US4988180A
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Safety mirror assembly for automobile sun visors
Assignee: Industrias Techno Matic SA
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Filing: 1990-05-29
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Granted: 1991-01-29
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Expires: 2010-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A safety mirror assembly for automobile sun visors which comprises a conventional glass mirror with an adhesive layer or tape on its reflective surface side, and an integral transparent cover having an essentially rectangular shape and made as one piece from a plastic material for housing the glass mirror. The integral transparent cover has a continuous frame that meets the current safety standards, and is provided with lateral guides having support flanges and positioning stops to allow insertion and securing of the glass mirror inside the integral transparent cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlos Gabas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0278; B60J3/0282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A safety mirror assembly for automobile sun visors, comprising a conventional glass mirror having one of an adhesive layer and tape on the reflective surface side; and a transparent integral cover having a predetermined shape, said transparent integral cover being made as one piece from a plastic material and having dimensions big enough to accommodate said glass mirror, said transparent integral cover having a continuous frame that has no sharp edges and means for fitting and securing the glass mirror inside said transparent integral cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A safety mirror assembly for automobile sun visors, comprising a conventional glass mirror having one of an adhesive layer and tape on the reflective surface side; and a transparent integral cover having a predetermined shape, said transparent integral cover being made as one piece from a plastic material and having dimensions big enough to accommodate said glass mirror, said transparent integral cover having a continuous frame that has no sharp edges and means for fitting and securing the glass mirror inside said transparent integral cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A safety mirror assembly for automobile sun visors according to claim 1, wherein said means for fitting and securing the glass mirror inside the transparent integral cover comprises lateral guides fitted with support flanges extending along the entire length of said transparent integral cover, and front and rear positioning stops fitted normally to said lateral guides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety mirror assembly for automobile sun visors according to claim 1, wherein said transparent cover has one of rectangular, square and circular shapes.
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) | 1994-01-28 | 1994-07-30 | 1995-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-28 | 1998-07-30 | 1999-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-28 | 2002-07-30 | 2003-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |