US4253738A
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Tractor-trailer mirror device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-11
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 2000-02-11
Abstract
Abstract Pivotable side-by-side mirror members assist the driver of a tractor-trailer or other vehicles in backing and having an unobstructed rear view. The mirror apparatus includes a transverse frame member which allows for a greater and more precise adjustment of the mirror members to each other and to the vehicle for a more complete rearward view.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford G. Linkous
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
Mirror apparatus for mounting on the side of a cab of an articulated vehicle comprising: horizontal support means for attachment to a vehicle, a transverse frame member rotatable and slidably attached to said support means, a mirror assembly having two side-by-side mirror members, said mirror members being pivotable relative to each other and said mirror assembly being slidably affixed to said transverse member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
Mirror apparatus for mounting on the side of a cab of an articulated vehicle comprising: horizontal support means for attachment to a vehicle, a transverse frame member rotatable and slidably attached to said support means, a mirror assembly having two side-by-side mirror members, said mirror members being pivotable relative to each other and said mirror assembly being slidably affixed to said transverse member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Mirror apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said transverse frame member is slotted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Mirror apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mirror member includes stud means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Mirror apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said stud means penetrates said transverse frame member for adjustable attachment thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Mirror apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mirror members are hingedly joined to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
Mirror apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said transverse frame member comprises first and second sliding members, said first member being positioned above said mirror assembly and said second member being positioned below said mirror assembly and said horizontal support means comprising upper and lower support means.
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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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |