US4019812A
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Rearview mirror assembly with rotatable mirrors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-05
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1995-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A rear view mirror assembly especially adapted to be connected to the vehicles standard mirror thereby increasing vision and substantially reducing the "blind spot".
Inventors
- 👤 Elmo Carnine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A rear view mirror assembly comprising an existing rear view vehicular mirror, an elongated base portion, connecting means for connecting said base portion to said existing mirror, at least a pair of rotational means, each adapted to longitudinally rotate on its own axis, each of said rotational means extending outwardly from the same side of said base portion in a direction upwardly from said existing mirror, each of said rotational means being transverse to said base portion, at least two mirror sections, each of said mirror sections rotatably engaged to one of said rotational means, said mirror sections being adjacent and extending between said pair of rotational means, said mirror sections being vertically disposed above said existing mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A rear view mirror assembly comprising an existing rear view vehicular mirror, an elongated base portion, connecting means for connecting said base portion to said existing mirror, at least a pair of rotational means, each adapted to longitudinally rotate on its own axis, each of said rotational means extending outwardly from the same side of said base portion in a direction upwardly from said existing mirror, each of said rotational means being transverse to said base portion, at least two mirror sections, each of said mirror sections rotatably engaged to one of said rotational means, said mirror sections being adjacent and extending between said pair of rotational means, said mirror sections being vertically disposed above said existing mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said connecting means is a clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein there are a pair of said connecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein there are four mirror sections, and two pairs of rotational means, each pair of rotational means communicating with two mirror sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 containing frame means adapted to receive and hold said mirror section, said frame means being connected to said rotational means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said connecting means is an adjustable U clamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said U clamp is comprised of two right angle leg members adapted to move between an open and a substantially closed position thereby decreasing the distance between the opening of the U shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said rotational means extends outwardly from the same side of said base portion.
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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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |