US3188641A
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Rod antenna used as lever when screwing mirror housing onto vehicle
Assignee: WREN PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1962-04-04
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1982-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John V Gergely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/32; H01Q1/325; H01Q1/3266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A RADIO ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES, (A) A REAR-VIEW MIRROR, (B) A HOUSING RECEIVING SAID MIRROR, (C) A BRACKET, (D) MEANS TO SECURE SAID BRACKET UPON THE BODY OF A VEHICLE, (E) A DIELECTRIC ELEMENT INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE VEHICLE BODY, (F) A SCREW RELEASABLY SECURING THE HOUSING TO THE BRACKET, SAID SCREW HAVING AN ELONGATED SHANK EXTENDING FROM THE BRACKET AND SAID SHANK BEING FORMED WITH A HOLE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THERETHROUGH, (G) AN ELONGATED ANTENNA RECEIVED IN SAID HOLE, WHEREBY SAID HOUSING, BRACKET, AND ANTENNA JOINTLY RECEIVE RADIO SIGNALS, AND WHEREBY THE ANTENNA MAY BE USED AS A LEVER TO TURN THE SCREW TO RELEASE OR ENGAGE THE HOUSING, AND (H) AN ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE HAVING ONE END CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID BRACKET AND ITS OTHER END ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A RADIO TO CONDUCT SAID RADIO SIGNALS THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN A RADIO ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES, (A) A REAR-VIEW MIRROR, (B) A HOUSING RECEIVING SAID MIRROR, (C) A BRACKET, (D) MEANS TO SECURE SAID BRACKET UPON THE BODY OF A VEHICLE, (E) A DIELECTRIC ELEMENT INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE VEHICLE BODY, (F) A SCREW RELEASABLY SECURING THE HOUSING TO THE BRACKET, SAID SCREW HAVING AN ELONGATED SHANK EXTENDING FROM THE BRACKET AND SAID SHANK BEING FORMED WITH A HOLE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THERETHROUGH, (G) AN ELONGATED ANTENNA RECEIVED IN SAID HOLE, WHEREBY SAID HOUSING, BRACKET, AND ANTENNA JOINTLY RECEIVE RADIO SIGNALS, AND WHEREBY THE ANTENNA MAY BE USED AS A LEVER TO TURN THE SCREW TO RELEASE OR ENGAGE THE HOUSING, AND (H) AN ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE HAVING ONE END CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID BRACKET AND ITS OTHER END ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A RADIO TO CONDUCT SAID RADIO SIGNALS THERETO.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |