Patents by Inventor William R. Aikens

William R. Aikens 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).

  • Patent number: 4254931
    Abstract: A rear view mirror for mounting on the interior surface of an automobile windshield so constructed and arranged that in the event of its being struck by the head of an occupant due to a sudden stop or collision the mirror mount will automatically snap loose and drop out of the way without causing serious injury to the occupant. Further, the construction is such that the mirror cannot easily be slipped off its mount by a pilferer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: Standard Mirror Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Aikens, Arthur W. Kurz