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US4380370A
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Outside rear view mirror for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-06
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2001-05-06
Abstract
Abstract An external rear view mirror for motor vehicles is provided and includes a mirror body arranged in a housing which is open on one side. The housing is connected with a mounting support for the housing by a rotating shaft in such a manner that the housing is pivotable about two essentially vertical axes located one behind the other as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In addition, preferably in the region of the pivot axes, the housing is held by at least two releasable latches arranged at different distances from the mounting support.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernhard Mittelhauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An external rear view mirror for motor vehicles, comprising: a mounting support connected to said vehicle; a housing open on one side; a mirror body arranged in said housing; a rotating shaft interposed between said mounting support and said housing, said housing being connected with said mounting support by said rotating shaft in such a way that said housing is pivotable about two essentially vertical axes arranged one behind the other when viewed in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; and at least two arresting means for releasably holding said housing, said arresting means being respectively located at different distances from said mounting support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An external rear view mirror for motor vehicles, comprising: a mounting support connected to said vehicle; a housing open on one side; a mirror body arranged in said housing; a rotating shaft interposed between said mounting support and said housing, said housing being connected with said mounting support by said rotating shaft in such a way that said housing is pivotable about two essentially vertical axes arranged one behind the other when viewed in the longitudinal direction of said vehicle; and at least two arresting means for releasably holding said housing, said arresting means being respectively located at different distances from said mounting support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A mirror according to claim 1, in which said arresting means are arranged in the region of at least one of said two essentially vertical pivot axes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A mirror according to claim 2, which includes a support link mounted on said mounting support for holding said rotating shaft, said arresting means being arranged in the region of said support link and being hinged to said mounting support by means of said support link.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mirror according to claim 1, in which said arresting means permit different angular positions of said housing relative to said mounting support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A mirror according to claim 1, in which said arresting means includes a projection associated with said rotating shaft and provided with a plurality of notches, and a corresponding part associated with said housing for releasably engaging said notches.
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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) | 1986-04-18 | 1986-10-18 | 1987-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-18 | 1990-10-18 | 1991-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-18 | 1994-10-18 | 1995-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |