Patent 8365799

Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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To identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 8365799, I will examine the "Citations" and "Family Cites Families" sections provided in the patent text. These sections list prior art that was considered by the examiner or by third parties during the patent's prosecution.

Cited Prior Art for US Patent 8,365,799

Here is an analysis of the patent citations listed for US8365799B2, focusing on their potential relevance to claims under 35 U.S.C. § 102 (anticipation). The current date is April 26, 2026.

Patent Citations (Cited by Examiner)

  • US2595833A

    • Full Citation: US2595833A, "Screening for vehicles"
    • Publication Date: 1952-05-06
    • Filing Date: 1951-05-11
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a screening device for vehicles. While the specific attachment mechanism isn't detailed, it broadly relates to vehicle screens.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference might broadly anticipate the concept of a "window covering configured for attachment to a window frame of a vehicle to at least partially cover an opening" as stated in the preambles of claims 1 and 17. However, without more specific details on the attachment method, it's unlikely to anticipate the magnetic attachment or specific structural elements of the casing and magnets.

  • US3679505A

    • Full Citation: US3679505A, "Magnetic insect screen"
    • Publication Date: 1972-07-25
    • Filing Date: 1971-02-09
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a magnetic insect screen, suggesting the use of magnets for attachment.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant as it explicitly mentions a "magnetic insect screen." This could potentially anticipate the use of magnets for attachment to a frame (though not necessarily a vehicle window frame or the specific casing/magnet configuration) as broadly recited in claims 1 and 17, particularly the aspect of magnets being configured to be magnetically attached to a frame.

  • US3805872A

    • Full Citation: US3805872A, "Magnetically attached cover"
    • Publication Date: 1974-04-23
    • Filing Date: 1972-07-20
    • Brief Description: This patent generally describes a magnetically attached cover.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US3679505A, this reference broadly anticipates the concept of a cover that is magnetically attached. Its relevance would depend on the specific details of the magnetic attachment, the type of cover, and the frame it attaches to, which are not detailed in the brief description. It could potentially anticipate the broad concept of magnetic attachment for a covering in claims 1 and 17.

  • US4409758A

    • Full Citation: US4409758A, "Perimeter strip for magnetically attractable extruded plastic window system"
    • Publication Date: 1983-10-18
    • Filing Date: 1981-03-12
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a perimeter strip for a magnetically attractable extruded plastic window system. This suggests a more structured approach to magnetic attachment within a window system.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is significant as it describes a "magnetically attractable... window system" with a "perimeter strip." This could potentially anticipate aspects of the casing and its magnetic attachment to a window frame, particularly where the casing itself or an auxiliary component provides a magnetic attraction point. This may be relevant to the casing elements of claims 1 and 17, particularly the concept of a ferromagnetic material in the casing (if the "magnetically attractable" aspect implies a ferromagnetic material).

  • US4561223A

    • Full Citation: US4561223A, "Panel fastener system and retaining member"
    • Publication Date: 1985-12-31
    • Filing Date: 1983-02-03
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a panel fastener system and retaining member. While not explicitly magnetic in this brief description, it pertains to panel attachment and retention.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference may be relevant to the "panel operatively attached to each of the first member and the second member and covering the hole" aspect of claims 1 and 17, particularly the general concept of retaining a panel. Its anticipation of the magnetic features would depend on further details not present in the title.

  • US4802523A

    • Full Citation: US4802523A, "Blanket shade for window frame"
    • Publication Date: 1989-02-07
    • Filing Date: 1983-07-13
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a blanket shade for a window frame.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant to the "window covering configured for attachment to a window frame" preamble of claims 1 and 17. However, without details on the attachment mechanism, it is unlikely to anticipate the magnetic features.

  • US5090469A

    • Full Citation: US5090469A, "Window screen apparatus and method for making"
    • Publication Date: 1992-02-25
    • Filing Date: 1990-01-08
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a window screen apparatus and a method for making it.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference broadly relates to window screens, similar to US2595833A. It may anticipate the general concept of a window covering but lacks specifics on magnetic attachment.

  • US6073675A

    • Full Citation: US6073675A, "Self installable and simply removable window screen"
    • Publication Date: 2000-06-13
    • Filing Date: 1999-03-26
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a self-installable and removable window screen.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): The "self installable and simply removable" aspect could be seen as a functional overlap with the ease of magnetic attachment and detachment emphasized in the detailed description of US8365799B2. However, it does not explicitly disclose magnetic attachment.

  • CN2635422Y

    • Full Citation: CN2635422Y, "Magnetic ventilating gauze window of wagon type automobile"
    • Publication Date: 2004-08-25
    • Filing Date: 2003-06-12
    • Brief Description: This Chinese utility model describes a magnetic ventilating gauze window specifically for a wagon-type automobile.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is a highly relevant piece of prior art. It explicitly discloses a "magnetic ventilating gauze window of wagon type automobile," which directly addresses a vehicle window covering with magnetic attachment and a mesh-like panel. This could potentially anticipate many aspects of claims 1 and 17, especially the core concept of a magnetically attached window covering for a vehicle, and the use of a mesh panel (if "gauze" is interpreted as such). The specific configuration of magnets within channels and coplanar surfaces would need to be investigated.

  • US20050264032A1

    • Full Citation: US20050264032A1, "Removable awning for substantially preventing entrance of falling material through an opening of a vehicle or other enclosure"
    • Publication Date: 2005-12-01
    • Filing Date: 2004-05-27
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a removable awning for preventing material entry into a vehicle opening. While it's a "removable awning," the method of attachment isn't specified as magnetic in the title.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This broadly relates to removable coverings for vehicle openings. Without specific details on the attachment mechanism, it's unlikely to anticipate the magnetic aspects of US8365799B2.

  • US20100300036A1

    • Full Citation: US20100300036A1, "Retention assembly for retaining a panel in a window or a door"
    • Publication Date: 2010-12-02
    • Filing Date: 2005-07-11
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a retention assembly for a panel in a window or door.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference addresses retaining a panel in a window or door. Its relevance to US8365799B2 depends on the specific retention mechanism. If it involves magnetic retention, it would be highly relevant to claims 1 and 17.

  • US20090183844A1

    • Full Citation: US20090183844A1, "Magnetically attachable window screen system"
    • Publication Date: 2009-07-23
    • Filing Date: 2007-02-20
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a magnetically attachable window screen system.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is another highly relevant piece of prior art. It directly discloses a "magnetically attachable window screen system." This could potentially anticipate the core magnetic attachment concept, the screen-like panel, and the "system" aspect of claim 17. The specific arrangement of magnets in channels and coplanar surfaces would need to be compared in detail to assess the full extent of anticipation.

Family Cites Families (Cited by Third Party)

These references are from other patent families that cite the family of US8365799B2. While the direct citations above are usually considered more direct prior art by examiners, these "family cites" can also be relevant for broader understanding of the inventive landscape.

  • US3016952A

    • Full Citation: US3016952A, "Automobile window screen"
    • Publication Date: 1962-01-16
    • Filing Date: 1959-01-21
    • Brief Description: Describes an automobile window screen.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Broadly covers automobile window screens, potentially anticipating the general scope of "window covering for a vehicle" in claims 1 and 17, but without specific magnetic attachment details.

  • US3670798A

    • Full Citation: US3670798A, "Vehicle screen"
    • Publication Date: 1972-06-20
    • Filing Date: 1970-08-12
    • Brief Description: Describes a vehicle screen.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US3016952A, this broadly relates to vehicle screens.

  • US4079558A

    • Full Citation: US4079558A, "Magnetic bond storm window"
    • Publication Date: 1978-03-21
    • Filing Date: 1976-01-28
    • Brief Description: Describes a storm window attached by a magnetic bond.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is highly relevant as it describes "magnetic bond" for a "storm window." While not specifically for a vehicle, the core concept of magnetic attachment for a window covering is directly addressed. This could potentially anticipate the magnetic attachment features of claims 1 and 17.

  • US4139233A

    • Full Citation: US4139233A, "Screen for the window at the top of a vehicle door"
    • Publication Date: 1979-02-13
    • Filing Date: 1976-09-22
    • Brief Description: Describes a screen specifically for the top of a vehicle door window.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is relevant to the "window covering for a vehicle" aspect of claims 1 and 17 and specifies a particular location on a vehicle door. The method of attachment would need to be reviewed to determine anticipation of magnetic features.

  • US5280991A

    • Full Citation: US5280991A, "Headliner"
    • Publication Date: 1994-01-25
    • Filing Date: 1992-02-19
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a headliner, which is an interior roof lining of a vehicle.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is generally related to vehicle interiors but not directly to window coverings. Unlikely to anticipate claims 1 or 17.

  • GB2312612B

    • Full Citation: GB2312612B, "Apparatus for supporting a fabric over an aperture"
    • Publication Date: 2000-03-29
    • Filing Date: 1996-05-03
    • Brief Description: Describes an apparatus for supporting fabric over an aperture.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This broadly relates to supporting fabric over an opening, which could be a window. If the support mechanism involves magnets, it would be more relevant to claims 1 and 17.

  • US5984405A

    • Full Citation: US5984405A, "Vehicle screen"
    • Publication Date: 1999-11-16
    • Filing Date: 1997-12-24
    • Brief Description: Describes a vehicle screen.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to other general vehicle screen patents, this would broadly cover the "window covering for a vehicle" aspect.

  • US6257307B1

    • Full Citation: US6257307B1, "Magnetic customized garage door screen enclosure"
    • Publication Date: 2001-07-10
    • Filing Date: 1999-08-26
    • Brief Description: Describes a magnetic customized garage door screen enclosure.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This is highly relevant as it explicitly uses "magnetic" for a "screen enclosure." While for a garage door, the principles of magnetic attachment for a screen are similar and could anticipate aspects of the magnetic attachment and panel in claims 1 and 17, specifically the concept of using magnets to retain a screen-like covering.

  • US7631682B2

    • Full Citation: US7631682B2, "Retractable window covering having a length expanding stiffening rod"
    • Publication Date: 2009-12-15
    • Filing Date: 2006-07-21
    • Brief Description: Describes a retractable window covering with a stiffening rod.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent describes a retractable window covering with a "stiffening rod," which could be comparable to the "rigid casing" mentioned in claims 1 and 17. However, it does not explicitly mention magnetic attachment.

  • US8051536B2

    • Full Citation: US8051536B2, "Magnetic drapery track"
    • Publication Date: 2011-11-08
    • Filing Date: 2007-04-16
    • Brief Description: Describes a magnetic drapery track.
    • Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This reference is relevant for the "magnetic" aspect of attachment for a covering. While it is for drapery, the principle of using a magnetic track for retention could be seen as anticipating the magnetic attachment and retention aspects of claims 1 and 17.

Summary of Most Relevant Prior Art:

Based on the titles and brief descriptions, the most relevant prior art references that could potentially anticipate claims in US8365799B2 under 35 U.S.C. § 102, particularly concerning the magnetic attachment to a vehicle window frame, are:

  • CN2635422Y ("Magnetic ventilating gauze window of wagon type automobile"): This reference directly describes a magnetic, ventilating, gauze window for an automobile, making it highly relevant to the core invention of US8365799B2, especially for claims 1 and 17, including the panel type.
  • US20090183844A1 ("Magnetically attachable window screen system"): This also directly describes a magnetically attachable window screen system, which is very similar to the invention, particularly for claims 1 and 17.
  • US3679505A ("Magnetic insect screen"): While not specific to vehicles, the concept of a magnetic insect screen is directly relevant to magnetic attachment of a screen-like covering.
  • US3805872A ("Magnetically attached cover"): Broadly relevant for the concept of magnetically attached covers.
  • US4079558A ("Magnetic bond storm window"): Relevant for the concept of magnetic attachment for a window covering.
  • US6257307B1 ("Magnetic customized garage door screen enclosure"): Relevant for the concept of magnetic attachment for a screen enclosure.

These patents and applications would need a more detailed claim-by-claim comparison to fully assess the extent of anticipation, focusing on specific features like the rigid casing, channels for magnets, coplanar surfaces of magnets and casing, and the panel covering the magnets.

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