Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Cover
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-07
2001-07-03
Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Cover
C296S128000, C150S166000, C280S770000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06254170
ABSTRACT:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and more particularly to a vehicle door protective device.
2. Description of Related Art
As can be seen by reference to the following U.S. Pat. Nos. D339,784; 4,708,380; 4,828,302 and 5,149,166 the prior art is replete with myriad and diverse vehicle door protectors.
While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical vehicle door protective device that protects substantially the entire exterior door surface.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need for a new and improved vehicle door protective device and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the present invention provides a vehicle door protector that includes a flat sheet of flexible material that is disposed to substantially overlie the entire exterior surface of the lower portion of the door. The flat sheet is constructed from vinyl and an underlying foam rubber sheet to provide a tough exterior surface and a cushion for articles that may impact the door and cause damage. A flap opening is provided in the flat sheet in registry with the door handle. A number of straps extend from the vertical edges of the flat sheet around the front and rear door edge surfaces and across the interior surface of the door. A connecting ring receives and secures the strap ends in contact with the interior door surface. Decorative notches may be formed near the vertical edges of the door to provide a sporty accent.
REFERENCES:
patent: D. 339784 (1993-09-01), Reid et al.
patent: 1728437 (1929-09-01), Mott
patent: 2326713 (1943-08-01), Wesseler
patent: 4041999 (1977-08-01), Miller
patent: 4531560 (1985-07-01), Balanky
patent: 4635996 (1987-01-01), Horose
patent: 4639027 (1987-01-01), Boyd
patent: 4708380 (1987-11-01), Cruz
patent: 4810013 (1989-03-01), Spears
patent: 4810015 (1989-03-01), McNeil
patent: 4828302 (1989-05-01), Marasigan, Jr.
patent: 4951993 (1990-08-01), Taboada
patent: 4997229 (1991-03-01), Swanson
patent: 5129695 (1992-07-01), Norman, II
patent: 5149166 (1992-09-01), Wille et al.
patent: 5209545 (1993-05-01), Slaugh
patent: 5605369 (1997-02-01), Ruiz
patent: 5738403 (1998-04-01), Tyson
patent: 5927793 (1999-07-01), McGrath
patent: 5984401 (1999-11-01), Hannah
patent: 6017079 (2000-01-01), Warner
Farmer Barry
Farmer Eva
Henderson & Sturm LLP
Pape Joseph D.
Patel Kiran B.
LandOfFree
Vehicle door protective device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Vehicle door protective device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Vehicle door protective device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2544604