US4463790A
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Flexible automobile screen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-23
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2002-09-23
Abstract
Abstract An automobile window screen is removably disposed between opposing elements of an automobile window frame. The screen includes a pair of flexible and resilient elongated blocks, each of the blocks having a pair of longitudinal edges and a plurality of ventilation holes formed therethrough. The blocks are in abutment at positions along, but slightly spaced from, their longitudinal edges. A flexible elongated screen is abutably disposed between the blocks. The window screen possesses sufficient rigidity to extend to the opposing window frame elements when disposed in the window opening, yet possesses sufficient flexibility to be longitudinally rolled when not disposed in the window opening. Preferably, the blocks are formed from foam rubber, and Velcro strips are used to secure the screen in a rolled condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Clapsaddle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An automobile window screen removably disposable between opposing frame elements, comprising: a pair of flexible and resilient elongated blocks, each of said blocks having a pair of longitudinal edges and a plurality of ventilation holes formed between said longitudinal edges; said blocks being in abutment at positions along but slightly spaced from their corresponding longitudinal edges; and a flexible elongated screen disposed between said blocks and abutting each of said blocks along said positions of abutment; wherein the adjacent longitudinal edges of said blocks are spaced apart from one another sufficiently to permit the engagement of a window frame element therebetween; said window screen possessing sufficient rigidity to extend to opposing window frame elements when disposed therebetween, and sufficient flexibility to be longitudinally rolled when not so disposed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An automobile window screen removably disposable between opposing frame elements, comprising: a pair of flexible and resilient elongated blocks, each of said blocks having a pair of longitudinal edges and a plurality of ventilation holes formed between said longitudinal edges; said blocks being in abutment at positions along but slightly spaced from their corresponding longitudinal edges; and a flexible elongated screen disposed between said blocks and abutting each of said blocks along said positions of abutment; wherein the adjacent longitudinal edges of said blocks are spaced apart from one another sufficiently to permit the engagement of a window frame element therebetween; said window screen possessing sufficient rigidity to extend to opposing window frame elements when disposed therebetween, and sufficient flexibility to be longitudinally rolled when not so disposed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein said window screen further comprises a plurality of fastening means disposed along said positions for fastening said blocks together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention according to claim 2, wherein said fastening means comprises staples.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein the portions of said blocks between said positions are bowed outwardly away from said screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein said screen is a fiberglass screen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 1, characterized by the absence of any other means for rigidifying said window screen other than said blocks and said screen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein said blocks and said screen are longer than the length of the window opening in which the window screen is to be disposed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1, further comprising a V-shaped notch between said adjacent longitudinal edges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said body comprises foam rubber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention according to claim 1 further comprising means for securing said body in a rolled condition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 10 wherein said securing means comprises an engageable pair of Velcro strips on opposite sides of said window screen.
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