US3815700A
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Vehicle insect protection apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-13
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An insect protection apparatus for protecting moving vehicles from insects having a deflector shield for attachment to the front end of a vehicle for deflecting air currents and insects from the windshield of the vehicle and also including a screen attached to the deflector portion for covering an additional portion of the front end of the vehicle to catch insects to prevent the insects from hitting the front end of the car and getting into the vehicle radiator.
Inventors
- 👤 T Mittendorf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J1/2005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
An insect protection apparatus for moving vehicles comprising in combination: a. a deflector shield having deflector surfaces for directing air currents and insects away from a vehicle windshield; b. arcuate support brackets shaped to engage the front edge of a vehicle and being attached to said deflector shield for bracing said deflector shield on a vehicle; c. first attachment means for removably attaching said deflector shield and support brackets on a vehicle, said first attachment means having elastic flexible cords having hooks on one end for attaching said deflector shield support brackets to a tire well of a vehicle; d. a screen attached to said deflector shield for extending over the front end of a vehicle where said deflector shield is attached to, for preventing insects from passing therethrough onto the front end of said vehicle; e. second attachment means for removably attaching said screen to a vehicle, said second attachment means including elastic flexible cords attaching said screen to at least one hook on each side of said vehicle for hooking onto said vehicle tire well, whereby said insect protection apparatus is fixedly and removably securable to a vehicle and protects the windshield and front end of a vehicle from insects.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
An insect protection apparatus for moving vehicles comprising in combination: a. a deflector shield having deflector surfaces for directing air currents and insects away from a vehicle windshield; b. arcuate support brackets shaped to engage the front edge of a vehicle and being attached to said deflector shield for bracing said deflector shield on a vehicle; c. first attachment means for removably attaching said deflector shield and support brackets on a vehicle, said first attachment means having elastic flexible cords having hooks on one end for attaching said deflector shield support brackets to a tire well of a vehicle; d. a screen attached to said deflector shield for extending over the front end of a vehicle where said deflector shield is attached to, for preventing insects from passing therethrough onto the front end of said vehicle; e. second attachment means for removably attaching said screen to a vehicle, said second attachment means including elastic flexible cords attaching said screen to at least one hook on each side of said vehicle for hooking onto said vehicle tire well, whereby said insect protection apparatus is fixedly and removably securable to a vehicle and protects the windshield and front end of a vehicle from insects.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparAtus in accordance with claim 1 in which said deflector shield includes two deflector surfaces hinged on one side thereof for adjusting the angle of deflection by bending the shields on said hinge for adjusting for different vehicles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which said deflector shield is angled toward the windshield of a vehicle when attached thereto for directing air currents upward and outward to each side of the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said arcuate shaped surface of each said support bracket is lined with a resilient material to protect the painted surfaces of said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said first attachment means includes additional cords attached to said deflector shield adapted for tying to the bumper of a vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 5 in which said first attachment means includes additional cords connected to said support brackets at one end adapted to pass under the hood of a vehicle for tying to a portion of the engine compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 6 in which said screen includes reinforcing grommets for attaching said cords to.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 7 in which said support brackets have a reinforcing lip extending over said deflector shield to provide additional strength to the deflector shield in the direction of a vehicle windshield attached to a vehicle.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |