US4099736A
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Mudguard for a vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-07
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1996-12-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a mudguard for a vehicle to prevent splashing of mud and pebbles by the running wheels outside of the vehicle. The mudguard consists of an attaching plate and a main plate which are thinned stepwise to their ends respectively. The mudguard is attached on the vehicle body by attaching members so that one side of the main plate is protruded outward slightly to the direction of the width of the vehicle body. Such a construction can prevent splashing of mud and pebbles outside of the vehicle by a turning front wheel when the mudguard is used there, and provides a durable and easily attachable mudguard.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Shiina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:43
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A mudguard assembly for a vehicle comprising: (a) an integral mudguard formed of an elastic material and having an attaching plate with a curved side so that the plate narrows gradually towards one end, the thickness of said attaching plate decreasing in stepwise manner in a direction from the curved side to the side opposite the curved side; a plurality of spaced-apart members protruding from the curved side of said attaching plate; and a mudguard main plate connected to the end of said attaching plate opposite the narrow end, the thickness of said main plate decreasing in stepwise manner from the end connected to the attaching plate to the end opposite the connected end; and (b) a plurality of attaching members for attaching said attaching plate to the body of a vehicle, each of said attaching members having: (1) an attaching body with a generally .].-shaped sectional area and having a groove defined by its side walls, one of its side walls having a threaded opening defined therein, (2) a holding body engageable with the attaching body and having a generally .].-shaped sectional area, one side wall of the holding body being positionable inside the groove defined by the side walls of the attaching body, the other side wall of the holding body having an opening defined therein and being positionable outside of the groove, and (3) a threaded bolt insertable through the openings in the side walls of said attaching body and said holding body for connecting said bodies to each other so that parts of the body of the vehicle and the curved side of said attaching plate are positioned and held between the side walls of said attaching body and said holding body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A mudguard assembly for a vehicle comprising: (a) an integral mudguard formed of an elastic material and having an attaching plate with a curved side so that the plate narrows gradually towards one end, the thickness of said attaching plate decreasing in stepwise manner in a direction from the curved side to the side opposite the curved side; a plurality of spaced-apart members protruding from the curved side of said attaching plate; and a mudguard main plate connected to the end of said attaching plate opposite the narrow end, the thickness of said main plate decreasing in stepwise manner from the end connected to the attaching plate to the end opposite the connected end; and (b) a plurality of attaching members for attaching said attaching plate to the body of a vehicle, each of said attaching members having: (1) an attaching body with a generally .].-shaped sectional area and having a groove defined by its side walls, one of its side walls having a threaded opening defined therein, (2) a holding body engageable with the attaching body and having a generally .].-shaped sectional area, one side wall of the holding body being positionable inside the groove defined by the side walls of the attaching body, the other side wall of the holding body having an opening defined therein and being positionable outside of the groove, and (3) a threaded bolt insertable through the openings in the side walls of said attaching body and said holding body for connecting said bodies to each other so that parts of the body of the vehicle and the curved side of said attaching plate are positioned and held between the side walls of said attaching body and said holding body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A mudguard for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein a part of the surface of said attaching plate is painted with fluorescent paint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A mudguard assembly for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the holding body of the attaching member is made of an elastic metal plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A mudguard for a vehicle is claimed in claim 1, wherein one side of the mudguard main plate is adapted to protrude slightly beyond the side of the vehicle body in the direction of the width of the vehicle body when the mudguard assembly is mounted on the vehicle body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A mudguard assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said members protruding from the curved side of said attaching plate is adapted to be folded around a part of the body of the vehicle and releasably held thereto by one of said attaching members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A mudguard assembly for a vehicle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the holding body of the attaching member is provided integrally with a stay which extends to the side of said holding body and is adapted to be fixed to the lower part of the attaching plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
7 words
An integral mudguard for a vehicle comprising:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
7 words
An integral mudguard for a vehicle comprising:
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
96 words
an attaching plate having a curved side so that the plate narrows gradually towards one end, the thickness of said attaching plate decreasing in stepwise manner in a direction from the curved side to the side opposite the curved side; a plurality of spaced-apart members protruding from the curved side of said attaching plate; and a mudguard main plate connected to the end of said attaching plate opposite the narrow end, the thickness of said main plate decreasing in stepwise manner from the end connected to the attaching plate to the end opposite the connected end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
96 words
an attaching plate having a curved side so that the plate narrows gradually towards one end, the thickness of said attaching plate decreasing in stepwise manner in a direction from the curved side to the side opposite the curved side; a plurality of spaced-apart members protruding from the curved side of said attaching plate; and a mudguard main plate connected to the end of said attaching plate opposite the narrow end, the thickness of said main plate decreasing in stepwise manner from the end connected to the attaching plate to the end opposite the connected 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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |