US3687525A
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Remote controlled mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-17
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A pneumatically powered apparatus is provided for rotating a vehicular side view mirror through control mechanism located within the vehicle. The apparatus includes a frame mounted on the side of the vehicle, means associated with the frame for pivotally supporting the mirror, a gear train associated with the frame provided with an input shaft and output shaft, means responsive to the rotation of the output shaft for rotating the mirror, a blower wheel connected to the input shaft, a source of pressurized fluid, a conduit for connecting the pressurized fluid source to a 3-way control valve within the vehicle, and conduits leading from the control valve to the blower wheel for directing air to the wheel whereby such may be rotated in a selected direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor D S Riccio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/0605; B60R1/0607; B60R1/0615
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a remote controlled mirror for a vehicle having a conventional mirror, frame for securing the mirror to said vehicle and compressed air supply, the improvement comprises: gear means associated with said frame, said gear means being provided with a rotatable input shaft and a rotatable output shaft whereby rotation of said input shaft causes rotation of said output shaft, means associated with said frame for pivotally supporting said mirror, means responsive to the rotation of the output shaft for rotating said mirror, and means for rotating said input shaft, said means, for rotating said input shaft comprising a blower wheel secured to said input shaft and means for directing air pressure against said wheel thereby effecting rotation of said blower wheel, said directing means being carried by said frame and communicating with said compressed air supply and a selective control value for regulating the fluid flow from said compressed air supply to said directing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a remote controlled mirror for a vehicle having a conventional mirror, frame for securing the mirror to said vehicle and compressed air supply, the improvement comprises: gear means associated with said frame, said gear means being provided with a rotatable input shaft and a rotatable output shaft whereby rotation of said input shaft causes rotation of said output shaft, means associated with said frame for pivotally supporting said mirror, means responsive to the rotation of the output shaft for rotating said mirror, and means for rotating said input shaft, said means, for rotating said input shaft comprising a blower wheel secured to said input shaft and means for directing air pressure against said wheel thereby effecting rotation of said blower wheel, said directing means being carried by said frame and communicating with said compressed air supply and a selective control value for regulating the fluid flow from said compressed air supply to said directing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
The combination of claim 1 further including air flow means connecting said compressed air reservoir to said selective control valve, first air conduit means coupled at one end to said selective control valve and terminating at the other end in a first jet port, second air conduit means coupled at one end to said selective control valve and terminating at the other end in a second jet port, said first jet port being positioned for directing pressurized air against said blower wheel for rotating said blower wheel in one direction and said second jet port being positioned for directing compressed air against said blower wheel for rotating said blower wheel in the opposite direction.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |