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Mounting bracket system for a rearview mirror

US5964443A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 1997
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting bracket system for a rearview mirror intended to be temporarily and readily affixed to a protruding surface of a watercraft or a vehicle. The instant invention finds particular advantage when a load is being towed or trailed and the normal rear line of sight is obscured. The mounting bracket of the instant invention is adapted to receive a conventional mirror assembly on one end, the other end terminates in a generally orthogonal, cylindrical appendage. The appendage is selectively oriented and contacted between two opposing clamping members. The first clamping member is affixed to a frame adapted to engage the protruding surface. The second clamping member is slidably displaceable relative to the first clamping member.

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