US4247957A
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Adjustable sun visor
Assignee: Champion International Corp
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1981-02-03
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A unitary, adjustable sun visor comprising a sunshade panel having an inner arcuate surface, at least two arms extending rearwardly from said panel, and adjustable clasping means integrally formed with the outer portions of said arms.
Inventors
- 👤 Sandra K. Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A unitary adjustable sun visor of semi-rigid material comprising: a visor portion having an inner arcuate edge defined by rearwardly extending arms and adapted to fit generally over the forehead of the wearer; and a longitudinally extending, generally rectangular panel having opposed long and short sides, said rectangular panel being integrally formed with said visor portion and connected to the extending arms thereof along one of said long sides of said panel thereby defining a semi-circular head opening with said arcuate edge, said rectangular panel including a pair of spaced perforations starting on said one long side of said rectangular panel and extending to a point intermediate the width of said panel, said perforations being arcuate in configuration, and essentially a continuation of said arcuate edge, whereby when said visor is to be worn, a portion of said rectangular panel is folded along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of said panel thereby forming a substantially flat headband surface and wherein the size of said head opening may be varied by tearing said perforations and folding said rectangular panel along a line coincident with the end points of the tears of said perforations, such that a larger opening is formed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A unitary adjustable sun visor of semi-rigid material comprising: a visor portion having an inner arcuate edge defined by rearwardly extending arms and adapted to fit generally over the forehead of the wearer; and a longitudinally extending, generally rectangular panel having opposed long and short sides, said rectangular panel being integrally formed with said visor portion and connected to the extending arms thereof along one of said long sides of said panel thereby defining a semi-circular head opening with said arcuate edge, said rectangular panel including a pair of spaced perforations starting on said one long side of said rectangular panel and extending to a point intermediate the width of said panel, said perforations being arcuate in configuration, and essentially a continuation of said arcuate edge, whereby when said visor is to be worn, a portion of said rectangular panel is folded along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of said panel thereby forming a substantially flat headband surface and wherein the size of said head opening may be varied by tearing said perforations and folding said rectangular panel along a line coincident with the end points of the tears of said perforations, such that a larger opening is formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sun visor as in claim 1 wherein said semi-rigid material is 0.016 inch thick paper board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A sun visor as recited in claim 1 wherein said rectangular panel further includes a plurality of perforated lines extending between said pair of perforations and parallel to the longitudinal axis of said panel and defining detachable rectangular strips, said strips being removable to facilitate the adjustment of the size of said head opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A sun visor as recited in claim 3 further including a plurality of fold lines formed in said rectangular panel starting from the short sides thereof, and extending to the associated spaced perforation, said fold lines being colinear with the perforated lines defining said detachable rectangular strips, said fold lines to facilitate the folding of said rectangular panel.
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) | 1984-02-03 | 1984-08-04 | 1985-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-03 | 1988-08-04 | 1989-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-03 | 1992-08-04 | 1993-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |