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Automobile door guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-05
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Granted: 1983-08-30
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Expires: 2000-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An automobile body guard for attachment to the side of an automobile to protect against damage from the doors of adjacent automobiles, as on a parking lot. The body guard comprises a main section of adjustable length to attach to a door of any size, and an extension section to protect the body rearwardly of the front door. The main section comprises telescopic, spring-urged tubes, and a locking structure to lock the tubes at a selected length.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward H. Ziner
- 👤 Adam A. Moroski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An automobile door guard comprising: (a) a linearly extending guard section having a first outer hollow part and a second inner part in telescopic engagement therewithin (b) a clip on each said part, each clip including a first portion extending in spaced relation to said part, a second portion extending into said part parallel to said first portion, and connecting means extending transversely between said first and second portions, (c) resilient means for urging said parts together connected to said second portion, and (d) means for locking said parts in any one of a plurality of positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An automobile door guard comprising: (a) a linearly extending guard section having a first outer hollow part and a second inner part in telescopic engagement therewithin (b) a clip on each said part, each clip including a first portion extending in spaced relation to said part, a second portion extending into said part parallel to said first portion, and connecting means extending transversely between said first and second portions, (c) resilient means for urging said parts together connected to said second portion, and (d) means for locking said parts in any one of a plurality of positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The automobile body guard of claim 1, said locking means comprising a detent on one said part and a plurality of openings for receiving said detent extending along the other said part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The automobile body guard of claim 2, said detent extending from an inner side of the outer telescopic part and said openings in said inner part extending therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The automobile body guard of claim 1, said resilient means comprising a continuous elastic strand.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The automobile body guard of claim 4, and clamp means for anchoring parts of said strand together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The automobile body guard of claim 1, each said clip further comprising an additional portion extending on the outer side of said section generally parallel to and inwardly of said spaced portion of said clip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The automobile body guard of claim 1, and a linearly extending extension guard section, and means connecting said guard section and said extension guard section in substantially linear relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The automobile body guard of claim 7, said connecting means being pivotally connecting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The automobile body guard of claim 7 or 8, said extension guard section comprising magnet means for attachment to an automobile body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The automobile body guard of claim 1, said connecting means extending to one end of said first mentioned portion, an additional portion extending from said end of said first mentioned portion and coplanar therewith, and a return portion connected to said additional portion and parallel thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
An automobile body guard comprising: (a) a linearly extending guard section having clip means thereon for engaging the edges of an automobile door for attaching said guard section thereto, (b) a linearly extending extension guard section having means for attachment to an automobile body surface, and (c) means for connecting an end of said guard section to an end of said extension guard section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
64 words
An automobile body guard comprising: (a) a linearly extending guard section having clip means thereon for engaging the edges of an automobile door for attaching said guard section thereto, (b) a linearly extending extension guard section having means for attachment to an automobile body surface, and (c) means for connecting an end of said guard section to an end of said extension guard section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The automobile body guard of claim 11, said connecting means comprising means for pivotally connecting said sections.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The automobile body guard of claim 11, said connecting means comprising a link pivotally connected to each said section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The automobile body guard of claim 11, said guard section comprising a clip on an end thereof, and link means pivotally connected to said clip and to said extension guard section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The automobile body guard of claim 11, said guard section comprising telescopic parts.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The automobile body guard of claim 11 or 15, said attachment means of said extension guard section comprising magnet means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-29 | 1987-02-28 | 1987-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-29 | 1991-02-28 | 1991-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-29 | 1995-02-28 | 1995-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |