US3880461A
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Windshield heat reflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A heat reflective device consisting of lightweight sturdy composition board faced on one side with a non-glare reflective material which is placed inside and against the windshield of a parked motor vehicle so as to reflect the sun''s rays and thus prevent excessive heat buildup inside the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 George Paul Flanagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B60J11/08; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A heat reflective device for the protection of a parked vehicle consisting of a composition sheet material faced on one surface with heat and light reflective material, said device shaped to approximate the outline of the windshield and to fit inside and against the windshield of a parked motor vehicle so as to reflect the heat rays of the sun out of the vehicle and thus prevent the buildup of heat inside the vehicle, said device comprising sheets of laminate of a backing of composition sheet material faced on one side with aluminum foil, with the several sheets of the laminate slidably joined together in overlapping fashion, with means to fix adjacent sheets in a given position relative to each other, and with foldout legs fastened to the composition material for furnishing upright support to the device when resting on a cowl behind a windshield of a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A heat reflective device for the protection of a parked vehicle consisting of a composition sheet material faced on one surface with heat and light reflective material, said device shaped to approximate the outline of the windshield and to fit inside and against the windshield of a parked motor vehicle so as to reflect the heat rays of the sun out of the vehicle and thus prevent the buildup of heat inside the vehicle, said device comprising sheets of laminate of a backing of composition sheet material faced on one side with aluminum foil, with the several sheets of the laminate slidably joined together in overlapping fashion, with means to fix adjacent sheets in a given position relative to each other, and with foldout legs fastened to the composition material for furnishing upright support to the device when resting on a cowl behind a windshield of a vehicle.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |