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US4500063A
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Fender mount for a mirror
Assignee: WILLIAM P SCHMIDT LIVING TRUST
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Filing: 1981-03-20
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2001-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A mount for securing a mirror to the curved portion of a vehicle fender is disclosed. The mount includes a base member having a mounting surface and an opposite outer surface. The mounting surface of the base member is secured to the curved front portion of the fender. A cover member is secured to the outer surface of the base member. The cover member and the base member define a cavity therebetween for securing the lower end of the mirror mount between.
Inventors
- 👤 William P. Schmidt
- 👤 Franklin D. Hutchinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A mount adapted for securing a mirror support member to the curved portion of a vehicle fender, said mount comprising: a base member having a mounting surface adapted to be secured to the curved portion of the vehicle fender and an opposite outer surface; a cover member secured to said outer surface of said base member; and aperture means, interposed between said base member and said cover member, for holding a predetermined length of the the mirror support member therebetween so that the mirror support member is rigidly secured to the vehicle fender, said aperture means further having at least two rib members extending between said base member and said cover member, one of said at least two rib members forming a stop and the other of said at least two rib members having portions defining a bore for frictionally engaging the mirror support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A mount adapted for securing a mirror support member to the curved portion of a vehicle fender, said mount comprising: a base member having a mounting surface adapted to be secured to the curved portion of the vehicle fender and an opposite outer surface; a cover member secured to said outer surface of said base member; and aperture means, interposed between said base member and said cover member, for holding a predetermined length of the the mirror support member therebetween so that the mirror support member is rigidly secured to the vehicle fender, said aperture means further having at least two rib members extending between said base member and said cover member, one of said at least two rib members forming a stop and the other of said at least two rib members having portions defining a bore for frictionally engaging the mirror support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mount as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cover member further having a plurality of ribs extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said aperture means to retain the mirror mount support member in a fixed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A mount as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cover member further has an inner surface and a plurality of ribs extending horizontally across said inner surface of said cover member to retain the mirror support member in a fixed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A mount as claimed in claim 1 wherein said aperture means extends vertically between said base member and said cover member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A mount as claimed in claim 4 wherein said cover member further has an inner surface and a plurality of ribs extending horizontally across said inner surface to retain the mirro support member in a fixed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A mount as claimed in claim 5 wherein said base member further has a portion defining a recess adjacent said cavity for piloting said cover member thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mount as claimed in claim 6 wherein said recess further defines a mounting surface for said cover member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A mirror mount adapted for securing a mirror to the curved portion of a vehicle fender, said mirror mount having a lower end and an opposite upper end with the mirror secured thereto, said mirror mount comprising: a base member having an inner surface adapted to be secured to the curved portion of the vehicle fender and an opposite surface; and a cover member secured to said outer surface of said base member, said cover member and said base member having portions therebetween defining a separable cavity, said cover member further having at least two rib members extending transversely of said cavity, one of said at least two rib members forming a stop to locate the lower end of the mirror mount in said cavity, another of said at least two rib members having portions defining a bore for frictionally engaging the lower end of the mirror mount.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
148 words
A mirror mount adapted for securing a mirror to the curved portion of a vehicle fender, said mirror mount having a lower end and an opposite upper end with the mirror secured thereto, said mirror mount comprising: a base member having an inner surface adapted to be secured to the curved portion of the vehicle fender and an opposite surface; and a cover member secured to said outer surface of said base member, said cover member and said base member having portions therebetween defining a separable cavity, said cover member further having at least two rib members extending transversely of said cavity, one of said at least two rib members forming a stop to locate the lower end of the mirror mount in said cavity, another of said at least two rib members having portions defining a bore for frictionally engaging the lower end of the mirror mount.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
114 words
A mount adapted for securing a mirror mount to the curved portion of a vehicle fender, said mount comprising: a base member having a mounting surface adapted to be secured to the vehicle fender and an opposite outer surface; and a cover member secured to said outer surface of said base member, said cover member and said base member defining a separable cavity therebetween, said cavity in said cover member having a plurality of rib members extending transversely of said cavity, one of said plurality of rib members forming a stop, the other of said plurality of rib members having portions defining a bore for frictionally engaging the lower portion of said mirror mount.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
114 words
A mount adapted for securing a mirror mount to the curved portion of a vehicle fender, said mount comprising: a base member having a mounting surface adapted to be secured to the vehicle fender and an opposite outer surface; and a cover member secured to said outer surface of said base member, said cover member and said base member defining a separable cavity therebetween, said cavity in said cover member having a plurality of rib members extending transversely of said cavity, one of said plurality of rib members forming a stop, the other of said plurality of rib members having portions defining a bore for frictionally engaging the lower portion of said mirror mount.
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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) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |