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Body vent protector

US9776472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2014
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H1/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A body vent protector assembly for a vehicle includes a venting port defined into a body underlying surface on the vehicle and a body vent protector disposed at the venting port for inhibiting undesirable matter from interfering with the venting port. The body vent protector includes a shroud disposed over at least a portion of the venting port and a blocking rib disposed at or adjacent a rear edge of the venting port for blocking the undesirable matter.

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