US4277140A
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Vehicle rearview mirrors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-13
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Granted: 1981-07-07
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Expires: 2000-03-13
Abstract
Abstract An improvement to vehicle rearview mirrors, comprising a mirror fitted on a support member pivotally mounted in the center of the back of a casing. At the back of the mirror-supporting member is fitted at least one elastic member, the two ends of which are resting against the opposed side faces of the casing, the said elastic member being engaged in at least two guiding members fast with the mirror-supporting member. The invention finds an application in remotely-adjustable rearview mirrors.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephane Manzoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An improvement to vehicle rearview mirrors, comprising a mirror fitted on a support member pivotally mounted in the central part of the base of a casing, wherein at the back of the mirror-supporting member is mounted at least one resilient member whose axis is situated in a plane parallel to the plane of the mirror and whose two ends are resting against the opposed side faces of the casing, said resilient member being engaged in at least two guide members fast with the mirror-supporting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An improvement to vehicle rearview mirrors, comprising a mirror fitted on a support member pivotally mounted in the central part of the base of a casing, wherein at the back of the mirror-supporting member is mounted at least one resilient member whose axis is situated in a plane parallel to the plane of the mirror and whose two ends are resting against the opposed side faces of the casing, said resilient member being engaged in at least two guide members fast with the mirror-supporting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
An improvement to rearview mirrors as claimed in claim 1, wherein two helical springs are mounted on the back face of the mirror supporting member on either sides of the vertical axis of the rearview mirror, the ends of which springs are resting against two push buttons mounted to slide freely in two bearings provided on the opposite sides of the mirror supporting member, the said push buttons being in contact with the opposed side faces of the casing, under the action of the spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An improvement to rearview mirrors as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bearings in which are mounted the push buttons are each provided with at least one gripping member consisting of two lips coming radially and resiliently in contact with the push button.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An improvement to rearview mirrors as claimed in claim 2, wherein the helical spring is situated between two blades guiding lengthwise the back face of the mirror-supporting member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
An improvement to rearview mirrors as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elastic member is constituted of an elastic wire provided with an Ω-shaped central part and two loops at the ends which loops are in resting contact on the opposed side faces of the casing, the said loops being mounted to slide freely in the guides provided on the two opposed edges of the back face of the mirror-supporting member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
An improvement to rearview mirrors as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the casing comprises on the inside along the horizontal axis a groove in which a lug is mounted for sliding and for pivoting, which lug is fast with one of the sides of the mirror supporting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An improvement to rearview mirrors as claimed in claim 6 wherein the lug consists of a resiliently deformable sphere provided with a split.
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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) | 1984-07-06 | 1985-01-05 | 1985-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-06 | 1989-01-05 | 1989-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-06 | 1993-01-05 | 1993-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |