US4877268A
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Custom molded vehicle splash guard and template package therefor
Assignee: G P Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1988-10-19
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2008-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A custom molded vehicle splash guard includes a display surface and generally codimensional mounting surface, the surfaces joined along common edge margins to form an open pocket therebetween. A clamshell type template package is provided with opposing recesses adapted to retain a pair of the splash guards of the invention in back-to-back fashion so that the recess may be removed from the package and serve as a template for accurately trimming the splash guard for mounting to a vehicle fender.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A custom molded splash guard package combination comprising: at least a pair of left and right mirror image splash guards, said left splash guard being adapted for attachment to a fender on the left side of a vehicle, said right splash guard being adapted for attachment to a fender on the right side of a vehicle, each said splash guard having a display surface and a mounting surface, said display and mounting surfaces having a common outer edge and open inner edges and being disposed in spaced, generally parallel relationship to each other, said surfaces being joined along said common outer edge to form a pocket; a blister package having a front portion and a rear portion, said portions adapted to be joined together along a common edge margin, each of said front and rear portions having a recess adapted to retain a respective one of said right and left splash guards therein, each of said recesses substantially resembling the configuration of a corresponding one of said display surfaces; wherein each of said front and rear portions is adapted be used as a template for conforming the display surface of a respective one of said right and left splash guards for attachment to the respective vehicle fender.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A custom molded splash guard package combination comprising: at least a pair of left and right mirror image splash guards, said left splash guard being adapted for attachment to a fender on the left side of a vehicle, said right splash guard being adapted for attachment to a fender on the right side of a vehicle, each said splash guard having a display surface and a mounting surface, said display and mounting surfaces having a common outer edge and open inner edges and being disposed in spaced, generally parallel relationship to each other, said surfaces being joined along said common outer edge to form a pocket; a blister package having a front portion and a rear portion, said portions adapted to be joined together along a common edge margin, each of said front and rear portions having a recess adapted to retain a respective one of said right and left splash guards therein, each of said recesses substantially resembling the configuration of a corresponding one of said display surfaces; wherein each of said front and rear portions is adapted be used as a template for conforming the display surface of a respective one of said right and left splash guards for attachment to the respective vehicle fender.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said recesses are disposed so as to retain said splash guards in back to-back fashion, with said mounting surfaces opposite each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said pockets of each of said splash guards has a lower edge canted downwardly toward said open inner edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said mounting surface of each of said splash guards is slightly concave.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said splash guards is provided with a substantially planar portion on said display surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said common splash guard edge margin is generally rounded.
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) | 1992-10-30 | 1993-05-01 | 1993-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-30 | 1997-05-01 | 1997-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-30 | 2001-05-01 | 2001-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |