US4273277A
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Visor-connected tape cartridge holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-27
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1999-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A holder of slightly flexible plastic having oppositely aligned wedging end pieces for clampingly securing a tape cartridge and suitably structured to clamp onto a vehicle sun visor regardless of the size of such visor. One embodiment also includes an auxiliary sun screen, as well.
Inventors
- 👤 H. Spencer Stone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A holder for attaching to a vehicle sun visor and holding at least one tape cartridge therein, comprising a plastic clamp segment for lying adjacent the top of the visor, said segment including oppositely aligned, upwardly and inwardly turned wedging end pieces attached to said base portion, the dimension between said inwardly turned end pieces and said base portion accepting the tape cartridge, and accommodating clamping means connected to said base portion to permit attaching of the holder to sun visors of varying thicknesses, and a sun screen attached to said clamping means on the underneath side of the visor for position pivoting independently of the visor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A holder for attaching to a vehicle sun visor and holding at least one tape cartridge therein, comprising a plastic clamp segment for lying adjacent the top of the visor, said segment including oppositely aligned, upwardly and inwardly turned wedging end pieces attached to said base portion, the dimension between said inwardly turned end pieces and said base portion accepting the tape cartridge, and accommodating clamping means connected to said base portion to permit attaching of the holder to sun visors of varying thicknesses, and a sun screen attached to said clamping means on the underneath side of the visor for position pivoting independently of the visor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said clamping means includes a bar, at least two wires attaching said base portion to said bar, said sun screen including a piano hinge attached to said bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A holder in accordance with claim 2, wherein said accommodating clamping means includes set screws for attaching said wires to said bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder in accordance with claim 2, wherein said sun screen is connected to said bar.
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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) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |