US4049036A
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Windshield covers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-03
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle window cover that includes a sheet of semi-flexible material having air spaces or interstices therein; the sheet generally contains a plurality of voids or recesses between two opposing layers; and straps or the like to affix the same to the vehicle window.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A. Gebhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B60J11/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/234
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A vehicle window cover, comprising a pair of sheets in opposing relation, said sheets joined about their ends forming a pocket, resilient means disposed in said pocket in spaced apart relation, said means being a plurality of springs defining a plurality of interstices, and a plurality of clip means engaging said pocket and adapted to affix said cover to a window of a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A vehicle window cover, comprising a pair of sheets in opposing relation, said sheets joined about their ends forming a pocket, resilient means disposed in said pocket in spaced apart relation, said means being a plurality of springs defining a plurality of interstices, and a plurality of clip means engaging said pocket and adapted to affix said cover to a window of a vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cover as defined in claim 1, wherein said clip means communicate with the joined end of said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cover as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of said sheets is liquid impermeable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cover as defined in claim 1, and elastic straps communicating with at least some of said clip means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cover as defined in claim 4, wherein said straps are removably attached to said clip means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cover as defined in claim 1, wherein said clip means have a hooked end.
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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |