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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7828452 | Vehicle mirror support assembly with cast brace A mirror support assembly for a motor vehicle comprising an upper support arm, an upper mounting element for mounting the upper support arms to the vehicle, a lower support arm, and a lower mounting element for mounting the lower support arm to the vehicle. A mirror... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7475998 | Telescoping inspection mirror with integrated light The invention is an inspection mirror with an adjustable light source attached to the mirror. The adjustable light source has a flexible shaft that can adjust to illuminate the surrounding area as well as the area being reflected by the mirror. The invention has a r... | 01/13/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7303295 | Rear view mirror assembly and system A rear view mirror assembly including a housing and a mirror frame mounted in the housing. A pivot base sub-assembly is rotatably mounted in the housing and in mechanical communication with the mirror frame. A stored energy device is fixed to the housing and coupled... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303297 | Vehicular mirror with improved bearing fit An extendable, foldable rearview mirror assembly comprises a ball bearing assembly for facilitating the extension of a reflective element assembly relative to a cantilevered extension arm while minimizing unwanted movement of the reflective element assembly. The rea... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156449 | Load-bearing mounting reinforcement structure for vehicles A load-bearing reinforcement structure for assisting the secure mounting of a load producing element, such as a rear-view mirror assembly, to a vehicular body is advantageously fashioned from a heat and creep resistant plastic, such as glass-reinforced Polyethylene ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7048393 | Door mirror assembly for a vehicle A door mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided, which includes a housing, a frame supporting the housing internally. The housing has a shell with a front aperture, two fixation ports and an engagement port. On the other hand, the frame has a main body to be enclos... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7021779 | Rearview mirror having both a stationary mirror and a pivoting mirror A rearview mirror having both a stationary mirror and a pivoting mirror assembly having a pivoting mirror. The stationary mirror and the pivoting mirror are mounted in proximity to one another within a mirror housing. The stationary mirror is fixed in its position w... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017880 | Dual function mirror mount A rear view mirror assembly includes a mirror head tightly but turnably clamped to the distal end of a pole or staff mounted onto the fender of a large truck or bus. The mirror head has disposed within an interior chamber thereof socket means that form either a long... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994438 | Optical component casing, optical device and projector An optical component casing (40) that houses a plurality of optical components including a reflection mirror (424) and disposes the plurality of optical components on a planarly defined illumination optical axis (L1) has a holder (81) tha... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979089 | Multi-view mirror assembly for a vehicle A multi-view mirror assembly for a vehicle dimensioned to allow a driver to view people, vehicles and other objects positioned lateral and downwardly vertical to a rear end of the vehicle is disclosed. The multi-view mirror assembly is mountable on either an exterio... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6947191 | Angle-adjusting apparatus for a reflection mirror in a rear-projection TV An adjustment apparatus of a reflection mirror is disclosed, the apparatus comprising a holding base plate, an affixing block affixed on the holding base plate, at least one adjusting set, and a rotatable chassis affixed onto the affixing block, wherein the reflecti... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6857753 | Panel attachment system A viewing panel device, such as a mirror device used inside a motor vehicle for observing an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat secured to the rear seat of the vehicle. The viewing panel device may be employed in a plurality of attachment configurations, for ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6840643 | Law officer's investigation safety mirror A mirror accessory is connectible by a police officer, e.g., to the lens end of a flashlight to enable viewing around corners, into rooms and other places without exposing the officer to hazard. The accessory includes a coupling ring engagable to the end of a flashl... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6799858 | Pivoting actuator which can be disengaged In order to electrically reverse the motorized pivoting actuator 11, used for example to adjust an exterior mirror with restricted angles of movement and to return the mirror into a working position after it has been pivoted by external means (either by hand,... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6796667 | Breakaway bus mount system to hold mirror supporting shaft A tripod style mirror mount system for vehicles which secures the main mirror hole in a vehicle mount which is substantially in the shape of a socket subassembly that is secured to the vehicle and in which a spherical ball stud of the mirror pole is received and ret... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6793357 | Vehicle mirror mounting apparatus and method for assembling same A mirror mounting apparatus for a mirror glass is provided. According to an aspect of the invention, a mounting rod having a bore and an outlet and affixable to a vehicle is also provided. The mirror mounting apparatus includes a mirror housing assembly with a base ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6793358 | Outer mirror for vehicle A stopper mechanism is not provided on a turning unit but is provided on a horizontal portion and a mirror assembly. Therefore, the turning unit can be used for a left outer mirror and a right outer mirror. The mirror assembly is provided with a projection of the st... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6764189 | Automobile mirror swiveling device The invention relates to a swiveling device (11) of the support panel (12) of an exterior automobile mirror that can be adjusted by means of a motor. Said device functions in a stable manner. The panel (12) is fixed on a housing (13) in s... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6705738 | Motor vehicle exterior rearview mirror assembly and method of making same An exterior rearview mirror of a passenger motor vehicle has a retaining foot which can be fastened to a vehicle body in the region of a mirror triangle by fastening means. In order to simplify the installation and removal of an exterior rearview mirror of this type... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6698906 | Combination magnetic pick up tool and inspection mirror A combination magnetic pick up tool and inspection mirror includes a telescoping handle with a connection fixture to a magnetic pick up element. A separable mirror assembly may be attached to the magnetic pick up element. The tool thus may include a mirro... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695456 | Vehicle mirror assembly In a vehicle door mirror assembly, an outer mirror-holder that holds a rearview mirror is mounted to an inner mirror-holder attached to a vehicle body side. Elastic tabs disposed at the outer mirror-holder elastically press an abutment portion of the inne... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6672731 | Vehicular rearview mirror with blind spot viewing system A vehicular exterior rearview mirror blind spot viewing system includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly which enables moving the reflective mirror element to an alternate position for viewing of areas adjacent the vehicle which otherwise would be hid... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6655807 | Linear slide mechanism for an extendable rearview mirror for vehicles An extensible outside rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a spring-clamped slide mechanism that ensures a zero clearance fit between sliding components to avoid vibration. Bearing members between the sliding components reduce friction and provide a con... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6619955 | Dental mirror device A dental mirror having a planar surface encircled by a beveled perimeter. The mirror rotatively mounted upon a spherical support ball, whereby the dentist can continually maintain the correct angle of incidence to capture and reflect light beams from a li... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6550926 | Telescoping probe with interchangeable mirrors and light emitting diodes including ultraviolet A professional hand held probe device, having an optional telescoping feature. This probe as used in an inspection device can be of a fixed length or telescoping to any desired length. This probe has a frame assembly at the distal end that is remotely adj... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6478435 | Securing objects to car seats An apparatus includes a mirror. A body is adapted to couple to and support the mirror in multiple of orientations to allow the mirror to reflect light from and to multiple areas. Multiple tabs are coupled to the body and adapted to interfere with adjacent... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6467919 | Mirror with split ball mount and hold-open device A mirror construction includes an interior rearview mirror housing having a socket, and includes a mirror mount having a ball section that angularly and adjustably engages the socket to form a ball connection. The ball section has a radially open portion ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6390635 | Extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles An extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mounting bracket, a mirror subassembly, and a support which is supported by the mounting bracket. The mirror subassembly is supported by the support and is mounted for selective movement along the... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6369702 | Rearview mirror with safety catch A rearview mirror for motor vehicles includes a mirror housing, a mirror pane mounted in the housing, a support structure for attaching the mirror housing to the vehicle, and a pivoting connection disposed between the mirror housing and the support struct... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6361178 | Pivotable external rearview mirror assembly for utility vehicles A pivotable external rearview mirror assembly for vehicles is disclosed. The assembly includes a bearing arm including a bearing arm segment having a proximal end securable to the vehicle and a distal end extending from the proximal end. The bearing arm a... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6354708 | Mirror An apparatus includes a mirror. A body is adapted to couple to and support the mirror in multiple of orientations to allow the mirror to reflect light from and to multiple areas. Multiple tabs are coupled to the body and adapted to interfere with adjacent... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6315421 | Interior rearview mirror for vehicles An interior rearview mirror for motor vehicles has a mirror support, a mirror housing, and a ball joint having a ball head, wherein mirror housing and the mirror support are connected to one another by the ball joint. At least one electrically operated co... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315422 | Rear and side view mirror device A rear and side view mirror device for allowing one to inspect one's ear for certain buildup of wax and dirt. The rear and side view mirror device includes an elongate support assembly including an elongate support member having ends; and also includes co... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302549 | Mirror mounting assembly with biaxial adjustability A mirror mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting a mirror glass to a mounting bar, the mirror mounting assembly including a base member for attachment to the mounting bar and defining a spherical surface, and a first slide member secured to the base m... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6296362 | Vibration hardened mirror mount with alignment friendly locking A precision mirror mount that is adjustable and able to be securely locked in angular orientation about two perpendicular axes (20, 30), to a high degree of angular resolution. A mirror (10) is bonded to a mirror cell (12), to which is rigidly connected a... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6293681 | Image viewing apparatus A viewing device permitting users to view true, non-reversed images of objects out of the viewer's normal line of sight as, for example, an image placed or projected behind the viewer. The device includes at least one pair of mirrors adjustably disposed i... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6270227 | Remote-controlled mirror apparatus for vehicles A power unit is attached on one end of a stay as an angle adjustment mechanism, with a mirror holder that has a configuration of housing mounted on the power unit to be capable of tilting, while the mirror holder holds the mirror body and the power unit i... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6239928 | Extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles An extendable exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mounting bracket, a mirror subassembly, and a support which is supported by the mounting bracket. The mirror subassembly is supported by the support and is mounted for selective movement along the... | 05/29/2001 |
