US4521051A
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Visor with mirror and storage means
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1983-09-15
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Granted: 1985-06-04
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Expires: 2003-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A visor body with a relatively large central recess which opens toward one side of the visor body. A mirror panel with a mirror encloses a substantial portion of the recess and defines an opening on one edge of the recess to provide access to the storage compartment formed between the panel and the floor of the recess. In one embodiment of the invention the panel is pivotally and slidably mounted to a guide within the recess such that it can be reversed to selectively expose the mirror for use or conceal the mirror for safety.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Cody
- 👤 Scott A. Spykerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J3/00; B60J3/02; B60J3/0204; B60J3/0278; B60J3/0282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A vehicle visor and storage compartment comprising: a visor body having a central recess formed therein which opens toward one side of said body; a mirror panel for supporting a mirror thereon said panel coupled to said body to enclose a substantial portion of said recess and define an opening to said recess from an edge of said panel for insertion and storage of objects within said recess and behind said panel; and a mirror secured to said panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A vehicle visor and storage compartment comprising: a visor body having a central recess formed therein which opens toward one side of said body; a mirror panel for supporting a mirror thereon said panel coupled to said body to enclose a substantial portion of said recess and define an opening to said recess from an edge of said panel for insertion and storage of objects within said recess and behind said panel; and a mirror secured to said panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said recess includes guide means extending along upper and lower edges thereof and wherein said panel includes means engaging said guide means for permitting said panel to be reversed with said mirror facing said visor body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said guide means comprises elongated slots and wherein said engaging means comprises pins extending from opposite edges of said panel into said slots permitting said panel to pivot on an axis parallel to the plane of said visor body and permitting said panel to slide along said guide means for reversing said panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3 and further including latch means for releasably securing said panel in a fixed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said panel includes pocket means for storage on a side opposite said panel from said mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said mirror covers only a portion of said panel and said panel includes pocket means for storage positioned adjacent said mirror on said panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said recess includes a floor extending substantially parallel to said panel and wherein said floor includes inclined ramp means located opposite said opening for facilitating insertion and removal of planar objects into said recess behind said panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 and further including door means mounted to said panel for selectively covering said mirror.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a vehicle visor and storage compartment including a visor body having a recess formed in one side thereof, the improvement comprising: a panel assembly shaped to fit in said recess, said assembly including a front panel portion having a mirror opening therein, said panel assembly defining a storage recess behind said front panel portion and an access opening for access to said storage recess; a mirror secured to said panel assembly behind said mirror opening; and cover means slidably mounted to said panel assembly for selectively covering said mirror.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a vehicle visor and storage compartment including a visor body having a recess formed in one side thereof, the improvement comprising: a panel assembly shaped to fit in said recess, said assembly including a front panel portion having a mirror opening therein, said panel assembly defining a storage recess behind said front panel portion and an access opening for access to said storage recess; a mirror secured to said panel assembly behind said mirror opening; and cover means slidably mounted to said panel assembly for selectively covering said mirror.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said cover is positioned between said panel and said mirror and integrally includes leaf spring means for holding said cover in a selected position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein said cover is rectangular and said spring means are curved legs integrally formed at the corners of said cover.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
94 words
A vehicle visor and mirror assembly comprising: a visor body having a recess formed therein including spaced facing edges for receiving a flip-over mirror; and a panel including a mirror on one side and covered on an opposite side, said panel including pivot pins coupled to and extending from opposite sides of said panel for engaging said edges of said recess such that said panel can be pivoted about an axis spaced inwardly from the edges of said visor body to flip-over for exposing either said mirror or said covered side of said panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
94 words
A vehicle visor and mirror assembly comprising: a visor body having a recess formed therein including spaced facing edges for receiving a flip-over mirror; and a panel including a mirror on one side and covered on an opposite side, said panel including pivot pins coupled to and extending from opposite sides of said panel for engaging said edges of said recess such that said panel can be pivoted about an axis spaced inwardly from the edges of said visor body to flip-over for exposing either said mirror or said covered side of said panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 12 and further including latch means for releasably securing said panel in a fixed position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 13 wherein said mirror panel includes pocket means on said covered side for storage.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 12 wherein said recess in said visor body includes a floor which is spaced from said panel to define a storage recess behind said panel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-06-03 | 1988-12-03 | 1989-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-03 | 1992-12-03 | 1993-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-03 | 1996-12-03 | 1997-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |