US6302550B1
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Rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2001-04-27
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Granted: 2001-10-16
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Expires: 2021-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles including a base member coupled with respect to a rear of a motor vehicle. The base member includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate each have opposed upper and lower edges and opposed inner and outer edges. The first plate is fixedly secured to the rear of the motor vehicle. The inner edges of the first and second plate are joined by a hinge whereby the second plate is foldable between a first position essentially in a coplanar relationship with the first plate and a second position essentially perpendicular to the first plate. A telescoping rod is secured to the base member. A convex mirror is secured to an upper end of the telescoping rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Krieg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles for allowing a driver to see other vehicles and obstructions when backing out of a parking spot comprising, in combination: a base member coupled to a rear bumper of a motor vehicle, the base member including a first plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate each having opposed upper and lower edges and opposed inner and outer edges, the first plate being fixedly secured to the rear bumper of the motor vehicle, the inner edges of the first and second plate being joined by a hinge wherein the second plate is foldable between a first position essentially in a coplanar relationship with the first plate and a second position essentially perpendicular to the first plate; a telescoping rod secured to the base member, the telescoping rod including a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having an open upper end for slidably and rotatably receiving the upper portion therein, the lower portion having a lower end fixedly secured to the second plate of the base member; and a convex mirror secured to an upper end of the upper portion of the telescoping rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles for allowing a driver to see other vehicles and obstructions when backing out of a parking spot comprising, in combination: a base member coupled to a rear bumper of a motor vehicle, the base member including a first plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate each having opposed upper and lower edges and opposed inner and outer edges, the first plate being fixedly secured to the rear bumper of the motor vehicle, the inner edges of the first and second plate being joined by a hinge wherein the second plate is foldable between a first position essentially in a coplanar relationship with the first plate and a second position essentially perpendicular to the first plate; a telescoping rod secured to the base member, the telescoping rod including a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having an open upper end for slidably and rotatably receiving the upper portion therein, the lower portion having a lower end fixedly secured to the second plate of the base member; and a convex mirror secured to an upper end of the upper portion of the telescoping rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
214 words
A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles for allowing a driver to see other vehicles and obstructions when backing out of a parking spot comprising, in combination: a base member coupled to one of a rear bumper or a trunk lid of a motor vehicle, the base member including a first plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate each having opposed upper and lower edges and opposed inner and outer edges, the first plate being fixedly secured to the rear of said one of a rear bumper or a trunk lid of the motor vehicle, the inner edges of the first and second plate being joined by a hinge wherein the second plate is foldable between a first position essentially in a coplanar relationship with the first plate and a second position essentially perpendicular to the first plate; a telescoping rod secured to the base member; the telescoping rod including a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having an open upper end for slidably and rotatably receiving the upper portion therein, the lower portion having a lower end fixedly secured to the second plate of the base member; and a convex mirror secured to an upper end of the upper portion of the telescoping rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
214 words
A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles for allowing a driver to see other vehicles and obstructions when backing out of a parking spot comprising, in combination: a base member coupled to one of a rear bumper or a trunk lid of a motor vehicle, the base member including a first plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate each having opposed upper and lower edges and opposed inner and outer edges, the first plate being fixedly secured to the rear of said one of a rear bumper or a trunk lid of the motor vehicle, the inner edges of the first and second plate being joined by a hinge wherein the second plate is foldable between a first position essentially in a coplanar relationship with the first plate and a second position essentially perpendicular to the first plate; a telescoping rod secured to the base member; the telescoping rod including a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having an open upper end for slidably and rotatably receiving the upper portion therein, the lower portion having a lower end fixedly secured to the second plate of the base member; and a convex mirror secured to an upper end of the upper portion of the telescoping rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the base member is secured to a rear bumper of the motor vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the base member is secured to a trunk lid of the motor vehicle.
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) | 2004-10-15 | 2005-04-16 | 2005-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-10-15 | 2009-04-16 | 2009-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-10-15 | 2013-04-16 | 2013-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |