US20140060760A1 - Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle - Google Patents
Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20140060760A1 US20140060760A1 US14/005,428 US201114005428A US2014060760A1 US 20140060760 A1 US20140060760 A1 US 20140060760A1 US 201114005428 A US201114005428 A US 201114005428A US 2014060760 A1 US2014060760 A1 US 2014060760A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- magnet
- window
- window covering
- window frame
- attachment clip
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 239000003302 ferromagnetic material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 230000005294 ferromagnetic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 27
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 229910000521 B alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- ZOXJGFHDIHLPTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Boron Chemical compound [B] ZOXJGFHDIHLPTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910000640 Fe alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910000583 Nd alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910001172 neodymium magnet Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910052761 rare earth metal Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 150000002910 rare earth metals Chemical class 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 description 5
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 description 5
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000005357 flat glass Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229910001209 Low-carbon steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052779 Neodymium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 235000013410 fast food Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000002452 interceptive effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- QEFYFXOXNSNQGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N neodymium atom Chemical compound [Nd] QEFYFXOXNSNQGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000006748 scratching Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000002393 scratching effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000004753 textile Substances 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- 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
- B60J1/00—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor
- B60J1/20—Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
- B60J1/2011—Blinds; curtains or screens reducing heat or light intensity
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
- H01F7/00—Magnets
- H01F7/02—Permanent magnets [PM]
- H01F7/0231—Magnetic circuits with PM for power or force generation
- H01F7/0252—PM holding devices
Definitions
- the invention relates to a window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle.
- Vehicles may include one or more visors for protecting occupants by shading them from the sun or other bright light. Some visors can be lowered over part of the windshield by the driver or front passenger to block the sun and some may be swung sideways to block sun entering windows of front doors of the vehicle.
- sun shades may be adhered directly to the window glass of the vehicle to block the sun. Some of these sun shades may be cut and adhered as a film to the window glass. Other types of sun shades may be attached with suction cups and removed when the window glass needs to be lowered and raised.
- a window covering is configured for attachment to a window frame of a vehicle to at least partially cover an opening defined in the window frame.
- the window covering includes a casing, a panel, a first magnet, and a second magnet.
- the casing includes a first member and a second member extending in spaced relationship to the first member to define a hole therebetween.
- the casing is rigid and includes a ferromagnetic material.
- the panel is operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covers the hole.
- the first magnet is magnetically attached to the first member and is configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame.
- the second magnet is magnetically attached to the second member and is configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame.
- Each magnet is a permanent magnet. Each magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the window frame of the vehicle such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame during motion of the vehicle.
- a window covering system includes a window frame of a vehicle and a window covering.
- the window frame includes a header and a footer.
- the window covering is configured for attachment to the header and the footer of the window frame to at least partially cover an opening defined between the header and the footer.
- the window covering includes a casing, a panel, a first magnet, and a second magnet.
- the casing includes a first member and a second member extending in spaced relationship to the first member to define a hole therebetween.
- the casing is rigid and includes a ferromagnetic material.
- the panel is operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covers the hole.
- the first magnet is magnetically attached to the first member and is also configured to be magnetically attached to the header of the window frame.
- the second magnet is magnetically attached to the second member and is also configured to be magnetically attached to the footer of the window frame.
- Each magnet is a permanent magnet. Additionally, each magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the respective header and footer of the window frame of the vehicle such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame during motion of the vehicle.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a window covering including a plurality of magnets
- FIG. 2A is a schematic side view of a window covering system including the window covering of FIG. 1 magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle by the plurality of magnets;
- FIG. 2B is a schematic partial side view of the window covering system of FIG. 2A with the window covering magnetically attached to the window frame;
- FIG. 3A is a schematic side view of the window covering of FIG. 2 detached from the window frame of the vehicle;
- FIG. 3B is a partially exploded schematic side view of the window covering system of FIG. 3A with the window covering detached from the window frame;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of one of the magnets of the window covering of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of an attachment clip configured for being secured to the window frame and for use with the window covering of claim 1 , in an alternative embodiment of the window covering system of FIGS. 2 and 3 ;
- FIG. 6 is a schematic partially exploded perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the window covering system of FIG. 2 with the window covering magnetically attached to the attachment clip of FIG. 5 , where the attachment clip is secured to the window frame;
- FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the window covering system of FIG. 3 , with the window covering detached from the attachment clip of FIG. 5 and the attachment clip secured to the window frame;
- FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of the alternative embodiment of the window covering system of FIG. 3 with the window covering magnetically attached to the attachment clips of FIG. 5 .
- a window covering 10 is shown generally at 10 in FIG. 1 and is configured for selectively covering (as shown in FIG. 2A ) and uncovering (as shown in FIG. 3A ) an opening 12 defined in a vehicle 14 .
- the vehicle 14 includes a window covering system 16 having a window frame 18 , defining the opening 12 , and the window covering 10 .
- the window frame 18 has a header 20 and a footer 22 which define the opening 12 therebetween.
- the window covering 10 is configured to be magnetically attached to the header 20 and the footer 22 of the window frame 18 to at least partially cover the opening 12 , as shown in FIG. 2A .
- the window frame 18 may be formed as a part of a vehicle 14 door 24 , such as a front door of the vehicle 14 . It should be appreciated that the window frame 18 may also be part of a rear door (not shown) of the vehicle 14 or any other opening 12 defined in the vehicle 14 .
- the window covering 10 is magnetically attached to only the header 20 and the footer 22 of the window frame 18 , a corresponding window 26 of the vehicle door 24 is still capable of being rolled up or down, without disturbing or otherwise interfering with the placement of the widow covering 10 . Additionally, as will be explained in more detail below, the window covering 10 is easily detached from the header 20 and footer 22 of the window frame 18 , as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B , when the opening 12 of the window 26 needs to be accessed, e.g., to allow access to a parking ticket machine, fast food drive-thru, and the like. Likewise, once access to the opening 12 is no longer required, the window covering 10 is quickly and easily magnetically reattached to the window frame 18 .
- the window coverings 10 are configured to be sized to fit the window frames 18 of specific model vehicles 14 . More specifically, the window coverings 10 are sized such that, once attached to the window frame 18 , any gap 82 defined between the window covering 10 and the respective header 20 and footer 22 is held substantially equal to a predefined tolerance. By way of a non-limiting example, the tolerance may be limited to be substantially equal to 3 mm. It should be appreciated that other tolerances may also be obtained.
- the window coverings 10 are formed based on measurements of the opening 12 defined between the header 20 and footer 22 of the window frames 18 of the specific vehicle 14 .
- the specific vehicle 14 may be based on model and model year. The measurements may be obtained based on tracing the window opening 12 , coordinate numerical control (CNC) measurement, and the like. These measurements are used to create the window covering 10 that is customized to fit the specific vehicle 14 which may be based on model and model year.
- CNC coordinate numerical control
- the window covering 10 includes a casing 28 , a panel 30 , and a plurality of magnets 32 .
- the casing 28 includes a first member 34 and a second member 36 extending generally horizontally in spaced relationship to the first member 34 to define a hole 38 therebetween.
- the casing 28 may also include a third member 40 and a fourth member 42 .
- the third member 40 extends generally vertically to interconnect the first member 34 and the second member 36 .
- the fourth member 42 extends vertically in spaced relationship to the third member 40 and interconnects the first member 34 and the second member 36 .
- the first member 34 , the second member 36 , the third member 40 , and the fourth member 42 form the casing 28 and define the hole 38 therebetween.
- Each member 34 , 36 , 40 , 42 is substantially rigid and the members 34 , 36 , 40 , 42 are interconnected to one another such that the casing 28 is also substantially rigid.
- the casing 28 includes a ferromagnetic material 43 .
- the ferromagnetic material 43 may be steel, such as mild steel, and the like.
- the ferromagnetic material 43 is configured such that there is a sufficient pull force F between each of the magnets 32 a, 32 b and the respective first member 34 and second member 36 to retain the window covering 10 to the window frame 18 .
- the panel 30 is operatively attached to the first member 34 , the second member 36 , the third member 40 , and the fourth member 42 such that the panel 30 covers the hole 38 .
- the panel 30 includes a covering portion 44 and a border 46 .
- the covering portion 44 is configured to substantially cover the hole 38 .
- the border 46 is configured to operatively attach the covering portion 44 to the casing 28 .
- the covering portion 44 may be formed from a material 48 , such as a fabric. More specifically, the fabric may include a nylon material, such as a nylon mesh 50 , which extends to cover the hole 38 .
- the nylon mesh 50 is configured to form a screen which allows visibility and airflow therethrough.
- the covering portion 44 may include edges 56 which extend along a perimeter. The edges 56 are generally disposed proximate each of the members 34 , 36 , 40 , 42 .
- the border 46 may be formed from a textile, such as cloth. The border 46 may be folded onto itself and disposed to extend about each of the members 34 , 36 , 40 , 42 of the casing 28 , the respective magnets 32 a, 32 b, and the respective edge 56 of the covering portion 44 .
- the border 46 may be folded onto itself and stitched to the corresponding edges 56 of the covering portion 44 with stitching 58 such that the covering portion 44 is held substantially taut and retained across the hole 38 .
- the panel 30 is disposed between each of the magnets 32 a, 32 b and the window frame 18 when the window covering 10 is attached to the window frame 18 of the vehicle 14 . This prevents the magnets 32 a, 32 b from directly contacting the window frame 18 , which may otherwise cause scratching or damage to the window frame 18 .
- covering the magnets 32 a, 32 b with the border 46 captures and retains each magnet 32 a, 32 b to the window covering 10 , which prevents the magnets 32 a, 32 b from becoming accidentally dislodged from the casing 28 when the window covering 10 is detached from the window frame 18 .
- the panel 30 may be formed as a single piece, such that the covering portion 44 and the border 46 are a single continuous piece. Alternatively, the panel 30 may be formed such that the covering portion 44 and the border 46 are separate pieces that are connected to one another via the stitching 58 .
- the magnets 32 may include a pair of first magnets 32 a and a pair of second magnets 32 b.
- the window covering 10 may include more or less magnets 32 a, 32 b.
- the first magnets 32 a are magnetically attached to the first member 34 and are also configured to be magnetically attached to the header 20 of the window frame 18 , as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the second magnets 32 b are magnetically attached to the second member 36 and are configured to be magnetically attached to the footer 22 of the window frame 18 .
- the magnets 32 are permanent magnets which are configured to exert a pull force F sufficient to retain the window covering 10 to the window frame 18 such that the casing 28 of the window covering 10 does not move relative to the window frame 18 during motion of the vehicle 14 . More specifically, as the vehicle 14 is driving, the pull force F exerted by the magnets 32 is sufficient to magnetically retain the window covering 10 to the window frame 18 such that the window covering 10 remains stationary, relative to the window frame 18 , even when the vehicle 14 is driving on rough roads, driving through pot holes, accelerating, decelerating, exposed to strong winds, and the like.
- the magnets 32 include a rare earth metal 52 , such as neodymium and the like.
- the magnets 32 may be neodymium magnets which include an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.
- each of the magnets 32 may be generally block shaped and include a length L, a width W, and a thickness T.
- the magnets 32 present an outer magnet surface 60 configured to face and be magnetically attached to the window frame 18 .
- the magnets 32 may also be formed to include a ledge 62 extending along the length L of the outer magnet surface 60 . Magnets 32 having other shapes may also be used.
- the outer magnet surfaces 60 may each have an area A substantially equal to 125 square centimeters.
- the area A is defined by the length L and the width W of the magnet 32 .
- the length L may be 25 centimeters (cm)
- the width W may be 5 cm
- the thickness T may be 3 cm.
- the first member 34 of the casing 28 defines a pair of first channels 64 and the second member 36 of the casing 28 defines a pair of second channels 66 .
- the first member 34 presents a first outer member surface 68 and the second member 36 presents a second outer member surface 70 .
- the first magnets 32 a are disposed in the first channel 64 and are magnetically attached to the first member 34 such that the first outer member surface 68 of the first member 34 and the outer magnet surface 60 of the first magnets 32 a are substantially planar with one another.
- the second magnets 32 b are disposed in the second channel 66 and are magnetically attached to the second member 36 such that the second outer member surface 70 of the second member 36 and the outer magnet surface 60 of the second magnets 32 b are substantially planar with one another.
- attachment clips 72 when the header 20 and/or the footer 22 are formed from a non-ferromagnetic material 43 , e.g., plastic, or are otherwise covered by a non-ferromagnetic material 43 , attachment clips 72 , shown in FIG. 5 .
- the attachment clips 72 may include a pair of first attachment clips 72 a and a pair of second attachment clips 72 b.
- the first magnets 32 a are configured to be magnetically attached to the first member 34 and are also configured to be magnetically attached to the ferromagnetic strip 74 of respective first attachment clip 72 a.
- the second magnets 32 b are configured to be magnetically attached to the second member 36 and are also configured to be magnetically attached to the ferromagnetic strip 74 of the respective second attachment clip 72 b.
- the attachment clips 72 a, 72 b may be attached to the non-ferromagnetic header 20 and/or footer 22 .
- the attachment clips 72 a, 72 b may be attached to the window frame 18 via an adhesive (not shown) and the like.
- Each attachment clip 72 a, 72 b may have ferromagnetic properties.
- the attachment clip 72 may include a ferromagnetic strip 74 which includes a ferromagnetic material 43 having ferromagnetic properties.
- the ferromagnetic strip 74 may be fixedly attached to the attachment clip 72 .
- the ferromagnetic material 43 may be steel, such as mild steel, and the like.
- the ferromagnetic material 43 is configured such that there is sufficient pull force F between the magnet 32 a, 32 b and the respective ferromagnetic strip 74 to retain the window covering 10 to the window frame 18 , as previously described above.
- the ferromagnetic strip 74 presents an attachment surface 76 and the outer magnet surface 60 of the corresponding magnet 32 a, 32 b is configured to be magnetically attached to the attachment surface 76 of the ferromagnetic strip 74 .
- the attachment clip extends longitudinally between a first end 88 and a second end 90 and includes a connection surface 78 .
- the ferromagnetic strip 74 is disposed on the connection surface 78 .
- the connection surface 78 defines a longitudinally extending groove 79 and the ferromagnetic strip 74 is fixedly disposed in the groove 79 .
- the groove 79 is partially surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extending walls 84 and a shelf 86 interconnecting the pair of longitudinally extending walls 84 , proximate the first end 88 such that the walls 84 and the shelf 86 cooperate to locate and retain the corresponding ferromagnetic strip 74 within the groove 79 .
- the groove 79 includes a ramp 80 , proximate the second end 90 , to provide a lead-in between the first end 88 of the attachment clip 72 and the groove 79 to facilitate attaching and detaching the window covering 10 to/from the attachment clips 72 disposed on the window frame 18 .
- FIGS. 5-8 illustrate that the attachment clips 72 are attached to the header 20 and the footer 22
- attachment clips 72 may be used with only the footer 22 , while the first magnets 32 a are directly magnetically attached to the header 20 , without the aid of the attachment clips 72 .
- the attachments may similarly be used if the header 20 has non-ferromagnetic properties and only the footer 22 has ferromagnetic properties.
- the magnets 32 a, 32 b are not directly retained to the casing 28 by the border 46 of the panel 30 . Instead, the magnets 32 a, 32 b are attached directly to the window frame 18 or the attachment clips 72 . Subsequently, the casing 28 and the panel 30 are magnetically attached to the magnets 32 a, 32 b, already attached to the window frame 18 .
Abstract
A window covering is configured for attachment to a window frame of a vehicle to cover an opening defined in the window frame. The window covering includes a casing, a panel, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The casing includes a first member and a second member. The casing includes a ferromagnetic material. The panel is attached to first and second members and covers the hole. The first magnet and second magnet are magnetically attached to the respective first member and second member. The first and second magnets are configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame. The magnets are permanent magnets. Each magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the window frame of the vehicle such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame during motion of the vehicle.
Description
- The invention relates to a window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle.
- Vehicles may include one or more visors for protecting occupants by shading them from the sun or other bright light. Some visors can be lowered over part of the windshield by the driver or front passenger to block the sun and some may be swung sideways to block sun entering windows of front doors of the vehicle.
- Other sun shades may be adhered directly to the window glass of the vehicle to block the sun. Some of these sun shades may be cut and adhered as a film to the window glass. Other types of sun shades may be attached with suction cups and removed when the window glass needs to be lowered and raised.
- A window covering is configured for attachment to a window frame of a vehicle to at least partially cover an opening defined in the window frame. The window covering includes a casing, a panel, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The casing includes a first member and a second member extending in spaced relationship to the first member to define a hole therebetween. The casing is rigid and includes a ferromagnetic material. The panel is operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covers the hole. The first magnet is magnetically attached to the first member and is configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame. The second magnet is magnetically attached to the second member and is configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame. Each magnet is a permanent magnet. Each magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the window frame of the vehicle such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame during motion of the vehicle.
- A window covering system includes a window frame of a vehicle and a window covering. The window frame includes a header and a footer. The window covering is configured for attachment to the header and the footer of the window frame to at least partially cover an opening defined between the header and the footer. The window covering includes a casing, a panel, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The casing includes a first member and a second member extending in spaced relationship to the first member to define a hole therebetween. The casing is rigid and includes a ferromagnetic material. The panel is operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covers the hole. The first magnet is magnetically attached to the first member and is also configured to be magnetically attached to the header of the window frame. The second magnet is magnetically attached to the second member and is also configured to be magnetically attached to the footer of the window frame. Each magnet is a permanent magnet. Additionally, each magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the respective header and footer of the window frame of the vehicle such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame during motion of the vehicle.
- The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
-
FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a window covering including a plurality of magnets; -
FIG. 2A is a schematic side view of a window covering system including the window covering ofFIG. 1 magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle by the plurality of magnets; -
FIG. 2B is a schematic partial side view of the window covering system ofFIG. 2A with the window covering magnetically attached to the window frame; -
FIG. 3A is a schematic side view of the window covering ofFIG. 2 detached from the window frame of the vehicle; -
FIG. 3B is a partially exploded schematic side view of the window covering system ofFIG. 3A with the window covering detached from the window frame; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of one of the magnets of the window covering ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of an attachment clip configured for being secured to the window frame and for use with the window covering ofclaim 1, in an alternative embodiment of the window covering system ofFIGS. 2 and 3 ; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic partially exploded perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the window covering system ofFIG. 2 with the window covering magnetically attached to the attachment clip ofFIG. 5 , where the attachment clip is secured to the window frame; -
FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the alternative embodiment of the window covering system ofFIG. 3 , with the window covering detached from the attachment clip ofFIG. 5 and the attachment clip secured to the window frame; and -
FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of the alternative embodiment of the window covering system ofFIG. 3 with the window covering magnetically attached to the attachment clips ofFIG. 5 . - Referring to the Figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, a window covering 10 is shown generally at 10 in
FIG. 1 and is configured for selectively covering (as shown inFIG. 2A ) and uncovering (as shown inFIG. 3A ) anopening 12 defined in avehicle 14. - Referring to
FIGS. 2A , 2B, 3A, and 3B, thevehicle 14 includes awindow covering system 16 having awindow frame 18, defining theopening 12, and the window covering 10. Thewindow frame 18 has aheader 20 and afooter 22 which define the opening 12 therebetween. The window covering 10 is configured to be magnetically attached to theheader 20 and thefooter 22 of thewindow frame 18 to at least partially cover theopening 12, as shown inFIG. 2A . Thewindow frame 18 may be formed as a part of avehicle 14door 24, such as a front door of thevehicle 14. It should be appreciated that thewindow frame 18 may also be part of a rear door (not shown) of thevehicle 14 or anyother opening 12 defined in thevehicle 14. Since the window covering 10 is magnetically attached to only theheader 20 and thefooter 22 of thewindow frame 18, acorresponding window 26 of thevehicle door 24 is still capable of being rolled up or down, without disturbing or otherwise interfering with the placement of the widow covering 10. Additionally, as will be explained in more detail below, the window covering 10 is easily detached from theheader 20 andfooter 22 of thewindow frame 18, as shown inFIGS. 3A and 3B , when theopening 12 of thewindow 26 needs to be accessed, e.g., to allow access to a parking ticket machine, fast food drive-thru, and the like. Likewise, once access to theopening 12 is no longer required, the window covering 10 is quickly and easily magnetically reattached to thewindow frame 18. - The
window coverings 10 are configured to be sized to fit thewindow frames 18 ofspecific model vehicles 14. More specifically, thewindow coverings 10 are sized such that, once attached to thewindow frame 18, anygap 82 defined between the window covering 10 and therespective header 20 andfooter 22 is held substantially equal to a predefined tolerance. By way of a non-limiting example, the tolerance may be limited to be substantially equal to 3 mm. It should be appreciated that other tolerances may also be obtained. Thewindow coverings 10 are formed based on measurements of theopening 12 defined between theheader 20 andfooter 22 of thewindow frames 18 of thespecific vehicle 14. Thespecific vehicle 14 may be based on model and model year. The measurements may be obtained based on tracing thewindow opening 12, coordinate numerical control (CNC) measurement, and the like. These measurements are used to create the window covering 10 that is customized to fit thespecific vehicle 14 which may be based on model and model year. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , the window covering 10 includes acasing 28, apanel 30, and a plurality ofmagnets 32. Thecasing 28 includes afirst member 34 and asecond member 36 extending generally horizontally in spaced relationship to thefirst member 34 to define ahole 38 therebetween. Thecasing 28 may also include athird member 40 and afourth member 42. Thethird member 40 extends generally vertically to interconnect thefirst member 34 and thesecond member 36. Thefourth member 42 extends vertically in spaced relationship to thethird member 40 and interconnects thefirst member 34 and thesecond member 36. Thefirst member 34, thesecond member 36, thethird member 40, and thefourth member 42 form thecasing 28 and define thehole 38 therebetween. Eachmember members casing 28 is also substantially rigid. Thecasing 28 includes aferromagnetic material 43. Theferromagnetic material 43 may be steel, such as mild steel, and the like. Theferromagnetic material 43 is configured such that there is a sufficient pull force F between each of themagnets first member 34 andsecond member 36 to retain the window covering 10 to thewindow frame 18. - The
panel 30 is operatively attached to thefirst member 34, thesecond member 36, thethird member 40, and thefourth member 42 such that thepanel 30 covers thehole 38. Thepanel 30 includes a coveringportion 44 and aborder 46. The coveringportion 44 is configured to substantially cover thehole 38. Theborder 46 is configured to operatively attach the coveringportion 44 to thecasing 28. The coveringportion 44 may be formed from amaterial 48, such as a fabric. More specifically, the fabric may include a nylon material, such as anylon mesh 50, which extends to cover thehole 38. Thenylon mesh 50 is configured to form a screen which allows visibility and airflow therethrough. Therefore, the air is allowed to flow between an interior of thevehicle 14 and an exterior of thevehicle 14, through thenylon mesh 50, while also providing an occupant of thevehicle 14 the benefits of a sun shade. However,other materials 48 in addition to thenylon mesh 50 may also be used. The coveringportion 44 may includeedges 56 which extend along a perimeter. Theedges 56 are generally disposed proximate each of themembers border 46 may be formed from a textile, such as cloth. Theborder 46 may be folded onto itself and disposed to extend about each of themembers casing 28, therespective magnets respective edge 56 of the coveringportion 44. Theborder 46 may be folded onto itself and stitched to thecorresponding edges 56 of the coveringportion 44 withstitching 58 such that the coveringportion 44 is held substantially taut and retained across thehole 38. By wrapping each of themembers magnets panel 30, thepanel 30 is disposed between each of themagnets window frame 18 when the window covering 10 is attached to thewindow frame 18 of thevehicle 14. This prevents themagnets window frame 18, which may otherwise cause scratching or damage to thewindow frame 18. Additionally, covering themagnets border 46 captures and retains eachmagnet magnets casing 28 when the window covering 10 is detached from thewindow frame 18. It should be appreciated that thepanel 30 may be formed as a single piece, such that the coveringportion 44 and theborder 46 are a single continuous piece. Alternatively, thepanel 30 may be formed such that the coveringportion 44 and theborder 46 are separate pieces that are connected to one another via thestitching 58. - Still referring again to
FIG. 1 , the magnets 32 (FIG. 4 ) may include a pair offirst magnets 32 a and a pair ofsecond magnets 32 b. It should be appreciated that the window covering 10 may include more orless magnets first magnets 32 a are magnetically attached to thefirst member 34 and are also configured to be magnetically attached to theheader 20 of thewindow frame 18, as shown inFIGS. 2A and 2B . Thesecond magnets 32 b are magnetically attached to thesecond member 36 and are configured to be magnetically attached to thefooter 22 of thewindow frame 18. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , themagnets 32 are permanent magnets which are configured to exert a pull force F sufficient to retain the window covering 10 to thewindow frame 18 such that thecasing 28 of the window covering 10 does not move relative to thewindow frame 18 during motion of thevehicle 14. More specifically, as thevehicle 14 is driving, the pull force F exerted by themagnets 32 is sufficient to magnetically retain the window covering 10 to thewindow frame 18 such that the window covering 10 remains stationary, relative to thewindow frame 18, even when thevehicle 14 is driving on rough roads, driving through pot holes, accelerating, decelerating, exposed to strong winds, and the like. Themagnets 32 include arare earth metal 52, such as neodymium and the like. Themagnets 32 may be neodymium magnets which include an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , each of themagnets 32 may be generally block shaped and include a length L, a width W, and a thickness T. Themagnets 32 present anouter magnet surface 60 configured to face and be magnetically attached to thewindow frame 18. Themagnets 32 may also be formed to include aledge 62 extending along the length L of theouter magnet surface 60.Magnets 32 having other shapes may also be used. In order to provide sufficient pull force F, the outer magnet surfaces 60 may each have an area A substantially equal to 125 square centimeters. The area A is defined by the length L and the width W of themagnet 32. By way of a non-limiting example, the length L may be 25 centimeters (cm), the width W may be 5 cm, and the thickness T may be 3 cm. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , thefirst member 34 of thecasing 28 defines a pair offirst channels 64 and thesecond member 36 of thecasing 28 defines a pair ofsecond channels 66. Thefirst member 34 presents a firstouter member surface 68 and thesecond member 36 presents a second outer member surface 70. Thefirst magnets 32 a are disposed in thefirst channel 64 and are magnetically attached to thefirst member 34 such that the firstouter member surface 68 of thefirst member 34 and theouter magnet surface 60 of thefirst magnets 32 a are substantially planar with one another. Likewise, thesecond magnets 32 b are disposed in thesecond channel 66 and are magnetically attached to thesecond member 36 such that the second outer member surface 70 of thesecond member 36 and theouter magnet surface 60 of thesecond magnets 32 b are substantially planar with one another. - Referring to the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 5-8 , when theheader 20 and/or thefooter 22 are formed from anon-ferromagnetic material 43, e.g., plastic, or are otherwise covered by anon-ferromagnetic material 43, attachment clips 72, shown inFIG. 5 . Referring toFIGS. 6-8 , the attachment clips 72 may include a pair of first attachment clips 72 a and a pair of second attachment clips 72 b. Thefirst magnets 32 a are configured to be magnetically attached to thefirst member 34 and are also configured to be magnetically attached to theferromagnetic strip 74 of respectivefirst attachment clip 72 a. Likewise, thesecond magnets 32 b are configured to be magnetically attached to thesecond member 36 and are also configured to be magnetically attached to theferromagnetic strip 74 of the respectivesecond attachment clip 72 b. The attachment clips 72 a, 72 b may be attached to thenon-ferromagnetic header 20 and/orfooter 22. The attachment clips 72 a, 72 b may be attached to thewindow frame 18 via an adhesive (not shown) and the like. Eachattachment clip - Referring to
FIG. 5 , the attachment clip 72 may include aferromagnetic strip 74 which includes aferromagnetic material 43 having ferromagnetic properties. Theferromagnetic strip 74 may be fixedly attached to the attachment clip 72. Theferromagnetic material 43 may be steel, such as mild steel, and the like. Theferromagnetic material 43 is configured such that there is sufficient pull force F between themagnet ferromagnetic strip 74 to retain the window covering 10 to thewindow frame 18, as previously described above. Theferromagnetic strip 74 presents anattachment surface 76 and theouter magnet surface 60 of thecorresponding magnet attachment surface 76 of theferromagnetic strip 74. The attachment clip extends longitudinally between afirst end 88 and asecond end 90 and includes aconnection surface 78. Theferromagnetic strip 74 is disposed on theconnection surface 78. Theconnection surface 78 defines a longitudinally extending groove 79 and theferromagnetic strip 74 is fixedly disposed in the groove 79. The groove 79 is partially surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extendingwalls 84 and ashelf 86 interconnecting the pair of longitudinally extendingwalls 84, proximate thefirst end 88 such that thewalls 84 and theshelf 86 cooperate to locate and retain the correspondingferromagnetic strip 74 within the groove 79. The groove 79 includes aramp 80, proximate thesecond end 90, to provide a lead-in between thefirst end 88 of the attachment clip 72 and the groove 79 to facilitate attaching and detaching the window covering 10 to/from the attachment clips 72 disposed on thewindow frame 18. - While
FIGS. 5-8 illustrate that the attachment clips 72 are attached to theheader 20 and thefooter 22, it should be appreciated that if there is aheader 20 having ferromagnetic properties and afooter 22 with non-ferromagnetic properties, attachment clips 72 may be used with only thefooter 22, while thefirst magnets 32 a are directly magnetically attached to theheader 20, without the aid of the attachment clips 72. Likewise, the attachments may similarly be used if theheader 20 has non-ferromagnetic properties and only thefooter 22 has ferromagnetic properties. - Other configurations of the
window covering system 16 may also be used. By way of a non-limiting example, in another embodiment, themagnets casing 28 by theborder 46 of thepanel 30. Instead, themagnets window frame 18 or the attachment clips 72. Subsequently, thecasing 28 and thepanel 30 are magnetically attached to themagnets window frame 18. - While the best modes for carrying out the invention have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (22)
1. A window covering configured for attachment to a window frame to at least partially cover an opening defined in the window frame, the window covering comprising:
a casing including a first member having a first outer member surface and a second member having a second outer member surface, wherein the second member extend in spaced relationship to the first member to define a hole between the first member and the second member;
wherein the first outer member surface of the first member defines a first channel and the second outer member surface of the second member defines a second channel, facing in a generally opposite direction from the first channel;
a panel operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covering the hole;
a first magnet and a second magnet;
wherein the first and second magnets each present an outer magnet surface;
wherein the first magnet is disposed in the first channel of the first member such that the outer magnet surface is generally coplanar with the first outer member surface; and
wherein the second magnet is disposed in the second channel of the second member such that the outer magnet surface is generally coplanar with the second outer member surface;
wherein the first and second magnets are configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame at the respective outer magnet surface;
wherein the panel extends about each of the first member and the second member and covers the first and second magnets such that the panel is disposed between each of the first and second magnets and the window frame when the covering is attached to the window frame; and
wherein each of the first magnet and the second magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the window frame such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame.
2. A window covering, as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the casing further includes:
a third member interconnecting the first member and the second member; and
a fourth member extending in spaced relationship to the third member and interconnecting the first member and the second member;
wherein the third member and the fourth member cooperate with the first member and the second member to further define the hole therebetween.
3. (canceled)
4. (canceled)
5. A window covering, as set forth in claim 2 , wherein each of the first magnet and the second magnet include a rare earth metal.
6. A window covering, as set forth in claim 5 , wherein each of the first magnet and the second magnet is a neodymium magnet including an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.
7. A window covering, as set forth in claim 1 ,
wherein each of the outer magnet surfaces has an area substantially equal to 125 square centimeters.
8. A window covering, as set forth in claim 7 , wherein each of the first magnet and the second magnet is block shaped and includes a length, a width, and a thickness such that the area is defined by the length and the width.
9. A window covering, as set forth in claim 8 , wherein the first magnet and the second magnet each include a ledge extending longitudinally.
10. A window covering, as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the panel extends about each of the first member, the second member, the third member, and the fourth member and covers the first magnet and the second magnet such that the panel is disposed between each of the first magnet and the second magnet and the window frame when the window covering is attached to the window frame.
11. A window covering, as set forth in claim 10 , wherein the panel includes:
a covering portion configured to substantially cover the hole when the window covering is attached to the window frame; and
a border configured to operatively attach the covering portion to the casing.
12. A window covering, as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising an attachment clip configured for attachment to the window frame and including a ferromagnetic strip having a ferromagnetic material;
wherein one of the first magnet and the second magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the respective one of the first member and the second member and configured to be magnetically attached to the ferromagnetic strip of the attachment clip.
13. A window covering, as set forth in claim 12 , wherein the attachment clip is a first attachment clip and a second attachment clip;
wherein the first magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the first member and the ferromagnetic strip of the first attachment clip; and
wherein the second magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the second member and the ferromagnetic strip of the second attachment clip.
14. A window covering, as set forth in claim 13 , wherein the attachment clip includes a connection surface defining a longitudinally extending groove and the ferromagnetic strip is fixedly disposed in the groove.
15. A window covering, as set forth in claim 14 , wherein the attachment clip extends between a first end and a second end;
wherein the groove is partially surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extending walls and a shelf interconnecting the pair of longitudinally extending walls, proximate the first end such that the walls and the ledge cooperate to locate and retain the one of the first magnet and the second magnet within the groove of the attachment clip; and
wherein the groove includes a ramp, proximate the second end.
16. A window covering configured for attachment to a window frame to at least partially cover an opening defined in the window frame, the window covering comprising:
a casing including a first member having an outer member surface and a second member extending in spaced relationship to the first member to define a hole therebetween;
wherein the outer member surface of the first member defines a channel;
a panel operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covering the hole;
a magnet presenting an outer magnet surface;
wherein the magnet is disposed in the channel of the first member such that the outer magnet surface of the magnet is generally coplanar with the outer member surface of the first member;
wherein the magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame at the outer magnet surface;
wherein the panel extends about each of the first member and the second member and covers the magnet such that the panel is disposed between the magnet and the window frame when the window covering is attached to the window frame; and
wherein the magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the window frame.
17. A window covering, as set forth in claim 16 , further comprising an attachment clip configured for attachment to the window frame;
wherein the attachment clip includes a ferromagnetic strip having a ferromagnetic material; and
wherein the magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the ferromagnetic strip of the outer magnet surface when the attachment clip is attached to the window frame such that the magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame via the attachment clip.
18. A window covering, as set forth in claim 17 , wherein the attachment clip includes a connection surface defining a longitudinally extending groove and the ferromagnetic strip is fixedly disposed in the groove.
19. A window covering, as set forth in claim 17 , wherein the attachment clip extends between a first end and a second end;
wherein the groove is partially surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extending walls and a shelf interconnecting the pair of longitudinally extending walls, proximate the first end such that the walls and the ledge cooperate to locate and retain the one of the magnet and the second magnet within the groove of the attachment clip; and
wherein the groove includes a ramp, proximate the second end.
20. A window covering system comprising:
an attachment clip configured for attachment to a window frame, the attachment clip including a ferromagnetic material; and
a window covering configured for attachment to the attachment clip to at least partially cover an opening defined in the window frame, the window covering including:
a casing including a member having an outer member surface defining a channel;
a panel operatively attached to the first member;
a magnet presenting an outer magnet surface;
wherein the magnet is disposed in the channel of the member such that the outer magnet surface of the magnet is generally coplanar with the outer member surface of the member;
wherein the magnet is configured to be magnetically attached to the ferromagnetic material of the outer magnet surface when the attachment clip is attached to the window frame;
wherein the panel extends about the member and covers the magnet such that the panel is configured to be disposed between the magnet and the ferromagnetic material of the attachment clip when the window covering is attached to the attachment clip; and
wherein the magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the attachment clip.
21. A window covering system, as set forth in claim 20 , wherein the attachment clip includes a ferromagnetic strip having the ferromagnetic material; and
wherein the attachment clip includes a connection surface defining a longitudinally extending groove and the ferromagnetic strip is fixedly disposed in the groove.
22. A window covering system, as set forth in claim 20 , wherein the attachment clip extends between a first end and a second end;
wherein the groove is partially surrounded by a pair of longitudinally extending walls and a shelf interconnecting the pair of longitudinally extending walls, proximate the first end such that the walls and the ledge cooperate to locate and retain the one of the magnet and the second magnet within the groove of the attachment clip; and
wherein the groove includes a ramp, proximate the second end.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US14/005,428 US20140060760A1 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-07-06 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US13/050,154 US8365799B2 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-03-17 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
US13050154 | 2011-03-17 | ||
PCT/IB2011/002326 WO2012123781A1 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-07-06 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
US14/005,428 US20140060760A1 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-07-06 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20140060760A1 true US20140060760A1 (en) | 2014-03-06 |
Family
ID=46827524
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US13/050,154 Active 2031-05-17 US8365799B2 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-03-17 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
US14/005,428 Abandoned US20140060760A1 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-07-06 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US13/050,154 Active 2031-05-17 US8365799B2 (en) | 2011-03-17 | 2011-03-17 | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US8365799B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2686178B1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2011362300B2 (en) |
EA (1) | EA022734B1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2804532T3 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2012123781A1 (en) |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20160114656A1 (en) * | 2014-10-28 | 2016-04-28 | Hyundai Motor Company | Door curtain for vehicles |
US10641031B2 (en) | 2014-09-08 | 2020-05-05 | Chris Koenitz | Mountable cover, blind and/or shade for glass/glazing panels in windows, skylights, walls or doors |
USD909950S1 (en) * | 2019-08-02 | 2021-02-09 | Scott Alan Johnson | Rack shade |
USD992406S1 (en) | 2021-08-06 | 2023-07-18 | Vanmade LLC | Window trim clip |
USD1022829S1 (en) | 2022-09-21 | 2024-04-16 | Belinda M. Dickey | Window shade set |
Families Citing this family (19)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20140077520A1 (en) * | 2012-03-22 | 2014-03-20 | Marcia A. Mcmanus | Sun screen |
US9222301B2 (en) * | 2013-04-24 | 2015-12-29 | Best Solar Control, Inc. | Removable solar panel inserts |
ITMO20130112A1 (en) * | 2013-04-24 | 2014-10-25 | L A M S P A | VENTILATED SUNSHADE TENT |
US9186961B2 (en) | 2013-09-18 | 2015-11-17 | Creative & Cooperative International, INC. | Sunshade holding structure |
CZ20131008A3 (en) * | 2013-12-16 | 2015-06-24 | Ĺ KODA AUTO a.s. | Sun visor and mounting process thereof |
CZ27793U1 (en) * | 2014-08-29 | 2015-02-06 | Shendi S.R.O. | Widow sun screen |
US9499030B1 (en) * | 2015-05-27 | 2016-11-22 | Creative & Cooperative International, INC. | Vehicle sunshade apparatus |
JP6518380B2 (en) * | 2015-05-29 | 2019-05-22 | 徐府實業股▲ふん▼有限公司Shyu Fuu Industrial Co.,Ltd. | Sunshade device for vehicles |
CN106274395B (en) * | 2015-05-29 | 2019-01-04 | 徐府实业股份有限公司 | Sunshade device for vehicle |
US9656614B2 (en) | 2015-10-20 | 2017-05-23 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. | Trim assemblies for mounting working subassemblies |
RU2616485C1 (en) * | 2015-12-23 | 2017-04-17 | Дмитрий Львович Григорьев | Shield for vehicle window with magnet (3 versions) |
US9776476B1 (en) * | 2016-05-19 | 2017-10-03 | Rom Acquisition Corporation | Security device for commercial vehicles |
US10071617B1 (en) * | 2017-03-07 | 2018-09-11 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Vehicle roof shade |
USD910515S1 (en) | 2018-02-27 | 2021-02-16 | Viplav G. Patel | Sun screen |
US20190359039A1 (en) * | 2018-05-24 | 2019-11-28 | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Barrier for a vehicle opening |
US10968935B2 (en) | 2019-01-02 | 2021-04-06 | Shyu Fuu Industrial Co., Ltd. | Method for mounting fastening structure of automobile sunshade |
US11230173B2 (en) * | 2019-02-18 | 2022-01-25 | Bestop, Inc | Magnetic header design |
US20220274468A1 (en) * | 2020-05-22 | 2022-09-01 | Connie Jacqueline Audrey Kelloway | Auto safety window screen |
US11548469B2 (en) * | 2021-04-14 | 2023-01-10 | Autoliv Asp, Inc. | Inflatable curtain airbag |
Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3016952A (en) * | 1959-01-21 | 1962-01-16 | Ronald D Shero | Automobile window screen |
US4079558A (en) * | 1976-01-28 | 1978-03-21 | Gorhams', Inc. | Magnetic bond storm window |
US4139233A (en) * | 1976-09-22 | 1979-02-13 | Bott John Anthony | Screen for the window at the top of a vehicle door |
US5280991A (en) * | 1992-02-19 | 1994-01-25 | Prince Corporation | Headliner |
US5911266A (en) * | 1996-05-03 | 1999-06-15 | Jacobs; Steven | Apparatus for supporting a fabric over an aperture |
US5984405A (en) * | 1997-12-24 | 1999-11-16 | Ciacci; Michael G. | Vehicle screen |
US6257307B1 (en) * | 1999-08-26 | 2001-07-10 | Karl D. Tollivar | Magnetic customized garage door screen enclosure |
US7631682B2 (en) * | 2006-07-21 | 2009-12-15 | Hunter Douglas Industries Bv | Retractable window covering having a length expanding stiffening rod |
US8037923B2 (en) * | 2007-02-20 | 2011-10-18 | Boulos Paul Alkhoury | Magnetically attachable window screen system |
US8051536B2 (en) * | 2007-04-16 | 2011-11-08 | Konecek-Hughes Kathleen M | Magnetic drapery track |
Family Cites Families (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2595833A (en) * | 1951-05-11 | 1952-05-06 | John T Flaherty | Screening for vehicles |
US3670798A (en) * | 1970-08-12 | 1972-06-20 | Marlin F Hess | Vehicle screen |
US3679505A (en) * | 1971-02-09 | 1972-07-25 | Minnesota Mining & Mfg | Magnetic insect screen |
US3805872A (en) * | 1972-07-20 | 1974-04-23 | Lorber Flinck Co | Magnetically attached cover |
US4409758A (en) * | 1981-03-12 | 1983-10-18 | Plaskolite, Inc. | Perimeter strip for magnetically attractable extruded plastic window system |
US4561223A (en) * | 1983-02-03 | 1985-12-31 | Defender Energy Of Connecticut, Inc. | Panel fastener system and retaining member |
US4802523A (en) * | 1983-07-13 | 1989-02-07 | Richard A. Scholten | Blanket shade for window frame |
US5090469A (en) * | 1990-01-08 | 1992-02-25 | Boulanger Henry J | Window screen apparatus and method for making |
US6073675A (en) * | 1999-03-26 | 2000-06-13 | Dannaher; Thomas F. | Self installable and simply removable window screen |
CN2635422Y (en) | 2003-06-12 | 2004-08-25 | 罗明 | Magnetic ventilating gauze window of wagon type automobile |
US20050264032A1 (en) | 2004-05-27 | 2005-12-01 | Lederle Matthew E | Removable awning for substantially preventing entrance of falling material through an opening of a vehicle or other enclosure |
US7752816B2 (en) | 2005-07-11 | 2010-07-13 | Quanex Corporation | Retention assembly for retaining a panel in a window or a door |
-
2011
- 2011-03-17 US US13/050,154 patent/US8365799B2/en active Active
- 2011-07-06 EA EA201391345A patent/EA022734B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2011-07-06 EP EP11861048.4A patent/EP2686178B1/en active Active
- 2011-07-06 WO PCT/IB2011/002326 patent/WO2012123781A1/en active Application Filing
- 2011-07-06 AU AU2011362300A patent/AU2011362300B2/en active Active
- 2011-07-06 US US14/005,428 patent/US20140060760A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2011-07-06 ES ES11861048T patent/ES2804532T3/en active Active
Patent Citations (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3016952A (en) * | 1959-01-21 | 1962-01-16 | Ronald D Shero | Automobile window screen |
US4079558A (en) * | 1976-01-28 | 1978-03-21 | Gorhams', Inc. | Magnetic bond storm window |
US4139233A (en) * | 1976-09-22 | 1979-02-13 | Bott John Anthony | Screen for the window at the top of a vehicle door |
US5280991A (en) * | 1992-02-19 | 1994-01-25 | Prince Corporation | Headliner |
US5911266A (en) * | 1996-05-03 | 1999-06-15 | Jacobs; Steven | Apparatus for supporting a fabric over an aperture |
US5984405A (en) * | 1997-12-24 | 1999-11-16 | Ciacci; Michael G. | Vehicle screen |
US6257307B1 (en) * | 1999-08-26 | 2001-07-10 | Karl D. Tollivar | Magnetic customized garage door screen enclosure |
US7631682B2 (en) * | 2006-07-21 | 2009-12-15 | Hunter Douglas Industries Bv | Retractable window covering having a length expanding stiffening rod |
US8037923B2 (en) * | 2007-02-20 | 2011-10-18 | Boulos Paul Alkhoury | Magnetically attachable window screen system |
US8051536B2 (en) * | 2007-04-16 | 2011-11-08 | Konecek-Hughes Kathleen M | Magnetic drapery track |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US10641031B2 (en) | 2014-09-08 | 2020-05-05 | Chris Koenitz | Mountable cover, blind and/or shade for glass/glazing panels in windows, skylights, walls or doors |
US20160114656A1 (en) * | 2014-10-28 | 2016-04-28 | Hyundai Motor Company | Door curtain for vehicles |
USD909950S1 (en) * | 2019-08-02 | 2021-02-09 | Scott Alan Johnson | Rack shade |
USD992406S1 (en) | 2021-08-06 | 2023-07-18 | Vanmade LLC | Window trim clip |
USD1022829S1 (en) | 2022-09-21 | 2024-04-16 | Belinda M. Dickey | Window shade set |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
AU2011362300A1 (en) | 2013-09-26 |
US8365799B2 (en) | 2013-02-05 |
EA201391345A1 (en) | 2014-01-30 |
EP2686178A1 (en) | 2014-01-22 |
AU2011362300B2 (en) | 2016-01-14 |
EP2686178B1 (en) | 2020-05-13 |
EA022734B1 (en) | 2016-02-29 |
US20120234509A1 (en) | 2012-09-20 |
EP2686178A4 (en) | 2015-07-08 |
ES2804532T3 (en) | 2021-02-08 |
WO2012123781A1 (en) | 2012-09-20 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US8365799B2 (en) | Window covering configured to be magnetically attached to a window frame of a vehicle | |
US4746162A (en) | Portable glare shield for side window of automobile | |
KR200473318Y1 (en) | Fixing structure of sunshade curtain | |
US20110017413A1 (en) | Shade and shading system | |
KR200408822Y1 (en) | Sunvisor for vehicle | |
CN210652613U (en) | Sunshade curtain for automobile | |
US20010023747A1 (en) | Screening arrangement for a rear window of a motor vehicle | |
JPH10278577A (en) | Side visor for vehicle | |
JP3886476B2 (en) | Insect board for automobile windows | |
CN220220348U (en) | Sunshade curtain structure of vehicle window | |
EP0980775A1 (en) | Screen mountable to the door of a vehicle | |
CN212555768U (en) | Automobile screen window | |
CN212950071U (en) | Sun-proof car curtain subassembly of shading | |
KR20100026565A (en) | Shading the light for car window | |
KR101939946B1 (en) | Sunshine cover for vehicles | |
CN216969281U (en) | Curtain cloth of vehicle and vehicle with same | |
KR200490576Y1 (en) | Handkerchief attached to vehicle for blocking sunlight | |
US20050241778A1 (en) | Ultimate auto sunshade | |
CN210454414U (en) | Sun-shading curtain for vehicle | |
KR200164550Y1 (en) | An insect-proof net for the car | |
KR200427497Y1 (en) | Automotive Sunshade Insect Screen | |
KR200280288Y1 (en) | a cars sun blind | |
KR20230076378A (en) | Sunshade for Cars | |
JP3175258U (en) | Automotive shading fixture | |
KR200402697Y1 (en) | Net sunscreen for vehicle to prevent outside sunlight from incidence |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |