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Auxiliary visor
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1980-12-15
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Granted: 1982-12-14
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Expires: 2000-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A visor is mounted to a vehicle to selectively fill in the gap above and behind the rearview mirror which is not covered by the usual vehicle sun visors and includes a glare shield movably mounted between stored and in use positions. The visor includes a compartment for the storage of small objects such as sunglasses and has sockets for releasably holding the end posts of the conventional sun visors.
Inventors
- 👤 Konrad H. Marcus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/082; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An auxiliary visor for a vehicle having a pair of sun visors supported at opposite sides and above the vehicle windshield and a rearview mirror mounted between the sun visors, said visor comprising: a mounting member adapted to be mounted to said vehicle above the windshield and centrally between the vehicle's visors; and a unitary shield supported by said member for movement with respect to said mounting member from a stored position above the windshield between the vehicle's visors to an operating position extended from said mounting member and between the rearview mirror and the windshield and in which said unitary shield covers the area of the windshield near the top thereof and between the visors and above the rearview mirror, said shield being shaped to extend substantially to the edge of the existing visors and to the rearview mirror to substantially fill in the gap left between the visors and above the rearview mirror when in the lowered sun blocking position, said shield being located between the rearview mirror and the windshield when in the lowered sun blocking position permitting easy access to and adjustment of the rearview mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An auxiliary visor for a vehicle having a pair of sun visors supported at opposite sides and above the vehicle windshield and a rearview mirror mounted between the sun visors, said visor comprising: a mounting member adapted to be mounted to said vehicle above the windshield and centrally between the vehicle's visors; and a unitary shield supported by said member for movement with respect to said mounting member from a stored position above the windshield between the vehicle's visors to an operating position extended from said mounting member and between the rearview mirror and the windshield and in which said unitary shield covers the area of the windshield near the top thereof and between the visors and above the rearview mirror, said shield being shaped to extend substantially to the edge of the existing visors and to the rearview mirror to substantially fill in the gap left between the visors and above the rearview mirror when in the lowered sun blocking position, said shield being located between the rearview mirror and the windshield when in the lowered sun blocking position permitting easy access to and adjustment of the rearview mirror.
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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) | 1985-12-13 | 1986-06-14 | 1986-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-13 | 1990-06-14 | 1990-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-13 | 1994-06-14 | 1994-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |