Patent ID: 6206453
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A window protector assembly mounted in a vehicle adapted to protect the glazing of a window from damage or defacement by vandalism, the assembly comprising:a frame mounted within an opening of the vehicle, the frame defining a window opening and a transverse surface that is perpendicular to the plane of the window opening, wherein the frame further includes a pivoting member and a seating member mounted on the transverse surface;a first protective sheet adapted to be positioned adjacent a first side of the glazing of the window, wherein the glazing of the window and the first protective sheet are positioned adjacent the seating member in the window opening of the frame;at least one retaining member pivotally attached to the pivoting member of the frame so that an interconnection between the at least one retaining member and the pivoting member is recessed within the window opening to thereby inhibit access to the interconnection by a person sitting adjacent the window wherein, the at least one retaining member being movable between a closed position, wherein the at least one retaining member secures the first protective sheet and the glazing against the seating member in the window opening of the frame and an opened position, wherein the glazing and the first protective sheet are exposed in the window opening and can be removed therefrom.