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US3166283A
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Quick-detachable rear view mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-21
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1983-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vaun E Farnsworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING MEANS CAPABLE OF QUICK ATTACHMENT TO AND REMOVAL FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE FRONT DOOR; SAID MOUNTING MEANS COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED BRACKET ARM CARRYING A MIRROR AT ONE END THEREOF AND A FOOT ELEMENT AT THE OTHER END THEREOF ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND REST ON THE SIDE SURFACE OF A VEHICLE FRONT DOOR, A HOOK ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE FRONT EDGE OF A VEHICLE FRONT DOOR, MEANS CONNECTING SAID HOOK TO SAID BRACKET ARM AT A POINT THEREON OUTWARDLY FROM SAID FOOT ELEMENT, AND SPRING MEANS HAVING ONE END THEREOF ATTACHED TO SAID BRACKET ARM AND HAVING THE OTHER END THEREOF ADAPTED FOR DETACHABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH A REARWARDLY FACING COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE DOOR DISPOSED REARWARDLY OF THE POINT OF ENGAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE DOOR BY SAID FOOT ELEMENT AND EFFECTIVE TO APPLY A BIAS TENDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING MEANS CAPABLE OF QUICK ATTACHMENT TO AND REMOVAL FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE FRONT DOOR; SAID MOUNTING MEANS COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED BRACKET ARM CARRYING A MIRROR AT ONE END THEREOF AND A FOOT ELEMENT AT THE OTHER END THEREOF ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND REST ON THE SIDE SURFACE OF A VEHICLE FRONT DOOR, A HOOK ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE FRONT EDGE OF A VEHICLE FRONT DOOR, MEANS CONNECTING SAID HOOK TO SAID BRACKET ARM AT A POINT THEREON OUTWARDLY FROM SAID FOOT ELEMENT, AND SPRING MEANS HAVING ONE END THEREOF ATTACHED TO SAID BRACKET ARM AND HAVING THE OTHER END THEREOF ADAPTED FOR DETACHABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH A REARWARDLY FACING COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE DOOR DISPOSED REARWARDLY OF THE POINT OF ENGAGEMENT OF A VEHICLE DOOR BY SAID FOOT ELEMENT AND EFFECTIVE TO APPLY A BIAS TENDING
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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |