Interpretation ID: nht92-9.37

DATE: January 28, 1992

FROM: Carl J. Clement -- Clement Associates

TO: Office of Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 3/30/92 from Paul J. Rice to Carl J. Clement (A39; Std. 302; Std. 201)

TEXT:

I am in the process of inventing an automotive sun-visor which has the promise of improving upon the safety of currently used sun-visors. Within a week or so I shall have completed a mechanical protype which will serve as a means of testing electronics and optics. Enclosed is a patent disclosure which explains the device in greater detail.

I have been advised that, before proceeding further, I should research Federal and State agencies which have to do with regulations concerning automobiles, particularly automobile interiors. For example, are there regulations which would preclude the installation of an automatically-moving 3" high X 6" wide visor between the driver's eyes and the windshield?

I should appreciate your advice and a copy of any regulations with which I must comply, or which might be changed should the invention be viewed favorably by your or other government agencies.