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US4142758A
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Safety and air deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-14
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1997-11-14
Abstract
Abstract This invention is comprised of a transparent deflector shield, means for mounting said transparent shield in the forward portion of a vehicle so as to interrupt the wind currents passing therethrough and deflect them over the windshield of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H. Scaife
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2002; B60J1/2005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A windshield deflector mountable upon a substantially vertical forward portion of a vehicle, comprising in combination: a transparent shield; a mounting bracket integrally attached to said transparent shield by attachment means; attachment means comprising in combination: a reinforcing strip adjacent to said mounting bracket and adjacent to said transparent shield; cushioning tape adjacent to said transparent shield; a washer adjacent to said cushioning tape; a rivet extending through said mounting bracket, reinforcing strip, cushioning tape and washer; means for attaching said adjustable mounting bracket to the forward portion of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A windshield deflector mountable upon a substantially vertical forward portion of a vehicle, comprising in combination: a transparent shield; a mounting bracket integrally attached to said transparent shield by attachment means; attachment means comprising in combination: a reinforcing strip adjacent to said mounting bracket and adjacent to said transparent shield; cushioning tape adjacent to said transparent shield; a washer adjacent to said cushioning tape; a rivet extending through said mounting bracket, reinforcing strip, cushioning tape and washer; means for attaching said adjustable mounting bracket to the forward portion of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, in which said mounting bracket is adjustably bendable to position said transparent shield from 0° to 60° to the surface upon which it is mounted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 2, in which said means for attaching said mounting bracket to said vehicle is a screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3, in which said vehicle has a substantially horizontal hood portion thereon; said transparent shield extends substantially the width of said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as claimed in claim 4 in which said transparent shield substantially covers the front portion of said hood.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5, in which said transparent shield is comprised of: a center portion which conforms to the configuration of said hood; two end portions extending rearwardly from said center portion, conforming to said hood.
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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |