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Rear view mirror device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-24
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1980-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon W Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A DETACHABLE REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDING A DOOR HAVING A WINDOW, WITH THE STRUCTURE OF THE DOOR FORMING A FRAME FOR SAID WINDOW AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING LIP AT ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HINGE SPRING CLAMP HAVING TWO HANDLES AT ONE OF ITS ENDS AND TWO JAWS AT ITS OPPOSITE END, AND A SPRING ACTING ON SAID HANDLES TO URGE SAID JAWS TOGETHER, SAID JAWS BEING SHAPED TO ENGAGE THE DOOR STRUCTURE SELECTIVELY ALONG THE HORIZONTALLY AS WELL AS ALONG THE VERTICALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID EDGE; AN ELONGATED TUBULAR ARM HAVING ONE END SECURED TO ONE OF THE HANDLES OF SAID CLAMP, WITH THE OTHER HANDLE OF THE CLAMP REMAINING FREE FOR MANUALLY OPERATING THE CLAMP, AND A MIRROR ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A DETACHABLE REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDING A DOOR HAVING A WINDOW, WITH THE STRUCTURE OF THE DOOR FORMING A FRAME FOR SAID WINDOW AND HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING LIP AT ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HINGE SPRING CLAMP HAVING TWO HANDLES AT ONE OF ITS ENDS AND TWO JAWS AT ITS OPPOSITE END, AND A SPRING ACTING ON SAID HANDLES TO URGE SAID JAWS TOGETHER, SAID JAWS BEING SHAPED TO ENGAGE THE DOOR STRUCTURE SELECTIVELY ALONG THE HORIZONTALLY AS WELL AS ALONG THE VERTICALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS OF SAID EDGE; AN ELONGATED TUBULAR ARM HAVING ONE END SECURED TO ONE OF THE HANDLES OF SAID CLAMP, WITH THE OTHER HANDLE OF THE CLAMP REMAINING FREE FOR MANUALLY OPERATING THE CLAMP, AND A MIRROR ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |