US3870403A
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Adjustable density anti-glare visor for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A visor for installation within an automotive vehicle, the visor serving to shelter the eyes of a driver from the glare of headlights of approaching vehicles or sun light ray of a sun nearing a horizon; the device consisting of a frame supported to freely pivot universally, the frame holding a transparent sunray glass pane that is appropriately tinted.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Ward
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/04; G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/20; G02B5/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A transparent visor for reducing variably glare on the eyes of a vehicle driver, comprising a frame having a polygonal transverse cross-section and an extended longitudinal dimension with external sides in the longitudinal dimension having tinted transparent windows therein to reduce glare effect of light passing through said windows, each window being disposed at an angle to each adjacent window whereby light reaching the driver''s eyes will pass through two windows, said frame being rotatably mounted on a shaft having an axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of said frame, whereby the frame can be rotated to predetermined positions wherein said light will pass successively through two windows at selected angles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A transparent visor for reducing variably glare on the eyes of a vehicle driver, comprising a frame having a polygonal transverse cross-section and an extended longitudinal dimension with external sides in the longitudinal dimension having tinted transparent windows therein to reduce glare effect of light passing through said windows, each window being disposed at an angle to each adjacent window whereby light reaching the driver''s eyes will pass through two windows, said frame being rotatably mounted on a shaft having an axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of said frame, whereby the frame can be rotated to predetermined positions wherein said light will pass successively through two windows at selected angles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A transparent visor for reducing variably glare on the eyes of a vehicle driver, comprising a frame having a polygonal transverse cross-section and an extended longitudinal dimension with external sides in the longitudinal dimension having tinted transparent windows therein to reduce glare effect of light passing through said windows, each window being disposed at an angle to each adjacent window whereby light reaching the driver''s eyes will pass through two windows, said frame being rotatably mounted on a shaft having an axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of said frame, whereby the frame can be rotated to predetermined positions wherein said light will pass successively through two windows at selected angles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
A transparent visor for reducing variably glare on the eyes of a vehicle driver, comprising a frame having a polygonal transverse cross-section and an extended longitudinal dimension with external sides in the longitudinal dimension having tinted transparent windows therein to reduce glare effect of light passing through said windows, each window being disposed at an angle to each adjacent window whereby light reaching the driver''s eyes will pass through two windows, said frame being rotatably mounted on a shaft having an axis coincident with the longitudinal axis of said frame, whereby the frame can be rotated to predetermined positions wherein said light will pass successively through two windows at selected angles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A visor as in claim 1, wherein the cross-section is triangular.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |