# US 8,465,053 B2 · Protective shield > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,465,053 B2 - Document ID: US8465053B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/409,539 - Filed: 2012-03-01 - Published: 2012-09-06 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2011-03-02 - Applicants: Grady King, IV - Inventors: Grady King, IV - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8465053B2 ## CPC - B60R 13/04: {External} Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices {thereon (fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates by means of clips F16B5/12)} - B60J 11/06: for covering only specific parts of the vehicle, e.g. for doors (covers or guards for traction couplings, hitches, draw-gear or towing devices B60D1/60; guards for wheels, radiators or bumpers B60R19/00) - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05) ## Abstract A protective shield for a vehicle is provided. The protective shield may include a plurality of shield panels configured to shield particular areas of a vehicle from damage, and a connecting member that connects the shield panels. The shield panels may be adjustable along a length of the connecting member. The shield panels may each include a planar main body, and at least one opening that extends through the planar main body, configured to receive the connecting member threaded therethrough. At least one magnet may be embedded in the planar main body of the panel shield, configured to magnetically adhere the shield panel to the vehicle. A clasp member may be disposed at each end of the connecting member. The connecting member may extend through each shield panel at least twice. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A protective shield for a vehicle, the protective shield comprising: a plurality of shield panels configured to shield particular areas around a periphery of a vehicle from damage; and a connecting member that connects the plurality of shield panels, wherein the plurality of shield panels are individually adjustable along a length of the connecting member, such that the plurality of shield panels are movable along the length of the connecting member to shield the particular areas anywhere along the periphery of the vehicle. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The protective shield of claim 1, wherein the plurality of shield panels each comprises: a substantially planar main body; and at least one opening that extends through the planar main body, configured to receive the connecting member threaded therethrough. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, further comprising at least one tubular member that extends along at least a portion of the at least one opening. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein at least one magnet is embedded in the planar main body of the shield panel, configured to magnetically adhere the respective shield panel to the vehicle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein the planar main body is oval in shape. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein the planar main body has a thickness of approximately 1 inch. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein the planar main body is formed of a flexible material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein the planar main body is formed of a weather resistant material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein the planar main body is formed of a foam material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The protective shield of claim 2, wherein the planar main body is encased in a covering. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The protective shield of claim 10, wherein the covering is formed of a weather resistant material. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The protective shield of claim 1, further comprising a clasp member disposed at each end of the connecting member and configured to secure the plurality of shield panels onto the vehicle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The protective shield of claim 12, wherein the clasp member comprises a loop provided at each end of the connecting member. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The protective shield of claim 13, wherein the clasp member includes a snap provided on the loop and a mating snap provided on a Velcro strip. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The protective shield of claim 1, wherein the connecting member comprises a cord or rope. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The protective shield of claim 1, wherein the connecting member extends through each of the plurality of shield panels at least once. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The protective shield of claim 16, wherein the connecting member extends through each of the shield panels in a direction extending parallel to a central longitudinal axis thereof. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The protective shield of claim 16, wherein the connecting member extends through each of the shield panels at least twice. ### Claim 19 A protective shield for a vehicle, the protective shield comprising: a plurality of shield panels configured to shield particular areas around a periphery of a vehicle from damage; and a connecting member that connects the plurality of shield panels, wherein the connecting member is threaded through each of the plurality of shield panels such that the plurality of shield panels are individually adjustable along a length of the connecting member, and wherein the plurality of shield panels are movable along the length of the connecting member to shield the particular areas anywhere along the periphery of the vehicle.