US3764201A
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Rear vision mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-17
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A rear vision mirror for exterior use primarily on trucks and buses and designed for suspended use on the right-hand side of a cab remote from the driver at the left. It is of one piece construction and characterized broadly by a main flat rectangular image and object reflecting area. A first horizontally disposed convex reflecting area borders and merges with the upper transverse marginal edge of the main reflecting area or zone and is curved rearwardly. A second but lower horizontal rearwardly curving convex reflecting area basically like the upper horizontal convex area merges with the lower transverse marginal area of the main reflecting area or zone. A complemental third but vertical convex reflecting area merges with the outer vertical edge of the main reflecting area. The inward longitudinal edge has a right angularly positioned wall of requisite thickness and width. All of the areas whether flat or convexly curved are selectively as well as conjointly viewable in keeping with the particular locale and relationship of the vehicles and objects within the zone or range of usefulness. All convex areas are of corresponding convexity and adjacent terminal end portions of the third area and the first and second areas are united by spherical corner portions. The entire peripheral or marginal edge is provided with narrow flange means capable of mounting the unique mirror in a support bracket or fixture.
Inventors
- 👤 E Haile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081; B60R1/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An exterior rear vision mirror expressly designed and adapted for trucks, buses and the like comprising: a flat substantially rectangular main reflecting area, three substantially rectangular cylindrically contoured selectively and conjointly functioning auxiliary reflecting areas, namely, a first one situated along, coextensive and integrally united with an upper transverse marginal edge of said main reflecting area, a second one positioned along, coextensive and integrally united with an outward longitudinal marginal edge of said main reflecting area and oriented therewith, and a third one corresponding to said first one but coextensive and integrally united with a lower transverse marginal edge of said main area, a first generally triangular spherically contoured upper corner reflecting area junctionally joining adjacent ends of saiD first and second auxiliary reflecting areas, and a second generally triangular spherically contoured lower corner reflecting area junctionally joining adjacent coacting ends of said second and third auxiliary areas, said auxiliary rectangular convex areas and said junctional corner areas being derived from a common radius.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
An exterior rear vision mirror expressly designed and adapted for trucks, buses and the like comprising: a flat substantially rectangular main reflecting area, three substantially rectangular cylindrically contoured selectively and conjointly functioning auxiliary reflecting areas, namely, a first one situated along, coextensive and integrally united with an upper transverse marginal edge of said main reflecting area, a second one positioned along, coextensive and integrally united with an outward longitudinal marginal edge of said main reflecting area and oriented therewith, and a third one corresponding to said first one but coextensive and integrally united with a lower transverse marginal edge of said main area, a first generally triangular spherically contoured upper corner reflecting area junctionally joining adjacent ends of saiD first and second auxiliary reflecting areas, and a second generally triangular spherically contoured lower corner reflecting area junctionally joining adjacent coacting ends of said second and third auxiliary areas, said auxiliary rectangular convex areas and said junctional corner areas being derived from a common radius.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The rear vision mirror defined in and according to claim 1, and wherein the entire inward longitudinal marginal edge of said mirror is straight from end to end and is provided with an integral elongated straight non-reflecting wall which is disposed in a plane at right angles to the plane of said main area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
The rear vision mirror defined in and according to claim 1, and wherein the entire inward longitudinal marginal edge of said mirror is straight from end to end and is provided with an elongated straight wall which is non-reflecting and disposed at right angles to the main area, and also wherein said wall and outer peripheral edges of all of said convexly contoured areas, including said upper and lower corners, are provided with narrow angularly projecting outstanding endless flange means defining a mounting rim for the overall ready-to-use mirror, said flange being in a plane parallel to the plane of said main flat reflecting area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
209 words
An outside rear vision mirror designed primarily for suspended use on the right hand side of a truck or bus comprising a main flat rectangular vertically positionable reflecting area, a first horizontal substantially rectangular cylindrically convex reflecting area bordering and merging with an upper transverse marginal edge of said main reflecting area, a second substantially rectangular but lower horizontal rearwardly correspondingly curving convex reflecting area like said upper horizontal convex area merging with the transverse lower marginal edge of said main reflecting area, and a complemental third but vertical correspondingly curving convex reflecting area merging with the outer vertical longitudinal marginal edge of said main reflecting area, all of said areas being selectively as well as conjointly viewable in keeping with particular locale and relationship of vehicles and objects within the zone and range of usefulness of the overall mirror, said horizontal and vertical convex areas being auxiliary to but complemental with said main area, adjacent terminal ends of said first and second horizontal areas being integrally united by coordinating upper and lower convexly curved junctional triangular corner portions, the cylindrically contoured convex curvatures of said auxiliary upper, lower and vertical areas and also said junctional corner portions corresponding with each other and being derived from a common radius.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
209 words
An outside rear vision mirror designed primarily for suspended use on the right hand side of a truck or bus comprising a main flat rectangular vertically positionable reflecting area, a first horizontal substantially rectangular cylindrically convex reflecting area bordering and merging with an upper transverse marginal edge of said main reflecting area, a second substantially rectangular but lower horizontal rearwardly correspondingly curving convex reflecting area like said upper horizontal convex area merging with the transverse lower marginal edge of said main reflecting area, and a complemental third but vertical correspondingly curving convex reflecting area merging with the outer vertical longitudinal marginal edge of said main reflecting area, all of said areas being selectively as well as conjointly viewable in keeping with particular locale and relationship of vehicles and objects within the zone and range of usefulness of the overall mirror, said horizontal and vertical convex areas being auxiliary to but complemental with said main area, adjacent terminal ends of said first and second horizontal areas being integrally united by coordinating upper and lower convexly curved junctional triangular corner portions, the cylindrically contoured convex curvatures of said auxiliary upper, lower and vertical areas and also said junctional corner portions corresponding with each other and being derived from a common radius.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
105 words
The rear vision mirror defined in and according to claim 4, and wherein the entire inward longitudinal marginal edge of said mirror is straight from end to end and is provided with an elongated straight wall which is non-reflecting and disposed at right angles to the main area, and also wherein said wall and outer peripheral edges of all of said convexly contoured areas, including said upper and lower corners, are provided with narrow angularly projecting outstanding endless flange means defining a mounting rim for the overall ready-to-use mirror, said flange being in a plane parallel to the plane of said main flat reflecting area.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |