Patents by Inventor Clarence O. Pitkanen

Clarence O. Pitkanen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bracket for mounting a rear view mirror on a vehicle
    Patent number: 4218036
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting a rear view mirror on a vehicle and which includes two interpivoted bracket frame members which have facing series of radially extending teeth or the like arranged in spring tensioned yieldable but interlocking relationship, the positioning of a washer between the members having an interock relation with each such series of teeth to transmit the interlock from teeth extending in one radial direction on one frame member to teeth extending in a different radial direction on the other member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1980
    Assignee: Re-Trac Corporation
    Inventor: Clarence O. Pitkanen