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License plate lenses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-04-15
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Granted: 1989-10-17
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Expires: 2008-04-15
Abstract
Abstract License plate lenses to be affixed over the license plate area of automobiles and/or vehicles and carrying a communicative or decorative symbol to the car enthusiasts liking. The lenses are constructed from a plurality of plastics with a logo and/or design vacuum formed into the various plastic materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin McDonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:40
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A license plate lens, comprising: (a) a rectangularly-shaped plastic lens having a plurality of orifices so as to coincide with a license plate holder of most, if not all, automobiles, and; (b) a logo or other nomenclature vacuum-formed in said plastic lens so as to create a raised and enhanced surface in said lens.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A license plate lens, comprising: (a) a rectangularly-shaped plastic lens having a plurality of orifices so as to coincide with a license plate holder of most, if not all, automobiles, and; (b) a logo or other nomenclature vacuum-formed in said plastic lens so as to create a raised and enhanced surface in said lens.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The license plate lens as contained in claim 1, wherein the license plate lens is constructed of polyethylene or other plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The license plate lens of claim 2, wherein the license plate lens material contains pigments of such a nature so as to provide a tinted license plate lens permitting visual acuity through the license plate lens.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The license plate lens of claim 1, wherein the raised and enhanced surface consists of a plurality of vacuum-formed impressions presenting an outwardly convexed appearance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The license plate lens of claim 1, wherein the raised and enhanced surface consists of a plurality of vacuum-formed impressions presenting a louvered appearance.
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