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US3863728A
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Vehicle insect protection apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-09
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-11-09
Abstract
Abstract An insect protection apparatus for protecting moving vehicles from insects having adjustable screen panels which may be adjusted for different vehicles. The screen panels have a deflector shield attached thereto for deflecting air currents and insects from the windshield while the screen prevents insects from passing into the radiator grill and onto the front of the vehicle. One screen panel is fixedly attached to a framework while two other panels may overlap the fixed panel and may be adjusted for different widths of vehicles. The apparatus includes an easily attachable supporting system for the apparatus which is attached to the vehicle license plate holder and to the vehicle tire wells and has braces engaging the front end of the vehicle for ease in attaching or removing the apparatus from the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodor H Mittendorf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/02; B60K11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
270 words
An insect protection apparatus for moving vehicles comprising in combination: a. an adjustable screen means removably attachable to the front of a vehicle for preventing insects from passing therethrough onto the front end of said vehicle, said screen means having a plurality of panels, each panel having a frame and being adjustable relative to each other panel whereby said screen means can be adjusted for different vehicles; b. a deflector shield attached to said screen means and having a deflector surface for directing air currents and insects away from a vehicle windshield; c. a plurality of brace members attached to said adjustable screen means for engaging the front end of a vehicle to provide support for said apparatus; d. attachment means for attaching said adjustable screen means to the front of a vehicle, said attachment means including means for attaching one portion of said adjustable screen means to the tire well of a vehicle with flexible members and means for attaching a second portion of said screen means to the front of a vehicle with at least one rigid bracket; e. said screen means including a horizontal grooved frame member for the bottom portion of the screen panel to fit into and a pair of vertically extending frame members attached to at least one panel member, said vertically extending frame members having said deflectoR shield attached thereto; and f. the top portion of said panels being held together by the overlapping portion of said panels and an overlapping portion of said deflector shield and said vertically extending frame members having a portion extending over the top of said screen panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
270 words
An insect protection apparatus for moving vehicles comprising in combination: a. an adjustable screen means removably attachable to the front of a vehicle for preventing insects from passing therethrough onto the front end of said vehicle, said screen means having a plurality of panels, each panel having a frame and being adjustable relative to each other panel whereby said screen means can be adjusted for different vehicles; b. a deflector shield attached to said screen means and having a deflector surface for directing air currents and insects away from a vehicle windshield; c. a plurality of brace members attached to said adjustable screen means for engaging the front end of a vehicle to provide support for said apparatus; d. attachment means for attaching said adjustable screen means to the front of a vehicle, said attachment means including means for attaching one portion of said adjustable screen means to the tire well of a vehicle with flexible members and means for attaching a second portion of said screen means to the front of a vehicle with at least one rigid bracket; e. said screen means including a horizontal grooved frame member for the bottom portion of the screen panel to fit into and a pair of vertically extending frame members attached to at least one panel member, said vertically extending frame members having said deflectoR shield attached thereto; and f. the top portion of said panels being held together by the overlapping portion of said panels and an overlapping portion of said deflector shield and said vertically extending frame members having a portion extending over the top of said screen panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which each said screen panel has a perimeter panel frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 2 in which said adjustable screen means includes one fixed screen panel with one sliding screen panel on either side of said fixed screen panel and overlapping said fixed screen panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 3 in which said plurality of brace members includes three cushioned braces for engaging the front of a vehicle, said cushioned braces being adjustable for different lengths to engage different vehicles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 3 in which said attachment means means for attaching a second portion of said screen means to the front of a vehicle with at least one rigid bracket includes a pair of rigid brackets attachable to said vehicle license plate attachment.
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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |