US3293660A
Expired / Lapsed
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Protective visors or face shields for the drivers and other occupants of vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-28
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1984-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Macklin Lance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/022; A61F9/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A PROTECTIVE VISOR FOR DRIVERS, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, BAND MEANS ADAPTED TO BE WORN ON THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER AND HAVING A PAIR OF SIDE PORTIONS; U-SHAPED FRAME MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT THE END PORTIONS THEREOF ON SAID SIDE PORTIONS MOVABLE BETWEEN AN ACTIVE AND AN INACTIVE POSITION; SHAFT MEANS CARRIED BY AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM A CENTER PORTION OF SAID FRAME MEANS; SECURING MEANS TO SECURE SAID FRAME MEANS IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID POSITIONS; PIVOT MEANS CARRIED BY AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM A CENTER PORTION OF SAID FRAME MEANS; A NYLON BEARING MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT MEANS AND INCLUDING A FLANGE MEMBER AT ONE END FACE THEREOF; A DISC OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL MOUNTED ON SAID FLANGE MEMBER FOR ROTATION THERWITH, AND BEING ARRANGED IN THE ACTIVE POSITION OF SAID FRAME MEANS TO COVER AT LEAST THE EYES OF THE DRIVE WITH ITS INNER PORTION, THE OUTER PORTIONS OF SAID DISCS BEING BACKARDLY INCLINED TO FORM A CONVEX SHAPE; AND A PLURALITY OF VANES ON SAID OUTER PORTIONS COOPERATING WITH THE AIRSTREAM PRODUCED DURING FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVE TO TURN SAID DISC ABOUT ITS AXIS, WHEREBY RAIN IMPINGING ON THE FRONT OF SAID DISC WILL BE REMOVED BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE CAUSED BY THE TURNING MOVEMENT OF SAID DISC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A PROTECTIVE VISOR FOR DRIVERS, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, BAND MEANS ADAPTED TO BE WORN ON THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER AND HAVING A PAIR OF SIDE PORTIONS; U-SHAPED FRAME MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT THE END PORTIONS THEREOF ON SAID SIDE PORTIONS MOVABLE BETWEEN AN ACTIVE AND AN INACTIVE POSITION; SHAFT MEANS CARRIED BY AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM A CENTER PORTION OF SAID FRAME MEANS; SECURING MEANS TO SECURE SAID FRAME MEANS IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID POSITIONS; PIVOT MEANS CARRIED BY AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM A CENTER PORTION OF SAID FRAME MEANS; A NYLON BEARING MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT MEANS AND INCLUDING A FLANGE MEMBER AT ONE END FACE THEREOF; A DISC OF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL MOUNTED ON SAID FLANGE MEMBER FOR ROTATION THERWITH, AND BEING ARRANGED IN THE ACTIVE POSITION OF SAID FRAME MEANS TO COVER AT LEAST THE EYES OF THE DRIVE WITH ITS INNER PORTION, THE OUTER PORTIONS OF SAID DISCS BEING BACKARDLY INCLINED TO FORM A CONVEX SHAPE; AND A PLURALITY OF VANES ON SAID OUTER PORTIONS COOPERATING WITH THE AIRSTREAM PRODUCED DURING FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVE TO TURN SAID DISC ABOUT ITS AXIS, WHEREBY RAIN IMPINGING ON THE FRONT OF SAID DISC WILL BE REMOVED BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE CAUSED BY THE TURNING MOVEMENT OF SAID DISC.
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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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |