Patent Application
20210379975
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This section is intended to introduce various aspects of the art, which may be associated with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. This discussion is believed to assist in providing a framework to facilitate a better understanding of particular aspects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that this section should be read in this light, and not necessarily as admissions of prior art.
The present inventive concept relates to the field of car window and door guards. More particularly, the invention relates to a car window and door guard which is designed to allow the window to be opened while preventing the passage of arms and heads through the open window.
People and their pets traveling in cars oftentimes open the windows to allow fresh air to enter the car. However, a problem with riding with the window down is that children often like to extend their arms out the window. This problem is also prevalent with dogs which enjoy extending their heads out the window. Obviously, extending an arm or head out of the window of a moving car may cause great injury, or even death, if the arm or head is stuck by an object outside of the car.
People also open the window when parked for a short time to prevent the overheating of an animal inside the car. A problem with this is that the animal may try to jump out of the car through the open window. Another problem is that the animal may cause damage to the car door as the animal's claws may scratch the door sill, armrest, or door panel as the animal tries to access the open window.
Accordingly, a need exists for a device that allows the unencumbered opening and closing of a car window while also preventing the limbs or heads of children and/or animals from being extended through the open window. It is to the provision of such therefore that the present invention is primarily directed.
A car window and door guard comprises an upper portion forming a pocket sized and shaped to receive a window portion of a car door, the upper portion being made of a transparent material, and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the lower portion forming a shield sized and shaped to overlay an interior door portion of a car door.
So that the manner in which the present inventions can be better understood, certain illustrations, charts and/or flow charts are appended hereto. It is to be noted, however, that the drawings illustrate only selected embodiments of the inventions and are therefore not to be considered limiting of scope, for the inventions may admit to other equally effective embodiments and applications.
For purposes of the present disclosure, it is noted that spatially relative terms, such as “up,” “down,” “right,” “left,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over or rotated, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
With reference next to the drawings, there is a shown a car window and door guard 10 in a preferred form of the present invention, referenced herein as guard 10. The guard 10 has an upper or window portion 12, configured to be mounted over the window frame WF surrounding the glass window W of a car door D, and a lower or door portion or cover 14, configured to be lie over the door's interior side or door panel DP below the window.
The window portion 12 has a front panel 18 and a rear panel 20. The front panel 18 and rear panel 20 are joined together along their upper edge 22 and oppositely disposed side edges 24 to form a sleeve, pocket or pouch 26. The front panel 18 and rear panel 20 are made of a two-way or four-way stretchable material, such as a polyether-polyurea copolymer. The stretchable material has interstices which are sized so that the material is also generally see-through or transparent. The term transparent is meant to denote a material which allows a person to see through the material in order to view objects on the opposite side of the material, such as a clear plastic sheet, netting, perforated materials, or a knit or mesh material with interstices that allow such viewing.
The door portion 14 extends from the bottom edge of the window portion 12. The door portion 14 is made of a fabric, leather, synthetic material, or the like, and includes an upper strip or section 28 that joins the window portion 12 and the door portion 14. The upper section 28 includes a rubber strip 30 which aids in protecting the door sill or upper edge through which the window glass extends. The upper section 28 also has a series of window tabs or anchors 32 that pivot about the upper edge 28. The upper section 28 also includes one or more pre-stretched horizontal elastic areas 36 that are created by sewing the window portion 12 to the door portion 14 in a stretched condition so that the elastic nature of the window portion 12 pulls the door portion 14 together when released. The laterally extending pre-stretchable areas 36 create a contraction force upon the lower portion 14.
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The door portion 14 also has a lower section 38 extending downwardly from the upper section 28. The lower section 38 drapes over the car's door panel DP to protect the door panel DP, such as the door armrest, panel, etc. The bottom margin or area of the lower section 38 may include a mesh or solid layer 40 that is joined along the bottom edge and two side edges to form a cargo area or pocket 42.
In use, the window portion 12 is stretched over the window frame WF of a car's open door D, as shown in
The window tabs 32 are then positioned between the window glass and the car door window slot to maintain the general position of the door portion 14 during use. The planar portion 33 of the window tabs abut and slide upon the window during window movement. The channel portion 34 of each tab 32 captures a portion of the window slot, surround, sill or door structure defining the window opening in the door to prevent the window tabs 32 from moving with the raising or lowering of the window. The door portion 14 simply drapes down over the door below the window, i.e., the door portion 14 overlays the interior door panel DP to protect it from scratches or other damage by animal contact.
With the guard 10 in position, the transparent nature of the upper portion 12 allows the driver of the car to easily see through the guard window portion 12. The operation of the window W is not hampered by the door guard 10, as the door guard 10 does not generally enter the area of the window opening. Also, the guard 10 does not hamper the door itself, as the material is of such a thin material that it easily fits between the car door and the door jamb without interfering with such.
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It should be understood that the rear panel 20 need not extend down the entire height of the window, as a portion large enough to form a pouch and capture the window area is all that is required to maintain the window portion 12 in place.
With reference next to
It should be understood that the guard 10 may be manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes. The guard 10 shown in the preferred embodiment has a window portion 12 having a general height of 456 mm and width of 625 mm. The door portion 14 has a general height of 492 mm and width of 625 mm. The height of the door portion upper section 28 is approximately 100 mm. The height of the door portion lower section 38 is approximately 175 mm. The measurements show in
It should be understood that the guard 10 may also be constructed with only a window portion 12 to prevent access through the window opening without the additional door portion 14 to protect the door panel.
A car window and door guard is described herein comprising under an embodiment an upper portion forming a pocket sized and shaped to receive a window portion of a car door, the upper portion being made of a transparent material, and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the lower portion forming a shield sized and shaped to overlay an interior door portion of a car door.
The car window and door guard of an embodiment further comprises at least one window tab coupled to the lower portion sized and shaped to be positioned between a window glass of a car door and a surrounding window slot of a car door.
The at least one window tab of an embodiment includes a planar portion and a channel portion extending from the planar portion, the channel portion sized and shaped to capture the surrounding window slot of the car door.
The lower portion of an embodiment includes a cargo pocket.
The car window and door guard comprises under an embodiment at least one adjustment strap mounted to the lower portion, whereby the upper portion may be gathered and the adjustment strap wrapped about the gathered upper portion to maintain it in place.
The lower portion of an embodiment includes a rubber upper section and a lower section extending from the rubber upper section.
The transparent material of the upper portion is a stretchable material, under an embodiment.
The car window and door guard comprises under an embodiment at least one laterally extending stretchable strap mounted to the lower portion to create a contraction force upon the lower portion.
A car window and door guard for a car door and window is described herein under an embodiment, the car window and door guard comprising an upper portion having a transparent front panel and a rear panel joined to the front panel to receive a car window between the front panel and the rear panel, and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the lower portion overlaying an interior door portion of a car door.
The car window and door guard comprising under an embodiment at least one window tab coupled to the lower portion sized and shaped to be positioned between the window and a surrounding window slot of a car door.
The at least one window tab of an embodiment includes a planar portion and a channel portion extending from the planar portion, the channel portion sized and shaped to capture the surrounding window slot of the car door.
The lower portion of an embodiment includes a cargo pocket.
The car window and door guard of an embodiment comprises at least one adjustment strap mounted to the lower portion, whereby the upper portion may be gathered and the adjustment strap wrapped about the gathered upper portion to maintain it in place.
The lower portion of an embodiment includes a rubber upper section and a lower section extending from the rubber upper section.
The upper portion of an embodiment is made of a stretchable material.
The car window and door guard of an embodiment comprises at least one laterally extending stretchable strap mounted to the lower portion to create a contraction force upon the lower portion.
A car window and door guard is described herein comprising under an embodiment a window sleeve sized and shaped to receive a car door window therein, at least a portion of the window sleeve being made of a transparent material, and at least one window anchor coupled to the window sleeve to be positioned between the window of a car door and a surrounding window slot of a car door.
The car window and door guard of an embodiment comprises a door cover extending from the window sleeve.
The least one window tab of an embodiment includes a planar portion and a channel portion extending from the planar portion, the channel portion sized and shaped to capture the surrounding window slot of the car door.
The door cover of an embodiment includes a cargo pocket.
The car window and door guard of an embodiment comprises at least one adjustment strap mounted to the door cover, whereby the window sleeve may be gathered and the adjustment strap wrapped about the gathered window sleeve to maintain it in place.
The door cover of an embodiment includes a rubber upper section and a lower section extending from the rubber upper section.
At least a portion of the window sleeve is made of a stretchable material, under an embodiment.
The car window and door guard of claim of an embodiment comprises at least one laterally extending stretchable strap mounted to the door cover to create a contraction force upon the door cover.
It will be appreciated that the inventions are susceptible to modification, variation and change without departing from the spirit thereof.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/036,747, filed Jun. 9, 2020 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63036747 | Jun 2020 | US |
