US3582108A
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Vehicle splash guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-26
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A louvered sheet metal core is coated with a thermoplastic resin, either totally, such as to completely fill the openings in the metal, or partially whereby small apertures are left in the splash guard. In manufacture, the core is heated and then disposed within an agitated atmosphere having finely divided particles of solid plastic entrained therein or is dipped in a thermoplastic melt. Reflective material is applied to the soft plastic and adheres thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Ewell Lee Carlton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B62D25/188; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24281; Y10T428/24289; Y10T428/24322; Y10T428/24331
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A vehicle splash guard comprising a substantially flat, sheet metal core having an overall uniform pattern of closely spaced openings therethrough formed by upsetting the metal whereby portions of the metal are disposed at an angle with respect to the general plane of the core; said core having a plastic coating covering the surface and edge portions of said sheet metal core including the surface and edge portions of said upset, angled portions whereby said splash guard is provided with an overall uniform pattern of openings extending through the coated core to allow air to flow through said splash guard when the vehicle to which it is mounted is moving.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A vehicle splash guard comprising a substantially flat, sheet metal core having an overall uniform pattern of closely spaced openings therethrough formed by upsetting the metal whereby portions of the metal are disposed at an angle with respect to the general plane of the core; said core having a plastic coating covering the surface and edge portions of said sheet metal core including the surface and edge portions of said upset, angled portions whereby said splash guard is provided with an overall uniform pattern of openings extending through the coated core to allow air to flow through said splash guard when the vehicle to which it is mounted is moving.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A vehicle splash guard as set forth in claim 1: at least part of the rear surfaces of said splash guard having reflective material in granular form embedded in the plastic coating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A vehicle splash guard comprising a core of louvered sheet metal; said core having a uniform pattern of closely spaced louvers formed therein and disposed at an angle with respect to the general plane of said core; said louvers formed by upsetting the sheet metal and thereby providing openings in said core; said core having a coating of resilient plastic resin covering the surface and edge portions of said sheet metal core and said louvers whereby said splash guard is provided with an overall uniform pattern of plastic covered louvers defining openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A vehicle splash guard comprising a core of louvered sheet metal; said core having a uniform pattern of closely spaced louvers formed therein and disposed at an angle with respect to the general plane of said core; said louvers formed by upsetting the sheet metal and thereby providing openings in said core; said core having a coating of resilient plastic resin covering the surface and edge portions of said sheet metal core and said louvers whereby said splash guard is provided with an overall uniform pattern of plastic covered louvers defining openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle splash guard as set forth in claim 3: the Rear surface of said splash guard having reflective material in granular form embedded in the plastic coating thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |