US3198071A
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Rear-view mirror housing having an adjustable shield
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira E Gosling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/062; B60R1/064; B60R1/066; B60R1/068; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A MIRROR HOUSING FOR A REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTABLE ON EITHER SIDE OF A VEHICLE, COMPRISING A BRACKET MEMBER HAVING A MOUNTING PORTION AND AN OPEN END TERMINATING WITH AN EDGE LYING IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A SHIELD MEMBER HAVING AN INNER MOUNTING SURFACE ENGAGING SAID EDGE, A MIRROR SUPPORT ENCOMPASSED BY SAID SHIELD MEMBER, SAID SHIELD MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER EDGE LYING IN A PLANE INCLINED TO SAID VERTICAL PLANE SO AS TO PRESENT A LARGE EXPOSED SURFACE AND A SMALL EXPOSED SURFACE RESPECTIVELY LOCATED AT DIMETRICALLY OPPOSED POINTS OF THE SHIELD MEMBER, COOPERATING MEANS FORMED ON SAID BRACKET MEMBER AND SAID SHIELD MEMBER TO PERMIT THE SMALL EXPOSED SURFACE TO BE ADJUSTABLY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A VERTICAL CENTER LINE PASSING THROUGH THE MIRROR SUPPORT BY ROTATING THE SHIELD MEMBER ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID VERTICAL PLANE, SAID COOPERATING MEANS COMPRISING A STUB FORMED ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND A PAIR OF OPENINGS PROVIDED IN THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A MIRROR HOUSING FOR A REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTABLE ON EITHER SIDE OF A VEHICLE, COMPRISING A BRACKET MEMBER HAVING A MOUNTING PORTION AND AN OPEN END TERMINATING WITH AN EDGE LYING IN A VERTICAL PLANE, A SHIELD MEMBER HAVING AN INNER MOUNTING SURFACE ENGAGING SAID EDGE, A MIRROR SUPPORT ENCOMPASSED BY SAID SHIELD MEMBER, SAID SHIELD MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER EDGE LYING IN A PLANE INCLINED TO SAID VERTICAL PLANE SO AS TO PRESENT A LARGE EXPOSED SURFACE AND A SMALL EXPOSED SURFACE RESPECTIVELY LOCATED AT DIMETRICALLY OPPOSED POINTS OF THE SHIELD MEMBER, COOPERATING MEANS FORMED ON SAID BRACKET MEMBER AND SAID SHIELD MEMBER TO PERMIT THE SMALL EXPOSED SURFACE TO BE ADJUSTABLY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A VERTICAL CENTER LINE PASSING THROUGH THE MIRROR SUPPORT BY ROTATING THE SHIELD MEMBER ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID VERTICAL PLANE, SAID COOPERATING MEANS COMPRISING A STUB FORMED ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND A PAIR OF OPENINGS PROVIDED IN THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |