US4245894A
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Angle-reflecting mirror
Assignee: Hagus C Luchtenberg GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1979-05-09
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-05-09
Abstract
Abstract This mirror contains two mirror sections that are angled with respect to each other and are contiguous to each other along a kink line. The mirror may be surrounded by a frame, however the kink line is uncovered and visually unobstructed by the frame. The mirror sections may be formed from a unitary piece of glass bent along the kink line, or may be formed of separate sections bonded together. The kink line advantageously is nonreflective and may be made more clearly evident by providing a thin colored line along the kink line. Additionally, each mirror section may be made of a uniquely differently colored material.
Inventors
- 👤 Curt Luchtenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081; B60R1/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A mirror comprising: a single unitary mirror with a reflective coating on its rear surface, the mirror being partitioned into two mirror sections which are angled with respect to one another along a kink line formed where the mirror bends between the sections; the face of the mirror being uncovered at the kink line; and wherein the reflective coating behind the kink line has been removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A mirror comprising: a single unitary mirror with a reflective coating on its rear surface, the mirror being partitioned into two mirror sections which are angled with respect to one another along a kink line formed where the mirror bends between the sections; the face of the mirror being uncovered at the kink line; and wherein the reflective coating behind the kink line has been removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A mirror comprising: a single unitary mirror with a reflective coating on its rear surface, the mirror being partitioned into two mirror sections which are angled with respect to one another along a kink line formed where the mirror bends between the sections; the face of the mirror being uncovered at the kink line; and wherein behind said kink line is formed a colored non-reflecting line visible from the front and separating the images reflected by the mirror sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
A mirror comprising: a single unitary mirror with a reflective coating on its rear surface, the mirror being partitioned into two mirror sections which are angled with respect to one another along a kink line formed where the mirror bends between the sections; the face of the mirror being uncovered at the kink line; and wherein behind said kink line is formed a colored non-reflecting line visible from the front and separating the images reflected by the mirror sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A mirror comprising: a transparent pane, sharply bent along a kink line to form first and second sections, the front of said pane being uncovered along said kink line; and a reflective coating affixed to the rear side of said pane except behind said kink line, said pane thereby being nonreflective along said kink line so that images reflected by said respective first and second sections are visually separated by said kink line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A mirror comprising: a transparent pane, sharply bent along a kink line to form first and second sections, the front of said pane being uncovered along said kink line; and a reflective coating affixed to the rear side of said pane except behind said kink line, said pane thereby being nonreflective along said kink line so that images reflected by said respective first and second sections are visually separated by said kink line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
A mirror comprising: a transparent pane, sharply bent along a kink line to form first and second sections, the front of said pane being uncovered along said kink line; a reflective coating on the rear side of said pane except behind said kink line; and a colored opaque coating on the rear side of said pane directly behind said kink line, so that images reflected by said respective first and second sections are visually separated by said colored kink line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A mirror comprising: a transparent pane, sharply bent along a kink line to form first and second sections, the front of said pane being uncovered along said kink line; a reflective coating on the rear side of said pane except behind said kink line; and a colored opaque coating on the rear side of said pane directly behind said kink line, so that images reflected by said respective first and second sections are visually separated by said colored kink line.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |