Patent ID: 6196623
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B60J,B60R

Abstract:
An automobile (10) and clothing protector assembly (34) combination, said combination comprising:an automobile (10) having an exterior body surface (12) susceptible to collection of soils and an opening (16) formed in said exterior body surface (12), said opening (16) including a sill (18);a panel (20) supported on said automobile (10) for movement between an open position allowing human body movement through said opening (16) and a closed position generally covering said opening (16); anda clothing protector assembly (34) supported adjacent said sill (18) and having a guard (36) moveable between an extended position protruding outwardly from said opening (16) when said panel (20) is in said open position to hold clothing away from said exterior body surface (12) during the human body movement through said opening (16) and a retracted position when said panel (20) is in said closed position.