Patents by Inventor Patrick MacNamara

Patrick MacNamara 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).

  • Rearview mirror support bracket with retaining protrusion, rearview mirror case and reflective element
    Patent number: 5572354
    Abstract: A support bracket for mounting a mirror on a vehicle, the support bracket having at one end means for mounting the bracket onto a vehicle and means at the other end for mounting a mirror. The means for mounting the mirror comprises retaining means to substantially prevent disengagement of the mirror from the bracket. A rearview mirror case is disclosed wherein the case comprises a case body having an integrally formed socket for receiving one end of a complementary support bracket. A rearview mirror is disclosed comprising a reflective element actuatable between at least two reflective conditions and shock absorbing means abutting a rear surface of the reflective element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Donnelly Mirrors, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Desmond, Patrick MacNamara, Sean McCormack, Patrick Lawlor