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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7651229 | Mirror assembly with flexible neck A mirror assembly including a mirror, a base and a flexible neck connecting the mirror and the base such that the neck can be manually manipulated to adjust the position of the base and the mirror relative to each other. The mirror assembly further includes a light ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7427141 | Mirror unit for automobile Disclosed is a mirror unit for a vehicle, which includes a mirror case (10) having a receiving space formed therein; a pivoting bracket (20) axially coupled to an inside of the mirror case (10); a first operating unit (30) installed to a ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7341356 | Dual magnification vanity mirror adjustable in height and orientation A dual magnification vanity mirror adjustable in height and orientation includes an elongated stanchion curved into the shape of a C having a downwardly depending threaded support leg insertably receivable through a central hole in a base plate and removably fastena... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7329016 | Foot inspection mirror The present invention relates generally to a foot inspection mirror and, more particularly, to a foot inspection device comprised of an assembly of mirrors positioned in such an array so as to assist diabetics and other users in visually self-inspecting all sides of... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7295331 | Optical element with an optical axis The invention concerns an optical element (1) with an optical axis (3), designed in particular for an exposure lens used in semiconductor lithography. Said optical element comprises at least an extension (2, 2′) in the direction of the optical... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7216994 | Vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly A mirror system for a vehicle comprising an exterior rearview mirror assembly, which includes a fixed portion which is configured to mount to a side of the vehicle. The movable portion includes a reflective element and a reflective element actuator. The reflective e... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7162136 | Non-circular, mechanically variable optical attenuator A non-circular, mechanically variable optical attenuator using a pair of specially constructed polarizing elements with means enabling a gradual transition from un-crossed polarization vector fields to crossed polarization vector fields using a linear motion with re... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7125130 | Interior blind spot mirror An interior blind spot mirror which is mounted on the pillar of the window frame inside a vehicle on the driver's side, or on the passenger's side, completely eliminates the blind spot. The interior blind spot mirror includes an extension serving as a bridge between... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108384 | Patrol vehicle safety mirror A safety mirror for attaching to a patrol car having a front, a driver side, and a driver side rear-view mirror, for use when an officer is walking back to the patrol car from a stopped vehicle located in front of the patrol car. The safety mirror has a housing havi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7048391 | Personal reflector An apparatus comprises a structure having first and second opposite reflective sides and adapted to be removably attached to clothing. A method for signaling the presence of a user comprises providing a structure having first and second opposite reflective sides bei... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6934432 | Switch for the optical switching of a light path A switch for the optical switching of a light path, particularly for switching the entering of light into a fiber-optical light guide is provided. The switch dial has at least one mirror surface for reflecting the light and, for establishing the mirror surface, a su... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926416 | Multi-view visor mirror The present invention provides a multi-view mirror having a mirror frame including an inwardly disposed center and two outwardly disposed mirror mounting elements attached to the frame on opposite sides of the center. The multi-view mirror includes a first mirror ha... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6883923 | Retractable rear view mirror A rear-mounted mirror assembly for trucks, vans and the like, for providing rear viewing as the vehicle is being backed up, for example, into a truck loading dock area. The mirror assembly comprises a mirror unit that is connected by a mirror arm to a support struct... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6854852 | Dual magnification reversible spot mirror releasably attachable to flat surfaces A dual magnification reversible spot mirror device includes two mirrors having different magnifications, e.g., 5X and 10X, mounted back-to-back in a cylindrical frame ring which has an outer cylindrical wall surface from which protrudes a circumferential annu... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6844952 | Actuator-controlled mirror with Z-stop mechanism Actuator-controlled mirrors with a Z-stop mechanism to reduce an undesired translational motion of the mirrors. ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6682198 | Portable mirror A circular mirror has a frame with peripheral groove and a peripherally mounted gooseneck which is dimensioned to be wrapped around the periphery of the frame and received in the groove. According to the invention, the gooseneck is long enough so that it ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6505945 | Salon mirror with support and non-slip handles A hand held mirror unit for use in beauty salons includes a planer housing, a mirror mounted in housing in a parallel relationship to the housing and a pair of handles extending from the planer housing on opposite sides of the housing with the handles hav... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6382802 | Portable floor mirror A portable floor mirror system for allowing an individual to set up a mirror at a desired height and desired ambient light conditions situation that includes a tripod assembly with collapsible legs that supports a mirror assembly having a two-sided rotata... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6305809 | Mirror with multiple selectable magnifications A mirror for viewing the face at different magnifications selectable by the user includes a first, oval primary mirror comprised of a front mirror plate having a first magnification and a rear mirror plate concavely curved to provide a second, greater mag... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6045231 | Open core light-weight telescope mirror and method of manufacture A Light-weight low cost mirror for astronomical purposes and a method of manufacturing said light-weight mirror is disclosed. The light-weight mirror is comprised of an optical plate a backing plate and a core disposed between said optical plate and said ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5926328 | Hand held mirror with movable handle A hand held mirror which allows a user to obtain a rear view while the handle of the mirror is positioned directly in front of the user. The hand held mirror comprises a mirror, a frame to which the mirror is secured and an elongated handle. A lower porti... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5838505 | Divided-reflection method of wide-angle observation and wide-angle view automobile mirror A method of widening the directional range of view of a mirror device without enlarging the surface area of the device by suitably combining a number of partially-reflecting surfaces includes provision to avoid discontinuities and overlaps in the field of... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5751490 | Dual reflective element vehicle side view mirror assembly A dual reflective element vehicle side view mirror including a mirror housing; a dual element mirror having a first surface having a reflective element thereon and a second surface opposite to and parallel with the first surface having a second reflective... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5680262 | Stretched membrane mirror and method of making same A method of fabricating a reflective stretched membrane mirror for use in the collection and focusing of solar energy includes a tensioning fixture to which a plurality of air-actuated cylinders are attached. The piston arm of each cylinder is in turn con... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5642236 | Dimmable safety mirror suitable for motor vehicles and method of operation Disclosed is a dimmable safety mirror which is adaptable for mounting over a conventional motor vehicle mirror. The safety mirror comprises a dimmable mirror subassembly having a surface selectively switchable between at least a high reflectance state and... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5422759 | Downward viewing optical device An optical viewing apparatus adapted to be worn on the face which enables the wearer to view directly downward while maintaining an erect head and a horizontal line of sight.... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5392162 | Illuminated travel make-up mirror An illuminated travel make-up mirror comprising a frame for pivotally mounting a mirror used in applying make-up. Small incandescent bulbs are arranged in a frame in spaced and opposing parallel rows in juxtaposition with the mirror, with the bulbs being ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5227632 | Optical radiation detector with wide field-of-view An optical radiation detector utilizes a unitary V-shaped or conical reflector element located within an internal cavity of an optically transmissive capped housing to provide a 180° cylindrical swath or 2π steradian hemispherical field-of-view in a com... | 07/13/1993 |
| 4995712 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a fiber optic cable which transmits light rays therethrough and emits the same from its light-emitting end is described. The light radiation stand has a pole removably mounted to the stand and a mirror rotatably mou... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4852986 | Automobile rear-view mirror This invention introduces an automobile rear-view mirror assembly which is mounted on traditional center and driver-side rear-view mirrors. The mirror's angle of coverage and position with respect to the traditional flat rear-view mirrors can be very easily ad... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4614412 | Mounting arrangement for a vehicle rear view mirror having universally manipulable joints A mirror assembly for a vehicle, including a mirror unit which is mounted onto a vehicle windshield by means of a button and turtle arrangement. A connecting arrangement is utilized for connecting the mirror unit to the button and turtle arrangement which... | 09/30/1986 |
| 4556299 | Light powered rotating detection mirror A light powered rotating detection mirror includes a detection mirror formed of two back-to-back convex mirrors; a motor having a rotatable shaft from which the detection mirror is supported by a first interconnecting chain; a housing and a second interco... | 12/03/1985 |
| 4544999 | Marker light A marker light comprising first and second reflectors each having a focus, a reflection surface of a quadric of rotation, an opening at the vertex end and a light projecting opening at the other end, the vertex ends of the reflectors facing each other and... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4486075 | Mirror assembly for a vehicle A mirror assembly for a vehicle having a mirror unit with a convex mirror on one side and a flat mirror on the other side. A support holds the mirror unit and couples it with respect to the vehicle. The mirror unit is arranged so that one of the sides of ... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4377802 | Lamp/reflector assembly A reflector for rotatable signal lights includes a pair of coaxial parabolic reflecting surfaces which are interrupted and joined back-to-back with the juncture forming an aperture which defines a plane through the common focal point of the two reflecting... | 03/22/1983 |
| 4365798 | Novelty mirror A toy in the form of a novelty mirror has three horizontally aligned and equally spaced holes in the upper portion with the farthest spaced holes being spaced approximately the distance between the eyes of one of the users. The mirror may be hand held and... | 12/28/1982 |
| 4283117 | Side view mirror apparatus for vehicles This invention is a side-view mirror apparatus for vehicles. It includes a supporting frame having vertically spaced mounting members and an upright mirror assembly carried by such mounting members for rotation about an upright axis. A vertically arranged... | 08/11/1981 |
| 3972600 | Mirror with adjustable focal distance A mirror is provided having an adjustable focal length. The mirror includes a tubular frame in which is mounted a pair of end walls, either one or both of which may be transparent, and an internal, flexible wall that divides the frame member into two sepa... | 08/03/1976 |
