US4025103A
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Pane cover device, particularly for windshields and windows of motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-22
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1994-10-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a pane cover device particularly for automotive windshields and windows, consisting of a covering sheet of plastic foil, rubber, fabric or any similar substitute, with the two shorter sides of the covering sheet being provided with devices to fasten same on the windshield or window by stretching it. The purpose of such pane cover devices is to protect the windshield, the side and rear windows of parked vehicles against icing, snow, dirt, etc. or to prevent the interior of the parked vehicle from excessive heating when exposed to sunshine.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Eichstaedt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B60J11/08; B60J1/00; B60J1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A pane cover, particularly for windshields and windows of motor vehicles, comprising; a covering sheet comprised of stretchable material, with said covering sheet being of a standard size so as to fit any window glass area shape; at least one reinforcement bar at each of the two opposite sides of said sheets, said each bar comprising closed contour slits for interlacing said cover into said reinforcing bar; and fastening means, fashioned on each of said reinforcement bar, for fastening the bar to the window glass area, said fastening means comprising a projecting portion extending the length of the respective reinforcement bar and a counterpart portion attached to the vehicle for frictionally inserting said projecting portion therein whereby said counterpart portions of said fastening means are spaced from each other at distances greater than the unstretched length of said pane cover such that said pane cover is caused to be tightly and simply stretched to fit against the windshield when in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A pane cover, particularly for windshields and windows of motor vehicles, comprising; a covering sheet comprised of stretchable material, with said covering sheet being of a standard size so as to fit any window glass area shape; at least one reinforcement bar at each of the two opposite sides of said sheets, said each bar comprising closed contour slits for interlacing said cover into said reinforcing bar; and fastening means, fashioned on each of said reinforcement bar, for fastening the bar to the window glass area, said fastening means comprising a projecting portion extending the length of the respective reinforcement bar and a counterpart portion attached to the vehicle for frictionally inserting said projecting portion therein whereby said counterpart portions of said fastening means are spaced from each other at distances greater than the unstretched length of said pane cover such that said pane cover is caused to be tightly and simply stretched to fit against the windshield when in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pane cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein the covering sheet may accommodate a design bearing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said slits have a longitudinally axis, said bar comprises a plurality of slits whose axes are parallel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said bar comprises at least two parallel longitudinal slits for interlacement of said cover therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said parallel longitudinal slits are inclined toward each other and toward a surface of the reinforcement bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said bar comprises three parallel longitudinal slits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said bar comprises at least two rows of parallel longitudinal slits for interlacement of said cover therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said parallel longitudinal slits are inclined toward each other and toward a surface of the reinforcement bar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said bar comprises three rows of parallel longitudinal slits.
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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) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |