US4171845A
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Window shade apparatus for a vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-04-17
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A window shade apparatus for an automobile or the like may be fitted to a sun visor thereof, and in one embodiment the shade thereof may be raised and lowered through releasing of a brake system acting on the roller thereof. In another embodiment, an electrical switch may be actuated to drive a reversible electric motor in one and the other direction to raise and lower the shade of the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertram H. Hirsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/20; B60J1/2011; B60J1/2013; B60J1/2019; B60J1/2036; B60J1/2047; B60J1/2066; B60J1/2075; B60J1/2077; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S135/00; Y10S135/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A self-contained shade apparatus for use with a vehicle window comprising: a frame; a roller rotatably mounted to the frame, said roller including a tubular portion, and further comprising a tubular member secured in position relative to the frame and extending within the tubular portion of said roller; a shade secured to the roller; an electric motor operatively associated with the roller for rotating the roller upon supply of electrical power thereto, said electric motor being disposed within the tubular member; a battery for supplying electric power to the motor disposed within the tubular member; and electrical switch means operatively connected with the motor and battery means for providing actuation and deactuation of the motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A self-contained shade apparatus for use with a vehicle window comprising: a frame; a roller rotatably mounted to the frame, said roller including a tubular portion, and further comprising a tubular member secured in position relative to the frame and extending within the tubular portion of said roller; a shade secured to the roller; an electric motor operatively associated with the roller for rotating the roller upon supply of electrical power thereto, said electric motor being disposed within the tubular member; a battery for supplying electric power to the motor disposed within the tubular member; and electrical switch means operatively connected with the motor and battery means for providing actuation and deactuation of the motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 and wherein said switch means are positioned adjacent an end of the frame and secured to the tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the motor is a reversible motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said switch means include a bi-directional switch operatively associated with a spring means, said spring means operating to center the switch from either of two directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 further including means for securing said shade apparatus to a vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said means for securing comprises a plurality of spring clips secured to said frame so that the apparatus may be mounted on a vehicle sun visor.
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) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |