Abstract: A vehicle window screen for a window opening of a vehicle in the form of a curtain having a shape generally conforming to the window opening of the vehicle is disclosed. The curtain having an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion with elastomeric members disposed thereon the portions. The upper portion removably attachable on a top portion of a door of the vehicle above the window opening of the vehicle, the central portion removably attachable on a side edge of the door of the vehicle and the lower portion removably attachable on the door of the vehicle below the window opening of the vehicle and a means for removably fastening the lower portion of the curtain to the side edge of the door of the vehicle including a clip and a mechanical stop member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door wire harness capable of passing through the inside of a door frame without being splashed with water. A door harness is provided from a body side of a vehicle over a door side and reaches to the inside area of a door frame by passing through a first penetration hole provided in the body of the vehicle to a second penetration hole provided in a side panel area of a hinge installation area of the door frame, is pulled out between the door frame and trim cover by passing through a third penetration hole provided in the inner panel area of the door frame. The area of the door harness that extends from the first penetration hole over to the third penetration hole is passed through the inside of consecutive grommets, and joint areas provided in the grommets are connected with the first penetration hole, second penetration hole, and third penetration hole, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is a temporary plastic replacement window with extension, for vehicles, which includes two sheets of a flexible transparent film, attaching means for attaching the two sheets, wherein together the two sheets form an envelope when attached, and an extension to the envelope being connectable to one of the two sheets through connecting means. The two sheets are pre-cut to a pattern that is shaped to snugly fit over a broken vehicle window frame. The envelope is sized and shaped to fit snugly over a frame of a vehicle door having the broken window. The extension is made of sheet material impenetrable by shards of glass and being a polymeric or natural material. When the extension is placed across a vehicle seat next to the broken window and connected to the envelope, penetration of shards of glass into one's clothing and person, is prevented.

Abstract: A side visor with a ventilation function for a car, comprising: a side visor body (10) having an upper portion attached to a car body (1) and having a lower portion incurved toward a window glass (6) and provided with an airflow hole (12), when the side visor body (10) is seen in cross-sectional view; a filter casing (15) including a filter (21) and having airflow holes (15a, 15b), the filter casing (15) being attached to the lower portion and moored to the side visor body (10) through a strap (16); and a rubber packing (22) extending on a side of the filter casing (15) facing the window glass (6) so that the rubber packing (22) abuts against the window glass (6); whereby when the window glass (6) is moved down, ventilation between inside and outside of the car is ensured through the first and second airflow holes (12, 15a, 15b) and the filter (21), while dust, insects, etc. outside the car are prevented from intruding into the car.

Abstract: A side window blind is integrated in the bodywork of a motor vehicle. The blind can be retracted into the hollow space between the inner lining and the outer skin of the vehicle. The blind passes out through a slot in the window embrasure. In order to close this slot when the side window blind is not in use, a flexible cover strip is connected with the reinforcing strip on the front edge of the blind material, which in the driven-out state comes to lie against the contour of the reinforcing strip. In the driven-in or drawn in state, the cover strip is lifted off sectionwise from the reinforcing strip and lies, closely to the slot, on at least one of the slot edges.

Abstract: A motor vehicle window weather shield is disclosed, comprised of a base and an awning. The awning is slidably engages the base and is designed to extend from the base, over a window on a motor vehicle. The awing may be locked into one of several positions relative to the base. The base is releasably secured to the hood of a motor vehicle via magnets.

Abstract: A grommet 110 includes a grommet body 111 and a grommet inner member 112. The inner member 112 has an elastic clip 116 in the form of an oval column and a waterproof lip 117 formed around a base part of the elastic clip 116. With this constitution, by press-fitting the elastically deformed clip 116 into an engagement hole 123 while accommodating the grommet 110 in a hollow part 122 formed on a side face 121 of a vehicle door, the easy and simple assembling can be accomplished to improve the waterproof capability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for holding a visor for a door mirror device. In the present invention, a seat is integrally formed at a backside of a visor cover. A clip, which is formed separately from the visor cover, is mounted to the seat. A clip-engaging hole is formed at a frame, and, by engaging the clip with the clip engaging hole, the visor cover can be assembled to the frame.

Abstract: A housing for a member disposed at a vehicle exterior is formed by assembling a plurality of parts substantially in a vehicle longitudinal direction. At a matching portion when the plurality of parts are assembled together substantially in the vehicle longitudinal direction, a housing outer side end portion of a matching surface substantially at a vehicle frontward side is displaced further outward than a housing outer side end portion of a matching surface substantially at a vehicle rearward side. Or, the housing outer side end portion of the matching surface substantially at the vehicle rearward side may have a curved surface or a flat surface.

Abstract: A rear window screen assembly for trucks for preventing debris from entering through an open rear window. The rear window screen assembly for trucks includes a mesh screen with a frame and at least one spring member coupled to a lower edge of the frame. Each spring member is adapted for being inserted into a lower track of a window opening such that the spring member urges the frame upward. An upper edge of the frame is adapted for insertion into an upper track of the window opening whereby said frame is couplable to the window opening.

Abstract: The subject invention is an air deflector for a motor vehicle that is adapted to be attached to the posterior portion of a roof structure of a motor vehicle, with some limited overhang over the vertical rear vehicle surface for purposes of directing the flow of air over the roof of a moving motor vehicle downwardly over such rear surface of the motor vehicle, said deflector comprising an air deflector member forming with the motor vehicle an air passage that is curved downwardly from the upper rear surface of the roof in order to deflect air movements from a horizontal flow pattern over the roof surface to a substantial vertical flow directed downwardly and adjacent to the posterior surface of the vehicle, such air deflector device having a concave lower surface adapted to fit conformingly over the rear portion of the roof and the upper portion of the rear surface of the vehicle, with specialized attachment means affixed to such lower surface for attaching the air deflector to a portion of the motor vehicle w

Abstract: The subject invention is an air deflector for a motor vehicle that is adapted to be attached to the posterior portion of a roof structure of a motor vehicle for purposes of directing the flow of air over the roof of a moving motor vehicle downwardly over the rear surface of the motor vehicle, said deflector comprising an air collector member having an internal air passage that is curved downwardly to deflect air movements from a horizontal flow pattern to a substantial vertical flow directed downwardly adjacent to the posterior surface of the vehicle, such device having a concave lower surface adapted to fit conformingly over the rear portion of the roof, with attachment means affixed to such lower surface.

Abstract: A mirror trim panel including a cover portion, a primary attachment portion, and a hinge between the cover portion and the primary attachment portion. The hinge allows the mirror trim panel to be secured to the door trim panel and to be lowered into a transit position to improve packaging density and to reduce shipping costs of the door trim panel assembly.

Abstract: An umbrella opening device for a vehicle includes a casing slidably received in a housing and moved inward and outward of the housing with a motor. A follower is rotatably received in the casing for supporting an an umbrella with a support. A motor is coupled to the follower for rotating the follower and the support and the umbrella to an erect position and to open the umbrella above the driver or the passenger. The casing has a rack engaged with a gear of the motor for being moved relative to the housing by the motor. A cover may be opened by the casing.

Abstract: A new vehicle window pet barrier for blocking an open window of a vehicle to prevent a pet in the vehicle from escaping through the open window. The inventive device includes an open frame defining a central opening. In a preferred embodiment, the open frame further comprises a plurality of elongate cross members extending across the central opening of the frame. A fan for blowing air is coupled to the open frame.

Abstract: An interior paneling element (1) for a motor vehicle door (10) is described, which element is designed as a bearer of functional units or parts (11). At least some of the functional units or parts (11), in particular the cavity-reinforcement means (2), the guide rail (3, 4) of the window opener and optionally a strut of the side-impact protection (5) are fastened on the element (1) in the form of a static framework (12).

Abstract: A sunshade (42) for substantially covering an automotive vehicle roof (32) has a plurality of roof bows (70 and 72) and a flexible sheet (50) spanning between these bows, all of which are slidably disposed proximate with an inside surface (40) of the roof (32).

Abstract: A vehicle window screen includes a net hood having an open lower end and a tightening device connected to the periphery defining the open lower end so as to mount the net hood to a sliding door of a vehicle. The net hood has an inside portion and an outside portion, the inside portion having a slit defined therethrough and an opening defined through the net hood and that communicates with the slit. A roller of the sliding door extends through the opening and a roller shank of the sliding door passes through the slit.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a vehicle occupant protection curtain (12) which is movable from a retracted position to a deployed position extending across a vehicle window (15). The apparatus (10) further includes a track (44 or 48) and a runner (34). The runner (34) is connected to the curtain (12) to draw the curtain (12) from the retracted position to the deployed position upon movement of the runner (34) along the track (44 or 48) from a first position to a second position. The track (44 or 48) defines a plurality of intermediate positions to which the runner (34) is movable transversely of the track (44 or 48) in a direction toward the window (15). The track (44 or 48) blocks return movement of the runner (34) from each of the intermediate positions toward the initial position under the influence of tension imparted to the curtain (12) by a vehicle occupant moving against the curtain (12) in a direction outward of the window (15).

Abstract: Windshield visor for motor vehicles having windshield, roof, and driver and passenger side door frames. The windshield visor includes a forward wing, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The forward wing provides shading from sun light and shielding from precipitation, and has left and right wing tips, top and bottom surfaces, and leading and trailing edges. The first mounting plate is connected to the left wing tip of forward wing and attaches to a motor vehicle's driver side door frame. The second mounting plate is connected to the right wing tip of the forward wing and attached to the motor vehicle's passenger side door frame. A stud post fastener is provided for adhering to the motor vehicle's roof and for releasably attaching to the forward wing.

Abstract: Windshield visor for motor vehicles having windshield, roof, and driver and passenger side door frames. The windshield visor includes a forward wing, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The forward wing provides shading from sun light and shielding from precipitation, and has left and right wing tips, top and bottom surfaces, and leading and trailing edges. The first mounting plate is connected to the left wing tip of forward wing and attaches to a motor vehicle's driver side door frame. The second mounting plate is connected to the right wing tip of the forward wing and attached to the motor vehicle's passenger side door frame.

Abstract: A molded interior door panel (10) for a vehicle including: a thermoformable sheet (12) and an insert (14) wherein a portion of said thermoformable sheet at least partially envelopes and retentatively grips said insert. The insert (14) and sheet (12) may cooperatively form the interior door pull (26) of a vehicle door where the door pull (26) forms an integral part of and is contiguous with the door panel (10) avoiding evident junction lines between the door panel and handle.

Abstract: A guide member 10 made of an elastic material has an arcuate portion 10a which extends and contracts while twisting. A wiring harness D.multidot.W/H is arranged between a door and a body of a vehicle after being mounted on the guide member 10, and the opposite ends of the guide member 10 are fixed to the door and the body, so that the movements of the guide member and the wiring harness can follow the opening and closing movements of the door. The arcuate portion 10a is so configured as to construct a part of a torsion coil spring.

Abstract: A rain shielding canopy for use with an automobile comprising a housing assembly securely mounted to the roof and windshield pillar of the automobile. The housing assembly accommodates a roll rotatably mounted within the housing, a waterproof cover wound around the roll, and a wind-up spring in operative engagement with the roll such that the waterproof cover extends and retracts from the housing assembly as the door of the vehicle is opened and closed. A mounting strip is fastened to the door which has a plurality of attachment hooks attached thereto. The waterproof cover is provided with a plurality of hook receiving means for releasably engaging with the attachment hooks on the mounting strip. When the rain shielding canopy is properly installed on an automobile, the waterproof cover extends from the housing assembly to protect the area between the door and the vehicle against rain, as the door is opened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety ventilating panel for use in vehicles provided with retractable windows mounted in a window frame. The safety panel is mounted on top of a window panel, and a sealing gasket attached to the bottom edge of the safety panel receives a top edge of a slightly retracted window. The safety panel is provided with a plurality of angularly oriented openings to allow creation of vacuum on the interior side of the vehicle. An outwardly convex panel body facilitates creation of a pressure differential for a more effective airflow from the interior of the vehicle. A safety flange secured on the interior side of the safety panel extends upwardly and inwardly in relation to the safety panel body to prevent intrusion into the vehicle by unauthorized persons.

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.

Abstract: An automobile window insert is used in conjunction with an automobile window frame that includes a slot and a bottom portion and has a moveable window within the window frame slot that can be moved downward into the window frame slot. The window insert has a mechanism that inhibits the insert from moving into the window frame slot beyond a predetermined depth and is shaped to be inserted into said window frame slot when the window is moved downward into the window frame slot so that the inhibiting mechanism rests on the bottom portion of the window frame. The window frame and the window insert in conjunction define an opening suitable for use by a driver to allow the driver to conveniently rest an arm or an elbow on the bottom portion of the window frame while seated in the automobile.

Abstract: A line-leading arrangement for a motor vehicle has a covering pivotally connected on the vehicle body side, particularly a rear lid, for a motor vehicle opening, for the connection of subassemblies arranged in the covering. At least one line is provided which, for this purpose, bridges a distance between a vehicle body part and the covering. The covering is movable between a first and a second end position. A pull-back device is provided which, for adapting the at least one line to the distance which changes when the covering is moved between its two end positions, exercises a force onto the at least one line. The at least one line, with the aid of the exercised force, is guided along an ideal course and is displaced on the vehicle body side and/or on the covering side.

Abstract: A passenger land vehicle is provided in which a row of seats is located generally between a pair of doors. A rear seat is positioned behind the front seat and access to the rear seat is gained primarily through the doors. A first hand grip is formed in the front seat and a second hand grip is formed in an interior body panel disposed on an outer wall of the passenger compartment of the vehicle rearward of the door in order to facilitate ingress and egress to and from the vehicle. The hand grips provide a convenient support for each of the passenger's hands while the passenger is entering and exiting the vehicle.

Abstract: An extendable door handle has a first end mounted in a stationary position to a vehicle door and a second end movably coupled to the door. A control member extends between the second end of the extendable strap handle and a door mounting mechanism for moving the second end of the door handle toward the first end when the door is opened, thereby extending the extendable strap door handle outwardly away from the door in a curved fashion making the handle more accessible for closing the door.

Abstract: A sun shield is mounted on a bracket that is provided for support of a side-view mirror on a truck cab. The sun shield is mounted horizontally with respect to a ground surface and is located in a position to shield an area just inside the driver's window to protect the arm of the driver from the sun's rays. In the preferred embodiment, the sun shield is made of a high density polymer that is opaque to the sun's rays and is located in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view.

Abstract: Vehicle doors generally include a metal door frame connected to an interior trim panel. Electrical connections are made between trim panel electrical connectors, and mating electrical connectors on the door frame. A self-aligning connection system allows one of the connectors to float or aligns with the mating electrical connector by being allowed to move in three directions during assembly. The connection system includes a carriage (46) having a hole, a clip (48), and a base (44). The clip releasably holds one electrical connector (50). The clip (48) is disposable within the carriage (46) so that the clip moves along a first axis and a second axis within the carriage. The base comprises a plate (53) and at least one post (54) extending from the plate. The carriage is placed on the post so that the post extends through the hole. The diameter of the post allows the carriage to be slidably engaged therewith along a third axis.

Abstract: A safety restraining net for a car window. The restraining net comprises a net frame, mesh webbing, and one or more attachment devices for attaching the restraining net to the vehicle door. At least one of the attachment devices may be configured for fastening below a hinge of the car door, a latch of the car door, and/or the bottom of the car door. Once installed, a net according the invention allows doors and/or windows to open and close normally.

Abstract: Windshield visor for motor vehicles having windshield, roof, and driver and passenger side door frames. The windshield visor includes a forward wing, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate. The forward wing provides shading from sun light and shielding from precipitation, and has left and right wing tips, top and bottom surfaces, and leading and trailing edges. The first mounting plate is connected to the left wing tip of forward wing and attaches to a motor vehicle's driver side door frame. The second mounting plate is connected to the right wing tip of the forward wing and attached to the motor vehicle's passenger side door frame.

Abstract: A structural inner-door panel for a door of a vehicle, such as a truck, has a body which is preferably monolithic and molded as a single piece of polymeric material. The body has a front side which faces towards the inside of the vehicle, and a back side opposite the front side. The body substantially spans the width of a truck door frame, and substantially spans the distance from the bottom of the door frame to the window opening. The body panel serves as a portion of the interior decor of the door without the need for additional structural support members other than the exterior metal panel of the door. The body front side is configured to have trim pieces and accessories attached thereto. The body may include an integral armrest, storage compartment, and a radio speaker well. The back side has a plurality of baffles projecting outwardly therefrom to provide strength and rigidity to the panel.

Abstract: A visor attachable above a side window of a vehicle with a portion curving and extending outwardly and in accordance with the configuration of the forward and top edges of the window opening to shield and deflect rain, snow and noise from entering the passenger compartment through a partially opened window and a wall forming a recessed area in a portion of the visor to reduce air pressure therein as the vehicle travels forward, the wall also forming an inner pocket on the inside of the visor and the wall provided with a plurality of spaced apart small round holes extending through the wall to cause a venturi effect which ventilates stale air from the passenger compartment through the round holes. A rib extends generally horizontally from the wall and divides the depression into two parallel low pressure channels and an outwardly projecting lip is formed along the outward edge of the visor.

Abstract: The light intercepting net in accordance with the present invention has fine meshes and is formed by weaving or knitting yarns, a tackiness may be applied to the net at one side thereof. The one side of the net to which the tackiness agent is applied is preferably flat or smoothed.Preferably, the net is formed by weaving or knitting glass fiber yarns and then coated with resin, and yarns constituting the net have a suitable stretchability and elasticity.Colors or patterns may be painted or drawn on the net at one side or both sides thereof.The tackiness agent is preferably hydrophilic.

Abstract: A vehicle door arrangement is provided including inner and outer panels. The inner panel has a through opening, a tubular grommet which is received in the opening and snap-fittingly secured to the inner panel, and a plurality of electrical conductors extending through the grommet. The through opening in the inner panel extends inwardly from a side edge of the inner panel. The inner panel has at least one ear extending transversely into the opening adjacent the side edge. The grommet is resilient and has a groove which extends inwardly from its outer periphery and whose outwardly facing bottom is shaped substantially complementary to the opening.

Abstract: A safety restraining net for a car window. The restraining net comprises a net frame, mesh webbing, and one or more attachment devices for attaching the restraining net to the vehicle door. At least one of the attachment devices may be configured for fastening below a hinge of the car door, a latch of the car door, and/or the bottom of the car door. Once installed, a net according the invention allows doors and/or windows to open and close normally.

Abstract: A removable pocket wind deflector is provided for the side window of a vehicle wherein the main portion of the wind deflector is a relatively flat, relatively rigid piece of plastic having a quadrilateral shape with a height and a width, and the secondary end piece of the wind deflector is of generally soft or flexible plastic with a generally triangular shape. The triangular end piece is bonded along its height edge to one side of the main portion of the wind deflector along its height. The top edge of the main portion of the wind deflector and the outside edge of the flexible end piece have two-piece thistle and hook fasteners for attaching the wind deflector to the top rear of the side window frame forming a pocket for redirecting the wind back out of the vehicle when it is moving and the window is open. The wind deflector does not extend the full height of the window so that the operator or the passenger can extend an arm or elbow out of the vehicle.

Abstract: Bullet resistant curtain apparatus protects the rear of a vehicle. The curtain apparatus includes a curtain secured to the trunk lid of the vehicle and is deployed when the trunk lid is opened. The curtain apparatus includes a flexible curtain made of a plurality of bullet resistant cloth layers. The curtain folds as the trunk closes. A second embodiment includes a movable base with posts to which the curtain may be secured to comprise a portable shield. The base includes wheels for moving the portable shield. The curtain is removably secured to the trunk lid and is thus easily converted into the movable, portable shield.

Abstract: A deflector apparatus includes a shield having a top, a bottom, a forward leading edge, a rear trailing edge, opposite sides, a forward zone between the forward leading edge and a transverse center line, and a rearward zone between the transverse center line and the rear trailing edge. A mounting structure rotatably supports the shield above a vehicle windshield and roof about a transverse rotational axis extending between the opposite sides of the shield and parallel to the center line in the forward zone, allowing the shield to move about the axis, through a predetermined range, in response to a rotational force applied thereto. The rotational axis is located forward and above the line intersecting the roof and the top of the windshield. A biasing element urges the shield to a normally relaxed position upon removal of external downward forces to the rearward zone.

Abstract: A vehicle shade and vehicle window combination comprises a vehicle side panel having a window recess and a window which may be lowered into such window recess and raised therefrom to a window closed position, a window opening in the vehicle side panel having a window opening bottom wall, window opening top wall, and window opening side walls, the window recess opening to the window opening bottom wall, a window shade recess between the window recess and inner wall of the vehicle side panel also opening to the window opening bottom wall, a wind-up roller secured in the window shade recess, one end of a flexible sheet shade member secured to the wind-up roller, its other free end being liftable to the window opening upper wall and having one or more eyelets to receive corresponding hook members on a rib member secured to the upper edge of the vehicle window. The shade when so connected to the upper edge of the vehicle window can be raised and lowered by raising and lowering the vehicle window.

Abstract: An auxiliary opening-closing mechanism for an automobile door is basically formed of a concave portion for receiving at least a part of a foot of a user and a stopper for engaging an upper portion of the foot. The concave portion is provided at a lower portion of and inside the door. The stopper has a belt-shape and is provided over the concave portion.

Abstract: A thermoplastic automotive interior trim panel of uniform wall thickness has an integral outwardly projecting storage pocket of complex curvature to which is added an extruded elastomeric thermoplastic edge molding to form a relatively large smooth rounded edge at the opening to the pocket. A top margin of the pocket is curved inward so that the pocket edge faces inward and the edge molding is held in place by internal ribs that snap onto locking tabs formed integral with the curved top pocket margin at locations spaced therealong. In one embodiment, the locking tabs are located on the sides of the top margin of the pocket at the pocket edge and the edge molding extends completely over this edge to be located thereby.

Abstract: A window shield including a transparent projectile resistant panel mounted on the inside of a vehicle door frame covering the window opening, and a removable bracket support connected to the panel. An additional panel can be fastened by snaps to the bracket support to protect the lower portion of a driver's body if necessary.

Abstract: A bullet-proofing panel for attachment to the exterior door surfaces of a police cruiser or the like comprising an outer polymeric skin having a contour corresponding to the contour of the sheet metal of the vehicle's doors. The polymeric skin member when affixed to the outer sheet metal panels of the vehicle's doors defines a predetermined space or pocket therebetween which contains a barrier member, preferably a woven KEVLAR.RTM. material, capable of stopping bullets from practically all handguns. Because the outer polymeric skin can be shaped to follow the contours of the original vehicle and painted to match, the bullet-proof panel does not detract from the overall ornamental appearance of the vehicle.

Abstract: An umbrella unit attachable to vehicles has a conventional umbrella and an umbrella-deploying and retracting device which can be attached to a vehicle, thereby protecting passengers and a car's interior from rain. Attachment can occur at a side-door or on a roof of a vehicle. The umbrella-deploying and retracting device has closable doors to protect and conceal the umbrella and umbrella-deploying and retracting device when the umbrella is not in use. The umbrella-deploying and retracting device also has a control mechanism which controls umbrella-deployment and umbrella-storage via pulleys and a spring. The umbrella can easily be attached to and subsequently separated from the umbrella-deploying and retracting device, to allow use of the umbrella away from the vehicle.

Abstract: A trim mounting assembly for automotive vehicles including a trim panel bracket mounted on one side of the trim panel opposite the interior of the vehicle and a support bracket mounted to an inner door panel opposite the trim panel bracket. The trim panel bracket includes a clip and a leg with the leg disposed spaced from the clip on the trim panel bracket. The support bracket includes a clip and leg with the leg disposed spaced from the clip on the support bracket. The clip and the leg on the support bracket are arranged asymmetrically with respect to the clip and the leg on the trim panel bracket such that the leg on a trim panel bracket is received in the clip of the support and the leg of the support bracket is received in the clip on the trim panel bracket to provide a direct load path for the trim panel to the inner door panel of the vehicle.

Abstract: An open mesh fabric material defined by hexagonal openings is fashioned into a see-through, protective hood or cover which is fit over the upper or window portion of the door of a motor vehicle, and protects the occupants of the vehicle from rocks, bricks, block and other debris thrown at a motor vehicle. Straps, coupled to the cover, loop around the bottom of the door for securing the cover over the window opening in the door. The straps are preferably elastic so that when fitted under the door the straps hold the cover in place over the window and exert a pulling force on the cover to pull the open mesh material taut over the window opening. Alternatively, buckles or strap length adjusting hardware may be used to shorten the effective length of the straps. A clear, transparent plastic sheet is connected to the cover, positioned inside the hood so as to be situated between the inner surface of the window and the inside sheet of the cover.