Temporary Plastic Window with Securing Device for Automobiles

Abstract

A single, thick, durable, flexible, transparent plastic sheet, cut to a pre-selected pattern that replaces a vehicle's missing or damaged side or rear glass windows and is for temporary use or pleasure. Also referred to as a plastic window or sheet or a cosmetic window covering, this plastic sheet fits snugly within the seal of the vehicle's door window or rear window frames. Each plastic window sheet may be secured within the window seal/molding using a sturdy, elongated flat rod (also referred to as the securing device) made of a hard, thick plastic and may be inserted into a fold located at the top of each plastic sheet (this step is optional). The plastic sheets may be available with UV protection and/or in an assortment of color options, prints, and tints for privacy, style, fun and fashion.

This inventive plastic window may also be used on the opposite window of the same vehicle making it reusable, recyclable and eco-friendly product.

Claims

1) A temporary or personal use replacement window comprising: a single layer of a thick, durable, flexible, and transparent plastic sheet pre-cut to a pattern that is shaped to have a tight, snug fit and centrally positioned within a vehicle's side or rear window frame's seal/molding; and designed with a small fold located at the top of the plastic sheet for the optional use of an elongated, hard and flat plastic rod that may be inserted into the open end the fold and used for securing the plastic sheet into the top window molding; and when installed correctly, the product will give the appearance of a natural window.

2) A temporary or personal use replacement window of claim 1, wherein the plastic sheet's thickness may range between approximately 4 mm and 8 mm to allow for wind/noise suppression quality options while maintaining tensile strength and optimal visual clarity; and may come with UV protection to possibly provide additional protection for the vehicle's driver and passengers.

3) A temporary or personal use replacement window of claim 1, the securing device (or rod) is an elongated, hard, flat plastic that is: 2-5 millimeters (mm) thick; 4 mm-10 mm wide; 10-30 inches (in.) long. The size and thickness of the rod will vary based on the size of the plastic window treatment. For the larger sizes (used for rear windows, for instance), there may be up to four (4) rods included in the packaging to accommodate the wider lengths.

4) A temporary or personal use replacement window of claim 1, wherein the plastic window's designs for personal use in the front driver and front passenger door windows may come with available options consisting of, but not limited to, various transparent tinted colors to choose from.

5) A temporary or personal use replacement window of claim 1, wherein the plastic window's designs for personal use in the backseat passenger door windows and rear window may come with available options consisting of, but not limited to, a variety of transparent: tinted colors; print styles (animal, textures, emojis, emoticons, religious, holiday/seasonal, etc.); logos (sports, fashion designers, product/service brands, celebrities, etc.); charities/non-profits (heart foundation, cancer research, save the children, save the wildlife, etc.); and much more to choose from.

6) A temporary or personal use replacement window of claim 1, wherein the plastic window is reusable, recyclablethus making it an eco-friendly product.

Description

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] FIG. 1: is a depiction of the durable, flexible, thick, and transparent plastic window sheet; the sealed fold at the top with a small opening on one end of the plastic while the opposite end is sealed; and the plastic rod inserted within the sealed fold tight and snug.

[0023] FIG. 2: is a view of the plastic window covering being installed within a vehicle's front driver door window frame's molding using a small squeegee that has rounded corners, between 3-6 inches long and 3 -4 inches wide and 1-4 millimeters thick.

[0024] FIG. 3: is a view of the plastic window sheet almost completely installed. The securing device is fully inserted within the window's molding, and most of the plastic window sheet has been folded and tucked inside and around the frame of the door's window molding. Any excess plastic is removed by cutting it away using scissors or razor.

[0025] FIG. 4: depicts the installation complete with the plastic window sheet snugly and securely in place, giving the appearance of a natural windowwith no visible creases, folds, or wrinkles.

A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] In reference to the drawings, this durable, flexible, strong, thick, and transparent plastic window sheet is a convenient, quick fix for replacing a missing or broken vehicle window and a simple installation process. FIG. 1 shows the plastic window sheet 1; the plastic rod 2; a fold 3 at the top of the plastic window sheet 1 with one end sealed and the other end open 5; the fold's seal 4 created by a heating and/or melting process in order to close and secure the fold 3 and hold the rod 2 in place; the opened end 5 allows for the rod's 2 insertion. The short, pre-cut diagonal slits 6 located at each lower corner helps keep the plastic window sheet 1 from bundling and folding during installation. The installation process in FIG. 2 is quick and easy. FIG. 2 shows the inside of a vehicle door 8 and the first step of the installation processhaving one end of the plastic and rod inserted within the molding 7 at the top of the door 8. FIG. 3 depicts the continued installation with the person 10 inserting the plastic window sheet 1 between the window frame's molding 9 using the small, hard squeegee 11 (or a dull plastic knife). Using the squeegee 11, the person 10 guides the remaining exposed rod 2 into the window's molding 9 by firmly pushing the rod up and into the molding until it is no longer visible 2. Next, use the squeegee 11 to firmly tuck and push the remaining plastic window sheet 1 into the sides and bottom 12 of the door window's molding 9making sure to keep the sheet 1 firm and tight to give a smooth finish. Trim away any excess plastic window sheet 13 using scissors or a razor 14. Done properly, FIG. 4 shows the plastic window sheet 1 as the finished productwhich should be tight, smooth and allow for optimal visibilitywill have the appearance of a natural window and possibly with a few stylish personalized designs.