US3427094A
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Rearview mirror and adjusting mechanism therefor
Assignee: Meritor Inc
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Filing: 1966-10-17
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Granted: 1969-02-11
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Expires: 1986-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Scheitlin
- 👤 John C Brighton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/083; B60R1/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A REARVIEW MIRROR, A HOUSING HAVING ITS FRONT SIDE OPEN, A MIRROR FIXEDLY SECURED IN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A LOW AND A HIGH EFFICIENCY REFLECTOR ANGULARLY DISPOSED IN FRONT TO BACK RELATIONSHIP, A TILT PLATE, MEANS PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING SAID TILT PLATE TO SAID HOUSING AT ONE END THEREOF, SPRING MEANS CONTACTING SAID TILT PLATE CLOSELY ADJACENT THE TILT PLATE AND HOUSING INTERCONNECTING MEANS AND ACTING IN TENSION BETWEEN SAID TILT PLATE AND HOUSING, BRACKET MEANS IN SAID HOUSING REMOTE FROM SAIDL TILT PLATE AND HOUSING CONNECTING MEANS, AN ACTUATOR ROTATABLY CARRIED IN SAID BRACKET MEANS AND PROJECTING OUT OF SAID HOUSING, SAID ACTUATOR HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CAM FACE AND CAM FLAT IN ALIGNMENT WITH EACH OTHER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TILT PLATE AND SAID SPRING MEANS REMOTE FROM SAID TILT PLATE AND HOUSING INTERCONNECTING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A REARVIEW MIRROR, A HOUSING HAVING ITS FRONT SIDE OPEN, A MIRROR FIXEDLY SECURED IN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A LOW AND A HIGH EFFICIENCY REFLECTOR ANGULARLY DISPOSED IN FRONT TO BACK RELATIONSHIP, A TILT PLATE, MEANS PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING SAID TILT PLATE TO SAID HOUSING AT ONE END THEREOF, SPRING MEANS CONTACTING SAID TILT PLATE CLOSELY ADJACENT THE TILT PLATE AND HOUSING INTERCONNECTING MEANS AND ACTING IN TENSION BETWEEN SAID TILT PLATE AND HOUSING, BRACKET MEANS IN SAID HOUSING REMOTE FROM SAIDL TILT PLATE AND HOUSING CONNECTING MEANS, AN ACTUATOR ROTATABLY CARRIED IN SAID BRACKET MEANS AND PROJECTING OUT OF SAID HOUSING, SAID ACTUATOR HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CAM FACE AND CAM FLAT IN ALIGNMENT WITH EACH OTHER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID TILT PLATE AND SAID SPRING MEANS REMOTE FROM SAID TILT PLATE AND HOUSING INTERCONNECTING
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1972-02-11 | 1972-08-12 | 1973-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-11 | 1976-08-12 | 1977-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-11 | 1980-08-12 | 1981-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |