Window (only) Patents (Class 150/168)
  • Patent number: 10203184
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: Joe Klingman, Sandra Higgins
  • Patent number: 9982969
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventors: Joe Klingman, Sandra Alder
  • Patent number: 9676262
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Prasanna S. Peries
  • Patent number: 9205725
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: FORMOSA SAINT JOSE CORP.
    Inventor: Ming-Shun Yang
  • Publication number: 20150114533
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Prasanna S. Peries
  • Publication number: 20150013861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Morgan Ein
  • Publication number: 20150013862
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: HONDA ACCESS CORP.
    Inventors: Tadashi Nomura, Daisuke Watanabe
  • Patent number: 8844588
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Low, James Richard Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20140261934
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Steve Abeyta
  • Patent number: 8656968
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Han-Chun Lin
  • Patent number: 8479787
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Lakeram Sahadeo, George F. Mesiha
  • Patent number: 8430445
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: James Williams
  • Patent number: 8322775
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: VTOL, LLC
    Inventors: Brent W. Barbee, E. Andrew Hough
  • Patent number: 8292347
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: VTOL, LLC
    Inventors: Reginald J. Drake, Brent W. Barbee
  • Patent number: 8286688
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Galen Crozier
  • Publication number: 20120247629
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: HAN-CHUN LIN
  • Patent number: 8277916
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Defense, LLC
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Patent number: 8132603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Jeremy Hogan
  • Patent number: 8087712
    Abstract: A pair of vertically disposed handlebars spaced laterally apart mounting a plurality of vertically spaced flexible cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: David Svengalis
  • Patent number: 8088462
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Clear Defense LLC
    Inventors: Tonya M. Cockman, Patrick Haden Jennings, Donald C. Martin
  • Publication number: 20080252095
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Gary E. Meyers
  • Patent number: 7431375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Don Julius
  • Patent number: 7401836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Malcolm Petty
  • Patent number: 7370903
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: United Protective Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brent W. Barbee, E. Andrew Hough
  • Patent number: 7219616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Daniel F. Pritchett
  • Patent number: 6705337
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Barbara Peckham
  • Patent number: 6662839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Reg L. Thayer
  • Patent number: 6497351
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: John A. Peele, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6492017
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: tesa AG
    Inventors: Nicolai Böhm, Jobst-Waldemar Klemp, Horst-Günther Ströh
  • Patent number: 6309744
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: SCAPA Group PLC
    Inventor: Sandra Batey
  • Patent number: 6241303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Man Lai Yee
  • Patent number: 6183580
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventors: Larry B. Harrell, Eleanor P. Harrell
  • Patent number: 6076577
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Guido Vinicio Ontaneda
  • Patent number: 6015180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Guenther Beuerle
  • Patent number: 6007899
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo Yoshizawa, Yasuo Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 5816641
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Polyprise Incorporated
    Inventor: Jye-Lai Chen
  • Patent number: 5697416
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Inventors: Robert R. Bock, Raymond Anthony Joao
  • Patent number: 5678878
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Rickey Dale Clark
  • Patent number: 5564770
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventors: Patrick A. Smith, Sonia Smith
  • Patent number: 5415214
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Robert R. Bock, Raymond A. Joao
  • Patent number: 5356191
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Auto-Shade, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan Sheehan
  • Patent number: 5324090
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Inventor: Kurt Lehnhoff
  • Patent number: 5292167
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Sleet Sheet Company
    Inventor: Lloyd S. Hellman
  • Patent number: 5211438
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventor: Michael J. Snow
  • Patent number: 5123468
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Ultraviolet, Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert F. Mater, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5037156
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Frances A. Lundberg
  • Patent number: 5014758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventor: Charles W. Stinson
  • Patent number: 4973098
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Inventor: James D. McFall