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Universally movable mirror with a universal mounting clamp

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-09
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-07-09
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Abstract

Abstract This invention relates to a portable mirror having demountable features to enable the mirror, having friction jointed mounting arms attached thereto, the arms and the mounting clamp to be disassembled for packing in a traveling bag or the like, which portable mirror may be readily reassembled without the use of tools. The mounting clamp may then be clamped on a ledge or other outwardly projecting member, on either the upper or lower side of a horizontal member, or on the side of an upright member. A stub shaft on the lower end of the lower mounting arm fits within a socket in journaled relation to allow 360° rotation of the mirror. The mirror is detachably mounted on the upper end of the uppermost arm in a ball and socket relation, so the mirror may be adjusted to any angle by the ball and socket arrangement and to any height within the length of the frictionally jointed arms. The frictionally jointed arms have the joints thereof of such tightness that they will remain in any fixed position until manually moved. The mounting clamp has five sockets therein to pivotally receive the stub shaft on the lower end of the lower arm in journaled relation for rotation about the axis thereof. The mirror may be so adjusted as to receive proper lighting for the best viewing and also it is so jointed that the opposite side of the head can be reflected into a second mirror when the jointed arms are properly positioned.

Inventors

  • 👤 Carroll Leo Deely

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 18:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M11/20; F16M11/2007; F16M11/2021; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022; G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1824

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 300 words
A universally movable, demountable mirror comprising; a. a C-clamp 1. said C-clamp having two sockets formed therein with the axes thereof being parallel, which sockets are positioned in opposed relation on said C-clamp to receive a stub shaft therein, 2. said C-clamp having an opening formed therein which opening passes transversely therethrough at a right angle to the axes of said sockets, which opening is adapted to receive a stub shaft in either end thereof, 3. an outwardly extending portion of said C-clamp being screw threaded, 4. a screw threadably engaging said screw threaded portion of said C-clamp, 5. A thumb wheel on an end of said screw, 6. said thumb wheel having a socket formed therein to receive a stub shaft, 7. an opposing portion of said C-clamp, opposite the end of said screw remote from said thumb wheel forms a clamping base portion. b. a bearing member forming a first hingeable member, 1. a stub shaft on said bearing member of said first hingeable member, which stub shaft is of a size to be received in the sockets of said C-clamp and the socket of said thumb wheel in close fitting relation, c. a first arm, 1. side plates on an end of said first arm and being engageable with said bearing member in complementary friction relation, d. screw and lock means positioned on said side plates to bindingly engage said side plates with said bearing member to retain said first arm in adjusted relation with respect to said bearing member, e. a second arm having a similar bearing member thereon and similar side plates, 1. said first arm and said second arm lying in the same plane, f. a mirror universally mounted on said second arm remote from said stub shaft, for movement to a selected position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 300 words
A universally movable, demountable mirror comprising; a. a C-clamp 1. said C-clamp having two sockets formed therein with the axes thereof being parallel, which sockets are positioned in opposed relation on said C-clamp to receive a stub shaft therein, 2. said C-clamp having an opening formed therein which opening passes transversely therethrough at a right angle to the axes of said sockets, which opening is adapted to receive a stub shaft in either end thereof, 3. an outwardly extending portion of said C-clamp being screw threaded, 4. a screw threadably engaging said screw threaded portion of said C-clamp, 5. A thumb wheel on an end of said screw, 6. said thumb wheel having a socket formed therein to receive a stub shaft, 7. an opposing portion of said C-clamp, opposite the end of said screw remote from said thumb wheel forms a clamping base portion. b. a bearing member forming a first hingeable member, 1. a stub shaft on said bearing member of said first hingeable member, which stub shaft is of a size to be received in the sockets of said C-clamp and the socket of said thumb wheel in close fitting relation, c. a first arm, 1. side plates on an end of said first arm and being engageable with said bearing member in complementary friction relation, d. screw and lock means positioned on said side plates to bindingly engage said side plates with said bearing member to retain said first arm in adjusted relation with respect to said bearing member, e. a second arm having a similar bearing member thereon and similar side plates, 1. said first arm and said second arm lying in the same plane, f. a mirror universally mounted on said second arm remote from said stub shaft, for movement to a selected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 37 words
A universally movable, demountable mirror as defined in claim 1; wherein a. each hinge formed by each said bearing and said complementary side plates being adapted to hinge through at least 180 degrees in the same plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 40 words
A universally movable, demountable mirror as defined in claim 1; wherein a. each said socket formed in said C-clamp being at a right angle to the opening formed in said C-clamp and to the socket formed in the thumb wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 51 words
A universally movable, demountable mirror as defined in claim 1; wherein a. said stub shaft on said bearing member is adapted to rotate 360°, when fitted in each of the sockets and to rotate 360° when fitted in each end of said opening passing transversely through the body of said C-clamp.

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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) 1979-08-31 1980-03-01 1980-08-31 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-08-31 1984-03-01 1984-08-31 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-08-31 1988-03-01 1988-08-31 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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