US5805366A
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Rear vision mirror apparatus with signals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-11-05
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Granted: 1998-09-08
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Expires: 2016-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A rear view mirror apparatus has a housing which includes a faceplate. A first mirror is positioned within the faceplate. A second mirror, being convex, is positioned within the faceplate and is separated from the first mirror by a portion of the faceplate. A brake indicator light are also positioned within the faceplate.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry McFarland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A rear view mirror apparatus, comprising: a. a housing having a faceplate and an interior, the faceplate structured to have a plurality of apertures, including an upper aperture, first and second lower apertures and an intermediate aperture positioned between said upper aperture and said lower apertures; b. a first mirror positioned to occupy said upper aperture in the faceplate; c. a second mirror positioned to occupy the intermediate aperture in the faceplate, the second mirror being convex; d. a brake light indicator light positioned to occupy one of the lower apertures in the faceplate; e. a turn signal indicator light positioned to occupy the other of said lower apertures in the faceplate; f. a rubber seal surrounding the housing; g. a support disposed outwardly from the housing, said support being attached to the housing by an adjustable ball and socket joint; and h. said support being hollow and said adjustable ball and socket joint being structured to have a duct leading from the interior of the housing to the hollow support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A rear view mirror apparatus, comprising: a. a housing having a faceplate and an interior, the faceplate structured to have a plurality of apertures, including an upper aperture, first and second lower apertures and an intermediate aperture positioned between said upper aperture and said lower apertures; b. a first mirror positioned to occupy said upper aperture in the faceplate; c. a second mirror positioned to occupy the intermediate aperture in the faceplate, the second mirror being convex; d. a brake light indicator light positioned to occupy one of the lower apertures in the faceplate; e. a turn signal indicator light positioned to occupy the other of said lower apertures in the faceplate; f. a rubber seal surrounding the housing; g. a support disposed outwardly from the housing, said support being attached to the housing by an adjustable ball and socket joint; and h. said support being hollow and said adjustable ball and socket joint being structured to have a duct leading from the interior of the housing to the hollow support.
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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) | 2001-09-07 | 2002-03-09 | 2002-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-09-07 | 2006-03-09 | 2006-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-09-07 | 2010-03-09 | 2010-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |