Protective panel for automotive vehicle
October 15, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAutomobile bump protector Protective cover for vehicles Portable multipositionable locking body molding for ferrous and non-ferrous vehicles Vehicle door protector Vehicle body protector bumper Automobile side protector Protective body bumper strip for a motor vehicle Door guard Motor vehicle body protection apparatus Patent #: 4810015 InventorApplicationNo. 532801 filed on 10/15/1990US Classes:293/128, For side of vehicle only280/770For protecting the vehicle bodyExaminersPrimary: Focarino, Margaret A.Assistant: Pike, Andrew C. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB60R 019/42AbstractA protective panel is provided for removable attachment to the side of an automobile or the like to protect the automobile against scratches and dents. The protective panel includes a main panel section and one or more side panel sections hingedly attached to the main panel section. Magnets are provided for attaching the panel sections to the side of the automobile. Additionally, anti-theft tabs attached to the main panel section are formed to hook around the edge of the automobile door and wedge into the door jam to prevent theft of the protective panel. The protective panel may fold into a compact assembly for storage. | |
