US3988058A
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Rear-view mirror device for attachment to the accessories of the user
Assignee: Safety Sports Mirror Co
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Filing: 1975-03-27
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1995-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A rear-view mirror assembly for mounting on various types of apparel such as the frame of eyeglasses, the peak of a cap, a helmet, etc is disclosed. The device includes a body which has an attachment member at one end thereof. A U-shaped mirror supporting arm is provided having a ball and socket connection at the end of one arm of the U-shaped arm swivelly connected to the end of the body member. The other arm has a ball and socket connection with a mirror mounting device in which is mounted a mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Chaney
- 👤 David G. Wendel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:35
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C9/00; A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/247; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/002; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1824; G02C7/00; G02C7/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A rear-view mirror assembly for attachment to the frame of eyeglasses, goggles, peaks of caps, and the like comprising, an elongated body member having attachment means at one end thereof, a generally U-shaped mirror supporting member, first ball and socket means frictionally swivelly connecting one leg of said mirror supporting member to the opposite end of said body member for universal movement, a mirror and means mounting said mirror, second ball and socket means frictionally swivelly connecting the other leg of said mirror supporting member to said means mounting the mirror for universal movement, whereby to provide maximum adjustment of said mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A rear-view mirror assembly for attachment to the frame of eyeglasses, goggles, peaks of caps, and the like comprising, an elongated body member having attachment means at one end thereof, a generally U-shaped mirror supporting member, first ball and socket means frictionally swivelly connecting one leg of said mirror supporting member to the opposite end of said body member for universal movement, a mirror and means mounting said mirror, second ball and socket means frictionally swivelly connecting the other leg of said mirror supporting member to said means mounting the mirror for universal movement, whereby to provide maximum adjustment of said mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the socket means are formed of elastomeric material compressingly engaging their respective ball means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the mirror mounting means includes elastomeric means grippingly engaging the periphery of the mirror.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said attachment means including a slot defined on at least one side by resilient cushion means to grip a solid object.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein the slot is defined on one side by resilient cushion means and on the other side by relatively non-resilient means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 further characterized by means to removably mount said cushion means on the end of said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said ball and socket means are configured for detachable mounting and are detachable upon impact.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein the elastomeric material for the socket connecting the body member to the mirror supporting member is in the form of a tubular sleeve detachably mounted on one of said members and coacting with the ball formed on the other of said members.
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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |