US5625500A
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Hitching mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-12-27
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Granted: 1997-04-29
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Expires: 2014-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A hitching mirror for viewing a hitch at the rear of a towing vehicle includes a first panel having a lower reflective surface, a second panel with a suction cup for securing the hitching mirror to a rear window and an incremental adjuster for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the hitch.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce Ackerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/002; B60R1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A hitching mirror for use on a vehicle with a window and a hitch for viewing the hitch on the vehicle, the hitching mirror comprising: an elongate panel including a reflective surface; means for securing the elongate panel to the window of the vehicle with the reflective surface disposed toward said window, the securing means comprising a narrow panel affixed to the elongate panel at adjacent ends and at least one means for reversibly attaching the hitching mirror to the window, the reversibly attaching means being arranged on the narrow panel; and a discrete means for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the securing means, the incremental adjusting means being operably associated with the reflective surface and said narrow panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A hitching mirror for use on a vehicle with a window and a hitch for viewing the hitch on the vehicle, the hitching mirror comprising: an elongate panel including a reflective surface; means for securing the elongate panel to the window of the vehicle with the reflective surface disposed toward said window, the securing means comprising a narrow panel affixed to the elongate panel at adjacent ends and at least one means for reversibly attaching the hitching mirror to the window, the reversibly attaching means being arranged on the narrow panel; and a discrete means for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the securing means, the incremental adjusting means being operably associated with the reflective surface and said narrow panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The hitching mirror of claim 1 wherein the elongate panel and the securing means are discrete but flexibly joined and the incremental adjusting means comprises a turnbuckle that extends between the elongate panel and the securing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hitching mirror of claim 2 wherein the panel and the securing means are unitary, the incremental adjusting means being operably associated with the securing means and the window.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
A hitching mirror for use on a vehicle with a window and a hitch for viewing the hitch on the vehicle, the hitching mirror comprising: an elongate panel including a reflective surface; means for securing the elongate panel to the window of the vehicle with the reflective surface disposed toward said window, the securing means comprising a narrow panel adjustably affixed to the elongate panel at adjacent ends and a suction cup for reversibly attaching the hitching mirror to the window, the suction cup being on the narrow panel; and a turnbuckle for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the securing means, the turnbuckle extending between the elongate panel and the securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A hitching mirror for use on a vehicle with a window and a hitch for viewing the hitch on the vehicle, the hitching mirror comprising: an elongate panel including a reflective surface; means for securing the elongate panel to the window of the vehicle with the reflective surface disposed toward said window, the securing means comprising a narrow panel adjustably affixed to the elongate panel at adjacent ends and a suction cup for reversibly attaching the hitching mirror to the window, the suction cup being on the narrow panel; and a turnbuckle for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the securing means, the turnbuckle extending between the elongate panel and the securing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
120 words
A hitching mirror for use on a vehicle with a window and a hitch for viewing the hitch on the vehicle, the hitching mirror comprising: a panel including a reflective surface; means for securing the panel to the window of the vehicle with the reflective surface disposed toward said window, wherein the panel and the means for securing are unitary; a discrete means for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the means for securing, said means for incremental adjusting is operably associated with the means for securing and the window; and wherein the means for securing comprises a second panel and the means for incremental adjusting comprises at least one shaft extending through the second panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
A hitching mirror for use on a vehicle with a window and a hitch for viewing the hitch on the vehicle, the hitching mirror comprising: a panel including a reflective surface; means for securing the panel to the window of the vehicle with the reflective surface disposed toward said window, wherein the panel and the means for securing are unitary; a discrete means for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the means for securing, said means for incremental adjusting is operably associated with the means for securing and the window; and wherein the means for securing comprises a second panel and the means for incremental adjusting comprises at least one shaft extending through the second panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The hitching mirror of claim 5 wherein the incremental adjusting means comprises at least one memory marker disposed on the shaft extending through the second panel.
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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) | 2000-04-28 | 2000-10-28 | 2001-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-04-28 | 2004-10-28 | 2005-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-04-28 | 2008-10-28 | 2009-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |