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Sun visor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-27
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Granted: 1982-10-12
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Expires: 2001-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A sun visor for a passenger carrying vehicle or other compartments, which visor is capable of being color-coordinated and completely withdrawn from view. One embodiment comprises a sheet or plate of substantially rigid or relatively flexible material, either opaque or translucent, having a fastening element at the periphery thereof which can be fastened to a second fastening element attached to selected positions in the interior of said vehicle, either cooperable with or independent of a conventional panel visor, for the driver and any passengers of the vehicle. Another embodiment is integrated with a modified conventional panel visor to extend sun shading or screwing or to provide glare reduction from the bottom or sides of the panel visor for the driver and passengers that have access to a conventional panel visor.
Inventors
- 👤 Artel R. Henson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0208; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A system of fastening means for the interior of a passenger-carrying vehicle, comprising: first fastening means at multiple selected locations within the vehicle including locations adjacent the peripheral edges of portions of the front and side windows of the vehicle, said first fastening means comprising elongated fastening elements extending substantially the entire length of said edge portions of said vehicle windows, in said interior; accessory means to be used in said interior; and second fastening means fixedly attached to said accessory means and capable of being fastened to and separated from said first fastening means; said first fastening means including both multiple means for operably disposing said accessories and multiple means for storing said accessories at multiple locations throughout the interior of said vehicle; whereby said accessory means may be utilized or stored at selected positions throughout said interior.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A system of fastening means for the interior of a passenger-carrying vehicle, comprising: first fastening means at multiple selected locations within the vehicle including locations adjacent the peripheral edges of portions of the front and side windows of the vehicle, said first fastening means comprising elongated fastening elements extending substantially the entire length of said edge portions of said vehicle windows, in said interior; accessory means to be used in said interior; and second fastening means fixedly attached to said accessory means and capable of being fastened to and separated from said first fastening means; said first fastening means including both multiple means for operably disposing said accessories and multiple means for storing said accessories at multiple locations throughout the interior of said vehicle; whereby said accessory means may be utilized or stored at selected positions throughout said interior.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said accessory means comprises at least one sun visor comprising a sheet of relatively flexible, lightweight material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A system in accordance with claim 2, wherein said material is translucent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first fastening means comprises a strip of material capable of being fastened by friction to said second fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first and second fastening means comprises hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said system further comprises multiple pocket means for storing said accessories at multiple locations throughout the interior of said vehicle.
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