US3625599A
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Combined mirror and visor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-06
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1990-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A mirror is mounted above the roof of a vehicle at an aperture, the mirror being adjustable horizontally and vertically by operation of concentric shafts passing through the roof. A visor is provided which cannot block the aperture, the visor including blades which fan out to block or shade the sun at the top of the windshield of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred G Poirier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/10; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A combined rearview mirror and visor system for an automotive vehicle having an upper body including a windshield and a roof panel, said system comprising: a rearwardly facing mirror, means supporting said mirror above the roof panel adjacent an aperture in the roof panel next to and behind said windshield, first control means for said mirror extending through said roof panel and having a portion available immediately under said roof panel for rotating said support means to turn said mirror generally horizontally, said control means comprising a first shaft affixed to said support for said mirror, means mounting said mirror for vertical pivotal movement on said support means, second control means for said mirror extending through said roof panel and having a portion available immediately under said roof panel, said second control means comprising a second shaft coupled to said mirror, said second shaft lying concentrically within said first shafT and being operatively connected to said mirror to turn said mirror generally vertically when said second shaft is rotated, and a fanning visor mounted at the top of said windshield and having blades which fan out to shade a portion of the windshield.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A combined rearview mirror and visor system for an automotive vehicle having an upper body including a windshield and a roof panel, said system comprising: a rearwardly facing mirror, means supporting said mirror above the roof panel adjacent an aperture in the roof panel next to and behind said windshield, first control means for said mirror extending through said roof panel and having a portion available immediately under said roof panel for rotating said support means to turn said mirror generally horizontally, said control means comprising a first shaft affixed to said support for said mirror, means mounting said mirror for vertical pivotal movement on said support means, second control means for said mirror extending through said roof panel and having a portion available immediately under said roof panel, said second control means comprising a second shaft coupled to said mirror, said second shaft lying concentrically within said first shafT and being operatively connected to said mirror to turn said mirror generally vertically when said second shaft is rotated, and a fanning visor mounted at the top of said windshield and having blades which fan out to shade a portion of the windshield.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as claimed in claim 1 in which said second shaft has a gear connection to said mirror for pivoting the same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system as claimed in claim 2 in which said visor blades each have a projection at each side edge thereof for causing said blades to fan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
The system as claimed in claim 3 in which said blades are superposed and mounted on a shaft at one end thereof, a first blade being fixed to said shaft, a second blade being fixed in a stationary position, and a plurality of blades between said first and second blades being loose relative to said shaft and fanning by operation of said projections upon turning said shaft.
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) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |