US4718756A
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Multisegmented rear view mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-21
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2006-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for mounting on the interior mirror assembly of a motor vehicle including two mirror segments hinged to each other and engaged at the free ends to the assembly. A cam adjacent the hinge can then be used to set the relative angular alignment between the segments.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin H. Lancaster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A hinged mirror adaptor conformed for mounting on the rear view mirror assembly of an automobile, comprising: a frame including a first portion moveably engaged to a second portion; a first mirror segment received in said first portion of said frame; a second mirror segment received in said second portion of said frame, said first and second segments having adjacently spaced proximate edges; engagement means extending from said first and second portions for engaging the distal ends of said mirror assembly; and a cam interposed between said proximate edges of said segments and said mirror assembly for selecting the spacing therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A hinged mirror adaptor conformed for mounting on the rear view mirror assembly of an automobile, comprising: a frame including a first portion moveably engaged to a second portion; a first mirror segment received in said first portion of said frame; a second mirror segment received in said second portion of said frame, said first and second segments having adjacently spaced proximate edges; engagement means extending from said first and second portions for engaging the distal ends of said mirror assembly; and a cam interposed between said proximate edges of said segments and said mirror assembly for selecting the spacing therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said cam includes turning means for the rotary articulation thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said engagement means includes flexible elements; and said mirror segments each include pivot spines opposing said mirror assembly intermediate said proximate edges and said engagement means each forming a fulcrum for the articulation of said segments by said cam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein: said first and second mirror segments are of a wedge vertical cross section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-01-11 | 1991-07-13 | 1992-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | 1996-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-11 | 1999-07-13 | 2000-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |