Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In combination with a vehicle having an open top load carrying compartment having a tailgate, vent means allowing the passage of air through the tailgate when the compartment is empty, but preventing the passage of material from the compartment comprising, at least one opening in the tailgate, a material shield positioned in the bottom of the compartment extending downwardly from above the opening to adjacent the bottom of the opening for preventing material in the compartment from moving through the opening, and said shield forming an air passageway between the opening and the compartment for allowing the passage of air through the tailgate from the compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In combination with a vehicle having an open top load carrying compartment having a tailgate, vent means allowing the passage of air through the tailgate when the compartment is empty, but preventing the passage of material from the compartment comprising, at least one opening in the tailgate, a material shield positioned in the bottom of the compartment extending downwardly from above the opening to adjacent the bottom of the opening for preventing material in the compartment from moving through the opening, and said shield forming an air passageway between the opening and the compartment for allowing the passage of air through the tailgate from the compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the bottom of the opening is spaced above the bottom of the compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the bottom of the shield is above the bottom of the compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the shield is supported from the tailgate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the sheild extends downwardly and away from the tailgate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A tailgate for use with a vehicle having an open top load carrying compartment comprising, a tailgate body, at least one opening in the body, the bottom of said opening being positioned above the bottom of the compartment, a material shield connected to the inside of the tailgate above the opening and directed downwardly and away from the tailgate, the bottom of the shield extending downwardly below the bottom of the opening but above the bottom of the compartment for preventing material in the compartment from moving through the opening, said shield forming an air passageway between the opening and the compartment for allowing the passage of air through the tailgate from the compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
A tailgate for use with a vehicle having an open top load carrying compartment comprising, a tailgate body, at least one opening in the body, the bottom of said opening being positioned above the bottom of the compartment, a material shield connected to the inside of the tailgate above the opening and directed downwardly and away from the tailgate, the bottom of the shield extending downwardly below the bottom of the opening but above the bottom of the compartment for preventing material in the compartment from moving through the opening, said shield forming an air passageway between the opening and the compartment for allowing the passage of air through the tailgate from the compartment.