member said peripheral members comprising: a pair of parallel top flaps disposed for engagement with air vents positioned on the top of the hood of said automobile; a pair of side flaps on opposite sides of said center portion disposed for engagement with the lower edges of the front fenders of said automobile; a pair of front flaps on opposite sides of said center portion adjacent to said side flaps disposed for engagement with the lower edge of the front bumper of said automobile; a front center flap on the mid-section of said center portion opposite to said top flaps disposed for engagement with the lower front edge of the hood of said automobile; a liner of resilient material positioned on the under surface of said cover disposed for engagement with the surface of said automobile front; a plurality of spring clamps fixedly positioned on the outer edges of said peripheral members disposed to effect the said engagement with said edges of said fenders, said bumper and said hood, said spring clamps having generally V-shaped configuration disposed for clamping over the under edges of and at predetermined points on said fenders, said bumper and said hood; said engagements of all of said flaps and said body member being disposed for holding said cover tightly against the surface of said hood and said front end of said car thereby securing said cover in position while said car is moving forward at high speeds.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
296 words
An easily removable halter type cover of flexible material disposed to cover the front end only of an automobile exclusive of the windshield adapatable for use while the car is in forward motion at high speeds comprising a body member and a plurality of peripheral members protruding from the center portion of said body member said peripheral members comprising: a pair of parallel top flaps disposed for engagement with air vents positioned on the top of the hood of said automobile; a pair of side flaps on opposite sides of said center portion disposed for engagement with the lower edges of the front fenders of said automobile; a pair of front flaps on opposite sides of said center portion adjacent to said side flaps disposed for engagement with the lower edge of the front bumper of said automobile; a front center flap on the mid-section of said center portion opposite to said top flaps disposed for engagement with the lower front edge of the hood of said automobile; a liner of resilient material positioned on the under surface of said cover disposed for engagement with the surface of said automobile front; a plurality of spring clamps fixedly positioned on the outer edges of said peripheral members disposed to effect the said engagement with said edges of said fenders, said bumper and said hood, said spring clamps having generally V-shaped configuration disposed for clamping over the under edges of and at predetermined points on said fenders, said bumper and said hood; said engagements of all of said flaps and said body member being disposed for holding said cover tightly against the surface of said hood and said front end of said car thereby securing said cover in position while said car is moving forward at high speeds.
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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) | 1983-08-26 | 1984-02-25 | 1984-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-26 | 1988-02-25 | 1988-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-26 | 1992-02-25 | 1992-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |