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US4411938A
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Multi-groove trim
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-09
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2001-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A decorative and protective flexible low profile trim has a plurality of raised ribs extending lengthwise therealong, having a plurality of relatively shallowly depressed valley portions defined thereby, and includes the provision of substantially planar decorative color stripes located in the valley portions, the raised rib portions adjacent thereto providing protective abutments on at least one flank of each adjoining colored stripe.
Inventors
- 👤 Ciro Madonia
- 👤 Christopher Hatzikelis
- 👤 Cesare C. Cosentino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:23
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/04; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/2457; Y10T428/24612; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A decorative and protective plastic trim, comprising an extruded plastic base of generally rectangular section with a pair of opposed major faces bounded by a pair of minor sides to provide a slim, low profile base section; one said major face having a plurality of spaced apart contact adhesive strips in adherent relation therewith, for attaching the plastic section to the side of a vehicle; the other said major face having a plurality of valley recesses extending along the base, a plurality of shoulder portions and raised edge portions extending in protective relation and serving to define said recesses and metallized laminate decorative strips extending in adherent relation along at least some said recesses having protective overcoatings thereover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A decorative and protective plastic trim, comprising an extruded plastic base of generally rectangular section with a pair of opposed major faces bounded by a pair of minor sides to provide a slim, low profile base section; one said major face having a plurality of spaced apart contact adhesive strips in adherent relation therewith, for attaching the plastic section to the side of a vehicle; the other said major face having a plurality of valley recesses extending along the base, a plurality of shoulder portions and raised edge portions extending in protective relation and serving to define said recesses and metallized laminate decorative strips extending in adherent relation along at least some said recesses having protective overcoatings thereover.
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) | 1986-10-24 | 1987-04-25 | 1987-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-24 | 1991-04-25 | 1991-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-24 | 1995-04-25 | 1995-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |