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US3836235A
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Wide rear view day and night outside mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-20
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A case supports a glass in spaced apart position from a mirrored surface allowing first or second images to be reflected and held by the positioning of the mirrored surface in relation to the glass. The first image is a bright unrestricted image for day viewing; the second: an image that is soft and restricted, ideal for night viewing of bright lights at close range. The fact that the glass and mirrored surface are spaced apart allows for a wide viewing. Actuator or actuators may be extended to either or both the glass or the mirror to allow angling by remote control. The case is preferably closed and centrally supported by a vehicle support to withstand the high air currents and vibration encountered at high speeds.
Inventors
- 👤 C Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/083; B60R1/086; B60R1/087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A wide view day-night outside mirror for a vehicle comprising in combination, a mirror case; supporting means extending outwardly from the vehicle and penetrating the case vertically to comprise a pivot axis means therein; a mirror frame supported by the pivot axis means centrally of the frame; a mirror supported by the mirror frame; a glass supported by the case in spaced substantially parallel relation to the mirror to close the case; manually operable means extending from the mirror frame to the vehicle via the case for pivoting the mirror relative to the glass to move the end of the mirror closest to the vehicle toward the glass thereby changing the direction of light reflection from the mirror out of the case to cast the mirror reflected light away from the vehicle; and means for clamping the mirror frame in one position with the mirror substantially parallel to the glass and in another position with said end of the mirror moved toward the glass.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A wide view day-night outside mirror for a vehicle comprising in combination, a mirror case; supporting means extending outwardly from the vehicle and penetrating the case vertically to comprise a pivot axis means therein; a mirror frame supported by the pivot axis means centrally of the frame; a mirror supported by the mirror frame; a glass supported by the case in spaced substantially parallel relation to the mirror to close the case; manually operable means extending from the mirror frame to the vehicle via the case for pivoting the mirror relative to the glass to move the end of the mirror closest to the vehicle toward the glass thereby changing the direction of light reflection from the mirror out of the case to cast the mirror reflected light away from the vehicle; and means for clamping the mirror frame in one position with the mirror substantially parallel to the glass and in another position with said end of the mirror moved toward the glass.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mirror of claim 1 wherein the support means penetrates the case substantially centrally thereof so that the pivot axis means passes through the mirror frame to the rear of the mirror relative to the glass and substantially midway therealong.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The mirror of claim 2 wherein the support means including the pivot axis means comprises a substantially U-shaped extension from the vehicle for centrally supporting the case to control vibration.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |