Car utility apron

US5195778A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• Keith Dismuke · Katy, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 24, 1991
• Grant date: Mar 23, 1993
• Expiry date: Jun 24, 2011

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T428/24017
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A new and unique car utility apron is presented having a soft flexible outer layer with a number of pockets spaced on the two sides of the apron. The front of the apron has the upper half cut out and replaced with webbing so that the radiator can take air in if the engine is running while the apron is in place. One side of the auto apron has an air power connecting hose while the opposite side has an electrical power connecting hose. The auto apron is attached about the engine compartment of a car by hooks at the top and an elastic band and another set of hooks at the bottom. Tools may be placed in the pockets when not in use or in convenient slots near the upper portion of the apron while temporarily not in use. Electrical or air power may be connected through to the engine compartment simply by connecting the appropriate hose or electrical cord at the bottom of the auto apron. When the apron is not in use it may be folded or rolled into a small package to hold the tools. The soft inner lining of the auto apron as well as a foldable inner flap protect the car's surface from scratches as well as grease or dirt from the mechanic's hands or clothes.