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US4449747A
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Insulating dashboard cover having antiglare and heat resistant characteristics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-18
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Granted: 1984-05-22
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Expires: 2001-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A dashboard cover is made of a polyester foam rubber backed upholstery material. Spots of adhesive is placed between the dashboard and cover to semi-permanently secure the cover to the dashboard. The cover is cut from an aluminum foil pattern which is formed by first placing tin foil on the exterior of the windshield and contouring it generally to the shape of the dashboard. The contoured aluminum is then placed on the dashboard and trimmed. The foil pattern is traced onto permanent pattern material.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin B. Morgan
- 👤 Marvin C. Morgan
- 👤 John W. Linde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/50; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2011; B60K37/00; B60K37/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1028; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1062; Y10T156/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A method of covering a dashboard, comprising: placing a layer of foil on the exterior surface of a vehicle windshield; contouring the layer of foil to the general shape of the vehicle's dashboard which is visible through the windshield; placing the contoured layer of foil on said dashboard; trimming the contoured layer of foil to form a pattern; placing said pattern on a covering material; and cutting said covering material to form a cover for said dashboard.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A method of covering a dashboard, comprising: placing a layer of foil on the exterior surface of a vehicle windshield; contouring the layer of foil to the general shape of the vehicle's dashboard which is visible through the windshield; placing the contoured layer of foil on said dashboard; trimming the contoured layer of foil to form a pattern; placing said pattern on a covering material; and cutting said covering material to form a cover for said dashboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 1 further including placing spots of adhesive on said dashboard to hold said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said spots are approximately one foot apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said covering material is a foam rubber backed fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising cutting at least one aperture in said cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising forming at least one pocket in said cover.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-22 | 1991-11-21 | 1992-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-22 | 1995-11-21 | 1996-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |