Adjustable splash guard assembly
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1. An adjustable splash guard assembly useful for preventing debris splash-back, which comprises:
- a) a mounting bracket having a means for semi-permanent attachment to a vehicle and further comprising a generally L-shaped mounting body having a certain top thickness and at least the same bottom thickness and an adjustment body having a plurality of angled tabs parallel to each other and an adjustment mechanism integrally formed from the bottom edge of said mounting body, said tabs in a generally perpendicular position in relation to said adjustment mechanism; and
b) a mud flap having a means for attachment and a means for adjustment providing a functional combination with said mounting bracket, in operation, so that said mud flap is movable in relation to said mounting bracket.
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Abstract
A splash guard assembly for preventing debris splash-back and vehicle damage is described. This assembly permits the tool free, vertical adjustment of a mud flap while attached to a vehicle. Further, the assembly prevents the build-up of debris between itself and the vehicle. The invention may be used, for example, with any vehicle capable of carrying a conventional mud flap, or may be customized to any other vehicle.
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1. An adjustable splash guard assembly useful for preventing debris splash-back, which comprises:
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a) a mounting bracket having a means for semi-permanent attachment to a vehicle and further comprising a generally L-shaped mounting body having a certain top thickness and at least the same bottom thickness and an adjustment body having a plurality of angled tabs parallel to each other and an adjustment mechanism integrally formed from the bottom edge of said mounting body, said tabs in a generally perpendicular position in relation to said adjustment mechanism; and b) a mud flap having a means for attachment and a means for adjustment providing a functional combination with said mounting bracket, in operation, so that said mud flap is movable in relation to said mounting bracket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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