Patent ID: 6452507
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: B60R,G07B

Abstract:
A protective shield for mounting an electronic toll collection identifier on an outside surface of a motor vehicle, wherein said electronic toll collection identifier includes a protective box for electronic circuitry and side flanges with openings, wherein the protective shield comprises: a flat, rectangular shaped base of a strong, sturdy, protective material with openings at the four comers; and outwardly extended rubber-coated arms integrally made with said base; wherein said electronic toll collection identifier is mounted on said base of said protective shield by means of screws which are inserted through said openings in said base and said flanges of said electronic toll collection identifier and said screws being secured within openings on said motor vehicle for mounting said protective shield on said motor vehicle, and wherein said rubber-coated arms of said protective shield surround said electronic toll collection identifier and protect it from frontal impact while mounted on said motor vehicle.