Abstract: The combination defroster panel and sunshade for vehicle glass includes an electrically heated element disposed upon one side of a rigid panel and a reflective surface disposed upon the opposite side of the panel. The device is placed adjacent to the interior surface of the window glass of a vehicle for operation. The panel may be placed with the heating element facing the interior surface of the glass, and electrical power (battery, power grid, etc.) provided to melt ice and/or snow from the exterior of the glass and/or to evaporate condensation from the interior surface of the glass. Alternatively, the device may be placed with the reflective surface facing the interior of the glass, to reduce the interior temperature of the vehicle. The combination panel may be formed as a single rigid panel, or, alternatively, as a plurality of smaller panels hinged together to facilitate storage.

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.

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.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a frost-prevention device which sits on a vehicle windshield. The invention consists of a thin sheet of suitable fabric with ends long enough to extend beyond the sides of the windshield into the space between the car door and the door jam. The invention also has top and bottom portions which may be tailored to accommodate the curves from the bottom of the windshield to the hood of the car and from the top of the windshield over the roof of the car as desired. Because the device can be physically restrained when a user closes a car door on the sides of the invention, it is not only theft-resistant but also can be secured to the windshield of a vehicle through this means, thereby allowing it to remain in place with no additional means of fastening the device to the window or windshield.

Abstract: A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying material disposed over and bonded to the patch to form a cohesive mass therewith. Alternatively, a pre-formed, polymeric foam panel is removably secured over the window frame to cover the entirety of the opening. A method of removing a shattered window pane involves using pre-existing cracks in the pane to define the formation of separately removable, disconnected cohesive masses. A method of removing shards from a track of a window structure involves removing the shards as part of a single cohesive mass, as pieces of a single cohesive mass or as separate, disconnected cohesive masses.

Abstract: A supporting post for motor shade includes a length-adjustable extendable post, a protective sleeve movably mounted on the extendable post, a movable fixing assembly mounted on the extendable post to provide an elastic tension, and a bottom seat with a universal joint connected to a lower end of the extendable post. The supporting post is upright erected beside a car with the movable fixing assembly elastically upward abutting on a lower edge of the car. The protective sleeve prevents the rigid extendable post from abrading the car, and the bottom seat with the universal joint allows the extendable post to stably stand on a rough or slope ground surface. A shade supported on four pieces of the extendable posts is distantly located above a car to effectively shield the car from sunlight, heat, and rainwater when the car is parked in an open-air place.

Abstract: The visor joins to the roof of a motor vehicle to deflect heavy precipitation, such as a downpour, from a windshield. The visor is a permanent motorized device with a hollow planar cover. The cover contains a means to extend and retract the visor from the cover and over the windshield. The extension and retraction means is a spring balanced motorized cable and pulley system. The cable attaches to the rear of the visor and the visor has rollers in tracks for extending and retracting from the cover. A driver presses the switch to extend the visor as the motor unwinds the cable and the springs relax. When a downpour passes, the driver presses the switch to retract the visor as the motorized system reverses. The visor reduces vision impairment of drivers caused by precipitation.

Abstract: A vehicle shield is provided according to the invention. The vehicle shield is constructed to avoid excessive hood flutter. The shield includes a hood protector region and an attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across at least a portion of a vehicle hood for protecting the vehicle hood. The attachment region is constructed for attaching the hood protector region to a vehicle. Also provided is a method of installing the shield to a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A windshield covering system includes a pair of tracks. Each of the tracks is attached to a roof of a vehicle. The tracks are each positioned adjacent to one of a pair of lateral sides of the roof and each extends along one of a pair of lateral edge of a windshield of the vehicle. A panel has a pair of side edges. Each of the side edges is positioned in one of the tracks. The panel is selectively positioned in a stored position over the roof or in an extended position extending downwardly over the windshield. The panel is opaque and comprises a resiliently flexible material.

Abstract: A screen surrounded by a flexible frame and an attaching mechanism to attach the flexible frame to a front end of a golf cart. The screen is easily mountable and removable on the front end of the golf cart and is flexibly deformable to be stored within a golf bag for easy transportation thereof.

Abstract: A retractable windshield and collapsible console apparatus can be raised and the windshield extended when needed to afford additional protection to persons from conditions due to environment, and to allow for convenient and safe stowing of the apparatus in the same location without causing an obstruction. The console can be collapsed and stowed into a position which is substantially parallel relative to a base on the floor or other surface of a boat, other vehicle or other structure when not in use.

Abstract: A sunshade for use with an automobile includes a plurality of housings which can be mounted on the roof of the automobile. Each of the housings contains a flexible sunshade which is mounted on a roller. The sunshades can be unrolled to protect the front windshield, the side windows, the rear window and the roof of the automobile. Magnets are provided on the outer edges of the sunshades for attachment to the body of the automobile.

Abstract: A stabilized window structure and method for stabilizing a window structure having a window frame entirely or substantially entirely devoid of glass includes a patch removably secured over the window frame to cover the opening in its entirety and a body of unifying material disposed over and bonded to the patch to form a cohesive mass therewith. Alternatively, a pre-formed, polymeric foam panel is removably secured over the window frame to cover the entirety of the opening. A method of removing a shattered window pane involves using pre-existing cracks in the pane to define the formation of separately removable, disconnected cohesive masses. A method of removing shards from a track of a window structure involves removing the shards as part of a single cohesive mass, as pieces of a single cohesive mass or as separate, disconnected cohesive masses.

Abstract: An automobile cover assembly for shielding the roof and windows of an automobile is shown and described. The automobile cover assembly includes a combination of plurality of rigid sheets and a strap that function as a lever type mechanism. When the automobile cover is deployed, the rigid sheets are resting against the windshield of an automobile to keep the windshield portion of the automobile cover in place. The automobile cover assembly further includes a strap having attached to the strap a locking and un-locking device that provides for adjusting a proper tension to the strap to keep the automobile cover tautly placed onto the vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive windshield cover is taught using a pliable sheet with a central body for covering the windshield and side tabs that may be closed in the gasket seal between the side doors and the door frame. The sheet may include a top flexible tab for extending onto part of the roof of the vehicle and a bottom flexible tab for either extending onto the hood or for insertion into the cowl vent at the bottom of the windshield. The bottom tab is made with a contoured shape that follows shape of the sides of the cowl vent. The cover may also be inserted under the spring biased windshield wipers to be held in place. Tearing stress on the bottom tab is accounted for with a relaxed angle approach on the bottom tab to body connection. Also taught is a method for using the cover.

Abstract: The windshield umbrella is a safety device designed to yield the maximum visibility in poor weather conditions. In inclement weather, the unit protrudes from the top of any windshield to serve as a shield and drainage device. It is wind-resistant and can be retracted when not in use or removed completely for easy storage. The windshield umbrella can be available as a permanent remote operated unit with roof harness or as a completely removable self-mounted unit.

Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with an automated device for covering the windows of the vehicle. The device comprises a collection container, a plurality of the extensions attached to the collection container, a motor attached to the collection container to rotate the collection container, and a covering attached to the plurality of extensions and sized to cover the windows of the vehicle. The rotation of the collection container extends and retracts the plurality of extensions which results in the deployment of the covering over the windows of the vehicle and the collection of the covering from the windows of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of extensions comprises malleable metal strips with eyelets at the end of the metal strips. The eyelets and the metal strips are positioned within sleeves or channels which are made integral to the covering. The covering includes a reflective fabric that is substantially opaque to sunlight.

Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with an automated device for covering the windows of the vehicle. The device comprises a collection container, a plurality of the extensions attached to the collection container, a motor attached to the collection container to rotate the collection container, and a covering attached to the plurality of extensions and sized to cover the windows of the vehicle. The rotation of the collection container extends and retracts the plurality of extensions which results in the deployment of the covering over the windows of the vehicle and the collection of the covering from the windows of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of extensions comprises malleable metal strips with eyelets at the end of the metal strips. The eyelets and the metal strips are positioned within sleeves or channels which are made integral to the covering. The covering includes a reflective fabric that is substantially opaque to sunlight.

Abstract: An awning supported on roof panel for use outdoors mainly includes an automatic shade roller, a plurality of supporting frames, and a plurality of adjustable sucker units coupled with the supporting frames. Each of the supporting frames is provided at two lateral sides with two elongated slots, in which the sucker units may be shifted to a desired position relative to the supporting frame. The supporting frame is integrally provided below each lateral side with two vertical framing walls, and at a central top portion with a raised pad that has two mortises formed at two diagonally opposite corners. With the above arrangements, the shade roller, the supporting frames, and the sucker units may be easily assembled for mounting on a roof panel to provide an awning for use outdoors without using any tool.

Abstract: A windshield protection and ice removal device comprises a pair of generally rectangular flexible wire frames enclosed by and supporting a nylon fabric coated by an outer layer of polyvinyl chloride. There are also a pair of opposed side view mirror “gloves” having expandable “wrists” and which are designed to enclose a vehicle's side view mirrors for securing the invention to the vehicle in a manner resistant to wind effects which might otherwise lift the cover from the windshield. Finally, the preferred embodiment also comprises a wire-connected belt terminating in a buckle which is designed to be trapped inside a vehicle's interior by the vehicle's door or side window to render the invention resistant to unauthorized removal from the vehicle's windshield. A relatively thick, cut-resistant wire runs through the belt to make it more difficult to cut the belt and sever it from the rest of the shield device.

Abstract: This invention relates to an article comprising a transparent stack of sheets that may be applied, for example, to protect substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage or displays. The stack of sheets has a vertically staggered side edge which allows for easy identification of the topmost sheet in the stack for removal therefrom from the stack of sheets. The topmost sheet can be peeled away after it is damaged to reveal an undamaged sheet below. The invention also relates to the protected substrates and a method of protecting substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage and displays from vandalism or other surface damage by adhering the stack of sheets to the substrate to be protected and subsequently pulling a topmost sheet away from the stack after it becomes damaged.

Abstract: An automotive glazing (10) comprising a single ply of annealed or semi-toughened glass (12) having a film of plastic material (16) bonded to a major surface of the glass ply by a contact adhesive (14).

Abstract: A system for reducing turbulence and therefore improving fuel efficiency for land-operated vehicles uses at least one linear array of vortex generators along typically a leading edge of a vehicle profile. I addition an aerodynamic bug diversion system is provided for creating and directing an airflow shield to prevent bugs and other lightweight debris from hitting the windshield of a moving vehicle.

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.

Abstract: A portable external cover apparatus and method includes, in a vehicle with at least one window, a central connection section. A securing device is connected to the central connection section for securing the central connection section to the vehicle. A reinforcement device is provided in the securing device for preventing removal of the securing device from the vehicle. At least one cover extension is connected to the central connection section for covering the at least one window. A collapsible, shape maintaining rim is attached to the cover extension.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide a cover having a retaining piping disposed along an edge thereof to tether the cover to a vehicle or other object. Retaining piping is preferably disposed. such that a portion of the cover passes through an opening in the vehicle and the retaining piping cannot pass through the opening, thereby preventing the removal of the cover from the vehicle.

Abstract: A means and method for protecting a windshield from damage and therefore the development of cracks due to stone or other impact on windshields around the peripheral area. An impact resistant barrier is placed around the periphery of the windshield. The barrier is preferably a clear polymeric film, but could be opaque, rubber, plastic or metal. The barrier is placed on the glass surface and in contact adjacent to the windshield molding. The width of the barrier is selected to eliminate the higher incidence of damage to the peripheral area. The barrier can be combined with a sunlight blocking ingredient to reduce degeneration of urethane which is used in mounting the windshield to the vehicle. A kit can be assembled with the elements needed to place the barrier on a windshield. The barrier can be applied in fluid form which achieves a film. The barrier can extend not only over the front surface, but also over the edge surface and the back surface.

Abstract: A shutter system for a recreational vehicle is mounted on upper and lower rails on an outside of a side wall of the recreational vehicle adjacent the side windows of the vehicle. The shutter system includes a pair of shutters which are moveable on the upper and lower rails and a warm air supply. The warm air supply blows warm air over the outside surface of the window to defrost or defog the windows.

Abstract: A vehicle theft prevention system effectively secures the contents and/or occupants of a parked vehicle. The system includes protective cover plates for the vehicle windows and locks, with either or both sets of cover plates being remotely actuated by a central control system. The side window covers are mounted within the vehicle doors and/or rear side panels and move parallel to the adjacent glass window panes, with front and rear covers being retractable into the vehicle roof. A lift assembly extends and retract the coverings. The same motor may operate to move both the window coverings and adjacent glass window panes, or separate mechanisms may be provided. The keyhole shield or lock cover prevents an intruder from picking or breaking the locks of the vehicle. Electric motors extend and retract the lock cover plates between a lock concealing position and a lock access position.

Abstract: The WEATHER DE-ICER is a heated shutter system that will keep the windows of a vehicle free and clear of ice, snow and fogging. The shutters are to be mounted on the outside of the vehicle, but operated from the inside. The heat is to be supplied by hot air via tubes. The shutters will also give added protection from sun, hail and break-ins.

Abstract: A protective cover (1) for motor vehicles, machines or the like for the preventive protection of the surface against abrasive or chemical emissions, moisture caused by condensation and waterlogging and penetrating moisture as well as against mechanical damage during parking, storage and transportation. The protective cover that optimally protects the entire surface, is adaptable to different and complicated surface shapes as well as to projecting and movable as well as accessible parts, can be handled easily and in a site-independent manner, can be used repeatedly, and guarantees the movement and the control of the object being protected as well as the temporary use of movable parts or of parts that are to be opened without damaging the protective cover.

Abstract: A portable shade assembly for vehicle that includes an elongated, wide fabric sunscreen member having weights provided along the bottom of the opposed shorter side edges thereof, and a number of gap-producing spacer members, of cylindrical or elongated polyhedral shape, attached to the vehicle-facing surface of the sunscreen; each of the spacer members includes an attachment strap extending from each end thereof that are adapted to be secured between a proximate door and its door jam of a vehicle such that when the door of the vehicle is in the closed position, the sunscreen members is secured to the vehicle.

Abstract: A foldable vehicle window shading device includes a central hub having a receiving cavity, and a plurality of folding arms radially extended from the central hub, a plurality of elongated elements extended from the central hub to the folding arms respectively, and an awning shelter supported by the folding arms for sheltering the vehicle window. Each of the folding arms includes a plurality of tubular members wherein a tension portion of the respective elongated element is slidably passed through the tubular members in such a manner that when shortening the length of each tension portion of the elongated elements, the tubular members of each folding arm are tensionally coupled with each other ends to ends to outwardly extend the folding arm from the central hub, so as to tensionally stretch out the awning shelter.

Abstract: A sun visor comprises a front and a back and is desirably configured and mounted in a way to generate positive lift in a direction approximately normal to the back surface of the sun visor. A sun visor in accordance with one embodiment comprises a back, which may be of a plural section construction, designed for mounting to a front sun visor member. The front member and back may define a wiring receiving passage to receive wiring for lamps mounted to the sun visor. The sun visor back may have an upper edge portion that terminates in general at a location which is above the location of any lamps mounted to the sun visor.

Abstract: A structure means and method for protecting a windshield from damage and therefore the development of cracks due to stone or other impact on windshields around the peripheral area. An impact resistant barrier is placed around the periphery of the windshield. The barrier is preferably a clear polymeric film, but could be opaque, rubber, plastic or metal. The barrier is placed on the glass surface and in contact adjacent to the windshield molding. The width of the barrier is selected to eliminate the higher incidence of damage to the peripheral area. The barrier can be combined with a sunlight blocking ingredient to reduce degeneration of urethane which is used in mounting the windshield to the vehicle. A kit can be assembled with the elements needed to place the barrier on a windshield. The barrier can be applied in fluid form which achieves a film. The barrier can extend not only over the front surface, but also over the edge surface and the back surface.

Abstract: A self-deploying cover for the cab of a vehicle, includes a roof, windshield, rear window and side windows. The cover comprises a fabric sheet having substantially the general dimensions of the cab for enclosing the cab when the cover is placed on the vehicle. A collapsible, semi-rigid frame or spring rod is provided along the periphery of the sheet for deploying the cover to an expanded state from a stored state. Connectors are provided for attaching the cover to the vehicle, suitably at the wheel wells. In another embodiment, the cover includes a skirt for covering other lower areas of the vehicle. In a third embodiment, the skirt also has a collapsible, semi-rigid frame or a spring for deploying the skirt.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of repairing one or both sides of an optically damaged substrate such as rigid glass or plastic window, signage or displays. The invention also relates to the repaired substrates. This invention also relates to an article comprising a transparent stack of sheets that may be applied, for example, to protect said repaired substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage or displays. A topmost sheet can be peeled away after it is damaged to reveal an undamaged sheet below. The invention also relates to the protected substrates and a method of protecting substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage and displays from vandalism or other surface damage by adhering the stack of sheets to the substrate to be protected and subsequently pulling a topmost sheet away from the stack after it becomes damaged.

Abstract: This invention relates to an article comprising a transparent stack of sheets that may be applied, for example, to protect substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage or displays. A topmost sheet can be peeled away after it is damaged to reveal an undamaged sheet below. The invention also relates to the protected substrates and a method of protecting substrates such as glass or plastic windows, signage and displays from vandalism or other surface damage by adhering the stack of sheets to the substrate to be protected and subsequently pulling a topmost sheet away from the stack after it becomes damaged.

Abstract: A windshield cover having a first panel adapted to overlie the windshield and the caul of an automobile, a second and third panel adapted to overlie at least the upper portion of the front doors of the automobile, third and fourth panels adapted to lie between the front doors and the adjacent cab portion of the automobile when the front doors are in a closed position thereby preventing theft of the windshield cover, the windshield cover being adapted to protect the windshield of the automobile.

Abstract: This invention comprises a parked vehicle shade device called an auto sun buffer zone, which provides a buffer zone to keep the vehicle cool when parked outdoors under the sun. The shade device covers the top, front windshield, rear window, side windows, trunk and hood (all the upper surfaces) of the vehicle. A space (buffer zone) is provided between the top of the vehicle and the shade device, which provides a zone through which air can pass, which is more effective in cooling. The shade device provides protection to occupants in a parked vehicle sitting in the sun, and to the interior and exterior of an unoccupied vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle shield device is provided according to the invention. The vehicle shield device includes a hood protector region and hood attachment region. The hood protector region is constructed for extending across at least a portion of a vehicle hood for protecting the vehicle hood. The hood protector region includes at least one flexible region for allowing folding of the hood protector region. The hood attachment region is constructed for attaching the hood protector region to a vehicle hood. The hood attachment region includes a first hood attachment flange attached to at least a portion of the hood protector region and constructed for attaching to a left side of a vehicle hood, and a second hood attachment flange attached to at least a portion of the hood protector region and constructed for attachment to a right side of a vehicle hood. The hood protector region and the hood attachment region can be provided from a molded and continuous plastic sheet.

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 vehicle theft prevention system effectively secures the contents and/or occupants of a parked vehicle. The system includes protective cover plates for the vehicle windows and locks, with either or both sets of cover plates being remotely actuated by a central control system. The side window covers are mounted within the vehicle doors and/or rear side panels and move parallel to the adjacent glass window panes, with front and rear covers being retractable into the vehicle roof. A lift assembly extends and retract the coverings. The same motor may operate to move both the window coverings and adjacent glass window panes, or separate mechanisms may be provided. The keyhole shield or lock cover prevents an intruder from picking or breaking the locks of the vehicle. Electric motors extend and retract the lock cover plates between a lock concealing position and a lock access position.

Abstract: A means and method for protecting a windshield from damage and therefore the development of cracks due to stone or other impact on windshields around the peripheral area An impact resistant barrier is placed around the periphery of the windshield. The barrier is preferably a clear polymeric film, but could be opaque, rubber, plastic or metal. The barrier is placed on the glass surface and in contact adjacent to the windshield molding. The width of the barrier is selected to eliminate the higher incidence of damage to the peripheral area. The barrier can be combined with a sunlight blocking ingredient to reduce degeneration of urethane which is used in mounting. the windshield to the vehicle. A kit can be assembled with the elements needed to place the barrier on a windshield. The barrier can be applied in fluid form which achieves a film. The barrier can extend not only over the front surface, but also over the edge surface and the back surface.

Abstract: A means and method for protecting a windshield from damage and therefore the development of cracks due to stone or other impact on windshields around the peripheral area. An impact resistant barrier is placed around the periphery of the windshield. The barrier is preferably a clear polymeric film, but could be opaque, rubber, plastic or metal. The barrier is placed on the glass surface and in contact adjacent to the windshield molding. The width of the barrier is selected to eliminate the higher incidence of damage to the peripheral area. The barrier can be combined with a sunlight blocking ingredient to reduce degeneration of urethane which is used in mounting the windshield to the vehicle. A kit can be assembled with the elements needed to place the barrier on a windshield. The barrier can be applied in fluid form which achieves a film. The barrier can extend not only over the front surface, but also over the edge surface and the back surface.

Abstract: A molding assembly with an adhesive and a releasable tape or film is disclosed. The adhesive is preferably placed upon the inner face of the tail of the molding so as to contact the auto body as opposed to the windshield frame, thus avoiding seepage into the pinch well. The invention further preferably comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive that bonds the molding to vehicle body without the need for curing or other processing. A second preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive and releasable tape disposed on the inner face of the molding body for facilitating the immediate in situ bonding between the molding and the windshield.

Abstract: An automobile in which an external appearance of a body of the automobile is formed to assume substantially identically shaped front and rear portions, and in which visors are provided at a front head portion and a rear head portion of a roof of the body. There is obtained an automobile of high utility value capable of decreasing manufacturing costs through rationalization of manufacturing operations, and of securing safety during driving and comfort within the automobile.

Abstract: A side view mirror cover is disclosed. The mirror cover includes a bonnet-like cover portion designed to conform to the exterior shape of the side view mirror housing. An elastic gather is provided along the open rear of the cover. A first pair of securement straps are provided for bringing together the ends of the elastic gather. A separate securement is provided for the open base of the cover about the stem attaching the mirror housing to the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and associated method for protecting an object from the effects of inclement weather. In one aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a cover which has a central portion and a skirt portion. The central portion further comprises a plurality of pad members which are disposed about the central portion to allow an efficient and convenient method for folding the apparatus. The skirt portion further comprises webbing and eyelets which are used to secure the apparatus to an object in the presence of inclement weather.

Abstract: Improved vacuum actuated display ornaments which adhere to surfaces by self-suction are improved by a wall thickness at the center of mass thicker than their peripheral wall thickness.