US3740122A
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Antiglare mirror attachments
Assignee: Combined Optical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A rear view driving mirror comprises a mirror body having two reflecting surfaces of different reflective powers and angled to one another so that one will reflect incident light in one direction and one in another direction whereby a driver can select an image of high or low intensity dependent on the conditions, the body having integral hinge means engaging hinge means of a carrier, a retainer being provided to hold the mirror in a selected one of two positions relative to the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 D Stern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/083; B60R1/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a front surface and a rear surface, said mirror element having a substantially wedge-shaped transverse cross-section and top and bottom edges and opposite ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the opposite ends of the mirror element, magnetic holding means integrally moulded into the mirror element adjacent the top and bottom edges thereof, respectively, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirror element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded, synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in opposite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together, a slot in a bottom portion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the housing, and magnetic means in said housing in alignment with the magnetic means on said mirror element for cooperation therebetween to hold the mirror element in either of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a front surface and a rear surface, said mirror element having a substantially wedge-shaped transverse cross-section and top and bottom edges and opposite ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the opposite ends of the mirror element, magnetic holding means integrally moulded into the mirror element adjacent the top and bottom edges thereof, respectively, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirror element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded, synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in opposite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together, a slot in a bottom portion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the housing, and magnetic means in said housing in alignment with the magnetic means on said mirror element for cooperation therebetween to hold the mirror element in either of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rear view mirror according to claim 1 in which the mirror element is a moulding of a methacrylate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
181 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a front surface and a rear surface, said miror element having a substantially wedge-shaped transverse cross-section and top and bottom edges and opposte ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the oppoite ends of the mirror element, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirRor element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded, synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in opposite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together a slot in a bottom portion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the housing, and an elongate tongue on said housing at one end of said slot and projecting into said slot toward the other end of the slot, said tongue resiliently engaging said operating tab to hold said tab and mirror element in either one of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a front surface and a rear surface, said miror element having a substantially wedge-shaped transverse cross-section and top and bottom edges and opposte ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the oppoite ends of the mirror element, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirRor element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded, synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in opposite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together a slot in a bottom portion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the housing, and an elongate tongue on said housing at one end of said slot and projecting into said slot toward the other end of the slot, said tongue resiliently engaging said operating tab to hold said tab and mirror element in either one of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
179 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a plain first reflective surface and a second reflective surface comprising prismatic elements, and top and bottom edges and opposite ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the opposite ends of the mirror element, magnetic holding means integrally moulded into the mirror element adjacent the top and bottom edges thereof, respectively, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirror element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in oppoite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together, a slot in a bottom portion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the hosing, and magnetic means in said housing in alignment with the magnetic means on said mirror element for cooperation therebetween to hold the mirror element in either of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
179 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a plain first reflective surface and a second reflective surface comprising prismatic elements, and top and bottom edges and opposite ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the opposite ends of the mirror element, magnetic holding means integrally moulded into the mirror element adjacent the top and bottom edges thereof, respectively, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirror element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in oppoite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together, a slot in a bottom portion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the hosing, and magnetic means in said housing in alignment with the magnetic means on said mirror element for cooperation therebetween to hold the mirror element in either of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rear view mirror according to claim 4 in which the mirror element is a moulding of a methacrylate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
178 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a plain first reflective surface and a second reflective surface comprising prismatic elements, and top and bottom edges and oppoite ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the opposite ends of the mirror element, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirror element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded, synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in opposite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together, a slot in a bottom porion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the housing, and an elongate tongue on said housing at one end of said slot and projecting into said slot toward the other end of the slot, said tongue resiliently engaging said operating tab to hold said tab and mirror element in either one of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
178 words
A rear view mirror for a vehicle, comprising a moulded, transparent, synthetic plastic, solid mirror element having a plain first reflective surface and a second reflective surface comprising prismatic elements, and top and bottom edges and oppoite ends, outwardly projecting trunnions integrally moulded on the opposite ends of the mirror element, operating tab means integrally moulded on the bottom edge of the mirror element and extending downwardly therefrom, a moulded, synthetic plastic mirror housing, socket means in opposite sides of said housing, said mirror element trunnions received in said socket means to couple the mirror element and housing together, a slot in a bottom porion of said housing, said operating tab of said mirror element received through said slot and extending beyond said housing for access exteriorly of the housing, and an elongate tongue on said housing at one end of said slot and projecting into said slot toward the other end of the slot, said tongue resiliently engaging said operating tab to hold said tab and mirror element in either one of two operative, inclined positions thereof.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |