US3701507A
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Rear view mirror attachment for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-12
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-10-12
Abstract
Abstract An elongated bracket arm is supported in an pair of bearing brackets including bearings are mounted near opposite sides of a vehicle hood. The ends of the bracket arms are angularly bent relative to the axis of the bearing supported central position, and mirrors are adjustably supported at the ends of the bracket arm. The height of the mirrors may be adjusted by rotating the bracket arm in the bearings and clamping in adjusted position.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee J Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A rear view mirror attachment for the hood of a motor vehicle including: an elongated bracket arm having a straight center section, a pair of bearing supporting brackets including aligned bearings pivotally supported in said bearings, means securing said bearing supporting brackets to the vehicle hood near opposite sides thereof, angularly inclined arm portions on the ends of said straight center section on said bracket arm outwardly of said bearing supporting brackets, rear view mirrors adjustably secured to the extremities of said bracket arm, and releasable means on said bearings for securing said bracket arm from pivotal motion relative to said bearings, said angularly inclined arm portions being in a substantially common plane through the axis of the portion of said bracket arm between said arm portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A rear view mirror attachment for the hood of a motor vehicle including: an elongated bracket arm having a straight center section, a pair of bearing supporting brackets including aligned bearings pivotally supported in said bearings, means securing said bearing supporting brackets to the vehicle hood near opposite sides thereof, angularly inclined arm portions on the ends of said straight center section on said bracket arm outwardly of said bearing supporting brackets, rear view mirrors adjustably secured to the extremities of said bracket arm, and releasable means on said bearings for securing said bracket arm from pivotal motion relative to said bearings, said angularly inclined arm portions being in a substantially common plane through the axis of the portion of said bracket arm between said arm portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said supporting brackets include: a base strip, a bracket member including a central semi-cylindrical portion, outwardly extending coplanar bracket members on opposite sides of said central portion, downwardly extending legs on the outer ends of said coplanar bracket portions, and outwardly extending coplanar mounting portions in face contact with said base strip, a pair of suction cups beneath the ends of said base strip and forming said securing means, fastening means extending through said mounting portions, said base strip and into said suction cups, a semi-cylindrical bracket portion having at its ends opposed coplanar ears, said last named semi-cylindrical bracket portion lying in opposed relation to said central semi-cylindrical portion and combining therewith to form said bearings, means securing said ears to said first mentioned outwardly extending coplanar bracket members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 2 and including adjustable means connecting each said base strip to an edge of said hood.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |