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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a hood scoop decoration kit and, more particularly, to a hood scoop decoration kit adapted for use by an individual and, most particularly, to a hood scoop decoration kit that provides all materials for attaching the decorative items to the various surfaces of a simulated automotive hood scoop.
2. Background Information
It is common for high performance or sporty passenger vehicles to have an air intake scoop in the center of the hood to provide additional air to the intake of the engine. This feature is commonly referred to as a hood scoop. The hood scoop extends above the vehicle hood and has a forward facing, open, front end that provides intake of air. A screen or mesh is routinely attached within the open front end to prevent debris from being carried into the engine. The body of the hood scoop tapers to a rearward end that merges into the vehicle hood.
To further enhance the appearance of a vehicle which is not fitted with a hood scoop, a number of simulated hood scoops are available for purchase and installation on the vehicle hood. The simulated hood scoops are often fabricated from plastic polymer and fiberglass, and painted to match the color of the vehicle. The simulated hood scoops are often rather plain, and the owner of the vehicle may wish to further enhance the appearance with various decorative features.
Applicant has invented a hood scoop decorative kit to meet this need. The kit allows an individual to dress up a simulated hood scoop, or an actual hood scoop, at a reasonable cost.
The invention is directed to a hood scoop decoration kit, which includes a bezel trim member having a concave shape with first and second ends extending in a common direction from a center section thereof. The bezel trim member is adapted for attachment to an exterior surface of a hood scoop adjacent a forward facing end thereof. A planar mesh member, having a trapezoidal shape, is adapted for attachment to a forward facing end of a hood scoop. The kit also includes an attachment device for securing the bezel trim member and the planar mesh member to the hood scoop. In one embodiment, an adhesive material is adapted for application to the concave surface of the bezel trim member and to an edge of the planar mesh member to provide attachment of the bezel trim and mesh members to the hood scoop. The adhesive material includes a fluid adhesive and/or a tape having opposed adhesive sides. Alternatively, mechanical fasteners are employed for securing the bezel trim and mesh members to the hood scoop.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the hood scoop decoration kit includes a cleaning material adapted for preparing the selected mounting surface of the hood scoop for attachment of the bezel and mesh members thereto.
The invention is a hood scoop decoration kit, which includes a bezel trim member having a concave shape with first and second ends extending in a common direction from a center section thereof. The bezel trim member is adapted for attachment to an exterior surface of a hood scoop adjacent a forward facing end thereof. A planar mesh member, having a trapezoidal shape, is adapted for attachment to a forward facing end of a hood scoop. The kit also includes an attachment device for securing the bezel trim member and the planar mesh member to the hood scoop. In one embodiment, an adhesive material is adapted for application to the concave surface of the bezel trim member and to an edge of the planar mesh member to provide attachment of the bezel trim and mesh members to the hood scoop. The adhesive material includes a fluid adhesive and/or a tape having opposed adhesive sides. Alternatively, mechanical fasteners are employed for securing the bezel trim and mesh members to the hood scoop.
In a further embodiment of the invention, the hood scoop decoration kit includes a cleaning material adapted for preparing the selected mounting surface of the hood scoop for attachment of the bezel and mesh members thereto.
Referring now to
A planar mesh member 30, having a trapezoidal shape, is adapted for attachment to a forward facing end of a hood scoop H.
The kit 10 also includes an attachment device 40 for securing the bezel trim member 20 and the planar mesh member 30 to the hood scoop H. In one embodiment, an adhesive material 40 is adapted for application to the concave surface of the bezel trim member 20 and to an edge of the mesh member 30 to provide attachment of the bezel trim member 20 and mesh member 30 to the hood scoop H, as illustrated in
The adhesive material 40 includes a fluid adhesive 50, such as “super glue” (
In one embodiment of the hood scoop decoration kit 10 invention, the adhesive material 50 comprises a double-sided tape 55 having opposed adhesive surfaces 60a and 60b. The tape 55, illustrated in
In another embodiment of the hood scoop decoration kit 10 invention, the adhesive material 50 comprises a contained fluid adhesive 70 adapted for application to the concave side of the of the bezel trim member 20. Such a contained fluid adhesive 70 is illustrated in
In a further embodiment of the invention, the hood scoop decoration kit 10 invention includes a cleaning material 90 adapted for preparing the mounting surfaces of the hood scoop H for attachment of the bezel trim member 20 and planar mesh member 30 thereto by means of the adhesive material 50. For example, the cleaning material 90 can be a contained cleaning fluid 95, such as an alcohol, a hydrocarbon solvent or a chlorinated solvent, contained in a fluid-tight vessel 99 for such use, as illustrated in
While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 (e) of provisional application Ser. No. 61/000,079, filed 22 Oct. 2007. Application Ser. No. 61/000,079 is hereby incorporated by reference.
Number | Name | Date | Kind |
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D528482 | Hamburger | Sep 2006 | S |
20090049987 | Fiello | Feb 2009 | A1 |
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61000079 | Oct 2007 | US |