US3590768A
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Combination decorative and reflective strip
Assignee: Glass Laboratories Co
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Filing: 1969-01-02
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A combination decorative and reflective strip intended for use as border trim for an automobile rear window or at some other such advantageous location wherein said strip, which includes an encapsulated aluminum foil, during daylight simulates the appearance of chromium trim and at night has an encapsulated strip of reflective tape which reflects light impinging thereon to thereby provide a significant safety function.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Shanok
- 👤 Jesse P Shanok
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip for use on an automobile reveal molding comprising a first elongated strip of metallic foil of a prescribed width having an appearance simulating the appearance of chromium trim of an automobile, a second elongated strip fabricated of a light reflective material having a lesser width and a prominently visible color contrasting with that of said first elongated strip disposed in a superposed position on said first elongated strip, said first and second elongated strips being substantially of equal length, an elongated transparent plastic body in an encapsulating position about said first and second elongated strips, securing means to attach said combination strip to an automobile with said first and second elongated strips exposed to view, whereby during daylight said combination strip visually simulates chromium trim of said automobile and at night has a safety function by reflecting light impinging thereon, and said combination strip including an elongated channel to receive said securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip for use on an automobile reveal molding comprising a first elongated strip of metallic foil of a prescribed width having an appearance simulating the appearance of chromium trim of an automobile, a second elongated strip fabricated of a light reflective material having a lesser width and a prominently visible color contrasting with that of said first elongated strip disposed in a superposed position on said first elongated strip, said first and second elongated strips being substantially of equal length, an elongated transparent plastic body in an encapsulating position about said first and second elongated strips, securing means to attach said combination strip to an automobile with said first and second elongated strips exposed to view, whereby during daylight said combination strip visually simulates chromium trim of said automobile and at night has a safety function by reflecting light impinging thereon, and said combination strip including an elongated channel to receive said securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip as defined in claim 1, wherein said second elongated strip is less than one-half the width of said first elongated strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip as defined in claim 2 wherein said first elongated strip is fabricated of aluminum foil and said second elongated strip is fabricated of red reflective tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
165 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip for use on an automobile reveal molding comprising a first elongated strip of aluminum foil of a prescribed width having an appearance simulating the appearance of chromium trim of an automobile, a second elongated strip fabricated of a red reflective tape having a lesser width than said first elongated strip disposed in a superposed position on said first elongated strip, said first and second elongated strips being substantially of equal length, an elongated transparent plastic body in an encapsulating position about said first and second elongated strips, adhesive means disposed along said plastic body on a side remote from said second elongated strip to attach said combination strip to an automobile with said first and second elongated strips exposed to view, whereby during daylight said combination strip visually simulates chromium trim of said automobile and at night has a safety function by reflecting light impinging thereon, and said combination strip including an elongated channel to receive said adhesive means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
165 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip for use on an automobile reveal molding comprising a first elongated strip of aluminum foil of a prescribed width having an appearance simulating the appearance of chromium trim of an automobile, a second elongated strip fabricated of a red reflective tape having a lesser width than said first elongated strip disposed in a superposed position on said first elongated strip, said first and second elongated strips being substantially of equal length, an elongated transparent plastic body in an encapsulating position about said first and second elongated strips, adhesive means disposed along said plastic body on a side remote from said second elongated strip to attach said combination strip to an automobile with said first and second elongated strips exposed to view, whereby during daylight said combination strip visually simulates chromium trim of said automobile and at night has a safety function by reflecting light impinging thereon, and said combination strip including an elongated channel to receive said adhesive means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip as defined in claim 4 wherein said adhesive means comprises a double-sided adhesive strip having one side adhesively secured to said plastic body and effective to make adhesive attachment with said other side to said automobile.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination decorative and reflective strip as defined in claim 4 wherein said second elongated strip is less than one-half the width of said first elongated strip.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |