Patent ID: 6186564
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A removable protector for protecting an exterior side of a vehicle, the side of the vehicle having at least one door, the protector comprising:a first flexible strap having a first end and a second end, the first end having a first securement means adapted to be at least partially inserted within the door of the vehicle, the first securement means being adapted to secure the first strap to the side of the vehicle when the door of the vehicle is closed;a second flexible strap having a first end and a second end, the second end having a second securement means adapted to be at least partially inserted within the door of the vehicle, the second securement means being adapted to secure the second strap to the side of the vehicle when a door of the vehicle is closed;an elongated member attached to the second end of the first strap and the first end of the second strap, the elongated member being adapted to protect the side of the vehicle from an object coming toward the side of the vehicle; anda magnet attached to the elongated member, the magnet adapted to releasably hold the elongated member along the side of the vehicle.