Interpretation ID: nht88-1.59

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 02/26/88

FROM: JOHN S. CROCKENBERG

TO: ERICA Z. JONES -- NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 11/01/88 FROM ERIKA Z JONES TO JOHN S CROCKENBERG; REDBOOK A32, STANDARD 205

TEXT: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Dear Ms. Jones,

I am writing to you after speaking with Joan Tillgham regarding a device I am developing. Ms. Tillgham suggested I obtain and research Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 400 through 999; Section 571.103 and 571.111. I have read this vo lume and cannot find any information that applies.

I will describe this device and its purpose to enable you to understand my device and answer my questions.

The device is an antiglare shield for automobiles. It is a 4" x 6" x 1/8" parallelogram with rounded corners made of transparent bronze plexiglass with an attached 1/2" diameter suction cup. It adheres to the interior of automobile windows.

The development of this product was necessitated by the need to deflect obstructive sunglare where conventional sun visors could not be placed.

My questions are:

1) What standards if any apply to this type of product?

2) If no standards apply what might I need to concern myself with before proceeding with the manufacturing and marketing of this device.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.