US4025173A
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Side view mirror assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-10
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1996-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A side view mirror assembly for attachment to a motor vehicle includes a mounting bracket and upper and lower mirrors carried thereon for simultaneous rotation in fixed angular relationship relative to each other. One of the mirrors is rotatable relative to the other to allow the simultaneous rotation of both mirrors in more than one selected fixed angular relationship. A spring-biased detent tooth and a plurality of notches formed respectively on the upper and lower mirrors affords adjustment of the angular relationship between the mirrors and locks the mirrors for simultaneous rotation in the selected angular relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur Schmaedeke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
In a side view mirror assembly for attachment to a motor vehicle which includes a mounting bracket and upper and lower mirrors carried by the bracket for simultaneous rotational movement thereon, the improvement comprising: a shaft rotatably carried by the mounting bracket; a frame-supported upper mirror mounted rotatably on said shaft; a frame-supported lower mirror mounted non-rotatably on said shaft; a plurality of detent notches formed in the frame of one of said upper and lower mirrors; and a spring-biased detent tooth mounted in the other of said mirror frames cooperable selectively with individual ones of said notches, whereby said upper mirror can be rotated about said shaft from a first position in which said mirrors are locked for simultaneous rotation on said mounting bracket in a first fixed angular relationship relative to each other to a second position in which said mirrors are locked for simultaneous rotation on said mounting bracket in a second fixed angular relationship relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a side view mirror assembly for attachment to a motor vehicle which includes a mounting bracket and upper and lower mirrors carried by the bracket for simultaneous rotational movement thereon, the improvement comprising: a shaft rotatably carried by the mounting bracket; a frame-supported upper mirror mounted rotatably on said shaft; a frame-supported lower mirror mounted non-rotatably on said shaft; a plurality of detent notches formed in the frame of one of said upper and lower mirrors; and a spring-biased detent tooth mounted in the other of said mirror frames cooperable selectively with individual ones of said notches, whereby said upper mirror can be rotated about said shaft from a first position in which said mirrors are locked for simultaneous rotation on said mounting bracket in a first fixed angular relationship relative to each other to a second position in which said mirrors are locked for simultaneous rotation on said mounting bracket in a second fixed angular relationship relative to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A side view mirror assembly according to claim 1, wherein said spring-biased detent tooth is mounted in the frame for said lower mirror and projects upwardly therefrom and said notches are formed in the lower portion of said upper mirror frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A side view mirror assembly according to claim 1, wherein said shaft is frictionally mounted in said mounting bracket for universal pivotal movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A side view mirror assembly according to claim 1, wherein said shaft extends through said lower and upper mirror frames and retaining means is carried at the upper end of said shaft for retaining said mirrors thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A side view mirror assembly according to claim 1, wherein said upper and lower mirror frames are slidably carried by said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A side view mirror assembly according to claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket is pivotably connected by means of a ball and socket joint to at least one of said mirror frames.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A side view mirror assembly according to claim 6, including a rearwardly extending shaft integral with said lower mirror frame carrying a ball element at the outer end thereof and an upstanding flange on said mounting bracket having a horizontal socket therein dimensioned to receive said ball element and thereby provide the pivotal connection between said mirror frames and mounting bracket.
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) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |