US4439013A
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Motor vehicle provided with an additional mirror embracing the dead angle
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1980-10-29
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2000-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An automobile with a mirror arrangement comprising a supplementary mirror disposed in the forward zone of the interior of the automobile adjacent to a side window pane for embracing the dead angle of an associated outside rear view mirror disposed on the automobile as disclosed. The supplementary mirror is disposed in a housing that presents a perforation that is adjacent an air delivery passage of a heating and ventilating system of the automobile, as well as an air outlet device directed to the side window pane.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruno Hagn
- 👤 Werner Neuhauser
- 👤 Robert Wimmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/24; B60H1/247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A motor vehicle comprising a heating and venting system having an air-outlet opening in the dashboard and a mirror arrangement having an additional mirror that includes the blind angle, said additional mirror being disposed in the front area of a side door adjacent to the inside of a side window pane for cooperation with an outside rear-view mirror disposed on the outside of the side door, said additional mirror being held in a separate housing disposed on a covering in the front area of the door, the housing is subdivided inside by a separating wall into a first chamber, receiving the additional mirror and a second chamber serving as an air-guiding duct, an elastic element connecting one end of the air-guiding duct to the air-outlet opening of the heating and venting system, the other end of the air-guiding duct is connected with an air-outflow gap formed between the additional mirror and the side window pane whereby said air-outflow gap acts as a defroster nozzle for directing air from said heating and venting system to clear said side window pane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A motor vehicle comprising a heating and venting system having an air-outlet opening in the dashboard and a mirror arrangement having an additional mirror that includes the blind angle, said additional mirror being disposed in the front area of a side door adjacent to the inside of a side window pane for cooperation with an outside rear-view mirror disposed on the outside of the side door, said additional mirror being held in a separate housing disposed on a covering in the front area of the door, the housing is subdivided inside by a separating wall into a first chamber, receiving the additional mirror and a second chamber serving as an air-guiding duct, an elastic element connecting one end of the air-guiding duct to the air-outlet opening of the heating and venting system, the other end of the air-guiding duct is connected with an air-outflow gap formed between the additional mirror and the side window pane whereby said air-outflow gap acts as a defroster nozzle for directing air from said heating and venting system to clear said side window pane.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |