US3855898A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Protective panel for a vehicle door
Assignee: GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc
•
Filing: 1972-12-12
•
Granted: 1974-12-24
•
Expires: 1992-12-12
Abstract
Abstract Protective panels for the windshields and windows of a vehicle are provided and comprise tough, bullet resisting transparent plastic panels and means for securing the panels to a vehicle. Such securing means include fabric straps or metal clips, secured to the transparent panel and engaging window trim means, the windshield guard strip, etc., of a vehicle. A protective panel can be secured by attaching means to the inside of side doors and other portions of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 W Mcdonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:02
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/26; F41H5/263; B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/12; F41H5/22; F41H5/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A protective panel for a vehicle comprising a tough bullet resisting transparent plastic sheet, means for removably securing said panel to a vehicle, said sheet contoured to the inside contour of the lower portion of a door and having an upper edge curved towards the window at the upper portion of the door, metal plate attaching means secured to and extending up from such curved upper edge for securing the protective panel to the door, said sheet having an opening therein in which an armrest on the door is received, the sheet having an upwardly and inwardly curved panel section extending over the inner surface of the major portion of said armrest at said Opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A protective panel for a vehicle comprising a tough bullet resisting transparent plastic sheet, means for removably securing said panel to a vehicle, said sheet contoured to the inside contour of the lower portion of a door and having an upper edge curved towards the window at the upper portion of the door, metal plate attaching means secured to and extending up from such curved upper edge for securing the protective panel to the door, said sheet having an opening therein in which an armrest on the door is received, the sheet having an upwardly and inwardly curved panel section extending over the inner surface of the major portion of said armrest at said Opening.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |