US3602334A
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Silencer protective shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-10
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1990-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A shield for fitment to a motor vehicle silencer includes a protector plate which is fitted underneath the casing of the silencer to protect the underside thereof, the protector plate being strapped to the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 John Raymond Goodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:18
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
The combination of a motor vehicle silencer which includes an elongated casing having an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe and a shield for said silencer, said shield including a protector plate for fitment underneath the casing to protect the underside thereof, the casing being mounted, in use, on a vehicle with its axis of elongation substantially horizontal, and a plurality of strap means fOr connecting said protector plate to the casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination of a motor vehicle silencer which includes an elongated casing having an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe and a shield for said silencer, said shield including a protector plate for fitment underneath the casing to protect the underside thereof, the casing being mounted, in use, on a vehicle with its axis of elongation substantially horizontal, and a plurality of strap means fOr connecting said protector plate to the casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
A shield for fitment to a motor vehicle silencer which includes an elongated casing having an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the casing being mounted, in use, on a vehicle with its axis of elongation substantially horizontal and extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle, the shield comprising a front plate which is formed in two parts which are arranged to be bolted together around the inlet pipe of the silencer to protect the front of the casing and a protector plate which is shaped for fitment underneath the casing to protect the underside thereof and a plurality of strap means for connecting the protector plate to the casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A shield for fitment to a motor vehicle silencer which includes an elongated casing having an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the casing being mounted, in use, on a vehicle with its axis of elongation substantially horizontal and extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle, the shield comprising a front plate which is formed in two parts which are arranged to be bolted together around the inlet pipe of the silencer to protect the front of the casing and a protector plate which is shaped for fitment underneath the casing to protect the underside thereof and a plurality of strap means for connecting the protector plate to the casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
109 words
A shield for fitment to a motor vehicle silencer which includes an elongated casing having an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the casing being mounted, in use, on a vehicle with its axis of elongation substantially horizontal and extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle, the shield comprising a protector plate for fitment underneath the casing to protect the underside thereof, a front plate for fitment on top of the front of the casing, a back plate for fitment on top of the back of the casing and a plurality of strap means for connecting said protector plate and front and back plates to the casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
109 words
A shield for fitment to a motor vehicle silencer which includes an elongated casing having an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the casing being mounted, in use, on a vehicle with its axis of elongation substantially horizontal and extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle, the shield comprising a protector plate for fitment underneath the casing to protect the underside thereof, a front plate for fitment on top of the front of the casing, a back plate for fitment on top of the back of the casing and a plurality of strap means for connecting said protector plate and front and back plates to the casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the protector plate is formed to provide a pair of longitudinally spaced outwardly facing channels which receive the strap means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 1 together with a back plate for fitment on top of the back of the casing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shield according to claim 2 wherein the protector plate is formed to provide a pair of longitudinally spaced outwardly facing channels which receive the strap means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A shield according to claim 2 which includes a back plate for fitment on top of the back of the casing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A shield according to claim 2 which includes a U-bolt fastener arrangement for bolting the two parts of the front plate together around the inlet pipe of the silencer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shield according to claim 3 wherein the protector plate is formed to provide a pair of longitudinally spaced outwardly facing channels which receive the strap means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |