US3759084A
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Headlamps of vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-27
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1990-08-27
Abstract
Abstract Headlights particularly for motor vehicles in which a supplemental light or lights is provided around the headlight and adjacent thereto so that the beams of light therefrom will be projected in directions other than the rays which are projected from the main headlight.
Inventors
- 👤 A Plewka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/0029; B60Q1/0041; B60Q1/0052; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0291; B60Q1/0058; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Device for reducing the dazzling effect of vehicle headlamps, especially for motor vehicles, comprising a supplemental lamp having an annular casing surrounding the vehicle headlamp, said casing having inner and outer ring walls, a rear wall and a front wall, said outer ring wall being light transparent, said inner ring wall being light reflecting in an outward direction, the light transmission qualities of said rear wall and said front wall ranging from translucent to opaque, and supplemental light sources being housed within said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Device for reducing the dazzling effect of vehicle headlamps, especially for motor vehicles, comprising a supplemental lamp having an annular casing surrounding the vehicle headlamp, said casing having inner and outer ring walls, a rear wall and a front wall, said outer ring wall being light transparent, said inner ring wall being light reflecting in an outward direction, the light transmission qualities of said rear wall and said front wall ranging from translucent to opaque, and supplemental light sources being housed within said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 14 further including chambers located respectively on said rear and front walls of said casing, additional light sources being located within said chambers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein at least four of said supplemental light sources are housed within said casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein eight of said supplemental light sources are equally spaced within said casing, two of said supplemental light sources being in vertical alignment, two more of said supplemental light sources being located in a horizontal plane, and the remaining ones of said supplemental light sources being weaker than the other four.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said inner ring wall has a U-shaped section and comprises two semi-circular ring halves split along a diametral plane 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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |