US3845983A
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Removable cowling cover for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-26
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A panel member of a size, shape and contour for disposition over at least that cowl portion of a vehicle body having air intake openings formed therein. The cover includes peripherally extending magnetic strips secured to its undersurface whereby the cover will be magnetically attracted to and thus secured on the underlying vented cowl portion and the magnetic strips further serve as seal strips to reduce the possibility of ventilation air passing between the marginal edges of the cover and the cowl for entrance through the air intake openings.
Inventors
- 👤 R Heintz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/24; B60H1/26; B60H1/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
In combination with a vehicle of the type including a windsheild assembly, a cowl body portion extending transversely of said vehicle forwardly of the lower marginal edge of the windshield assembly and a hood disposed immediately forwardly of said cowl body portion, said cowl body portion having ventilation air intake openings formed therein, a removable stiff and shape retentive cover for said air intake openings to prevent the precipitation of dust and other foreign airborne particles through said openings when the vehicle is stationary in a dusty atmosphere or being driven through a dusty region said said cover being panel-like in configuration and of a plan size and shape to completely cover at least the area of said cowl in which said intake openings are formed and to be devoid of portions thereof covering any portions of said hood and windshield assembly, said panel-like cover also being contoured to conform to and closely overlie the outer surface of said cowl area, said cover and cowl including coacting means removably securing said cover in position over said cowl area said cowl including a pair of upwardly projecting motor oscillatable windshield wiper arm support shafts, said cover including a rear marginal edge portion having a pair of edgewise outwardly opening notches formed therein through which said shafts project.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination with a vehicle of the type including a windsheild assembly, a cowl body portion extending transversely of said vehicle forwardly of the lower marginal edge of the windshield assembly and a hood disposed immediately forwardly of said cowl body portion, said cowl body portion having ventilation air intake openings formed therein, a removable stiff and shape retentive cover for said air intake openings to prevent the precipitation of dust and other foreign airborne particles through said openings when the vehicle is stationary in a dusty atmosphere or being driven through a dusty region said said cover being panel-like in configuration and of a plan size and shape to completely cover at least the area of said cowl in which said intake openings are formed and to be devoid of portions thereof covering any portions of said hood and windshield assembly, said panel-like cover also being contoured to conform to and closely overlie the outer surface of said cowl area, said cover and cowl including coacting means removably securing said cover in position over said cowl area said cowl including a pair of upwardly projecting motor oscillatable windshield wiper arm support shafts, said cover including a rear marginal edge portion having a pair of edgewise outwardly opening notches formed therein through which said shafts project.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means removably securing said cover in position comprises magnetic strips secured to and extending about a substantial portion of the periphery of said cover, said cowl being constructed of ferrous material to which said strips are magnetically attracted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said strips extend substantially fully about the marginal edges of said cover and define seal strips forming at least a reasonably good seal area against the entrance of dust.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means removably securing said cover in position comprises magnetic strips secured to and extending about a substantial portion of the periphery of said cover, said cowl being constructed of ferrous material to which said strips are magnetically attracted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said strips extend substantially fully about the marginal edges of said cover and define seal strips forming at least a reasonably good seal area against the entrance of dust.
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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |