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US4475100A
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Side mirror with indicator light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-02-22
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Granted: 1984-10-02
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Expires: 2002-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A side rearview mirror of a vehicle is provided with an indicator light. A margin is provided with an indicator light to aid in driving safely.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching-Jeng Duh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
For a vehicle, a combination rearwardly facing mirror and indicator signal comprising: a framed rearview mirror adapted for attachment to the side of a vehicle and having a grooving in the top and on one side of the frame, an inverted L-shaped open-sided housing for accommodation in and securement to the grooving in the top and one side of the mirror frame and having a plurality of spaced bulb-receiving apertures, an inverted L-shaped bulb board seatable within the housing and having a plurality of spaced bulb-receiving apertures each alignable with a respective one of the bulb-receiving apertures of the housing, a plurality of bulbs engageable in the respective bulb-receiving apertures of the bulb board and housing, a plurality of alternately colored panels mounted for vertical disposition in one of the open sides of the housing and forwardly of the plurality of bulbs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
For a vehicle, a combination rearwardly facing mirror and indicator signal comprising: a framed rearview mirror adapted for attachment to the side of a vehicle and having a grooving in the top and on one side of the frame, an inverted L-shaped open-sided housing for accommodation in and securement to the grooving in the top and one side of the mirror frame and having a plurality of spaced bulb-receiving apertures, an inverted L-shaped bulb board seatable within the housing and having a plurality of spaced bulb-receiving apertures each alignable with a respective one of the bulb-receiving apertures of the housing, a plurality of bulbs engageable in the respective bulb-receiving apertures of the bulb board and housing, a plurality of alternately colored panels mounted for vertical disposition in one of the open sides of the housing and forwardly of the plurality of bulbs.
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) | 1987-10-02 | 1988-04-02 | 1988-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-02 | 1992-04-02 | 1992-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-02 | 1996-04-02 | 1996-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |