Adjacent Front Edge Of Window Patents (Class 454/135)
  • Publication number: 20040152409
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable automotive air-scooping device configured for the creation of additional airflow into the interior of an automobile. The portable air intake is fastened to the frame of an automobile door with the discharge point facing the inside of the automobile. A removable diverter extension may be inserted into the air discharge point. The device is mounted on a framed automobile door with hook and loop straps. As the automobile is driven the air intake collects air and sends it through the diverter extension a significant amount fresh airflow and volume is created. This additional airflow creates a cooling affect on the occupants of the automotive vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Mooney, Jeffery D. Parish
  • Patent number: 5897435
    Abstract: An air vent device for a window comprising a first end section having a first end connector and a second end section having a second end connector. The second end section is a mirror image of the first end section. A central section has a plurality of louvered openings with a first end of the central section connecting with one of the first and second end connector. A second end of the central section has a central connector for connection with the other of the first and second end connector. The sections are affixed to the exterior surface of the structure to overlay a portion of the window for providing ventilation through the plurality of louvered openings for the structure when the window is partially opened and with the plurality of louvered openings providing protection from precipitation entering the structure through the partially opened window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventors: Allen C. Thomas, Warren J. Chandler
  • Patent number: 5251953
    Abstract: An air flow control device for attachment to a window frame of a vehicle door. The device includes a flow deflector element mounting clips and fasteners securing the clips to the deflector element. The deflector element has an upper margin adapted to contact the outer surface of the window frame and the clip element lies between a part of the window frame and a dual channel insert, one channel of which receives a window frame-forming seam and the other of which receives the window glass. The clips lie between the insert and the window frame and bias the upper margin of the deflector into or toward contact with the window frame such that the clip itself does not contact the outer window frame surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: National Cycle, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry A. Willey
  • Patent number: 5150941
    Abstract: A combined automobile deflector and side view mirror unit is attached to a front edge of a window frame of an automobile door. The automobile deflector and side view mirror unit comprises a mirror housing secure to the window frame and supporting a side view mirror, and a shroud having a leading edge extending along the periphery of the front edge of the window frame and attached thereto. The shroud also has a curved portion for enclosing the side view mirror, the curved portion attached to the mirror housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: Arvan, Inc.
    Inventors: Elmar Silzer, Emil Y. Leung