CA2067885C - Protective mirror cover, and methods of constructing and utilizing same - Google Patents
Protective mirror cover, and methods of constructing and utilizing sameInfo
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- CA2067885C CA2067885C CA002067885A CA2067885A CA2067885C CA 2067885 C CA2067885 C CA 2067885C CA 002067885 A CA002067885 A CA 002067885A CA 2067885 A CA2067885 A CA 2067885A CA 2067885 C CA2067885 C CA 2067885C
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- Prior art keywords
- mirror
- opposed side
- side members
- cover
- open end
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J11/00—Removable external protective coverings specially adapted for vehicles or parts of vehicles, e.g. parking covers
- B60J11/06—Removable external protective coverings specially adapted for vehicles or parts of vehicles, e.g. parking covers for covering only specific parts of the vehicle, e.g. for doors
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
- B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
- B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
Abstract
A system for protecting the exposed glass surfaces of a vehicle including external mirror covers and window covers. The mirror covers comprise bag-like enclosures of weather resistant material which totally enclose the mirror preventing the formation of ice, frost or snow buildup. The window covers comprise sheets of flexible material having fasteners at the perimeter for securing the cover adjacent the outer side of the window. The fasteners include magnets and hooks.
Description
- ` 2067885 .
PROTECTIVE MIRROR COVER. AND METHODS
OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME
Background of the Invention 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for protecting the exposed glass surfaces of a vehicle, including the external rear view l~ lOl~. More particularly, cover means are provided over these surfaces to ~revellt the formation of ice orfrost and to ease the removal of snow and/or other debris. The present inventiondiffers from the prior art by providing window cover means and rear view mirror cover means as a system for protecting these surfaces.
According to the present invention, there is disclosed a system for protecting exposed glass surfaces comprising window cover means and cover means for externally mounted rear view mirrors. The window cover means comprises a flexible sheet of material sized to be slightly larger than the auto window which is to be protected with securement means provided at the perimeter of said sheet.
The cover means for rear view mirrors co",p,ises a pocket-like or bag-like device adapted to close around the mirror with an opening for the mirror support stem.
It is an object of the present invention to provide protective covers to pr~ellt the formation of ice on vehicle glass surfaces.
It is a further feature of the present invention to provide covers which are easily applied and removed.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide flexible covers whichare weather resistant.
The above and further objects, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of an exterior mirror cover in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates the cover of figure 1 in an open position.
Figure 3 illustrates the cover of figure 1 when applied to a first type of exterior rear view mirror.
Figure 4 illustrates a second embodiment of an exterior mirror cover on a second type of exterior mirror in accordance with the present invention.
Figure S illustrates the cover of figure 4 on a third type of exterior rear viewmirror.
Figure 6 illustrates a third embodiment of an exterior mirror cover, on a fourth type of exterior mirror in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates the cover of figure 6 on a fifth type of exterior rear view mirror.
Figure 8 illustrates the window covers on an automobile in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 9 illustrates the window covers in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 10 illustrates the method for securing the window covers of figure 9.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to figure 1, the exterior mirror cover means 10 of the system of the present invention is shown. The covermeans 10 generally comprises of two sheets of flexible material 12, 14 permanently joined along at least one side 16 which acts as a hinge. This type of cover is utilized when the mirror 1 is of the type having two support items. Each sheet 12, 14 hassecured thereto mating fastening means 18, 20 such that cover 10 surrounds the mirror 1 when the fastening means are mated about the mirror 1. The cover 10 is sized to cover the mirror and includes a soft, non-abrasive inner surface 6 and a substantially weather-resistant outersurface 8. Cover means 10 may also be composed of a large sheet folded in half and having fastening means 18, 20 colllpli~ g snap fasteners provided thereon.
As shown in figures 4-7, a second embodiment of the exterior mirror cover means 10 is utilized to protect mirror 2 of the type having a single support stem.
The bag-like cover 10 is constructed of two sheets of materials 21, æ permanently fastened together around three sides, first side 25, second side 26, third side 27 with the fourth side 28 rem~ining open. The open side or fourth side 28 includes mating fastening means 18, 20 which act to secure the cover 10 to the mirror 2. A central portion of the open side 28 preferably includes an elastic closure 30 to substantially close around the support stem of mirror 2. This feature provides the mirror the greatest weather protection possible. The cover 10 also permits coverage of millol~ including the "wide angle" type mirror 3 which COlll~ CS a secondary mirror which bulges outwardly from the mirror face.
Referring now to figures 8-10, the window cover means 50 of the present invention is shown. The cover means 50 comprises a flexible sheet affixed to thevehicle to cover the window 48. The cover means 50 is shaped to generally COl~Ollll to the shape of the window. The cover means 50 includes securement means 52, 54 about the perimeter thereo The securement means may col~l~lise hook member 54 as best seen in figure 10 and magnetic strips 52. The magnetic strips 52 are of the type which are not harmful to the finish of the vehicle. The 2Q hook members 54 may be strips of material capable of being clamped by the window 48.
Although there has been described what is at present considered to be prefelled embodiment of the invention, it will be understood that various modifications and variations may be made therein, and it is intended to cover the appended claims all such modification as fall within the true spirit and scope of the Invention.
PROTECTIVE MIRROR COVER. AND METHODS
OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME
Background of the Invention 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for protecting the exposed glass surfaces of a vehicle, including the external rear view l~ lOl~. More particularly, cover means are provided over these surfaces to ~revellt the formation of ice orfrost and to ease the removal of snow and/or other debris. The present inventiondiffers from the prior art by providing window cover means and rear view mirror cover means as a system for protecting these surfaces.
According to the present invention, there is disclosed a system for protecting exposed glass surfaces comprising window cover means and cover means for externally mounted rear view mirrors. The window cover means comprises a flexible sheet of material sized to be slightly larger than the auto window which is to be protected with securement means provided at the perimeter of said sheet.
The cover means for rear view mirrors co",p,ises a pocket-like or bag-like device adapted to close around the mirror with an opening for the mirror support stem.
It is an object of the present invention to provide protective covers to pr~ellt the formation of ice on vehicle glass surfaces.
It is a further feature of the present invention to provide covers which are easily applied and removed.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide flexible covers whichare weather resistant.
The above and further objects, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of an exterior mirror cover in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates the cover of figure 1 in an open position.
Figure 3 illustrates the cover of figure 1 when applied to a first type of exterior rear view mirror.
Figure 4 illustrates a second embodiment of an exterior mirror cover on a second type of exterior mirror in accordance with the present invention.
Figure S illustrates the cover of figure 4 on a third type of exterior rear viewmirror.
Figure 6 illustrates a third embodiment of an exterior mirror cover, on a fourth type of exterior mirror in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates the cover of figure 6 on a fifth type of exterior rear view mirror.
Figure 8 illustrates the window covers on an automobile in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 9 illustrates the window covers in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 10 illustrates the method for securing the window covers of figure 9.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to figure 1, the exterior mirror cover means 10 of the system of the present invention is shown. The covermeans 10 generally comprises of two sheets of flexible material 12, 14 permanently joined along at least one side 16 which acts as a hinge. This type of cover is utilized when the mirror 1 is of the type having two support items. Each sheet 12, 14 hassecured thereto mating fastening means 18, 20 such that cover 10 surrounds the mirror 1 when the fastening means are mated about the mirror 1. The cover 10 is sized to cover the mirror and includes a soft, non-abrasive inner surface 6 and a substantially weather-resistant outersurface 8. Cover means 10 may also be composed of a large sheet folded in half and having fastening means 18, 20 colllpli~ g snap fasteners provided thereon.
As shown in figures 4-7, a second embodiment of the exterior mirror cover means 10 is utilized to protect mirror 2 of the type having a single support stem.
The bag-like cover 10 is constructed of two sheets of materials 21, æ permanently fastened together around three sides, first side 25, second side 26, third side 27 with the fourth side 28 rem~ining open. The open side or fourth side 28 includes mating fastening means 18, 20 which act to secure the cover 10 to the mirror 2. A central portion of the open side 28 preferably includes an elastic closure 30 to substantially close around the support stem of mirror 2. This feature provides the mirror the greatest weather protection possible. The cover 10 also permits coverage of millol~ including the "wide angle" type mirror 3 which COlll~ CS a secondary mirror which bulges outwardly from the mirror face.
Referring now to figures 8-10, the window cover means 50 of the present invention is shown. The cover means 50 comprises a flexible sheet affixed to thevehicle to cover the window 48. The cover means 50 is shaped to generally COl~Ollll to the shape of the window. The cover means 50 includes securement means 52, 54 about the perimeter thereo The securement means may col~l~lise hook member 54 as best seen in figure 10 and magnetic strips 52. The magnetic strips 52 are of the type which are not harmful to the finish of the vehicle. The 2Q hook members 54 may be strips of material capable of being clamped by the window 48.
Although there has been described what is at present considered to be prefelled embodiment of the invention, it will be understood that various modifications and variations may be made therein, and it is intended to cover the appended claims all such modification as fall within the true spirit and scope of the Invention.
Claims (8)
1. A system for protecting exposed glass surfaces of a vehicle comprising:
a cover means for at least one external rearview mirror having at least one external support arm comprising a bag-like flexible cover adapted to fit over the free end of said external mirror and having a closed end, an open end and opposed side members said open end having elastic means adapted to close said opposed side members around the support arm of said external mirror such that the mirror is enclosed within the bag-like flexible cover; and a plurality of window cover means having means for securing said window cover means to the vehicle.
a cover means for at least one external rearview mirror having at least one external support arm comprising a bag-like flexible cover adapted to fit over the free end of said external mirror and having a closed end, an open end and opposed side members said open end having elastic means adapted to close said opposed side members around the support arm of said external mirror such that the mirror is enclosed within the bag-like flexible cover; and a plurality of window cover means having means for securing said window cover means to the vehicle.
2. The system of Claim 1, wherein:
said open end having means for fastening said open end in a closed position such that said opposed side members surround the support arm of said external mirror.
said open end having means for fastening said open end in a closed position such that said opposed side members surround the support arm of said external mirror.
3. The system of Claim 2, wherein:
said window cover means comprises a flexible flat sheet of material having said securement means at the perimeter thereof.
said window cover means comprises a flexible flat sheet of material having said securement means at the perimeter thereof.
4. The system of Claim 3, wherein:
said securement means comprises magnetic portions attachable to a metallic portion of said vehicle.
said securement means comprises magnetic portions attachable to a metallic portion of said vehicle.
5. The system of Claim 4, wherein:
said securement means further includes hook members adapted to engage the window edge.
said securement means further includes hook members adapted to engage the window edge.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein:
said means for fastening said open end comprises opposed mating members on said opposed side members.
said means for fastening said open end comprises opposed mating members on said opposed side members.
7. The system of claim 5, wherein:
said means for fastening said open end comprises snap members on said opposed side members.
said means for fastening said open end comprises snap members on said opposed side members.
8. The system of claim 5, wherein:
said opposed side members having a substantially soft, non-abrasive inner surface adapted to be placed adjacent said mirror; and said opposed side members having a substantially weather-resistant outer surface.
said opposed side members having a substantially soft, non-abrasive inner surface adapted to be placed adjacent said mirror; and said opposed side members having a substantially weather-resistant outer surface.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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| US694,509 | 1991-05-02 | ||
| US07/694,509 US5115848A (en) | 1991-05-02 | 1991-05-02 | Protective mirror cover, and methods of constructing and utilizing same |
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| CA2067885A1 CA2067885A1 (en) | 1992-11-03 |
| CA2067885C true CA2067885C (en) | 1995-12-12 |
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