Window (only) Patents (Class 150/168)
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Patent number: 10203184Abstract: A patrol vehicle protection system with a quick release bullet resistant transparent panel system that requires no permanent modifications to the patrol vehicle, offers head impact safety protection, and may be used as a handheld protective shield. The system includes a bullet resistant transparent panel that temporarily attaches to a mounting mechanism mounted inside the door window opening. The mechanism includes upper and lower brackets that engage the window tracks around the door window opening. An optional vertical brace may be used to hold the brackets in place. The transparent panel is securely held between the two brackets with magnets that allow release of the panel in a side impact collision. The system includes at lateral force generating device mounted to a bracket that is activated when a side impact is detected forcing the transparent panel outward.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Inventors: Joe Klingman, Sandra Higgins
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Patent number: 9982969Abstract: A patrol vehicle protection system with a quick release bullet resistant transparent panel and door panel covering system that requires no permanent modifications to the patrol vehicle, offers head impact safety protection, and ventilation. The system includes a bullet resistant transparent panel that temporarily attaches to a door window opening mounting mechanism attached to the vehicle door. The mounting mechanism includes z-shaped upper and lower brackets designed to fit into the upper and lower slots formed around the window opening. An adjustment plate or brace holds the brackets in place in the slots. The transparent panel is securely held between the two brackets during normal use but automatically releases outward in a side impact collision. The system also includes a ballistic fabric panel that hangs from the lower bracket over the inside surface of the door panel to protect the driver's legs and lower torso of the driver sitting in the patrol vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Inventors: Joe Klingman, Sandra Alder
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Patent number: 9676262Abstract: A protective vehicle cover is a device that is placed over the windshield or other window of a vehicle in order to protect the vehicle interior from damage due to sunlight and heat. The protective vehicle cover features a multilayer shield that repels liquid and reflects sunlight as well as an at least one intermediate layer that provides additional functions such as increasing the weight and facilitating handling of the protective vehicle cover. The protective vehicle cover is magnetically secured to metallic portions of the vehicle's roof, hood, left strut, and right strut. At least one securing flap and at least one magnetic fastener are utilized to further secure the protective vehicle cover to both the interior and the exterior portions of the vehicle's windshield or windows. The at least one securing flap is folded into the interior of the vehicle and magnetically secured in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventor: Prasanna S. Peries
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Patent number: 9205725Abstract: Provided is an automotive windshield and sunshield cover structure for removably covering a windshield of a vehicle. The automotive windshield and sunshield cover structure includes a windshield cover for removably covering a windshield of a vehicle, the windshield cover having an upper edge, two lateral sides extending from the upper edge, and a lower edge opposing the upper edge and connecting with the two lateral sides; a first extension portion extended outward from the windshield cover, disposed at one of the two lateral sides, and positioned proximate to the upper edge; a second extension portion extended outward from the windshield cover, disposed at another one of the two lateral sides, and positioned proximate to the upper edge; at least one reticular vent portion is formed on the windshield cover. The damage caused by sunlight, rain or snow can be prevented by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: FORMOSA SAINT JOSE CORP.Inventor: Ming-Shun Yang
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Publication number: 20150114533Abstract: A protective vehicle cover is a device that is placed over the windshield or other window of a vehicle in order to protect the vehicle interior from damage due to sunlight and heat. The protective vehicle cover features a multilayer shield that repels liquid and reflects sunlight as well as an at least one intermediate layer that provides additional functions such as increasing the weight and facilitating handling of the protective vehicle cover. The protective vehicle cover is magnetically secured to metallic portions of the vehicle's roof, hood, left strut, and right strut. At least one securing flap and at least one magnetic fastener are utilized to further secure the protective vehicle cover to both the interior and the exterior portions of the vehicle's windshield or windows. The at least one securing flap is folded into the interior of the vehicle and magnetically secured in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Prasanna S. Peries
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Publication number: 20150013861Abstract: A recreational or large vehicle windshield cover is disclosed and comprises: a) a windshield cover component having a bottom portion, a top portion, a left side and a right side, b) at least two strap components coupled to the bottom portion of the windshield cover component, and c) at least one strap component coupled to the top portion of the windshield cover component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Morgan Ein
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Publication number: 20150013862Abstract: A window cover for an automobile integrally includes: a front sheet to cover an outer surface of an automobile windshield; and a pair of side sheets to cover outer surfaces of left and right front door glasses, respectively. The side sheets are fixed to a vehicle body by a fixing device. The device includes a plate-shaped tab fixed to a rear edge of each side sheet. The tab is fixed by being inserted into a clearance between a rear edge of each of the front door glasses and a front edge of a rear door glass of a rear door placed rearward of the rear edge. Accordingly, convenience is improved because the cover can be easily attached to the vehicle body with the front and rear doors remaining closed, and workability is not deteriorated because the cover is not twisted or entwined when the front doors are opened or closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: HONDA ACCESS CORP.Inventors: Tadashi Nomura, Daisuke Watanabe
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Patent number: 8844588Abstract: A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey M. Low, James Richard Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20140261934Abstract: A protective cover for a vehicle window comprising a flexible fabric panel having a terminal edge that includes a roll of the panel fabric where the roll is sized and dimensioned to be disposed beneath a closure component of the vehicle in order to secure the terminal edge in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Steve Abeyta
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Patent number: 8656968Abstract: A snow protection device mainly includes a piece of waterproof cloth, two bars, and at least two rubber magnets. The waterproof cloth includes a piece of cloth that is light-weighted, windable, and resistant against penetration of water. The two bars are respectively mounted to opposite side edges of the waterproof cloth. The rubber magnets are of magnetic attraction and are flexible and are arranged on the waterproof cloth at locations adjacent to and beside the bars. As such, the two bars can be used to collapse and expand the waterproof cloth and the rubber magnets may be securely attached, by means of magnetic attraction, to locations around a windshield so as to securely hold the waterproof cloth in position. The waterproof cloth is thus set to shield and cover the windshield. The resistance against water penetration of the waterproof cloth prevents water from contacting and being frozen on the windshield.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Han-Chun Lin
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Patent number: 8479787Abstract: A vehicle cover having a plurality of handles with tethers disposed along its longitudinal meridian for easy manipulation of said handles and attached cover so as to lift the cover and dislodge accumulated snow and/or ice. Additionally the present invention has a plurality of fastening clips for increased sustainment of the covers positioning against wind and environmental elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventors: Lakeram Sahadeo, George F. Mesiha
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Patent number: 8430445Abstract: An impact resistant cover for protecting a vehicle windshield is made up of a plurality of spaced apart rectangular panels, the panels having a flexible, puncture resistant, covering, the covering enclosing a resilient material having a thickness of between 0.5 and 1.5 inches. Flexible webs interconnect the panels while enabling the panels to lie in a common plane in a first selective positioning of the panels, and alternately to lie one panel atop the next panel in a vertically aligned stack of all of the panels, in a second selective positioning of the panels. Handles permit the stack to be carried easily and straps allow the cover to be secured to a vehicle's doors or windows while lying on the vehicles windshield.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: James Williams
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Patent number: 8322775Abstract: A transparent laminated structure having multiple peel-away laminated film layers for protecting windscreens, particularly windscreens of rotary aircraft, from environmental conditions. The laminated structure includes at least one laminated layer wherein each layer includes a film, a bonding layer on a first major side of the film for releaseably attaching the film to either the windscreen or to an adjacent laminated film layer, a conductive material on a second major side of the film for dissipating electrostatic charging in the laminated structure that may occur due to accumulated precipitation static during aircraft fight, and a hard coat layer for protecting the relatively softer film against abrasion. As the outermost film layer becomes degraded below acceptable levels, that film may be easily removed, exposing a subsequent unblemished film layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: VTOL, LLCInventors: Brent W. Barbee, E. Andrew Hough
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Patent number: 8292347Abstract: A transparent laminated structure having multiple peel-away laminated film layers for protecting windscreens, particularly windscreens of rotary aircraft, from environmental conditions. The laminated structure includes at least one laminated layer wherein each layer includes a film, a bonding layer on a first major side of the film for releaseably attaching the film to either the windscreen or to an adjacent laminated film layer, optionally a conductive material on a second major side of the film for dissipating electrostatic charging in the laminated structure that may occur due to accumulated precipitation static during aircraft fight, and a hard coat layer for protecting the relatively softer film against abrasion. A keyed removal system is provided simplify determining the number of film layers remaining on the windscreen and to aid in the sequential removal of film layers which become degraded below acceptable levels, thereby exposing a subsequent unblemished film layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: VTOL, LLCInventors: Reginald J. Drake, Brent W. Barbee
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Patent number: 8286688Abstract: A vehicle cover is provided for covering a driver side window, central windshield, and passenger side window. The cover includes a central windshield panel, a right wing panel, and a left wing panel. The right wing panel forms a pocket with three closed sides, and an open bottom edge for covering a driver side window and frame of a vehicle. The left wing panel is a pocket formed by three closed sides and an open bottom edge so as to enclose a passenger side window and frame of the vehicle. The vehicle cover prevents ice build up on the covered windshield and side windows so as to eliminate the need to scrape ice from the windshield and side windows. The cover also blocks harmful environmental conditions that may damage both the interior and exterior of a vehicle during all times of the year.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Galen Crozier
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Publication number: 20120247629Abstract: A snow protection device mainly includes a piece of waterproof cloth, two bars, and at least two rubber magnets. The waterproof cloth includes a piece of cloth that is light-weighted, windable, and resistant against penetration of water. The two bars are respectively mounted to opposite side edges of the waterproof cloth. The rubber magnets are of magnetic attraction and are flexible and are arranged on the waterproof cloth at locations adjacent to and beside the bars. As such, the two bars can be used to collapse and expand the waterproof cloth and the rubber magnets may be securely attached, by means of magnetic attraction, to locations around a windshield so as to securely hold the waterproof cloth in position. The waterproof cloth is thus set to shield and cover the windshield. The resistance against water penetration of the waterproof cloth prevents water from contacting and being frozen on the windshield.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: HAN-CHUN LIN
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Patent number: 8277916Abstract: A protection system kit is provided for at least one vehicular window panel mounted in a window opening of a vehicle. The kit comprises a film unit supply assembly including a release liner and a multi-layer, self-adhesive film unit. The film unit includes a first film layer and a first adhesive layer releasably securing the first film layer to the release liner. The film unit further includes a second film layer secured to the first film layer on the release liner by a second adhesive layer. The second film layer is selectively removable from the first film layer by peeling the second film layer away from the first film layer. The first adhesive layer is adapted to secure the first film layer to a vehicular window panel in an associated window opening of a vehicle. The first and second film layers are pre-configured to fit the window opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Clear Defense, LLCInventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
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Patent number: 8132603Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective cover for a windshield comprising: a top handle, where said top handle extends from both sides of the cover; a bottom handle, where said bottom handle extends from both sides of the cover; straps, where the straps extend from the top handle and the bottom handle; Velcro tips at the tip of each strap; and a magnetic strip, said strip extends across the top edge of the cover. In one embodiment, the straps are elastic and capable of extending lengthwise. The cover may include reinforcement strips extending across the length of the cover and the cover may be made of a Tyvek material. The magnetic strip seals the top edge of the cover to prevent the intrusion of rain or snow.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Jeremy Hogan
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Patent number: 8087712Abstract: A pair of vertically disposed handlebars spaced laterally apart mounting a plurality of vertically spaced flexible cords.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: David Svengalis
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Patent number: 8088462Abstract: A vehicular window assembly includes a vehicular window, an inner film unit and an outer film unit. The vehicular window panel has interior and exterior opposed surfaces. The inner film unit includes an inner adhesive layer and an inner film layer adhered to the interior surface of the vehicular window panel by the inner adhesive layer. The outer film unit includes an outer adhesive layer and an outer film layer adhered to the exterior surface of the vehicular window panel by the outer adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Clear Defense LLCInventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
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Publication number: 20080252095Abstract: A windshield protection system has an optically clear sheet of plastic covering the windshield. The clear plastic sheet is attached to the windshield by a gasket around the perimeter of the windshield. A space is formed between the windshield and the clear plastic sheet. An optical matching material is used to fill this space. A valve in the gasket allows the optical matching material to be introduced into the space. The clear plastic sheet may have a hard coating. The clear plastic sheet protects the windshield from rocks that cause breaks, scratches and pitting. The optical matching material is a gel which increases the protection to the windshield and allows for variations in the shapes of windshields for other vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Gary E. Meyers
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Patent number: 7431375Abstract: A cover comprising: a roof panel having a front side, a back side, a right side, and a left side all forming the perimeter of the roof panel, the roof panel sized to substantially cover a roof; a front panel attached to the roof panel along the front side of the roof panel and sized to substantially cover a front windshield; a passenger side panel attached to the roof panel along the left side of the roof panel and sized to substantially cover a passenger side window; a driver side panel attached to the roof panel along the right side of the roof panel and sized to substantially cover a driver side window; and at least one strap attached to each of the front panel, passenger side panel, and driver side panel, wherein the at least one strap comprises a magnet for attaching the strap to the automobile.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Inventor: Don Julius
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Patent number: 7401836Abstract: An accessory for a pickup truck ad the like comprising a frame positioned behind the rear window thereof. The frame supports a plurality of louvers which are selectively positionable in first, second, and third orientations. The louvers are substantially transparent and at least one exterior surface thereof is reflective. The louvers are adapted to display selected graphics when positioned in the first and third orientations. The accessory may also employ triangular louvers which may be adapted to display selected graphics which positioned in the first, second, and third orientations.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventor: Malcolm Petty
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Patent number: 7370903Abstract: A transparent laminated structure having multiple peel-away laminated film layers for protecting windscreens, particularly windscreens of rotary aircraft, from environmental conditions. The laminated structure includes at least one laminated layer wherein each layer includes a film, a bonding layer on a first major side of the film for releaseably attaching the film to either the windscreen or to an adjacent laminated film layer, a conductive material on a second major side of the film for dissipating electrostatic charging in the laminated structure that may occur due to accumulated precipitation static during aircraft fight, and a hard coat layer for protecting the relatively softer film against abrasion. As the outermost film layer becomes degraded below acceptable levels, that film may be easily removed, exposing a subsequent unblemished film layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: United Protective Technologies, LLCInventors: Brent W. Barbee, E. Andrew Hough
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Patent number: 7219616Abstract: A protective cover for a boat having a deck, a windshield with a top peripheral edge and a bottom peripheral edge and a plurality of twist stud fasteners includes an inner layer, a center layer and an outer layer. The inner and outer layers are constructed of a water-resistant material. The center layer is constructed of a shock and impact absorbing material having a nominal thickness in the range of 0.25 inch to 0.50 inch. The inner layer, the center layer and the outer layer form a sandwich that has a peripheral edge that has a top portion and a bottom portion. The protective cover is attached to the windshield of the boat by placing it on the windshield.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Inventor: Daniel F. Pritchett
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Patent number: 6705337Abstract: A truck cover having a roof panel having a front edge, a rear edge, and two side edges and a front section attached to the front edge of the roof panel for covering the truck windshield. The cover includes a rear panel attached to the rear edge of the roof panel for covering the truck's rear window. Attached to the side edges of the roof are two side sections for covering the vehicle's side windows, the side sections have a lower edge, a front corner and a back corner. The device includes two elastic strips. Each elastic strip has a first end and a second end. The first end of each of the elastic strips is individually attached to the lower edge of each of the side sections proximate the front corner. The second end of each strip is attached to the lower edge of each of the side sections proximate the back corner for detachably attaching the truck cover to the cab of a truck.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Inventor: Barbara Peckham
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Patent number: 6662839Abstract: A system for protecting selected glass surfaces of a vehicle having a windshield and external rearview mirrors includes a pair of mirror covers and a windshield cover. Each mirror cover includes a bag-like body portion defining an open end capable of fitting over and completely covering an external mirror. Each mirror cover includes a strap that may be secured around a respective vehicle mirror support arm and adjustably attached to the mirror cover with corresponding hook and loop fastening material. The windshield cover includes a configuration for overlaying the vehicle windshield and includes straps that may be releasably coupled to respective mirror covers. The windshield cover includes magnets along an upper edge for selectively attaching the upper edge of the windshield cover to the roof of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Reg L. Thayer
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Patent number: 6497351Abstract: A multi-compartment bag assembly for protecting and storing one or both hardtops of a coupe top automobile, the bag assembly comprising a first bag compartment defined by an overlying first outside compartment wall and an inside compartment wall joined along respective bottom and opposing side edges and including a first top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein, and a second bag compartment defined by the inside compartment wall and a second outside compartment wall, the inside compartment wall and the second outside compartment wall being joined along respective bottom and side edges and including a second top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventor: John A. Peele, Jr.
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Patent number: 6492017Abstract: A surface protection film comprising a transparent backing of polypropylene or propylene-ethylene copolymer, which comprises a light stabilizer, and a self-adhesive composition of polyethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) having a VA fraction of from 40 to 80% by weight and a melt index MFI in accordance with ISO 1133 (A/4) of from 0.5 to 25 g/10 min at 190° C. and 2.16 kg, which is blended with from 0 to 35% by weight of a polyether of the form XO—[(CH2)4—O]—Y (1) or XO—[(CH(CH3)—CH2—O]—Y (2) having a weight-average molecular weight Mw of from 200 to 100,000 g/mol, X and Y being selected from the group consisting of H—, (CnH2n+1)— where n is from 1 to 20, CH2═CHCO—, CH3CH(NH2)CH2—, 2,3-epoxypropyl- or C6H5—CO—, CH2═C(CH3)—CO—.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: tesa AGInventors: Nicolai Böhm, Jobst-Waldemar Klemp, Horst-Günther Ströh
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Patent number: 6309744Abstract: A protective cover (13) for windscreens of vehicles comprises a single layer polypropylene base sheet (16) and an acrylate adhesive layer (18). The cover extends over the glazed windscreen and at least a portion of the surrounding frame. The film (13) serves to protect the windshield against damage during transport from factory to showroom and can be easily removed on arrival.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: SCAPA Group PLCInventor: Sandra Batey
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Patent number: 6241303Abstract: A device for protecting a windshield of a motor vehicle against adverse weather comprises a cover so dimensioned to at least substantially cover the windshield and a plurality of straps extending from the cover for securing the cover against the windshield. A plurality of fibriles extend from a front side of the cover facing the windshield. In a preferred form, a waterproof backing material is adjoined along a back side of the cover opposite the fibrous side to display an image visible from the exterior of the motor vehicle. The cover is secured to the motor vehicle by engaging the hook and loop fastening material on the free ends of the straps with complementary fastening material in the interior of the motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Inventor: Man Lai Yee
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Patent number: 6183580Abstract: A protective covering system for protecting the exterior of a vehicle including the paint surfaces and glass surface of the vehicle from damage from rocks, insects, road tar, and other debris while driving. The protective covering system includes a set of protective sheets with each protective sheet having front and back surfaces, and an outer perimeter. Each protective sheet is generally transparent to permit the passage of light therethrough between the front and back surfaces of the protective sheet. The back surface of each of the protective sheet is designed for attachment to an exterior surface of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Inventors: Larry B. Harrell, Eleanor P. Harrell
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Patent number: 6076577Abstract: A vehicle cover provided by a sheet material having in inner and outer surface, a central section positionable adjacent at least a portion of the exterior of the windshield of the vehicle and first and second end sections connected to the central section of the sheet material at opposite ends thereof. The first end section is positionable adjacent at least a portion of the exterior of the window of the driver side door and the second end section is positionable adjacent at least a portion of the exterior of the window of the passenger side door. The first end section defines a first pocket adjacent an upper end thereof for receiving an upper corner of the driver side door for maintaining the first end section adjacent the exterior of the driver side door and the second end section defines a second pocket adjacent an upper end thereof for receiving an upper corner of the passenger side door for maintaining the second end section adjacent the exterior of the passenger side door.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventor: Guido Vinicio Ontaneda
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Patent number: 6015180Abstract: An anchor system for a sun screen on a windshield of a motor home comprising a sun screen to fit across the windshield of the motor home. An anchoring strap is for securing midpoints on opposite vertical edges of the sun screen to locations at opposite sides of the motor home by a person standing on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Inventor: Guenther Beuerle
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Patent number: 6007899Abstract: A transparent or opaque sheet is affixed onto the inner surface of a side door window glass of a vehicle for coloration, light blockage, decoration and the like. In the sheet-affixed window glass, the sheet is directly but detachably affixed onto the inner surface of the window glass via a front holder and a back holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideo Yoshizawa, Yasuo Yamamoto
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Patent number: 5816641Abstract: Disclosed is a sun shading means for cars mainly including four pieces of sun shades for respectively covering over front, left, rear, and right windows of a car. These sun shades are serially connected by upper and lower independently adjustable elastic fastening belts provided at their adjacent edges. Locating belts are separately connected to lower elastic fastening belts, so that hooks provided at free ends of the locating belts can be hooked onto lower edges of the car's body to firmly locate the whole sun shading means on the car. Two of the lower elastic fastening belts between the front and the left and the right windows pass below two rear view mirrors near two lower outer corners of the front window. Properly adjust the elastic belts shall allow the sun shades to completely and fitly cover windows at all four sides of the car to block all possible gaps through where sun shine may go into the car, and therefore an enhanced heat-insulation effect can be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Polyprise IncorporatedInventor: Jye-Lai Chen
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Patent number: 5697416Abstract: A cover device and method of use therefor for a motor vehicle which comprises a means for covering an entirety of a window and only a portion of at least one of a motor vehicle roof adjacent the window, a motor vehicle hood adjacent the window, a motor vehicle component adjacent the top edge portion of the window and a motor vehicle component adjacent the bottom edge portion of the window, and at least one handle for the covering means. The covering means is at least one of closable and securable inside at least one of a motor vehicle door, window and passenger compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Inventors: Robert R. Bock, Raymond Anthony Joao
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Patent number: 5678878Abstract: Heat blocker system and methods are provided for preventing heat flow into the passenger compartment (118) of a vehicle (10) to reduce a heat buildup therein. A hole (12) may be formed in the door jamb region (16) or other convenient place that is not visible. A tubular insertion member (66) may then be inserted through the hole (12) to an exterior panel cavity (26). Insulation material (68), such as liquid polyurethane resin or other suitable materials, is injected into the panel cavity (26) and allowed to expand and harden. The hole (12) is then anodized or otherwise cleaned. A plug (62 or 64) may be used to cover the hole (12). The type of plug chosen depends on the location of the hole. A heat reflective cover (110) is secured on the exterior surface (112) of the windshield (114) to prevent heat from entering through the windshield (114). The cover (110) has a heat reflective coating (116) such as a metallic silver coating.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1995Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Inventor: Rickey Dale Clark
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Patent number: 5564770Abstract: The vehicular windshield cover of the invention includes a first tubular housing arranged to have extensible or retracted therefrom a fluid impermeable flexible web that extends to a second housing having a cylindrical concave surface arranged to accommodate the first cylindrical housing during a nested configuration when the web is wound within the first cylindrical housing. The web securedg about an axle within the first cylindrical housing is arranged such that the axle is fixedly secured to a cap member that iS rotatably mounted to the cylindrical housing, such that rotation of the cap relative to the housing permits fueling of the web within that housing. Various structure to secure the housings to the Windshield is arranged to include suction cups, straps, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1995Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Inventors: Patrick A. Smith, Sonia Smith
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Patent number: 5415214Abstract: A cover device for motor vehicle windows and/or lights is disclosed which comprises an external shell which has an inner region and at least two end regions. The cover device also comprises at least two handles, wherein each of the two handles is connected to the external shell at a perimeter region of each of the at least two end regions. The end regions of the external shell is closable inside a motor vehicle passenger compartment. The cover device protects a motor vehicle windows and/or lights from snow, ice, freezing rain, dirt, dust, debris or other foreign matter. The cover device can be used on a windshield, a rear window, side windows and lights of a motor vehicle so as to provide for an easy clearing and cleaning of same.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1994Date of Patent: May 16, 1995Inventors: Robert R. Bock, Raymond A. Joao
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Patent number: 5356191Abstract: A protective cover for the windshield of an automobile. The cover has a pair of flaps that extend from a center cover section. The center cover section has an area that can cover most conventional windshields. The center section is placed over the windshield and the flaps are wrapped around to the side windows of the car. The flaps each have suction cups that secure the cover to the vehicle. The flaps and center section can be folded into a pouch that is secured in the folded position by a zipper that is attached to the center section and a pouch member which extends from the center portion of the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Auto-Shade, Inc.Inventor: Dan Sheehan
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Patent number: 5324090Abstract: A windshield cover for protecting the windshield of motor vehicles against the weather i made as a panel constructed of a plastic material. The panel has two outer sheets spaced from each other by a spacing and a plurality of inner webs extending perpendicularly to the outer sheets and interconnecting the two outer sheets to form a channeled panel fairly rigid against a force perpendicularly to the plane of the panel and somewhat flexible to bending around the length of the webs which form a plurality of parallel channels in said spacing between the outer sheets. The inner webs provide mechanical strength against rough wear and tear, and the channels hold air for thermal insulation, especially when at least the upper end of each channel is closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1993Date of Patent: June 28, 1994Inventor: Kurt Lehnhoff
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Patent number: 5292167Abstract: A cover for windshields is provided which includes a panel assembly having first and second longitudinal edges and first and second side edges. First and second flaps are formed adjacent to the panel assembly first and second side edges respectively. A pair of strut members are secured to the panel assembly in proximity to the panel assembly side edges and function to impart some rigidity to the panel assembly at its side edges. A pair of tensile members are provided for mounting the panel assembly and each includes first and second ends which are anchored to a respective flap. The tensile members are elastic and can be stretched over parts of the vehicle, such as the outside rear view mirrors, for mounting the windshield cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1992Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: Sleet Sheet CompanyInventor: Lloyd S. Hellman
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Patent number: 5211438Abstract: This invention relates to a self-anchoring anti-frost and anti-snow windshield cover made from certain elastomeric material which may be configured to ensure self-adherence to windshields, thus resulting in a product offering convenience and ease of application, and requiring short application time.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Inventor: Michael J. Snow
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Patent number: 5123468Abstract: A removable cover for mounting over the exterior of a vehicle window is provided. The cover is formed from a flexible sheet material having a central portion sized and shaped to substantially cover the window and at least two, integral clamping portions at opposite ends of the central portion. The clamping portions are disposed for capture between a door and door frame of the vehicle. The cover also includes a cut-out hand hold in each clamping portion. A handle grip body is mounted to each clamping portion. Each handle grip body includes a face of sufficiently large dimension to engage the door and door frame so as not to pull through between them when the door is closed. In the portions of the sheet material that transition between the central portion and the clamping portions there are provided windows, for visualizing the door frame, and rubber spacers.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Ultraviolet, Ltd.Inventor: Robert F. Mater, Jr.
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Patent number: 5037156Abstract: A device for the protection of a vehicle's windshield from heat, frost, rain, snow, and the like. The protector is preferably a layer of polyethylene which covers the outside of the windshield. The cover is held in place by two wings which are secured between the vehicle's doors and their frames. Placement of these wings within the door is facilitated through the use of handles or cords which attach to the wing and are long enough to permit the operator to keep their hand from the doorway during closure of the vehicle's door.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1989Date of Patent: August 6, 1991Inventor: Frances A. Lundberg
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Patent number: 5014758Abstract: A protective cover for vehicle windows which includes a length of flexible sheet material having a first retainer clamp provided on one end for removable attachment to one of the front door posts of a vehicle, three additional retainer clamps adapted for engaging the sheet material in spaced relationship with respect to the first cover clamp and attachment to the remaining front door post and the rear window posts of the vehicle and a leading edge member attached to the opposite end of the sheet material for removably engaging the first cover retainer clamp to secure the sheet material over the windshield, rear window and side windows of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment a rubber seal is provided at the top edge of the cover sheet and clamp retainers are attached to the cover retainer clamps, to further secure the protective cover on the vehicle and minimize theft of the protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1990Date of Patent: May 14, 1991Inventor: Charles W. Stinson
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Patent number: 4973098Abstract: A frost preventive device is set forth wherein a flexible fabric sheet includes spaced side edges, including a flexible magnetic bar mounted within a complementarily configured pocket adjacent each of the side edges. The device includes spaced sections of hook and loop fasteners to permit gathering of the fabric together to accommodate vehicular windshields of narrower dimensions and accordingly permit usage of the organization upon a variety of variously configured vehicles. The device further includes an alternative embodiment utilizing a series of alternating hook and loop fastener segments with intermediate non-hook and loop portions therebetween to provide greater flexibility in usage of the device in accommodating variously configured automotive windshields.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1990Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Inventor: James D. McFall