US3806232A
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Vehicle interior rear view mirror
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1972-10-06
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Granted: 1974-04-23
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Expires: 1992-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle rear view mirror the reflective surface of which is a reflective coating on a plurality of vertically extending strips, the lines of intersection of the planes of the strips with the front planar surfaces of the mirror being vertical and the angles which the individual planes of the vertically extending strips make with the planar surface increasing progressively from the center of the mirror towards the side edges of the mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 R Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081; B60R1/082; G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/08; G02B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A rear view mirror having a front planar surface and a rear surface consisting of a reflective coating on a plurality of vertically extending strips, the front planar surface being the front face of a piece of glass having parallel surfaces, the strips being formed in a single piece of transparent plastic material adhered to the rear surface of the glass, the lines of intersection of the planes of the strips with the front planar surface of the mirror being vertical, and the angles which the individual planes of the vertically extending strips make with the front planar surface increase progressively from the center of the mirror towards the side edges of the mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A rear view mirror having a front planar surface and a rear surface consisting of a reflective coating on a plurality of vertically extending strips, the front planar surface being the front face of a piece of glass having parallel surfaces, the strips being formed in a single piece of transparent plastic material adhered to the rear surface of the glass, the lines of intersection of the planes of the strips with the front planar surface of the mirror being vertical, and the angles which the individual planes of the vertically extending strips make with the front planar surface increase progressively from the center of the mirror towards the side edges of the mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A rear view mirror according to claim 1 in which the strips are planar, the angular increments of the planes of the strips with the front planar surface being between 5 and 15 minutes, and the angles which the outermost strips make with the front planar surface being between 5* and 15*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A rear view mirror according to claim 2 in which each vertically extending strip comprises a plurality of parallel faces and the lines of intersection of the planes of the faces with the rear surface of the glass are horizontal, whereby the reflective surface is composed of a plurality of rectangular planar sections inclined in two senses to the front planar surface oF the mirror.
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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) | 1977-04-22 | 1977-10-22 | 1978-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-22 | 1981-10-22 | 1982-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-22 | 1985-10-22 | 1986-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |