US5109301A
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Motor vehicle auxiliary front view mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-24
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Granted: 1992-04-28
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Expires: 2011-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle auxiliary front view mirror, comprising a base attached to the front window frame of a motor vehicle for holding a mirror through a toggle linkage. The toggle linkage has a ball portion at one end fastened in a ball socket on the base and adjustably stopped at a desired position against a packing block, and a split flange at an opposite end movably retained in a ball joint inside a ball socket on the back of the mirror permitting the mirror to be rotated on the split flange for angle position change.
Inventors
- 👤 James Yang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/10; B60R1/006; B60R1/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A motor vehicle auxiliary front view mirror, comprising: a base attached to a motor vehicle at the front, having a unitary ball socket formed therein and a resilient packing block fastened inside said unitary ball socket at the bottom; a case having a reflecting mirror attached thereto at the front, an opening made thereon at the back, a unitary ball socket portion communicating with said opening, and an elongated channel formed therein and communicating with said unitary ball socket portion; a ball joint having a hole piercing therethrough at the center and being fastened inside said ball socket portion of said case; a toggle linkage having a ball portion at one end, said ball portion being movably fastened in said ball socket of said base and stopped at a desired position against said packing block, and a flange at an opposite end, said flange been cut into at least two parts by at least a cut so that it can be flexibly squeezed inwards to insert through said hole on said ball joint into said inner channel of said case to become movably retained therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A motor vehicle auxiliary front view mirror, comprising: a base attached to a motor vehicle at the front, having a unitary ball socket formed therein and a resilient packing block fastened inside said unitary ball socket at the bottom; a case having a reflecting mirror attached thereto at the front, an opening made thereon at the back, a unitary ball socket portion communicating with said opening, and an elongated channel formed therein and communicating with said unitary ball socket portion; a ball joint having a hole piercing therethrough at the center and being fastened inside said ball socket portion of said case; a toggle linkage having a ball portion at one end, said ball portion being movably fastened in said ball socket of said base and stopped at a desired position against said packing block, and a flange at an opposite end, said flange been cut into at least two parts by at least a cut so that it can be flexibly squeezed inwards to insert through said hole on said ball joint into said inner channel of said case to become movably retained therein.
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) | 1995-04-28 | 1995-10-28 | 1996-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-04-28 | 1999-10-28 | 2000-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-04-28 | 2003-10-28 | 2004-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |