US3833198A
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Vehicle mirror bracket assembly
Assignee: Delbar Products Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-22
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A bracket assembly for rigidly supporting a vehicle rear view mirror of the type having an L-shaped mirror support arm. The mirror is mounted on the outwardly extending horizontal leg of the arm, and the vertical downwardly extending leg of the arm is secured at its lower end to a first bracket member attached to the side of the vehicle and further supported by a second bracket member on the vehicle attached to the arm at a point vertically spaced from the first support member. Means are provided to permit a frictional rotational adjustment of the arm with respect to the bracket members.
Inventors
- 👤 J Holzman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/0605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A vehicle rear view mirror comprising a mirror head, an Lshaped support arm having a horizontal leg and a downwardly extending vertical leg, means mounting said mirror head to the horizontal leg of said support arm, upper and lower bracket members adapted for attachment at spaced points to a vehicle, said upper bracket member comprising a tubular V-shaped member extending horizontally from said vehicle with the apex of said Vshaped member connected to said support arm vertical leg, the ends of said V-shaped member being flattened and bent to conform to the vehicle body for attachment thereto, said V-shaped member being flattened vertically in the apex region thereof and bent tangentially around said support arm vertical leg, and clamping means for securing said support arm vertical leg against the flattened apex portion of said upper bracket member, said bracket members being connected to said support arm vertical leg at vertically spaced points thereon to rigidly secure said support arm and mirror head to a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A vehicle rear view mirror comprising a mirror head, an Lshaped support arm having a horizontal leg and a downwardly extending vertical leg, means mounting said mirror head to the horizontal leg of said support arm, upper and lower bracket members adapted for attachment at spaced points to a vehicle, said upper bracket member comprising a tubular V-shaped member extending horizontally from said vehicle with the apex of said Vshaped member connected to said support arm vertical leg, the ends of said V-shaped member being flattened and bent to conform to the vehicle body for attachment thereto, said V-shaped member being flattened vertically in the apex region thereof and bent tangentially around said support arm vertical leg, and clamping means for securing said support arm vertical leg against the flattened apex portion of said upper bracket member, said bracket members being connected to said support arm vertical leg at vertically spaced points thereon to rigidly secure said support arm and mirror head to a vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 wherein said clamping means comprises a clamping member on said upper bracket engaging said support arm vertical leg, and means for adjusting the engagement of said clamping member with said vertical leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
188 words
A vehicle rear view mirror comprising a mirror head, an L-shaped support arm having a horizontal leg and a downwardly extending vertical leg, means mounting said mirror head to the horizontal leg of said support arm, upper and lower bracket members adapted for attachment at spaced points to a vehicle, said upper bracket member comprising a V-shaped member extending horizontally from said vehicle with the apex of said V-shaped member connected to said support arm vertical leg, said lower bracket member comprising an angle element having a horizontal face and an angularly inclined face, the inclined face of said element being adapted for attachment to a vehicle body, said lower end of said support arm vertical leg including a threaded bore, a bore in the horizontal face of said angle element, a screw passing through said angle element bore into said support arm threaded bore for securing the lower end of said support arm vertical leg to said angle element, said bracket members being connected to said support arm vertical leg at vertically spaced points thereon to rigidly secure said support arm and mirror head to a vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
188 words
A vehicle rear view mirror comprising a mirror head, an L-shaped support arm having a horizontal leg and a downwardly extending vertical leg, means mounting said mirror head to the horizontal leg of said support arm, upper and lower bracket members adapted for attachment at spaced points to a vehicle, said upper bracket member comprising a V-shaped member extending horizontally from said vehicle with the apex of said V-shaped member connected to said support arm vertical leg, said lower bracket member comprising an angle element having a horizontal face and an angularly inclined face, the inclined face of said element being adapted for attachment to a vehicle body, said lower end of said support arm vertical leg including a threaded bore, a bore in the horizontal face of said angle element, a screw passing through said angle element bore into said support arm threaded bore for securing the lower end of said support arm vertical leg to said angle element, said bracket members being connected to said support arm vertical leg at vertically spaced points thereon to rigidly secure said support arm and mirror head to a 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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |