US4708388A
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Dashboard cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-01-16
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Granted: 1987-11-24
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Expires: 2007-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A foldable dashboard shield for use in screening the dashboard of a motor vehicle in formed of a thin sheet, like cardboard or one of the rigid polymers, scribed with fold lines which in one manner of folding convolve the shield into a folded stack for storage and in another manner of folding form a triangular structure. The shield may be inscribed with markings and when folded in the other manner may be used as an emergency road sign.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Zacharczuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2011; B60J1/2091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A sunshield for use in covering the dashboard of a motor vehicle, comprising: a thin, substantially rigid, membrane of a planform generally like the planform of said dashboard, said membranes being characterized as an elongate sheet having a first and second tapered end at the longitudinal edges thereof, said first and second tapered end at the longitudinal edges thereof, said first and second ends including end fold lines for the folding thereof in a first direction to align adjacent the ends of said dashboard and in a second direction to fold over said sheet, said sheet including further a plurality of intermediate fold lines for convolving segments of said sheet relative each other, said end and intermediate fold lines being aligned to provide a stacked folding of said segments in one manner of folding and to interlock said first and second ends to each other to form a triangular structure when folded in a second manner of folding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A sunshield for use in covering the dashboard of a motor vehicle, comprising: a thin, substantially rigid, membrane of a planform generally like the planform of said dashboard, said membranes being characterized as an elongate sheet having a first and second tapered end at the longitudinal edges thereof, said first and second tapered end at the longitudinal edges thereof, said first and second ends including end fold lines for the folding thereof in a first direction to align adjacent the ends of said dashboard and in a second direction to fold over said sheet, said sheet including further a plurality of intermediate fold lines for convolving segments of said sheet relative each other, said end and intermediate fold lines being aligned to provide a stacked folding of said segments in one manner of folding and to interlock said first and second ends to each other to form a triangular structure when folded in a second manner of folding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said sheet includes light reflective markings deposited on selected portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said membrane comprises plastic material structure.
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) | 1990-11-23 | 1991-05-25 | 1991-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-23 | 1995-05-25 | 1995-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-23 | 1999-05-25 | 1999-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |