US3349674A
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Headlight shielding devices
Assignee: EISEN und METALL AG
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Filing: 1965-09-27
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1985-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hutwelker Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:07
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F7/00; E01F7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A HEADLIGHT SHIELDING DEVICE FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A ROAD CARRYING AUTOMOTIVE TRAFFIC MOVING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, A SERIES OF ALIGNED SHIELDING ELEMENTS, THE ALIGNMENT BEING PARALLEL TO A ROAD REFRENCE LINE ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION OF THE ROAD, SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING AT LEVEL ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE AND INCLUDING A SERIES OF UPRIGHT SHAFTS, ONE FOR EACH SHIELDING ELEMENT, EACH SHIELDING ELEMENT COMPRISING A THIN ELONGATED CURVED LAMELLA FORMED OF A HOLLOW EXTRUDED SHAPE OF ALUMINUM, COMPRISING A CENTRAL SECTION DEFINING A HOLLOW CIRCULAR RECESS ABOUT SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID CENTRAL SECTION BEING MOUNTED TELESCOPICALLY ON A SHAFT ROTATABLY ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL UPRIGHT AXIS, WHEREBY EACH LAMELLA MAY BE TURNED SUBSTNATIALLY PERPENDICULARLY TO THE DIRECTION OF IMPACT OF THE RAYS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS, AND EACH LAMELLA FURTHER COMPRISING TWO OPPOSITE ARCUATE SECTIONS INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CENTRAL SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A HEADLIGHT SHIELDING DEVICE FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A ROAD CARRYING AUTOMOTIVE TRAFFIC MOVING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, A SERIES OF ALIGNED SHIELDING ELEMENTS, THE ALIGNMENT BEING PARALLEL TO A ROAD REFRENCE LINE ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION OF THE ROAD, SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING AT LEVEL ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE AND INCLUDING A SERIES OF UPRIGHT SHAFTS, ONE FOR EACH SHIELDING ELEMENT, EACH SHIELDING ELEMENT COMPRISING A THIN ELONGATED CURVED LAMELLA FORMED OF A HOLLOW EXTRUDED SHAPE OF ALUMINUM, COMPRISING A CENTRAL SECTION DEFINING A HOLLOW CIRCULAR RECESS ABOUT SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID CENTRAL SECTION BEING MOUNTED TELESCOPICALLY ON A SHAFT ROTATABLY ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL UPRIGHT AXIS, WHEREBY EACH LAMELLA MAY BE TURNED SUBSTNATIALLY PERPENDICULARLY TO THE DIRECTION OF IMPACT OF THE RAYS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS, AND EACH LAMELLA FURTHER COMPRISING TWO OPPOSITE ARCUATE SECTIONS INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CENTRAL SECTION.
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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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |