US4054375A
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Rear view cycling mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-15
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A rear view cycling mirror is disclosed comprising a case housing a mirror adapted to be strapped to the wrist of a cyclist or attached via a clip to the bicycle. The mirror is mounted on the inside face of the case cover which is hinged to the base of the case by a universal ball joint. This joint provides maximum adjustability to the cyclist. The strap or clip is inserted through a slot in a dropped portion of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl Ribeca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:25
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A rear view cycling mirror comprising a base having a bottom wall and an annular generally upstanding rim; a cover having a top wall, an annular generally depending rim and mirror means mounted to the inside surface of said top wall; universal hinge means joining said base and said cover for moving said cover from a closed position wherein said base rim and said cover rim are in generally sealed and continuous engagement to any one of many open positions wherein an image may be reflected by said mirror means; and mounting means connected to said base to accept one of a plurality of mounting devices said mounting means comprising a dropped portion of said bottom wall, said dropped portion defining a slot for acceptance of either a wrist strap or a bicycle mounting clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A rear view cycling mirror comprising a base having a bottom wall and an annular generally upstanding rim; a cover having a top wall, an annular generally depending rim and mirror means mounted to the inside surface of said top wall; universal hinge means joining said base and said cover for moving said cover from a closed position wherein said base rim and said cover rim are in generally sealed and continuous engagement to any one of many open positions wherein an image may be reflected by said mirror means; and mounting means connected to said base to accept one of a plurality of mounting devices said mounting means comprising a dropped portion of said bottom wall, said dropped portion defining a slot for acceptance of either a wrist strap or a bicycle mounting clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cycling mirror of claim 1 wherein said slot is dimensioned to engage said mounting clip in a press fit relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The cycling mirror of claim 2 wherein said clip comprises a generally S-shaped bar defining a narrow U-shaped portion and a wide U-shaped portion, said narrow portion engaging said slot in said press fit relationship and said wide portion engaging said bicycle structural component in press fit relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cycling mirror of claim 1 wherein said bottom wall supports means for bearing reference information useful to the cyclist.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cycling mirror of claim 1 wherein said base and said cover include latch means which coact to secure said cycling mirror in the closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cycling mirror of claim 1 wherein said universal hinge means comprises a single ball and socket joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cycling mirror of claim 1 wherein said mirror means comprises a convex reflecting surface and said upstanding and depending rims have a sufficient dimension to accommodate said convex surface.
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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) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |