US3926470A
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Visor assembly
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A visor assembly incorporating a padded visor provided with a built-in lighted vanity mirror. The visor assembly also includes a padded cover which when opened uncovers the mirror and also actuates a lighting system. The lighting system then illuminates an object such as an observer or a pap with a light intensity that can manually be varied.
Inventors
- 👤 Konrad H Marcus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0278; B60J3/0282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising a visor movably joined to the vehicle at the upper end thereof and having a recess, a frame supported by the recess, a vanity mirror supported by the frame, a vanity mirror cover, hinge means supporting said cover for hinging movement on the frame within the recess about an axis at the upper end of the visor between an open position and a closed position relative to said mirror, said hinge means including an offset portion disposed to one side of said axis when said cover is in an open position and at an opposite side of said axis when said cover is in a closed position, and bias means so connected to the offset portion so as to impose on the cover a force acting at one side of said axis for retaining the cover in the open position and a force at the opposite side of said hinge axis to maintain said cover in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising a visor movably joined to the vehicle at the upper end thereof and having a recess, a frame supported by the recess, a vanity mirror supported by the frame, a vanity mirror cover, hinge means supporting said cover for hinging movement on the frame within the recess about an axis at the upper end of the visor between an open position and a closed position relative to said mirror, said hinge means including an offset portion disposed to one side of said axis when said cover is in an open position and at an opposite side of said axis when said cover is in a closed position, and bias means so connected to the offset portion so as to impose on the cover a force acting at one side of said axis for retaining the cover in the open position and a force at the opposite side of said hinge axis to maintain said cover in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising a visor, a vanity mirror supported by the visor, a vanity mirror cover, said visor including a recess and said vanity mirror including a frame removably positioned within the recess, means supporting said vanity mirror cover on said frame and within said recess for hinging movement about an axis between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position uncovering the mirror, said means including an offset portion disposed to one side of said axis when said cover is in said open position and at the opposite side of said axis when said cover is in said closed position, and bias means interconnected between the frame and the offset portion so as to impose bias forces on the cover for retaining the cover in the open and closed positions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising a visor, a vanity mirror supported by the visor, a vanity mirror cover, said visor including a recess and said vanity mirror including a frame removably positioned within the recess, means supporting said vanity mirror cover on said frame and within said recess for hinging movement about an axis between a closed position covering the mirror and an open position uncovering the mirror, said means including an offset portion disposed to one side of said axis when said cover is in said open position and at the opposite side of said axis when said cover is in said closed position, and bias means interconnected between the frame and the offset portion so as to impose bias forces on the cover for retaining the cover in the open and closed positions thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like as described in cliam 2, wherein hinge means supports said cover on said visor frame for pivotal movement about an axis disposed above said mirror when said visor is disposed in a generally vertical plane, said cover being movable between a closed position covering the mirror to an open position uncovering the mirror.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like as described in cliam 2, wherein hinge means supports said cover on said visor frame for pivotal movement about an axis disposed above said mirror when said visor is disposed in a generally vertical plane, said cover being movable between a closed position covering the mirror to an open position uncovering the mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like as described in claim 2 wherein said visor and said cover are padded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like as described in claim 2 wherein the vanity mirror cover is pivotally supported on the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like as described in claim 2 in which said frame is detachable connected to said visor.
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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |