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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 1981
Filed:
Jun. 21, 1979
Walter R Deshaw, Sparta, MI (US);
Keeler Brass Company, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
An outside rear view mirror assembly includes a mounting bracket and a mirror carrying member. The mirror carrying member defines a generally spherical bearing surface and the bracket defines a matingly configured concave socket. A slot is formed in the socket and a conical bore is formed in the spherical bearing surface and opens therethrough. A coil spring under tension is stretched between the bracket and the mirror carrying member. The coil spring attaches at one end at the center of curvature of the spherical bearing surface. The mirror carrying member also defines a slot intersecting the bore. The mirror carrying member may pivot to a low profile position generally parallel to the sides of the vehicle.