US5313337A
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Attachable vehicle mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-01-21
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Granted: 1994-05-17
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Expires: 2013-01-21
Abstract
Abstract An attachable rear viewing vehicle mirror for viewing inaccessible areas about a motor vehicle. The device consists of a uniplanar support frame attachable by suction cups and extending support arms at an obtuse angle thereto for adjustably supporting a wide angle mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L. Byers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/002; B60R1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An attachable rear viewing device for motor vehicles, comprising: a support frame consisting of a unitary wire frame formed to have first and second parallel side rails and an end rail in a first plane having plural suction cups retained thereon in a uniplanar array; first and second support arms extending at an angle of approximately 120° and in parallel from said support frame; first and second eye loops formed on said respective first and second support arms; a mirror having first and second opposite side, axially aligned, threaded posts which are received in said respective first and second eye loops; and first and second thumb screws threadedly received on said respective threaded posts to adjust and secure the angle of reflectance of said mirror relative to said support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An attachable rear viewing device for motor vehicles, comprising: a support frame consisting of a unitary wire frame formed to have first and second parallel side rails and an end rail in a first plane having plural suction cups retained thereon in a uniplanar array; first and second support arms extending at an angle of approximately 120° and in parallel from said support frame; first and second eye loops formed on said respective first and second support arms; a mirror having first and second opposite side, axially aligned, threaded posts which are received in said respective first and second eye loops; and first and second thumb screws threadedly received on said respective threaded posts to adjust and secure the angle of reflectance of said mirror relative to said support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An attachable rear viewing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mirror comprises: an arcuate, wide angle reflectance device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An attachable rear viewing device as set forth in claim 1 which further includes: plural U-shaped bends formed at spaced points on said end rail and said first and second parallel side rails for retaining said plural suction cups.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
An attachable rear viewing device as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said first and second parallel side rails each has folded, parallel inner rails, said plural suction cups being movably retained between said side rails and respective inner rails, said side rails each extending into said first and second support arms.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-16 | 1997-11-15 | 1998-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-16 | 2001-11-15 | 2002-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-16 | 2005-11-15 | 2006-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |