Supports – Mirror or picture type – Bracket
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)
Supports
Mirror or picture type
Bracket
C248S289110, C248S477000, C248S478000, C248S900000, C359S871000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11131965
ABSTRACT:
A conical rotary joint is provided for a vehicle mirror assembly and the like having a fixed mount and a moveable support arm. A base is carried by one of the fixed mount and moveable arm, and a conical receptacle is carried by the base. A conical plug body is received in the conical receptacle. The conical plug is carried by the other of the fixed mount and support arm. The conical receptacle has a conical bearing surface which mates with the conical bearing surface of the conical plug. A biasing element presses the conical bearing surfaces together in a tight fit to reduce play and wear. First and second indents correspond to operating and folded positions of the support arm, and biased operator has a first deflected position in which the operator engages with a selected indent to retain the support arm in position.
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Lang Mekra North America LLC
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Ramirez Ramon O
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