US4043587A
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Bug deflecting devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-09
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-04-09
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to devices removably mountable by magnetic means on a metallic hood of motor vehicle for deflecting air currents containing bugs, road grime, etc., to prevent contact thereof with the windshield of the vehicle. The deflecting devices generally comprise a horizontal base member containing semi-rigid, flexible, strip, permanent magnet members, and a transparent shield canted backwardly and connected to the base. The device is molded of a semi-rigid, flexible plastic material which permits the shield and base to flex with the air currents produced when the vehicle is in motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Giallourakis
- 👤 Louis F. Mlecka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J1/2005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A deflecting device for deflecting air currents containing bugs, road grime and the like away from the windshield of a moving motor vehicle, said device adapted to be removably mountable at any position on the hood of any vehicle; said device comprising a generally vertically disposed transparent shield member and a horizontal base member; said shield member and base member being planar, flexible and semi-rigid; said base member comprising a pair of front and rear parallel, semi-rigid, flexible, strip permanent magnets and an upstanding member parallel to and disposed between said magnets and adjacent said rear magnet; said upstanding member having a front face canted backwardly; said shield member permanently secured to said front face of said upstanding member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A deflecting device for deflecting air currents containing bugs, road grime and the like away from the windshield of a moving motor vehicle, said device adapted to be removably mountable at any position on the hood of any vehicle; said device comprising a generally vertically disposed transparent shield member and a horizontal base member; said shield member and base member being planar, flexible and semi-rigid; said base member comprising a pair of front and rear parallel, semi-rigid, flexible, strip permanent magnets and an upstanding member parallel to and disposed between said magnets and adjacent said rear magnet; said upstanding member having a front face canted backwardly; said shield member permanently secured to said front face of said upstanding member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The deflecting device of claim 1 wherein said shield member comprises a V-slot at its center upper edge and said upstanding member comprises a pair of vertical ridges at the rear center portion thereof in alignment with said V-slot.
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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |