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Automobile impact protector
Assignee: CALIFORNIA FORM PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-11
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-12-11
Abstract
Abstract Impact protection device comprising a strip of resilient material to which magnets are coupled for securing the strip to the door or side panel of an automobile. A stiffening wire is inserted into and along the length of the body of the strip to give rigidity to the plastic strip. For door mounting, the wire extends beyond one end of the strip, and on that end is a clamping hook for fastening the strip to the door panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Shaff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An automobile impact protection device comprising: a. A solid strip of material capable of withstanding impact; b. magnetic securing means coupled to said strip at spaced intervals for securing said strip to a surface to be protected; c. wire means for stiffening said strip, said wire means being disposed within and extending through substantially the length of said strip, said wire means protruding beyond an end of said strip; and d. clamping means for coupling said device to an automobile door panel integral with the protruding end of said wire means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An automobile impact protection device comprising: a. A solid strip of material capable of withstanding impact; b. magnetic securing means coupled to said strip at spaced intervals for securing said strip to a surface to be protected; c. wire means for stiffening said strip, said wire means being disposed within and extending through substantially the length of said strip, said wire means protruding beyond an end of said strip; and d. clamping means for coupling said device to an automobile door panel integral with the protruding end of said wire means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
An impact protection device comprising: a. a strip of flexible plastic capable of withstanding impact; b. magnetic securing means coupled to said strip at spaced intervals for securing said strip to an automobile or truck side panel and; c. wire means for stiffening said strip of flexible plastic joined to said strip, said wire means protruding beyond an end of said plastic strip and having clamping means for securing said device to an automobile door panel being integral with and extending from said protruding end of said wire means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
An impact protection device comprising: a. a strip of flexible plastic capable of withstanding impact; b. magnetic securing means coupled to said strip at spaced intervals for securing said strip to an automobile or truck side panel and; c. wire means for stiffening said strip of flexible plastic joined to said strip, said wire means protruding beyond an end of said plastic strip and having clamping means for securing said device to an automobile door panel being integral with and extending from said protruding end of said wire means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
An impact protection device comprising: a. a strip of flexible polyvinyl capable of withstanding impact; b. a plurality of permanent magnets inserted within said strip at spaced intervals whereby said strip is adapted to be secured to an automobile or truck side panel and; c. a wire inserted within and along the length of said polyvinyl strip, said wire protruding beyond an end of said strip and being formed into a clamping hook adapted to clamp said device to an automobile or truck door panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
An impact protection device comprising: a. a strip of flexible polyvinyl capable of withstanding impact; b. a plurality of permanent magnets inserted within said strip at spaced intervals whereby said strip is adapted to be secured to an automobile or truck side panel and; c. a wire inserted within and along the length of said polyvinyl strip, said wire protruding beyond an end of said strip and being formed into a clamping hook adapted to clamp said device to an automobile or truck door panel.
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 |