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Number: 248/483
Name: Supports > Mirror or picture type > Bracket > Mirror or picture position adjustable > Pivotal connection > Ball and socket type > Coil spring bias
Description: Subject matter including a coil spring positioned to either increase (usually) or lessen the friction between the ball and the socket.


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7281693 Ball head assembly with anti-escape mechanism for a tripod Oct. 16, 2007
6550923 Mirror surface angle adjusting device Apr. 22, 2003
6540193 Rearview mirror mounting assembly Apr. 1, 2003
6364496 Shape memory alloy rearview mirror Apr. 2, 2002
6179428 Adjustable rearview mirror Jan. 30, 2001
6059415 External rearview mirror with a retention device for holding the mirror in a predetermined position May. 9, 2000
6036160 Rearview mirror support structure Mar. 14, 2000
5943176 External rearview mirror for vehicles, especially for motor vehicles Aug. 24, 1999
5703731 Exterior mirror with indexing and control pivoting Dec. 30, 1997
5703732 Exterior mirror with indexing and control pivoting Dec. 30, 1997
5684646 Exterior mirror with single pivot power fold Nov. 4, 1997
5629810 Mirror assembly for the exterior of an automotive vehicle having a hand set mechanism May. 13, 1997
5557476 Foldable outside rearview mirror Sep. 17, 1996
5520063 Displacement mechanism for inside rearview mirror of motor vehicle May. 28, 1996
5487522 Mirror support bracket Jan. 30, 1996
5467222 Foldable outside rearview mirror Nov. 14, 1995
5384660 Foldable outside rearview mirror Jan. 24, 1995
5377949 Breakaway accessory mounting for vehicles Jan. 3, 1995
5363246 Power pack for an automotive exterior mirror assembly Nov. 8, 1994
5327288 Reduced vibration day/night rearview mirror assembly Jul. 5, 1994
5321556 Vehicle safety convex rearview mirror with distortion offset means and method of using the same Jun. 14, 1994
5110196 Motor-powered adjustable rear view mirror May. 5, 1992
5100095 Breakaway vehicle accessory mount Mar. 31, 1992
4981279 Adjustable rear view mirror Jan. 1, 1991
4957359 Spring biased mirror assembly with electromagnetic release means Sep. 18, 1990
4936533 Mounting assembly for vehicle accessories Jun. 26, 1990
4934802 Retractable conversation mirror Jun. 19, 1990
4925288 Adjustable mirror mount May. 15, 1990
4877214 Holding device of mirror element for rearview mirror Oct. 31, 1989
4867408 Device for holding a mirror element for rearview mirror Sep. 19, 1989
4824065 Rearview mirror for various vehicles utilizing friction bearing surface Apr. 25, 1989
4764004 Automobile outer mirror assembly Aug. 16, 1988
4755033 Exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle Jul. 5, 1988
4678294 Mirror assembly for determining distance to passed vehicle Jul. 7, 1987
4660944 Mirror angle adjusting arrangement Apr. 28, 1987
4651965 External rear-view mirror for motor vehicles Mar. 24, 1987
4632524 Elimination of internal reflections and diffractions from junctures in, and at the periphery of a segmented mirror Dec. 30, 1986
4630905 Elimination of internal reflections and diffractions from junctures in, and at the periphery of, a segmented mirror Dec. 23, 1986
4606619 Rear-view mirror for vehicles Aug. 19, 1986
4523736 Device for mounting a rearview mirror casing on a support member Jun. 18, 1985
4504165 Ball-and-socket joint, especially for mounting the casing of an orientable rear-view mirror Mar. 12, 1985
4413803 Pivoting license plate bracket Nov. 8, 1983
4401289 Adjustable mirror stabilizing mounting Aug. 30, 1983
4277140 Vehicle rearview mirrors Jul. 7, 1981
4268120 Automobile mirror device May. 19, 1981
4268122 Outside rear view mirror May. 19, 1981
4258894 Rear-view mirror for automotive vehicles Mar. 31, 1981
4254931 Rear view mirror mount for interior of automobile Mar. 10, 1981
4213675 Interiorly adjustable outside rear view mirror for vehicles Jul. 22, 1980



 
 
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