US3799603A
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Automobile wind deflector assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-28
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An automobile wind deflector assembly incorporating an extruded aluminum blade. The blade is mounted on an automobile body by a pair of brackets. The brackets are provided with flanges fitted within slots on the inner side of the blade. The arrangement eliminates the necessity of using screws exposed to the outer surface of the blade for connecting the blade to its supports.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J1/2008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An automobile wind deflector assembly including an extruded wind Deflecting blade having a pair of extruded parallel slots spaced from its top and bottom edges and extending the entire length thereof; each of said slots being open to the inner surface of said blade, being closed at its upper and lower sides and having a wall which partially closes the slot and extends along one of said top and bottom sides; a pair of supporting brackets operable to mount the blade on an automobile body, each of said brackets having end surface means engageable with the outer sides of said walls; and a pair of flanges carried by each of said brackets and insertable into said slots from one end thereof, each of said pair of flanges cooperating with the end surface means of their respective brackets to frictionally clamp said slot walls therebetween and thereby secure said blade to said brackets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An automobile wind deflector assembly including an extruded wind Deflecting blade having a pair of extruded parallel slots spaced from its top and bottom edges and extending the entire length thereof; each of said slots being open to the inner surface of said blade, being closed at its upper and lower sides and having a wall which partially closes the slot and extends along one of said top and bottom sides; a pair of supporting brackets operable to mount the blade on an automobile body, each of said brackets having end surface means engageable with the outer sides of said walls; and a pair of flanges carried by each of said brackets and insertable into said slots from one end thereof, each of said pair of flanges cooperating with the end surface means of their respective brackets to frictionally clamp said slot walls therebetween and thereby secure said blade to said brackets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 in which each of said pair of flanges is formed by a separate metal clip secured to each of said brackets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 in which each of said brackets are formed with a recess at the end thereof adjacent said blade and in which said metal clips are positioned in said recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 in which said metal clips are secured to said brackets by screws threaded into said clips from the side thereof opposite from said blade.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 in which each of said brackets is of generally hollow configuration and has a wall extending across the interior thereof to define a hollow cavity on one side thereof and a recess on the opposite side thereof adjacent said blade, said metal clips being positioned in the recesses of said brackets and fasteners extending through said bracket walls to secure said clips to said brackets.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |