US3552701A
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Interior auto mirror support for sunglasses or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-02
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-07-02
Abstract
Abstract An interior auto mirror sunglass support which may be adjustable for various configurations of mirror support posts. The support may be integrally incorporated in new interior mirror constructions or incorporated with existing auto mirrors. The support either is removably secured to a mirror support post or is fixed on the mirror frame itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Montagano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/082; B60R2001/1292; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An interior auto mirror support for sunglasses or the like comprising means structurally connected to said mirror for holding the bows of sunglass frames, said means constituting a pair of spaced, enclosed, substantially annular rigid members for receiving said bows of the sunglass frames, and a rod connected at one end to said structural means extending substantially transversely to the plane of said mirror support, and means connecting the other end of said rod for permitting adjustment of said rod relative to said mirror support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An interior auto mirror support for sunglasses or the like comprising means structurally connected to said mirror for holding the bows of sunglass frames, said means constituting a pair of spaced, enclosed, substantially annular rigid members for receiving said bows of the sunglass frames, and a rod connected at one end to said structural means extending substantially transversely to the plane of said mirror support, and means connecting the other end of said rod for permitting adjustment of said rod relative to said mirror support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
108 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like clamped to the support post of said mirror comprising a rod extending transversely to the plane of said mirror support post and being provided with a swivel ball at one end thereof, a double-ended clamp having first jaws at one end for gripping said support post and second jaws at the other end thereof for gripping said swivel ball, a crosspiece connected to the other end of said rod, and a structural member at opposite ends of said crosspiece at least substantially enclosing a space therein, each of the bows of said sunglasses fitting and retained in said spaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
108 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like clamped to the support post of said mirror comprising a rod extending transversely to the plane of said mirror support post and being provided with a swivel ball at one end thereof, a double-ended clamp having first jaws at one end for gripping said support post and second jaws at the other end thereof for gripping said swivel ball, a crosspiece connected to the other end of said rod, and a structural member at opposite ends of said crosspiece at least substantially enclosing a space therein, each of the bows of said sunglasses fitting and retained in said spaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for holding the bows of said sunglasses are spaced, substantially U-shaped elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for holding the bows of said sunglasses are integral with said interior mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 4 wherein each of said means for holding the bows of said sunglasses is in the form of an inverted triangle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 2 wherein said structural members are in the form of closed loops.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 2 wherein said mirror is provided with a post extending generally in a horizontal plane, and wherein said double-ended clamp is generally perpendicular thereto with said structural members disposed in a plane forward of the plane of said clamp.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An interior mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 7 wherein said double-ended clamp is arcuate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
111 words
An interior auto mirror support for sunglasses or the like as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means structurally connected to said mirror for holding the bows of sunglass frames is a rod extending substantially transversely to the plane of said mirror post, a clamp at one end of said rod for gripping said support post, a crosspiece connected to the other end of said rod for gripping said support post, a crosspiece connected to the other end of said rod, and a structural member at opposite ends of said crosspiece at least substantially enclosing a space therein, each of the bows of said sunglasses fitting and retained in said spaces.
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |