US4293191A
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Adjustable convex rearview mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-09
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 2000-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable convex rearview mirror comprising a mirror housing carrying a convex mirror and a support housing pivotally coupled to the mirror housing and adapted to be rigidly secured to a planar surface, such as the exterior rearview mirror of a motor vehicle. The mirror housing telescopically receives a part of the support housing therein. The support housing has a cantilever arm thereon with a pin at the distal end. This pin is selectively received in a plurality of apertures in the mirror housing to selectively adjust the angular alignment of the mirror relative to the support housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew S. Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:54
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An adjustable convex rearview mirror comprising: a support housing adapted to be rigidly secured to a surface and having a first hinge member at one end and a cantilever arm at the other end with a pin at the distal end of said arm; a convex mirror; a mirror housing having a slot for receiving the periphery of said convex mirror; said mirror housing having a second hinge member at one end hingedly coupled to said first hinge member to hingedly couple said support housing and said mirror housing for adjusting the angular alignment of said mirror relative to said support housing, said mirror housing having a plurality of apertures defined therein at the other end for selectively receiving said pin as said mirror housing is pivoted relative to said support housing about said hinge members, said mirror housing telescopically receiving a part of said support housing therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An adjustable convex rearview mirror comprising: a support housing adapted to be rigidly secured to a surface and having a first hinge member at one end and a cantilever arm at the other end with a pin at the distal end of said arm; a convex mirror; a mirror housing having a slot for receiving the periphery of said convex mirror; said mirror housing having a second hinge member at one end hingedly coupled to said first hinge member to hingedly couple said support housing and said mirror housing for adjusting the angular alignment of said mirror relative to said support housing, said mirror housing having a plurality of apertures defined therein at the other end for selectively receiving said pin as said mirror housing is pivoted relative to said support housing about said hinge members, said mirror housing telescopically receiving a part of said support housing therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A mirror according to claim 1, wherein said support housing includes a rear wall, top and bottom walls coupled to said rear wall, a first side wall coupled to said rear, top and bottom walls and having said first hinge member thereon, and a second side wall coupled to said rear, top and bottom walls and having said cantilever arm thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A mirror according to claim 2, wherein said top and bottom walls taper inwardly from said second side wall to said first side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A mirror according to claim 1, wherein said mirror housing includes top and bottom walls, a first side wall coupled to said top and bottom walls and having said second hinge member thereon, and a second side wall coupled to said top and bottom walls and having said plurality of apertures therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A mirror according to claim 4, wherein said mirror housing further includes a front wall coupled to said top, bottom, first side and second side walls, said front wall defining one side of said slot for receiving the periphery of said convex mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A mirror according to claim 1, wherein said support housing includes a planar rear wall having adhesive means, coupled thereto, for securing said support housing to a planar surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A mirror according to claim 1, wherein said support housing includes a planar side wall, said cantilever arm being defined by a slit cut in said side wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |