Rain shield for vehicle passengers
US9403426B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J5/0494
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorized apparatus that provides protection from precipitation to a vehicle occupant upon entering or exiting the vehicle includes a housing secured to the vehicle roof so that it can be reached by a passenger seated within the vehicle. A housing base is secured to the vehicle roof. A hinge positioned at the leading end of the housing interconnects the housing base to a housing cover. The housing has a fully closed position when the housing cover fully engages the housing base and a fully deployed position when the cover is fully rotated with respect to the base. A sheet of waterproof material has a first end secured to an interior of the base and a second end secured to an interior of the cover. The sheet is folded when the housing is in the fully closed position and is unfolded when the housing is in the fully deployed position.
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