US4715643A
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Rear window louver for pickup trucks and method for making same
Assignee: LUND INTERNATONAL Inc
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Filing: 1987-03-02
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2007-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A universal rear window louvered unit for pickups which has a louvered window frame with the perimeter edge of generally conforming configuration to a pickup rear window and a series of spaced-apart louvers extending across the frame, with each louver having a flush mount bottom portion adapted for easy planer cutting removal. Optionally, the unit has a removable center portion which can be taken out to provide access to a slider window. The unit is designed for elimination of labor intensive steps and preparation.
Inventors
- 👤 Diego Butler L.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2011; B60J1/2088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A universal rear window louvered unit for pickups, comprising: a louvered window frame of generally conforming shape to a pickup truck rear window; said frame having a perimeter edge portion of general conforming configuration to a pickup rear window; and a series of spaced apart louvers extending across said frame; said louvers each having a flush mount bottom portion therebetween adapted for easing planer cutting removal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A universal rear window louvered unit for pickups, comprising: a louvered window frame of generally conforming shape to a pickup truck rear window; said frame having a perimeter edge portion of general conforming configuration to a pickup rear window; and a series of spaced apart louvers extending across said frame; said louvers each having a flush mount bottom portion therebetween adapted for easing planer cutting removal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein said flush mount bottom portions are cut out.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The unit of claim 1 which includes a removable midsection within the unit for optional removal to provide access to slider windows.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The unit of claim 1 which includes universal depth adjustable fasteners for attachment of said unit to a pickup truck rear window.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The unit of claim 4 wherein said fasteners comprise a threadable bolt having an adhesive material attached to a flush bolt head for adhering attachment to a rear window, and a threadable nut cap for the same.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The unit of claim 3 wherein said removable midsection is secured to said frame by fastening clips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein each of the louvers are defined by converging sidewalls which join to define a top, and have interposed therebetween a flush mount bottom portion, dwelling in generally the same plane as said perimeter edge portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The unit of claim 7 wherein said flush mount bottom portions are cut out.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein said unit is integrally formed from a polymeric plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The unit of claim 9 wherein said plastic material is ABS.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of making a rear window louvered unit for pickups which comprises: forming a polymeric plastic louvered window frame of generally conforming shape to a pickup truck rear window, with the frame having a perimeter edge portion of generally conforming configuration to a pickup rear window, and a series of spaced apart louvers extending across said frame, with each of said louvers having a flush mount bottom portion extending therebetween and dwelling within the same general plane as the perimeter edge portion of said frame; and cutting said flush mount bottom portion from between each of said louvers.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of making a rear window louvered unit for pickups which comprises: forming a polymeric plastic louvered window frame of generally conforming shape to a pickup truck rear window, with the frame having a perimeter edge portion of generally conforming configuration to a pickup rear window, and a series of spaced apart louvers extending across said frame, with each of said louvers having a flush mount bottom portion extending therebetween and dwelling within the same general plane as the perimeter edge portion of said frame; and cutting said flush mount bottom portion from between each of said louvers.
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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |