US3874437A
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Windshield cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A panel of sheet material dimensioned to overlie a vehicle windshield is provided with loop forming hems in its bottom and end edges. An elongated strip of pliable buoyant material is contained by the bottom hem for insertion into a vehicle windshield wiper well. An elongated rod is inserted through the respective panel end hem for removably receiving, at its respective ends, a length of resilient material connected, intermediate its ends, with a clip for gripping an adjacent lateral edge surface of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney L Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B60J11/08; B60J1/00; B60J1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A protective cover for a windshield of a vehicle, comprising: a generally rectangular panel of flexible sheet material adapted for positioning in overlying relation on the windshield of the vehicle and when so positioned defining top, bottom and end edge portions, said panel being provided with loop forming hems near its bottom and end edge poRtions; an elongated strip of buoyant pliable material having a transverse cross-section area of at least 2 square inches within and coextensive with the bottom hem for forming a wind resistant panel stiffener; a stretcher rod within each said end edge hem; and, flexible means connected with the respective end portions of each said stretcher rod for securing said panel to adjacent side portions of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A protective cover for a windshield of a vehicle, comprising: a generally rectangular panel of flexible sheet material adapted for positioning in overlying relation on the windshield of the vehicle and when so positioned defining top, bottom and end edge portions, said panel being provided with loop forming hems near its bottom and end edge poRtions; an elongated strip of buoyant pliable material having a transverse cross-section area of at least 2 square inches within and coextensive with the bottom hem for forming a wind resistant panel stiffener; a stretcher rod within each said end edge hem; and, flexible means connected with the respective end portions of each said stretcher rod for securing said panel to adjacent side portions of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a protective cover for a windshield of a vehicle, said vehicle having a windshield wiper well adjacent and coextensive with the depending edge portion of the windshield, the improvement comprising: a generally rectangular panel of flexible sheet material adapted for positioning in overlying relation on the windshield of the vehicle and when so positioned defining top, bottom and end edge portions, said panel being provided with loop forming hems near its bottom and end edge portions; an elongated strip of buoyant pliable material having a transverse cross section area of at least two square inches within and coextensive with the bottom edge hem for manual insertion into the windshield wiper well and forming a wind resistant connection between the vehicle and the bottom edge portion of said panel; a stretcher rod within each said end edge hem; and, flexible means connected with the respective end portions of each said stretcher rod for securing said panel to adjacent side portions of the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a protective cover for a windshield of a vehicle, said vehicle having a windshield wiper well adjacent and coextensive with the depending edge portion of the windshield, the improvement comprising: a generally rectangular panel of flexible sheet material adapted for positioning in overlying relation on the windshield of the vehicle and when so positioned defining top, bottom and end edge portions, said panel being provided with loop forming hems near its bottom and end edge portions; an elongated strip of buoyant pliable material having a transverse cross section area of at least two square inches within and coextensive with the bottom edge hem for manual insertion into the windshield wiper well and forming a wind resistant connection between the vehicle and the bottom edge portion of said panel; a stretcher rod within each said end edge hem; and, flexible means connected with the respective end portions of each said stretcher rod for securing said panel to adjacent side portions of the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The windshield cover according to claim 2 in which said flexible means includes: a resilient cord; and, a hook-shaped clip connected with said resilient cord intermediate its ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The windshield cover according to claim 3 in which at least one end portion of each said stretcher rod is bifurcated for removably receiving one end portion of said resilient cord.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |