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Compass mechanism used in combination with handle or like element on the interior of an automobile type vehicle

  • US 4,670,988 A
  • Filed: 12/16/1985
  • Issued: 06/09/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In combination, a compass assembly and supporting structure mounted on the interior of a vehicle, said combination comprising:

  • (a) said compass assembly including a compass mechanism secured to a base in supported relation on an interor thereof and a shield structure made from a transparent material and disposed in surrounding, covering relation to a predetermined surface of said compass mechanism,(b) said shield structure correspondingly configured to said compass mechanism and disposed in overlying, protecting relation thereto,(c) said base having an internal configuration substantially corresponding to said shield structure and fixedly secured to an exterior portion thereof in surrounding relation to said exterior portion,(d) said base further including a continuous annularly configured rim integrally formed thereon and extending outwardly from a remaining outer surface thereof and defining a finger gripping portion,(e) said supporting structure comprising a handle element of an instrument on the dashboard of the vehicle, said handle element protruding outwardly from the dashboard and said compass assembly mounted on and defining the extremity of said handle element and further dimensioned and configured to define a handle knob by which said handle element is pulled outwardly from said dashboard,(f) said compass mechanism including a compass face formed thereon and defining said predetermined surface being movably positioned in underlying relation to said shield structure in exposed viewably position therethrough.

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