US4715642A
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Map display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-02
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2006-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A map is mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle such that the image of the map can be viewed on the windshield by a user within the vehicle without removing his eyes from the windshield.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul T. Dobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
In a vehicle having a driver's compartment, a dashboard having a top surface, and a windshield mounted above the dashboard for a driver in the driver's compartment to view oncoming traffic conditions along a line of sight, the combination comprising: a sheet element having a reverse image of a map thereon, the sheet element being removeably mounted on the top surface of the dashboard in such a position that a mirror image thereof is reflected on the windshield in the path of said line of sight so as to be viewable along said line of sight of the driver whereby he need not change his line of sight for viewing oncoming traffic conditions to view said mirror image but only refocus his eyes to read the mirror image of the map on the windshield, and a film mounted on the inside surface of that portion of the windshield on which the mirror image of the map is being reflected so as to eliminate any double image thereof at such time as the line of sight is focused on said mirror image.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a vehicle having a driver's compartment, a dashboard having a top surface, and a windshield mounted above the dashboard for a driver in the driver's compartment to view oncoming traffic conditions along a line of sight, the combination comprising: a sheet element having a reverse image of a map thereon, the sheet element being removeably mounted on the top surface of the dashboard in such a position that a mirror image thereof is reflected on the windshield in the path of said line of sight so as to be viewable along said line of sight of the driver whereby he need not change his line of sight for viewing oncoming traffic conditions to view said mirror image but only refocus his eyes to read the mirror image of the map on the windshield, and a film mounted on the inside surface of that portion of the windshield on which the mirror image of the map is being reflected so as to eliminate any double image thereof at such time as the line of sight is focused on said mirror image.
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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |