US4221412A
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Extendable vehicle lateral side guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-06
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1998-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A guard strip disposed on each lateral side of a vehicle for protecting doors, fenders, or the like which is moveably extendable from a first position, in which the strip has the aesthetic appearance of a conventional, decorative (usually chrome) strip found on a vehicle, to a second position away from the lateral surface of the vehicle extending outwardly to establish a spaced guard strip whenever the vehicle is parked.
Inventors
- 👤 Diane Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A system for protecting each lateral side of a vehicle to protect doors, fender panels, or the like, the system including a bumper protective strip having the aesthetic appearance of a conventional decorative strip, the system comprising: a least one elongated, conventionally appearing guard strip; a means for mounting said guard strip in a first position along the external side of a vehicle, said first position having said elongated strip mounted flushly with the external surface of the vehicle, giving the external strip a conventional appearance; means for moving said elongated strip from a first flush position against the external surface of a vehicle panel or door to a second extended position substantially away from the external surface of the vehicle; and means for retaining said elongated strip in said first position flush against the vehicle lateral external surface or in a second position extended away from said surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A system for protecting each lateral side of a vehicle to protect doors, fender panels, or the like, the system including a bumper protective strip having the aesthetic appearance of a conventional decorative strip, the system comprising: a least one elongated, conventionally appearing guard strip; a means for mounting said guard strip in a first position along the external side of a vehicle, said first position having said elongated strip mounted flushly with the external surface of the vehicle, giving the external strip a conventional appearance; means for moving said elongated strip from a first flush position against the external surface of a vehicle panel or door to a second extended position substantially away from the external surface of the vehicle; and means for retaining said elongated strip in said first position flush against the vehicle lateral external surface or in a second position extended away from said surface.
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) | 1983-09-09 | 1984-03-10 | 1984-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-09 | 1988-03-10 | 1988-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-09 | 1992-03-10 | 1992-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |