US4040657A
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Variable-density vehicle glare shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-24
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A variable-density vehicle glare shield has a mount which supports at least two transparent shields so that they can be individually swung to and from a position in front of the eyes of a driver of the vehicle. The shields are of different colors, e.g. one yellow and one blue. Either shield can be used by itself, or both shields can be used together, thereby obtaining not only a different color for the composite shield made up of two overlying individual shields, but also permitting the driver to vary the shield-color density in accordance with prevailing light conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Joyce P. Penzes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A variable-density vehicle glare shield, comprising at least two elongated transparent anti-glare shield elements each having a first and a substantially parallel second longitudinally extending edge portion, said elements each being of a different color and one of said elements having intermediate said edge portions a width which is greater than the width of the other element intermediate said edge portions thereof; and means connected to one of said edge portions of each element for mounting said elements adjacent an upper edge of a vehicle widshield for movement severally as well as jointly to and from a position in which a user may look through said elements so as to be shielded against glare, said mounting means mounting said elements so that when the same are jointly moved to said position the others of said edge portions are in registry with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A variable-density vehicle glare shield, comprising at least two elongated transparent anti-glare shield elements each having a first and a substantially parallel second longitudinally extending edge portion, said elements each being of a different color and one of said elements having intermediate said edge portions a width which is greater than the width of the other element intermediate said edge portions thereof; and means connected to one of said edge portions of each element for mounting said elements adjacent an upper edge of a vehicle widshield for movement severally as well as jointly to and from a position in which a user may look through said elements so as to be shielded against glare, said mounting means mounting said elements so that when the same are jointly moved to said position the others of said edge portions are in registry with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises a mounting element having a first portion connectable to a vehicle, and a second portion which is furcated and provided with at least two arms on each of which one of said shield elements is secured for pivotal movement relative to said first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 2, wherein said first portion has a free end provided with a mounting flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 2, wherein said arms are so located relative to one another that said shield elements can each be moved individually to said position, and can both be moved to said position, at the will of a user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 1, wherein one of the glare shields is of a light first color and the other of said glare shields is of a darker second color.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises a mounting element having three parallel arms; and further comprising an additional glare shield, each of said glare shields being mounted on one of said arms for pivotal displacement to and from said position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 1, wherein said shield elements are of synthetic plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A glare shield as defined in claim 2, wherein each of said arms is pivotable relative to said second portion, and the associated glare shield is mounted on the respective arm for movement with the same.
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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |