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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7857278 | Vehicular mirror device The operation torque during disengaging of clutch projections out of clutch grooves, is effectively suppressed from excessively increasing immediately after start of device assembling. In a door mirror device, a gear plate has clutch grooves made substantially in tr... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7445191 | Key system for a mirror assembly A locking system for adjustably mounting a mirror mounting support arm with a motor vehicle which includes a locking device for securing with a motor vehicle having a recess at one end for receiving an end of a support arm. The recess is formed with a stem having at... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7422337 | Rear-view safety mirrors Two identical sides, include convex mirror 61, mirror-backing 62 and main-frame 21. Sides are attached together and to frame-backing 30 by three hinges 70. Three adjustable length legs 80 with swivel, magnetic feet 90... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419273 | Mirror with base bracket having integrally-molded reinforcement A pivoting exterior rearview mirror assembly comprises a mirror housing, a base, a support frame, a pivot assembly, and associated elements comprised primarily of a plastic or polymeric material. The pivot assembly is provided with a pivot reinforcement made of a re... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7393111 | Pivoting outside mirror for a motor vehicle An outside mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror foot (1) fastenable to the vehicle and a mirror carrier (3) fastenable to the mirror foot so as to be capable of swivelling about a swivelling axis. The mirror carrier (3) is fastenable to the m... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7350931 | Vehicular pivot mirror A vehicular pivot mirror assembly comprises a reflective element assembly pivotably attached to a support arm to enable rotation of the reflective element assembly relative to the support arm about a pivot connection. A positioning assembly enables rotation of the r... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7336409 | Miniature flexure based scanners for angle multiplexing The present invention provides a spatial flexure comprising: a base section; an end section; and an intermediate laterally contracting and expanding section connecting the base and end sections, whereby when the intermediate section laterally expands or contracts, t... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334925 | Lighted exterior rearview mirror system A lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a reflective element having a heater and a breakaway joint assembly having stati... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327215 | Keyless entry with hidden keypad A keypad assembly for use on a vehicular keyless entry system comprises a selectively concealable keypad coupled to a processor and accessible from the exterior of the vehicle and through which an access code may be manually entered. A mirror assembly is mounted on ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322710 | Vehicular mirror actuator with single motor actuation and inboard center of gravity and vehicular mirror incorporating the same A rearview mirror tilt actuator comprises a clutch assembly that selectively transfers torque from an actuator motor to one of at least two output shafts based upon the speed of the motor. One output shaft can pivot the mirror about a first axis of rotation; another... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314285 | Vehicle mirror system with reduced friction actuation and movement A vehicular external rearview mirror system comprises a support arm pivotally connected to a base assembly attached to the vehicle. The pivot connection comprises an assembly of rotating plates separated by ball bearings and operated by a powerfold assembly. During ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309053 | Hanging module assembly for frames A hanging module assembly for frames having four frame moldings comprises a hanging bracket, a fixing plate, four circular through holes separately disposed at two adjacent sides of the fixing plate, a pressing portion disposed at the middle of the fixing plate and ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303294 | Vehicle mirror system with reduced friction actuation and movement A vehicular external rearview mirror system comprises a support arm pivotally connected to a base assembly attached to the vehicle. The pivot connection comprises an assembly of rotating plates separated by ball bearings and operated by a powerfold assembly. During ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299712 | Energy storage disconnecting switch The present invention relates to an energy storage disconnecting switch used in extra-high voltage and ultra-high voltage grid, in particular, relates to a scissor-type disconnecting switch. With the principle of storing energy in spring, the present invention provi... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290891 | Dual mirror mounting assembly A mirror mounting assembly for mounting a mirror on a vehicle bulkhead. The assembly includes a generally Z-shaped mirror mounting bracket configured for attachment to a structural portion of the vehicle inside an engine bay of the vehicle, and a support member conn... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287869 | Vehicle mirror apparatus A vehicle mirror apparatus includes a stationary side shaft holder which has a shaft (3) and which is provided on a mirror base and a housing (5) which has rotating unit (6) and which can rotate around the shaft (3), the shaft (3) ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284869 | Rear light viewing assembly and method A rear light viewing assembly and method includes a panel that has a top side and a bottom side. A magnet is attached to the bottom side of the panel. An arm is removably attached to and extends upwardly from the top side. The arm has an upper end and a lower end. A... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270430 | Powered telescoping trailer tow mirror A vehicle external review-view mirror assembly having an extension and retraction mechanism for a telescopic arm support that connects a mirror head to a mirror mounting bracket is disclosed. The assembly comprises: a hollow outer arm extending from the bracket, an ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267384 | Removable mounting bracket A quickly installed and quickly removable tubular mounting bracket that supports a side view mirror and is connected at a minimum to the upper hinge structure remaining on the side of the vehicle after the door is removed. On two-door 4×4 off road vehicles commonly... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261427 | Twin-arm vehicle mirror system with support bracket bearings A vehicular external rearview mirror system comprises a twin-arm assembly comprising a pair of parallel support arms connected at one end to a base attached to the vehicle and movably connected at another end to a reflective element assembly through a movable suppor... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252398 | Dual mirror mounting assembly A mirror mounting assembly for mounting a mirror on a vehicle bulkhead. The assembly includes a generally Z-shaped mirror mounting bracket configured for attachment to a structural portion of the vehicle inside an engine bay of the vehicle, and a support member conn... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240888 | Key system for a mirror assembly A locking system for adjustably mounting a mirror mounting support arm with a motor vehicle which includes a locking device for securing with a motor vehicle having a recess at one end for receiving an end of a support arm. The recess is formed with a stem having at... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232234 | Vibration resistant vehicle mirror connecting assembly A connection sleeve having an open hollow end portion and being carried by one of the mirror support arm and the vehicle mount. A connector shaft carried by one of the mirror support arm and the vehicle mount for being received within the connection sleeve. A longit... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7216885 | Trailer mounted and adjustable mirror assembly A trailer mounted and adjustable mirror assembly for attachment to a trailer or hitch being towed by a towing vehicle. The assembly, when secured, helps facilitate securement of the trailer to the towing vehicle while the driver/operator remains in the towing vehicl... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7210800 | Mirror mounting assembly A mirror mounting assembly for mounting a mirror on a vehicle bulkhead. The assembly includes a mirror element and a main support arm having a first end and a second end. The mirror element is connected to the first end of the main support arm. The second end of the... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207683 | Extendable rearview mirror An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an extendable mirror for improved rearward viewing. The mirror assembly includes a mirror housing, a mirror disposed in the mirror housing, and a structure to allow extension of the mirror between an inboar... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207684 | Exterior mirror assembly isolated by elastomeric material An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle having a housing rotatably mounted to a base between an operable position and a retracted position. A mirror is supported by the housing and is movable with the housing between the positions. A female detent is disposed on t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7172298 | Power fold mechanism for vehicle mirrors A power-folding vehicle mirror assembly is described, including: a base; a mirror head assembly mounted to the base for movement from a drive position to a front position and for movement from the drive position to a park position; a first clutch body mounted to the... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165852 | Breakaway exterior rearview mirror assembly An exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a pivot joint assembly pivotally mounting a movable portion to a base portion of the mirror assembly. The pivot joint assembly includes a support member, a receiving portion and a bracing member. The bracing... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152986 | Modular pivot arrangement A pivot assembly (10) adapted to connect a mirror head (11) and a mirror mounting bracket (12) of a rear vision mirror assembly. The pivot assembly (10) has a spigot extending from a spigot plate (40), a plate (35) journalle... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137716 | Vehicle auxiliary rear view mirror assembly and method An auxiliary rear view mirror assembly for increasing a driver's lateral and rearward field of vision without adversely affecting the driver's forward field of vision. The auxiliary rear view mirror assembly is mounted at the rear of a vehicle in a location which is... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7137715 | External vehicle mirror having a self-loading pivot and an end stop A pivot assembly for a vehicle external mirror having a mirror head mounted to a mirror base, the assembly comprising a first member (20), a second member (30), the first and second members (20, 30) mounted in or being part of the mirror base an... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124755 | Respiratory circuit support arm A support arm for use in a respiratory circuit is provided. The support arm includes a plurality of arm segments that are movably connected with one another such that the arm segments are adjustable with respect to another. At least one inflatable bladder is provide... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117564 | Hinge device for mobile phone having rotation type display Disclosed is a hinge device for a mobile phone having a rotation type display including a body housing, a folder having a display unit, and a connection member for rotatably connecting the folder to the body housing such that the folder is rotatably moved into an op... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104660 | Motorized retracting unit and motorized retractable rearview mirror A motorized retracting unit for a motorized retractable rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a shaft holder that has a main shaft, a gear case that is rotatably mounted on the main shaft, a plate, and a transmission mechanism that transmits driving power of a moto... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093946 | Powerfold exterior mirror assembly An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a base portion mounted to the vehicle and a movable portion that is pivotable relative to the base portion via a motor or motorized actuator or powerfold unit or the like. The powerfold unit is operable to ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7055973 | Mirror mounting assembly A mirror mounting assembly for mounting a mirror on a vehicle bulkhead. The assembly includes a mirror element and a main support arm having a first end and a second end. The mirror element is connected to the first end of the main support arm. The second end of the... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048394 | Mechanism for adjustable installation of band plate-like member A mechanism for adjustable installation of band plate-like members facilitates the separate adjustment of a cylindrical mirror in the normal direction of the reflecting face of the mirror, in a direction intersecting the normal direction, and the orientation of the ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036945 | Manual mirror device A manual mirror device includes a mirror base, a shaft, a housing, a compression coil spring, a mirror unit, and engaging units. The mirror base is fixed to a vehicle. The shaft penetrates the mirror base and a lower portion of the housing. The housing turns integra... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024729 | Rotation apparatus A rotation apparatus comprises a sleeve, a retaining means, a first base, a second base, a pivot and a pivot base. The sleeve passes through the first base and the second base and screws into the retaining means. The pivot is fixed onto the second base and the pivot... | 04/11/2006 |
