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System for viewing an infant in the rear seat of a vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-20
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Granted: 1987-10-27
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Expires: 2005-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A system for viewing an infant in the rear seat of the vehicle utilizing a mirror mounted in the back seat of the vehicle which is adjustable so that it reflects the image of the infant to the rear view mirror for viewing by the driver of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackie J. Cossey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/008; G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1824
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A system for viewing an infant in the rear seat of a vehicle utilizing the rear view mirror of the vehicle, said system comprising reflecting means, and means mounting, said reflecting means on the back support portion of said rear seat, said mounting means including means for adjusting the portion of said reflecting means so that it reflects the image of said infant to said rear view mirror for viewing by the driver of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A system for viewing an infant in the rear seat of a vehicle utilizing the rear view mirror of the vehicle, said system comprising reflecting means, and means mounting, said reflecting means on the back support portion of said rear seat, said mounting means including means for adjusting the portion of said reflecting means so that it reflects the image of said infant to said rear view mirror for viewing by the driver of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises a spring-loaded bracket for extending over the upper edge of said back support portion of said rear seat, and means for mounting said reflecting means to said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said adjusting means includes means connecting said reflecting means to said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said adjusting means includes means for varying the length of said reflecting means relative to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said adjusting means includes means to vary the angular position of said reflecting means about a horizontal axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 5 wherein said adjusting means includes means to vary the angular portion of said reflecting means about a vertical axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said reflecting means is a mirror.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-10-26 | 1995-04-27 | 1995-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-10-26 | 1999-04-27 | 1999-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |