US3650559A
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Weather deflector for automobile windshield
Assignee: Rainshield Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-03
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1990-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A removable weather deflector for the windshield of an automobile, including a top member and two side members, is disclosed. The top member has an upper horizontal portion, an intermediate downwardly extending curved portion and a lower horizontal portion which acts as a visor to keep rain and snow off the windshield. The two side members are adjustably secured to the top member and can be secured directly to the windshield of the automobile to support the top member.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Powers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/43; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45099; Y10T24/45105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A plastic weather deflector for use with the windshield of an automobile during inclement weather so that the occupants of the automobile can view a drive-in movie screen during rainy and snowy weather comprising: a. a visor member having a first, lower, horizontal portion, a second, upper, horizontal portion and a curved portion which conforms to the contour of the automobile at the juncture between the automobile windshield and the automobile roof, said first horizontal portion being formed integrally with said curved portion and adapted to extend outwardly over the automobile windshield, said second horizontal portion integrally formed with said curved portion and adapted to extend over the automobile roof, said curved portion sloping downwardly from the forward edge of said second horizontal portion to the rear edge of said first horizontal portion to permit said second horizontal portion to rest on the roof of said automobile, said curved portion to rest on the molding joining said windshield and roof, and said first horizontal portion to protect said windshield; b. first and second support members secured to corresponding sides of said visor member for mounting said deflector device on the vehicle, said support members having suction means to permit the deflector to be attached directly to the windshield of the automobile; and c. means for selectively adjusting the relative position of the visor member and the support members so that the deflector will fit numerous types of vehicles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A plastic weather deflector for use with the windshield of an automobile during inclement weather so that the occupants of the automobile can view a drive-in movie screen during rainy and snowy weather comprising: a. a visor member having a first, lower, horizontal portion, a second, upper, horizontal portion and a curved portion which conforms to the contour of the automobile at the juncture between the automobile windshield and the automobile roof, said first horizontal portion being formed integrally with said curved portion and adapted to extend outwardly over the automobile windshield, said second horizontal portion integrally formed with said curved portion and adapted to extend over the automobile roof, said curved portion sloping downwardly from the forward edge of said second horizontal portion to the rear edge of said first horizontal portion to permit said second horizontal portion to rest on the roof of said automobile, said curved portion to rest on the molding joining said windshield and roof, and said first horizontal portion to protect said windshield; b. first and second support members secured to corresponding sides of said visor member for mounting said deflector device on the vehicle, said support members having suction means to permit the deflector to be attached directly to the windshield of the automobile; and c. means for selectively adjusting the relative position of the visor member and the support members so that the deflector will fit numerous types of vehicles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said means for selectively adjusting the relative position of the visor member includes first and second side flanges depending from and integrally formed with said visor member, each said side flange having a plurality of holes, and a plurality of inwardly extending protrusions on each of said support members and adapted to snap into selected holes on corresponding side flanges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said means for selectively adjusting the relative position of the visor member includes first and second pairs of spaced, parallel flanges depending from and integrally formed with said visor member, one pair of flanges being contiguous to each side of said visor member, said visor member having a row of holes located between each of said pairs of flanges, fastener means for each support member adapted to be received by selected holes in corresponding sides of said visor member for connecting said support members to said visor member.
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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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |