US5294166A
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Protective liner for vehicle interior
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-03-01
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Granted: 1994-03-15
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Expires: 2013-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A protective liner (10) for a vehicle interior that comprises seat and floorboard portions (12, 14) that are preferably releasably connected by hook and loop fastening means (34A, 34B). The floorboard portion (14) of the subject liner (10) preferably further comprises laterally extending wing sections (26) adapted to provide protective coverage adjacent to the door threshold and the transmission or driveline tunnel of a vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K. Shapland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/20; B62D25/2072; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/58; B60N2/60; B60N2/6009; B60N2/6018; B60N2/6036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A protective liner for a vehicle interior, the liner having a length and a width and comprising a seat portion covering a vehicle seat, a floorboard portion covering a portion of a vehicle floor in front of the vehicle seat, and means for releasably connecting the seat portion to the floorboard portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
A protective liner for a vehicle interior, the liner having a length and a width and comprising a seat portion covering a vehicle seat, a floorboard portion covering a portion of a vehicle floor in front of the vehicle seat, and means for releasably connecting the seat portion to the floorboard portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the means for releasably connecting the seat portion to the floorboard portion is selectively adjustable to vary the length of the liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the seat portion and floorboard portion each comprise hook and loop fastening means for releasably connecting the seat portion to the floorboard portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The liner of claim 1 wherein the floorboard portion further comprises foldable, laterally extendable wing sections.
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) | 1997-03-14 | 1997-09-13 | 1998-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-03-14 | 2001-09-13 | 2002-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-03-14 | 2005-09-13 | 2006-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |