Title: Device for dispensing a mirror button

Abstract: This specification teaches a device for dispensing a mirror button from a stack of mirror buttons, and for feeding that mirror button to a predetermined position from which the mirror button can be bonded to a surface of a windshield. A mirror button is the means by which a mirror structure is secured to the windshield. The mirror button is formed of a sintered metallic compound and it has a plastic material thereon which is used to bond the mirror button to the windshield. The device disclosed includes a closed dispenser housing for keeping the mirror button at a constant temperature and humidity. The divice also includes structure for dispensing mirror buttons, one at a time, and structure which brings the dispensed button to a predetermined position at which it can be applied to the windshield.

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Inventors: Timmons, William K. (Ann Arbor, MI, US)
Koss, George A. (Dearborn Heights, MI, US)

Application Number: 025150
Filing Date: 1979-03-29
Publication_date: 1980-08-19
Assignee: Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)
Primary Class(es): 221/113 221/150R, 221/278
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3408243	Oct, 1968	Mattimoe	156/391.
3712506	Jan, 1973	Brownbill	221/11.
3722741	Mar, 1973	Mojden	221/11.
3938697	Feb, 1976	Kinney	221/11.
3948719	Apr, 1976	Beckham	156/556.
4057451	Nov, 1977	Beckham	156/320.

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Primary Examiner: Tollberg, Stanley H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Johnson; William E., Zerschling; Keith L.