US5774283A
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Exterior rearview mirror for vehicles, especially for motor vehicles
Assignee: Reitter and Schefenacker GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1996-10-17
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Granted: 1998-06-30
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Expires: 2016-10-17
Abstract
Abstract An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror support and a mirror housing connected with a first end to the mirror support. The mirror housing has a holder for a mirror pane. A turn signal light is positioned in the mirror housing. At least one first receiver for receiving remote control signals is also positioned within the mirror housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernd Nagel
- 👤 Bernd Waldmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207; B60R25/00; G; G07; G07C; G07C9/00; G07C9/00174; G07C9/00182; G07C2009/00753; G07C2009/00769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle, said exterior rearview mirror comprising: a mirror support; a mirror housing connected with a first end to said mirror support; said mirror housing having a mounting chamber with a light-transmissive window and a holder for a mirror pane; a turn signal light positioned in said mounting chamber behind said window; two first receivers for receiving wireless remote control signals positioned in said mounting chamber behind said window; wherein said two first receivers are spaced from one another; wherein said window, at least in an area where said two first receivers are positioned, is transmissive for said wireless remote control signals; wherein said two first receivers have overlapping receiving ranges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle, said exterior rearview mirror comprising: a mirror support; a mirror housing connected with a first end to said mirror support; said mirror housing having a mounting chamber with a light-transmissive window and a holder for a mirror pane; a turn signal light positioned in said mounting chamber behind said window; two first receivers for receiving wireless remote control signals positioned in said mounting chamber behind said window; wherein said two first receivers are spaced from one another; wherein said window, at least in an area where said two first receivers are positioned, is transmissive for said wireless remote control signals; wherein said two first receivers have overlapping receiving ranges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said window is colored.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said window is located at a second end of said mirror housing remote from said mirror support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said mirror housing has a leading face in a direction of travel of the motor vehicle and wherein said window is positioned in said leading face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 4, wherein said window is curved in a direction opposite said direction of travel toward a second end of said mirror housing remote from said first end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said window is curved in the vertical direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said turn signal light comprises at least one LED.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said turn signal light is comprised of a light-guiding material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said turn signal light is comprised of a neon light.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, further comprising a second receiver for receiving remote control signals, said second receiver positioned within said mirror support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 10, wherein said mirror support has a rearward side relative to a direction of travel of the vehicle and wherein said second receiver is positioned at said rearward side.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said turn signal light is integrated into an electrical circuit for switching main turn signals of the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein said turn signal light comprises a separate circuit connected to a current supply of the vehicle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said two first receivers is a part of a door locking mechanism of the vehicle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 14, wherein at least one of said two first receivers is furthermore a part of a safety mechanism of the vehicle for preventing unauthorized use of the vehicle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
An exterior rearview mirror according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said two first receivers is a part of a safety mechanism of the vehicle for preventing unauthorized use of the vehicle.
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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) | 2001-06-29 | 2001-12-29 | 2002-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-06-29 | 2005-12-29 | 2006-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-06-29 | 2009-12-29 | 2010-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |