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US3744885A
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Angular viewing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-22
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An angular viewing device, for viewing an obscured area adjacent to a vehicle having a side view mirror, the viewing device having a bracket mounted on the vehicle in a predetermined position relative to the area to be viewed and in relation to the side view mirror; a support extended from the bracket; a first mirror mounted on the support in spaced relation from the bracket and in diagonally reflective alignment with the side view mirror; and a second mirror, having a convex reflective surface, mounted on the bracket in reflective alignment with the first mirror and the obscured area.
Inventors
- 👤 E Fontes
- 👤 A Hurtado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An angular viewing device adapted to be mounted on an automotive vehicle having a rear corner and a side view mirror mounted on the vehicle in spaced relation to the rear corner and defining a line of sight in the direction of the rear corner, the device comprising a bracket adapted to be secured on the rear corner of the vehicle, the bracket having a side flange and a rear plate; a convex mirror affixed on the plate facing rearwardly of the vehicle; an arm rigid witH the bracket at the juncture of the flange and plate extending rearwardly and outwardly therefrom into the line of sight of the rear view mirror; a substantially flat mirror; and means mounting the flat mirror on the remote end of the arm for elevational and swivel adjustment so as to be positionable to receive reflections from the convex mirror and to direct them to the side view mirror of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An angular viewing device adapted to be mounted on an automotive vehicle having a rear corner and a side view mirror mounted on the vehicle in spaced relation to the rear corner and defining a line of sight in the direction of the rear corner, the device comprising a bracket adapted to be secured on the rear corner of the vehicle, the bracket having a side flange and a rear plate; a convex mirror affixed on the plate facing rearwardly of the vehicle; an arm rigid witH the bracket at the juncture of the flange and plate extending rearwardly and outwardly therefrom into the line of sight of the rear view mirror; a substantially flat mirror; and means mounting the flat mirror on the remote end of the arm for elevational and swivel adjustment so as to be positionable to receive reflections from the convex mirror and to direct them to the side view mirror of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The angular viewing device of claim 1 in which the convex mirror is substantially a segment of a cylinder having a vertical axis to provide a maximum field of vision rearwardly of the vehicle with a minimum degree of reflective distortion.
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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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |