US4726406A
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Windshield cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-05-29
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Granted: 1988-02-23
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Expires: 2006-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover for a vehicle window includes a vinyl sheet having a cloth backing for application to the window. The sheet is held in place by straps which are looped around stiffener bars on the side edges of the sheet. The straps extend into the interior of the vehicle where they are attached to mating fasteners in order to secure the sheet on the window. The attachment system permits detachment of the protective sheet only from the interior of the vehicle and thereby provides security against theft.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Weatherspoon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B60J11/06; B60J11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A cover for a vehicle window, comprising: a flexible sheet having a size to cover the window on the exterior thereof, said sheet having opposite side edges for placement adjacent opposite ends of the window; a pair of rigid stiffener bars secured to the respective side edges of said sheet; a pair of slots in said sheet located adjacent the respective stiffener bars; a pair of flexible straps each having opposite ends and a ring on one end strap, said strap being looped around the respective stiffener bars and extended through the slots and pulled tightly through the rings to draw the rings against the stiffener bars, said straps each having a length to extend into the interior of the vehicle when said sheet is applied to the window; a pair of fasteners fixed within the interior of the vehicle; and fastening means on each strap applicable to the corresponding fastener within the interior of the vehicle to mate therewith in a manner to hold said straps taut to secure the cover on the window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A cover for a vehicle window, comprising: a flexible sheet having a size to cover the window on the exterior thereof, said sheet having opposite side edges for placement adjacent opposite ends of the window; a pair of rigid stiffener bars secured to the respective side edges of said sheet; a pair of slots in said sheet located adjacent the respective stiffener bars; a pair of flexible straps each having opposite ends and a ring on one end strap, said strap being looped around the respective stiffener bars and extended through the slots and pulled tightly through the rings to draw the rings against the stiffener bars, said straps each having a length to extend into the interior of the vehicle when said sheet is applied to the window; a pair of fasteners fixed within the interior of the vehicle; and fastening means on each strap applicable to the corresponding fastener within the interior of the vehicle to mate therewith in a manner to hold said straps taut to secure the cover on the window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said fasteners comprise patches secured within the vehicle; and said patches and said fastening means on the straps comprise mating hook and loop fasteners for holding the straps taut upon application of the straps to the patches.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-22 | 1991-08-24 | 1992-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-22 | 1995-08-24 | 1996-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-22 | 1999-08-24 | 2000-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |