US3651884A
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Oil drip guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-24
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1989-09-24
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a pan for collecting oil drippage from motor vehicle engines and for protecting the underside of such engines from flying debris such as rocks and the like. The pan is adapted to be mounted under lateral stress and maintained in a state of compressional stress to prevent resonant vibrations.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl W Dorries
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A device for receiving and collecting fluid dripping from the underside of a motor vehicle comprising a unitary resilient semirigid pan having a substantially bowed bottom surface and upwardly projecting edges, said unitary pan being adapted to form a substantially flat bottom surface with upwardly projecting edges when lateral stress is applied to said upwardly projecting edges by mounting means connecting said pan to the underside of a motor vehicle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A device for receiving and collecting fluid dripping from the underside of a motor vehicle comprising a unitary resilient semirigid pan having a substantially bowed bottom surface and upwardly projecting edges, said unitary pan being adapted to form a substantially flat bottom surface with upwardly projecting edges when lateral stress is applied to said upwardly projecting edges by mounting means connecting said pan to the underside of a motor vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device set forth in claim 1 whereon the plan configuration of said device generally conforms to the plan configuration of the underside of an automobile engine and transmission assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device set forth in claim 1 and further including a plurality of substantially curved mounting brackets adapted to secure said pan to said motor vehicle and to maintain lateral stress on said pan when said pan is secured to said motor vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device set forth in claim 3 wherein said mounting brackets are generally S-shaped members of adjustable length fabricated from relatively soft iron.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device set forth in claim 1 and further including a plurality of extensions extending substantially outwardly from the body thereof and adapted for application of compressional stress to the bottom surface of said pan.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |