US3653497A
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Shrink-on packaging for motor vehicles
Assignee: Feldmuehle AG
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Filing: 1970-05-06
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A shrink-on plastic foil package for protection of motor vehicles in transit or storage. The shrunk-on package envelops the motor vehicle on all sides and a non-shrunk fold of foil extends into the car''s interior between the driver''s door and the door frame to allow this door to be opened and closed to a degree without damaging the outer shrunk-on package. When the fold is slit the door can be completely opened and closed allowing access to the steering wheel of the vehicle. When the door is closed again the package is sealed against the atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Hornstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A shrunk-on package for a motor vehicle having at least one door in a frame comprising a foil envelope shrunk onto the motor vehicle, a non-shrunk portion of the foil extending into the interior of the motor vehicle between the door and the door frame, the non-shrunk portion being dimensioned such that the door may be at least partially opened without tearing the vehicle envelope.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A shrunk-on package for a motor vehicle having at least one door in a frame comprising a foil envelope shrunk onto the motor vehicle, a non-shrunk portion of the foil extending into the interior of the motor vehicle between the door and the door frame, the non-shrunk portion being dimensioned such that the door may be at least partially opened without tearing the vehicle envelope.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A shrunk-on package for a motor vehicle having at least one door as recited in claim 1, wherein the non-shrunk portion of the foil has an incision such that the door may be opened to allow access to the interior of the vehicle and closed to make a seal with the envelope against the atmosphere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A shrunk-on package for a motor vehicle having at least one door comprising a first plastic foil envelope shrunk onto the motor vehicle, the first envelope having an opening for the door, a portion of the edges of the foil opening being folded into the interior of the motor vehicle through the doorway, and a second plastic foil envelope shrunk onto the door, the second foil envelope having an exterior edge, a portion of which is connected to a portion of the edge of the first foil envelope about the door opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A shrunk-on package for a motor vehicle having at least one door comprising a first plastic foil envelope shrunk onto the motor vehicle, the first envelope having an opening for the door, a portion of the edges of the foil opening being folded into the interior of the motor vehicle through the doorway, and a second plastic foil envelope shrunk onto the door, the second foil envelope having an exterior edge, a portion of which is connected to a portion of the edge of the first foil envelope about the door opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A shrunk-on package for a motor vehicle as recited in claim 3 wherein a portion of the exterior edge of the second foil envelope is heat-sealed to a portion of the edge of the first foil envelope about the door opening.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of packaging for transportation or storage a motor vehicle having at least one door comprising enveloping the vehicle with a shrinkable foil hood, the hood being dimensioned so that it also envelops the opened door of the vehicle, urging a portion of the envelope between the door and doorjamb, closing the door on the bulge, and shrinking the envelope onto the vehicle while leaving the bulge in its unshrunk state.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of packaging for transportation or storage a motor vehicle having at least one door comprising enveloping the vehicle with a shrinkable foil hood, the hood being dimensioned so that it also envelops the opened door of the vehicle, urging a portion of the envelope between the door and doorjamb, closing the door on the bulge, and shrinking the envelope onto the vehicle while leaving the bulge in its unshrunk state.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method recited in claim 5 comprising the further step of opening the door and slitting the bulge to allow access to the controls of the vehicle.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of packaging for transportation or storage a motor vehicle having at least one door comprising enveloping the vehicle with a first shrinkable foil hood, making a slit in the first foil hood along the hinge line of the door, tucking a portion of the first foil hood on one side of the slit into the vehicle''s interior through the doorway, enveloping the opened door in a second foil hood, heat-sealing a portion of an exterior edge of the second foil hood to a portion of an exterior edge of the first foil hood along the slit, closing the door and heat-shrinking the first and second foil hoods about the contours of the motor vehicle.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of packaging for transportation or storage a motor vehicle having at least one door comprising enveloping the vehicle with a first shrinkable foil hood, making a slit in the first foil hood along the hinge line of the door, tucking a portion of the first foil hood on one side of the slit into the vehicle''s interior through the doorway, enveloping the opened door in a second foil hood, heat-sealing a portion of an exterior edge of the second foil hood to a portion of an exterior edge of the first foil hood along the slit, closing the door and heat-shrinking the first and second foil hoods about the contours of the motor vehicle.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |