CA2038016A1 - Windshield Deflector Shield with Lens and/or Rearview Mirrors - Google Patents

Windshield Deflector Shield with Lens and/or Rearview Mirrors

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CA2038016A1
CA2038016A1 CA2038016A CA2038016A CA2038016A1 CA 2038016 A1 CA2038016 A1 CA 2038016A1 CA 2038016 A CA2038016 A CA 2038016A CA 2038016 A CA2038016 A CA 2038016A CA 2038016 A1 CA2038016 A1 CA 2038016A1
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deflector shield
lens
rearview mirrors
windshield
vision
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Douglas P. Johnson
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Paccar Inc
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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
    • B60J1/00—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor
    • B60J1/20—Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
    • B60J1/2002—Wind deflectors specially adapted for preventing soiling, e.g. for side windows
    • B60J1/2005—Wind deflectors specially adapted for preventing soiling, e.g. for side windows for windscreens

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Window Of Vehicle (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a windshield deflector shield for deflecting insects and debris above the hood and windshield of a vehicle and for increasing the driver's field of vision. The deflector shield includes a lens coupled to the middle deflector section for increasing the field of vision in front of the vehicle. The deflector shield may also include rearview mirrors coupled to the ends of the deflector shield for increasing the driver's field of vision at the sides of the vehicle.
CA002038016A 1990-03-19 1991-03-12 Windshield deflector shield with lens and/or rearview mirrors Expired - Fee Related CA2038016C (en)

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US49568490A 1990-03-19 1990-03-19
US07/495,684 1990-03-19

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