US3698798A
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Rear view mirror for auto bumpers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-11
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A rear bumper mounted mirror to aid in backing a vehicle from a curb into traffic, the device comprising a mirror attached to the upper end of a rod, the lower end of the rod having a clamp unit for attachment to a rear bumper of an automotive vehicle. The mirror at the upper end of the rod is pivotably adjustable and securable in a preferred adjusted position so that a motorist can either turn his head and look into the mirror or adjust a rear vision mirror of the vehicle and without turning his head thus see the rear bumper mounted mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence Bolton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
In a rear, bumper-mounted mirror assembly, a mirror mounted in a frame secured to a bumper-supported vertical post by two bolts passing through said post and into the rear of said frame, one of said bolts being threaded directly into said frame, the other of said bolts being threaded into a free-moving plate inside said frame but accessible through an arcuate slot, the center of radius of said slot being at the first of said bolts to permit rotation for adjustment of said mirror about the axis of the first of said bolts, said frame being provided with a projecting ridge intermediate of said bolts, said ridge being a pivot to permit rocking adjustment of said mirror about a horizontal axis perpendicular to said bolt axis, said vertical post being rotatable about its longitudinal axis for adjustment of said mirror about a vertical axis, telescoping means mounting said vertical post for adjustment of said mirror along said vertical axis, and adjustable bumper gripping means supporting said telescoping means and being positionable along a bumper for horizontal adjustment of said mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
In a rear, bumper-mounted mirror assembly, a mirror mounted in a frame secured to a bumper-supported vertical post by two bolts passing through said post and into the rear of said frame, one of said bolts being threaded directly into said frame, the other of said bolts being threaded into a free-moving plate inside said frame but accessible through an arcuate slot, the center of radius of said slot being at the first of said bolts to permit rotation for adjustment of said mirror about the axis of the first of said bolts, said frame being provided with a projecting ridge intermediate of said bolts, said ridge being a pivot to permit rocking adjustment of said mirror about a horizontal axis perpendicular to said bolt axis, said vertical post being rotatable about its longitudinal axis for adjustment of said mirror about a vertical axis, telescoping means mounting said vertical post for adjustment of said mirror along said vertical axis, and adjustable bumper gripping means supporting said telescoping means and being positionable along a bumper for horizontal adjustment of said mirror.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |