US4825889A
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Vehicle sun shade
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-06
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2007-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle sun shade is disclosed, formed from a rectangular water impervious non-transparent sheet having a width approximately equal to the width of the vehicle to be protected, and a length greater than the length of the vehicle. Flexible tie strips formed of an elastic cord with plastic coated hooks, are secured at each of the corners of the rectangular sheet for attaching the sheet to the vehicle. Light weight spacers preferrably being four in number, and of hollow construction, are inserted between the inner surface of the sheet and the outer surface of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 John B. Monteith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A vehicle sun shade comprising a rectangular water impervious non-transparent sheet having a width approximately equal to the width of the vehicle to be protected and a length greater than the length of the vehicle, flexible tie strips formed of elastic cord, with plastic coated hooks at free ends and secured at each corner of the rectangular sheet, four cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer members engaging the top of the vehicle to be protected and maintaining the inside surface of the rectangular sheet in spaced relation from the top of the vehicle, and a plurality of sleeves secure to the inside surface of the rectangular sheet and securing said cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer member to the rectangular sheet with axes of said cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer members extending along the width direction of the rectangular sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A vehicle sun shade comprising a rectangular water impervious non-transparent sheet having a width approximately equal to the width of the vehicle to be protected and a length greater than the length of the vehicle, flexible tie strips formed of elastic cord, with plastic coated hooks at free ends and secured at each corner of the rectangular sheet, four cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer members engaging the top of the vehicle to be protected and maintaining the inside surface of the rectangular sheet in spaced relation from the top of the vehicle, and a plurality of sleeves secure to the inside surface of the rectangular sheet and securing said cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer member to the rectangular sheet with axes of said cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer members extending along the width direction of the rectangular sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vehicle sun shade as defined in claim 1 wherein the rectangular sheet comprises cotton duct.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vehicle sun shade as defined in claim 1 wherein the rectangular sheet comprises nylon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vehicle sun shade as defined in claim 1 wherein the light weight spacer members comprise plastic and the are of hollow construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vehicle sun shade as defined in claim 1 wherein each of the cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer members is disposed in a middle portion of the rectangular sheet spaced substantially along the length of the rectangular sheet from said tie strips.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The vehicle sun shade as defined in claim 1 wherein each of the cylindrical non-metallic light weight spacer members has an axis directly in line with a corresponding axis of another one of the cylindrical nonmetallic light weight spacer members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1992-05-01 | 1992-10-31 | 1993-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-01 | 1996-10-31 | 1997-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-01 | 2000-10-31 | 2001-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |