US4012053A
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Splash guard
Assignee: Custom Accessories Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-22
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A splash guard comprising a corrosion resistant metal body portion having a permanent, continuous, protective border formed of a plastic material intimately bonded to the body portion on both sides thereof along its entire periphery whereby the normally thin, sharp edges of the body portion are completely covered. The protective border is formed on the body portion of the splash guard by means of a mold wherein a plastic material in liquid form is injected. After the plastic material is cured, a splash guard, in finished, ready-to-package and sell form, is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Bode
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:36
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/14; B29C45/14336; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B29C2045/0086; B29C45/14311; B29C2045/14327; B29K; B29K2705/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A splash guard for attachment to the normally curved fender of a vehicle consisting of: a resilient, flexible, splash-prevention, one-piece body portion, the outer edges of which are normally thin and have a knifelike sharpness, a permanent, unitary, continuous, flexible, protective border intimately bonded to and covering entirely the outer edges of the one-piece body portion to prevent contact by the hand of a user of the splash guard with the normally thin and sharp edges of the body portion, said protective border having substantially flattened sides which extend inwardly from the outer edges of the body portion and overlie only the marginal areas of the body portion adjacent to the outer edges thereof on both sides of the body portion, said protective border being formed of a material which is different from the material of which the body portion is formed and being flexible with and remaining intimately bonded to the outer edges of the body portion when the splash guard is flexed to enable it to conform to the normal curvature of a fender of a vehicle, and spaced openings through the protective border and the body portion along a margin of the splash guard for receiving fasteners by means of which the splash guard is attached to the fender of a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A splash guard for attachment to the normally curved fender of a vehicle consisting of: a resilient, flexible, splash-prevention, one-piece body portion, the outer edges of which are normally thin and have a knifelike sharpness, a permanent, unitary, continuous, flexible, protective border intimately bonded to and covering entirely the outer edges of the one-piece body portion to prevent contact by the hand of a user of the splash guard with the normally thin and sharp edges of the body portion, said protective border having substantially flattened sides which extend inwardly from the outer edges of the body portion and overlie only the marginal areas of the body portion adjacent to the outer edges thereof on both sides of the body portion, said protective border being formed of a material which is different from the material of which the body portion is formed and being flexible with and remaining intimately bonded to the outer edges of the body portion when the splash guard is flexed to enable it to conform to the normal curvature of a fender of a vehicle, and spaced openings through the protective border and the body portion along a margin of the splash guard for receiving fasteners by means of which the splash guard is attached to the fender of a vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A splash guard according to claim 1 wherein the protective border is formed from a thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A splash guard according to claim 1 wherein the body portion is formed of a corrosion resistant metal.
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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |