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Clip on auto door guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-12
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-07-12
Abstract
Abstract Two specially designed identical clips. One inserted into each end of a measured length of plastic vinyl tubing.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Joe Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/12; F16B5/121; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/30; Y10T24/304
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A removable and reusable auto door guard formed from suitable plastic material such as vinyl which is stretchable and has tubular end portions provided with clips formed from suitable sheet metal such as stainless steel, each clip comprising a substantially flat end portion having a plurality of teeth along both longitudinal edges thereof dimensioned so as to be inserted permanently by hand into a tubular end portion of said plastic material, said clips having a zig zag configuration providing an offset portion between two substantially flat portions, the free end of each clip being provided with a door engageaBle portion of hook-like configuration, the length of said door guard initially being less than that of an associated door so that the plastic material of the guard must be stretched to engage the associated clip portions with lateral edges of an auto door, tension of the plastic material thus holding the guard on the door so that the guard may be easily removed only when the door is opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A removable and reusable auto door guard formed from suitable plastic material such as vinyl which is stretchable and has tubular end portions provided with clips formed from suitable sheet metal such as stainless steel, each clip comprising a substantially flat end portion having a plurality of teeth along both longitudinal edges thereof dimensioned so as to be inserted permanently by hand into a tubular end portion of said plastic material, said clips having a zig zag configuration providing an offset portion between two substantially flat portions, the free end of each clip being provided with a door engageaBle portion of hook-like configuration, the length of said door guard initially being less than that of an associated door so that the plastic material of the guard must be stretched to engage the associated clip portions with lateral edges of an auto door, tension of the plastic material thus holding the guard on the door so that the guard may be easily removed only when the door is opened.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |