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Visor and garage door operator assembly
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1977-08-05
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1997-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A visor and garage door operator assembly including a sun visor incorporating the transmitter of a radio controlled garage door operating system in which the transmitter is disposed within the recess of a visor and is provided with coding switches which are easily accessable for adjustment to change from one code to another. A compartment assembly, preferably a mirror unit, is mounted over the recess and includes a frame on which is mounted the control switch for the transmitter.
Inventors
- 👤 Konrad H. Marcus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:36
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/02; H04B1/03; E; E05; E05F; E05F15/00; E05F15/70; E05F15/77; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising: a visor having a recess formed therein; a mirror unit having a frame mounted over said recess and a mirror mounted within said frame; transmitter means mounted in said recess for transmitting a signal to a receiver for operating a garage door opening system; means adapted for connection to the power source of the vehicle, said means being connected to the transmitter means through an actuator switch which is adapted for coupling the transmitter means to the power source of the vehicle so as to energize said transmitter means; said switch including an actuator element mounted on said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising: a visor having a recess formed therein; a mirror unit having a frame mounted over said recess and a mirror mounted within said frame; transmitter means mounted in said recess for transmitting a signal to a receiver for operating a garage door opening system; means adapted for connection to the power source of the vehicle, said means being connected to the transmitter means through an actuator switch which is adapted for coupling the transmitter means to the power source of the vehicle so as to energize said transmitter means; said switch including an actuator element mounted on said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said transmitter and switch means are located in a circuit means and a light means is disposed in said circuit means for illumination upon actuation of said switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said visor is movable from a storage position to an operating position in which said visor is disposed generally vertically, said mirror unit and thereby said switch means being disposed at a face of said visor facing the vehicle operator when the visor is in said operating position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said transmitter includes a plurality of code switches exposed upon removal of said mirror unit for adjustment to selected positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The visor assembly of claim 1 in which said transmitter means is mounted at a position located outside the boundary of said mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said transmitted means and switch are located in a circuit means and a light means is mounted on said frame and is disposed in said circuit means for illumination upon actuation of said switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising a visor having a recess and adapted for movement from a storage position to an operating position in which said visor is disposed in an approximately vertical plane, a compartment assembly including a frame member mounted on said visor, a cover closing said compartment assembly, a transmitter disposed in the recess of said visor for transmitting a signal to a receiver of a garage door opening system, a vehicle power source means, circuit means coupling said transmitter means to said power source means, and switch means mounted on said frame and connected to said circuit means to energize said transmitter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
110 words
A visor assembly for a vehicle or the like comprising a visor having a recess and adapted for movement from a storage position to an operating position in which said visor is disposed in an approximately vertical plane, a compartment assembly including a frame member mounted on said visor, a cover closing said compartment assembly, a transmitter disposed in the recess of said visor for transmitting a signal to a receiver of a garage door opening system, a vehicle power source means, circuit means coupling said transmitter means to said power source means, and switch means mounted on said frame and connected to said circuit means to energize said transmitter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 7 and further comprising light means in said circuit means, said light means being energized upon closing of said switch means to energize said transmitter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The visor assembly of claim 8 in which the light means is mounted on said frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 7 in which said light means is disposed on said frame and is visible upon illumination with said cover in said closed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 7 in which said compartment assembly is detachable from said visor, said transmitter being accessible in said recess when said compartment is removed therefrom.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said transmitter includes a plurality of code switches, said code switches being accessible for actuation upon removal of said compartment assembly from said visor.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |