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US3081057A
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Mirror-mounting attachment means for a motor vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-10
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1982-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vaun E Farnsworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVICE FOR MOUNTING ON THE EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY; SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A BIFURCATED BRACKET MEANS OF SUBSTANTIALLY V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AS VIEWED IN SIDE ELEVATION WHEN IN POSITION OF USE, WITH THE DIVERGING ENDS OF THE COMPONENT LEGS OF SAID V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION ENGAGING THE VEHICLE BODY AT POINTS SPACED VERTICALLY FROM EACH OTHER; SAID BRACKET MEANS COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND LEGS, SAID FIRST LEG HAVING ONE END THEREOF PROVIDED WITH A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED HOOK PORTION ENGAGEABLE OVER AN UPWARDLY DIRECTED EDGE PORTION OF THE VEHICLE BODY AND HAVING THE OTHER END THEREOF PROVIDED WITH MEANS DETACHABLY ENGAGING SAID SECOND LEG INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID SECOND LEG FOR RELEASABLE FIXED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND LEG AT ANY DESIRED POINT ALONG SAID SECOND LEG, AND SAID SECOND LEG HAVING BODY ENGAGING MEANS AT THE END THEREOF WHICH IS VERTICALLY SPACED FROM SAID HOOK PORTION OF SAID FIRST LEG AND THE OTHER END OF SAID SECOND LEG CARRYING A REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTED THEREON FOR UNIVERSAL ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A REAR VIEW MIRROR DEVICE FOR MOUNTING ON THE EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY; SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A BIFURCATED BRACKET MEANS OF SUBSTANTIALLY V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AS VIEWED IN SIDE ELEVATION WHEN IN POSITION OF USE, WITH THE DIVERGING ENDS OF THE COMPONENT LEGS OF SAID V-SHAPED CONFIGURATION ENGAGING THE VEHICLE BODY AT POINTS SPACED VERTICALLY FROM EACH OTHER; SAID BRACKET MEANS COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND LEGS, SAID FIRST LEG HAVING ONE END THEREOF PROVIDED WITH A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED HOOK PORTION ENGAGEABLE OVER AN UPWARDLY DIRECTED EDGE PORTION OF THE VEHICLE BODY AND HAVING THE OTHER END THEREOF PROVIDED WITH MEANS DETACHABLY ENGAGING SAID SECOND LEG INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID SECOND LEG FOR RELEASABLE FIXED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND LEG AT ANY DESIRED POINT ALONG SAID SECOND LEG, AND SAID SECOND LEG HAVING BODY ENGAGING MEANS AT THE END THEREOF WHICH IS VERTICALLY SPACED FROM SAID HOOK PORTION OF SAID FIRST LEG AND THE OTHER END OF SAID SECOND LEG CARRYING A REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTED THEREON FOR UNIVERSAL ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |