Bell-shaped mirror mount for vehicles

- Velvac, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tripod mirror mounting assembly embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tripod mirror mounting assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the tripod mirror mounting assembly of FIG. 1, wherein the rear view is a mirror image of the front view.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the tripod mirror mounting assembly of FIG. 1, wherein the left side view is a mirror image of the right side view; and,

FIG. 5 is a top view of the tripod mirror mounting assembly of FIG. 1.

The bottom view of the mirror mounting assembly is not a matter of ornamental concern because the bottom view is obstructed by the surface upon which the ornament is positioned. Accordingly, this view has been omitted.

The broken line showing of the environment is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The broken lines which define the boundaries of the claimed design form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bell-shaped mirror mount for vehicles, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Engineering drawings revised Aug. 25, 1997, showing a mirror mounting assembly.
  • An advertisement published in Oct. 1999 entitled “Take good care of my baby”, showing a mirror mount.
Patent History
Patent number: D476611
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 11, 2002
Date of Patent: Jul 1, 2003
Assignee: Velvac, Inc. (New Berlin, WI)
Inventors: Kevin D. Fiess (Elkhorn, WI), David G. Otto (New Berlin, WI)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/162,147
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bracket Or Support (41) (D12/223)
International Classification: 1206;