US3806952A
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Shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a shield. A substantially square transparent plexiglass shield having beveled edges with the beveled edges extending away from the operator and a glove in the middle of the shield and a handle on the other side is provided. Use of the shield prevents unnecessary splattering of the operator in such operations as removing the radiator cap from a hot automobile radiator.
Inventors
- 👤 F Viciulis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:28
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/015; A41D19/01594
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
In an article of manufacture for deflecting fluids from an operator during the operation of opening a fluid conduit, the improvements comprising: a first rigid member; said rigid member being substantially planar and having a top and bottom surface; an aperture in the center of said rigid member; a heat resistant flexible hand covering blocking transmission of fluid through said aperture; a handle rigidly secured to said rigid member on one side thereof; said handle being located on the top surface of said rigid member spaced at a distance from said aperture, said distance being at least the same order of magnitude as the distance across said aperture; the other side of said rigid member facing the opening of said fluid conduit during operation; whereby said article can be gripped by the operator by said handle with one hand of the operator while the other hand of the operator is thrust through said aperture into said flexible hand covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
In an article of manufacture for deflecting fluids from an operator during the operation of opening a fluid conduit, the improvements comprising: a first rigid member; said rigid member being substantially planar and having a top and bottom surface; an aperture in the center of said rigid member; a heat resistant flexible hand covering blocking transmission of fluid through said aperture; a handle rigidly secured to said rigid member on one side thereof; said handle being located on the top surface of said rigid member spaced at a distance from said aperture, said distance being at least the same order of magnitude as the distance across said aperture; the other side of said rigid member facing the opening of said fluid conduit during operation; whereby said article can be gripped by the operator by said handle with one hand of the operator while the other hand of the operator is thrust through said aperture into said flexible hand covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article in claim 1 wherein said rigid member has rigid sidewalls affixed thereto extending toward the fluid conduit during operation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article in claim 1 wherein said rigid member is translucent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The article in claim 1 wherein said rigid member is transparent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article in claim 2 wherein said sidewalls are transparent and extend at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from adjoining surface of the rigid member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article in claim 1 wherein said hand covering is in the shape of a five fingered glove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said hand covering is secured to said rigid member by means of a circular annular ring pressing said hand covering inlet portion to said rigid member by means of screws.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said rigid member is substantially square in shape and said handle has a longitudinal axis thereof intersecting the edge of said rigid member at approximately 45 degrees and said handle is located near a corner of said rigid member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said rigid member is made of plexiglass.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of claim 2 wherein said rigid member and said sidewalls are made of plexiglass sections joining together by epoxy into a firm rigid bond.
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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) | 1977-04-29 | 1977-10-29 | 1978-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-29 | 1982-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-29 | 1985-10-29 | 1986-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |