US3656830A
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Rear view mirror with moisture control
Assignee: FECHENBACHER ARMATUREN und MET
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract In an external rear view mirror a cupped housing has an open side in which a mirror member is retained, with an annular sealing ring being interposed between the mirror member and the housing. The sealing ring has a main annular body portion and an axially adjacent annular sealing lip extending along the main annular body portion with both of them together having a circumferential edge face provided with a plurality of circumferentially distributed at least substantially radial kerfs which extend through the radial thickness of the sealing lip but only partly through the radial thickness of the main body portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Gustav Kurschner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
In an external rear view mirror, in combination, a cupped housing having an open side; a mirror member retained in said open side; and an annular retaining ring interposed between said mirror member and said housing, said retaining ring having a main annular body portion and an axially adjacent annular lip extending along the same and both having a circumferential edge face, and a plurality of circumferentially distributed at least substantially radial kerfs provided in said edge face and extending into said lip and said main body portion in communication with the interior of said housing and with the ambient atmosphere, whereby the interior of said housing is ventilated so as to prevent the accumulation and retention of moisture therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
In an external rear view mirror, in combination, a cupped housing having an open side; a mirror member retained in said open side; and an annular retaining ring interposed between said mirror member and said housing, said retaining ring having a main annular body portion and an axially adjacent annular lip extending along the same and both having a circumferential edge face, and a plurality of circumferentially distributed at least substantially radial kerfs provided in said edge face and extending into said lip and said main body portion in communication with the interior of said housing and with the ambient atmosphere, whereby the interior of said housing is ventilated so as to prevent the accumulation and retention of moisture therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 1, wherein said sealing lip has a thickness in direction radially of said ring which is smaller than that of said main body portion; and wherein said kerfs extend all the way through said lip but only partly through said main body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a rear vIew mirror as defined in claim 1, said ring having a predetermined axial length, and said kerfs extending axially of said ring over the entire axial length thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 1, said kerfs being provided only in a portion of the circumference of said ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 1, said ring being composed at least predominantly of elastomeric material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 5, wherein said material is a synthetic plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 6, wherein said material is polyethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 5, wherein said material is rubber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 1, wherein said ring is of circular outline.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
In a rear view mirror as defined in claim 1, wherein said ring is of other-than circular outline.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |