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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118338 | Apparatus, system, and method for automobile protection device An apparatus and a system are disclosed for protecting the side doors of an automobile when it is parked. The apparatus includes an elongated pad having two opposing ends and a central portion disposed between the two endings, and a protrusion extending from the cen... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7997632 | On demand morphable automotive body moldings and surfaces A morphable vehicle member utilizing at least one active material to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The change in at least one attribute is a change in a shape dimension, a shape orientation, an expansion, a contraction, a morphin... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7461876 | Vehicle door structures having anti-chipping performance Embodiments of a vehicle door structure are provided, wherein the door structure comprises a door panel configured to couple to a vehicle frame. The door panel comprises at least one clip receptacle disposed on a lower portion of the door panel. The vehicle door str... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7441818 | Removable vehicle seat cowl A removable vehicle component, such as a seat cowl, including a body configured to couple to a vehicle in a first position wherein the body covers a portion of a seat of the vehicle and in a second position, such as connected to the vehicle windshield, wherein the b... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7407205 | Mould end cap A mould end cap comprises a cap end portion engaged with an end of a mould body for a vehicle frame, a mould insert portion extending from the cap end portion and inserted in the mould body, and a hook portion provided at the mould insert portion and engaged with th... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7374214 | Vehicle door and fender protector Magnets attach a resilient material protector to the sides of a vehicle. The protector also includes a hook that fits between the vehicle door and the door post to prevent the protector from being removed from the vehicle when the door is locked. The protector has t... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370894 | On demand morphable automotive body moldings and surfaces A morphable vehicle member utilizing at least one active material to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The change in at least one attribute is a change in a shape dimension, a shape orientation, an expansion, a contraction, a morphin... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7354083 | Protective guard assembly for vehicles A protective guard assembly for the protection of vehicles from parking lot damage is provided. The protective apparatus may comprise a pair of extendable rotator arms with a tensioned cable extended therebetween. In its non-deployed position, the present invention ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354354 | Article comprising a fine-grained metallic material and a polymeric material Lightweight articles comprising a polymeric material at least partially coated with a fine-grained metallic material are disclosed. The fine-grained metallic material has an average grain size of 2 nm to 5,000 nm, a thickness between 25 micron and 5 cm, and a hardne... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338024 | Padding protective arrangement for furniture A padding protective arrangement for furniture includes an elastic connective member and a plurality of cushioning pads. The elastic connective member has first and second end connecting portions, and a connector provided on the first end connecting portions. Each o... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338112 | Easily removable external protection system for vehicles Systems and methods for mounting an easily removable, external protective system on a vehicle such as an internal combustion vehicle such as a car, truck, SUV, etc. One function of the system is to allow the occupants to enter and exit the vehicle without removing t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7300096 | Emergency vehicle blind apparatus A curtain mounted to the bottom, top, or one end of an emergency vehicle and deployable to cover the side of the vehicle in itself. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299573 | Reversible, magnetic ironing pad assembly A reversible, magnetic ironing surface includes: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, flexible pad portion including a first, quilted, heat resistant layer; and a second, opposite, generally smooth, heat resistant layer on an opposite side of the pad portion; and (b)... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293808 | Forklift rollcage protectors A forklift rollcage protector has a housing, attached to a forklift rollcage, and an insert which has a length dimension, an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface. The inwardly facing surface of the insert communicates with an outwardly facing surf... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290826 | Traffic collision cover A traffic collision cover is disclosed which restricts the view of physical damage to one or more vehicles involved in a traffic accident to passing motorists and pedestrians who may slow down and obstruct traffic while observing an accident scene. This invention al... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7273154 | Portable clothesline assembly for vehicles An assembly includes a housing that has a tubular shape provided with opposed open ends, a planar top surface with spaced apertures adjacent to the ends thereof, and is formed from durable and non-corrosive material. Couplings are insertable into the open ends and a... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252313 | On demand morphable automotive body moldings and surfaces A morphable vehicle member utilizing at least one active material to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The change in at least one attribute is a change in a shape dimension, a shape orientation, an expansion, a contraction, a morphin... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7231717 | Method of assembling a door A method of assembling of a door comprising the steps of providing a door inner panel having an outer face and an inner face, at least one functional component of the door, an anti intrusion beam and a door outer panel. The functional component is assembled onto and... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229108 | Automobile body panel protector A removable device for protecting parked automobile doors from dents, scuffs and scratches to its surface that may be caused by the doors of adjacent automobiles or other objects. The device consists of protective elements joined by a rope and mounted to the automob... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222562 | Electromagnetic vehicle cover A multi-layered protective cover (10) for the exterior of a vehicle, held in place over the hood by means of a main strap (12), a main strap lock (14), and an underside lock (16). Rounded pad (20) forms a frame along the perimeter ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222895 | Device for storing article protecting automobile body An article that is mounted for protecting an automobile body is stored within the automobile body by electric power when the automobile body does not need to be protected. A device stores within the automobile body by electric power an article (2) having an a... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216411 | Method for enabling a single technician to install a windshield into a vehicle A method for enabling a single technician to install a windshield into a vehicle includes a door glass anchor and a windshield glass anchor. The door glass anchor includes a door glass clamp and a pivot structure. The pivot structure includes a tube extension and a ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213893 | Track cover A track cover adapted for use on an item of heavy construction equipment having at least one track. The track cover comprises an outside panel and a tread panel. The tread panel is preferably connected to the outside panel. The track cover also comprises an assembly... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201429 | Impact actuated animal deflector system An animal deflector system for propelling a deer/large animal away from the front portion of a moving vehicle wherein the system includes a brush guard member mounted on the front of a vehicle by a pair of compression springs connect on one end to the brush guard me... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201415 | Method and apparatus for applying a decorative design to a door handle The current invention relates to a decorative design member or logo configured to affix to an existing vehicle door handle. Additionally, the current invention relates to a handle overlay configured to an existing vehicle door handle and a decorative design member a... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188875 | Underrun protection for vehicles An underrun protection intended for vehicles, includes a stiff sheet unit attachable to the vehicle including on one hand a first box, which is composed of a bottom wall and a border located along the periphery thereof, and which is articulatedly connected to a fast... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185920 | Retractable wheel and track covers The invention provides a retractable cover apparatus, which when extended to cover the wheel or track area of a variety of vehicles minimizes the amount of spray and debris flying from the tires or tracks of the vehicle. The cover system is mounted to the frame of a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7163244 | Multi-purpose impact absorbent units What is disclosed is a device directed to protecting surfaces from damage due to low-impact forces. The device is fabricated from resilient plastic material that will absorb such forces and return to its original shape without breaking or permanent deformation. The ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7121060 | Moulding element for motor vehicle bodies and method for realization thereof A moulding element for motor vehicle bodies has been realized wherein a main section bar (2) of elongated conformation is engaged to attachment projections (9) presented by a correspondent securing area (5a) of a body (5) of a moto... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114749 | Splash guard kit and assembly A splash guard assembly for an over the highway vehicle and a kit for making the assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a contoured splash guard and an intermediate mounting element for positioning between the splash guard and a vehicle side panel. The guard ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097234 | Deformation element, in particular for use in motor vehicles A deformation element, in particular for use in motor vehicles, comprises a first base part and a second base part. The first base part includes at least one protrusion which tapers starting from the first base part The second base part includes at least one recess ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090206 | Bumper system An impact absorption device is provided having a generally cylindrically shaped impact absorption member formed of an extruded material. The exterior wall defines an interior volume and further includes a flanged portion that extends to at least one end of the absor... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7090266 | Ding-stopper A vehicle side protector against dents and scratches due to the impact of a door of an adjacent vehicle. Comprised of high-density blocks, covered with a non-scratch fabric. Attached are strips of covered pads for the purpose of protrusion that will cause the appara... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086661 | Retractable curtain for towing vehicles A protective towing shield or curtain attachable to the rear of a towing vehicle. The towing shield has a flexible mesh panel which is coupled to a retractor. When in use, the panel is deployed and attached to the front of the towed vehicle. The deployed curtain ext... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086656 | Extendable vehicle step assembly A step assembly for a vehicle includes a base member and at least one movable member. The base member and the at least one movable member each define a stepping surface on which a vehicle user may elevate himself. The movable member is repositionable with respect to... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077440 | Knockdown nerf bar for replaceably and adjustably protecting a side of a vehicle from dings and dents A knockdown nerf bar for replaceably and adjustably protecting a side of a vehicle from dings and dents. A frame replaceably and adjustably mounts to the vehicle. Mounting apparatus is operatively connected to the frame and mounts the frame to the vehicle. Adjusting... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073830 | Portable bumper protector A bumper protection device for automobile bumpers to shield the bumpers from impact attaches to the automobile by a fabric shroud which attaches around the hood and trunk latch and suspends an impact resisting padded guard portion, adapted to the vehicle bumper, cov... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044524 | Vehicle covering part and method of fitting it The vehicle covering part (10) is provided with a snap-in connecting system (12). Provision is made here for the vehicle covering part (10) to have a support element (14) which can be fastened to the vehicle with a cohesive material joint... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040658 | Deployable rigid system for crash energy management A deployable cellular structure providing impact energy absorption capability is disclosed. The structure may be packed when not in use and deployed automatically or manually to provide impact protection. The structure is useful in a variety of situations including ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7029057 | Motor vehicle equipment module The invention relates to an external module for equipping a motor vehicle of the type that includes components to control the locking of the closed position of a movable part, such as a tailgate, with respect to a fixed part of the vehicle structure. The external eq... | 04/18/2006 |
