Vehicle mud flap

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Shriver, J. Allen (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Attachment

C280S847000, C280S851000, C280S154000, C280S152300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07066493

ABSTRACT:
A mud flap is provided for a vehicle which comprises a panel member of rubber having a top mounting end for securement within the wheel well of a vehicle, a bottom free end having a metallic accent plate supported thereon and respective inner and outer sides extending between the ends of the panel member. A recessed portion in the panel member received the accent plate therein and includes a peripheral lip to overlap the peripheral edges of the accent plate. The use of a peripheral lip which overlaps a peripheral edge of the accent plate prevents separation of the plate from the panel member when the panel member is deformed by wind and debris in use. Accordingly dirt and debris are not permitted to be lodged between the plate and the panel member, thus preventing deformation and an unattractive appearance to the mud flap.

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