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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7784953 | Quick-attach mirror mounting structure facilitating assembly An apparatus includes a mirror head assembly including a rearwardly-extending ball section, and a mirror support assembly including a tube having a larger-diameter mid-section and a smaller-diameter tapered end section. A socket on the mirror support assembly, when ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7300170 | Apparatus for viewing an operating panel of an electronic device Some embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for viewing the operating panel of an electronic device, such as a printer, scanner, copy machine, facsimile machine, multi-function device and the like, wherein the apparatus is adapted to allow a perso... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290892 | Angle adjustable mirror support An angle adjustable mirror support for a bathroom includes a mirror, a shaft mounted on the frame of the mirror, two connecting members each mounted on the frame of the mirror and each secured to the respective end of the shaft, two fixing seats each mounted on the ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7240370 | Cap attachable, adjustable sunglasses Glasses are provided having one temple which is clipped to a cap, preferably to the brim or visor of a cap. The temple is associated with at least one joint which permits the lens portions to be pivoted from a use position before a user's eyes to a storage position ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7063427 | Portable mirror device The present invention is a portable mirror device for hunters or other persons who need to extend their field of view to the side or rear without moving their head appreciably. The device is reversibly attached to a body-segment of the user and can either be raised ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6609802 | Optical instrument with upward viewing in a horizontal mirror The invention concerns an optical device for producing a visual illusion by holding a mirror under a user's eyes. More particularly, the invention concerns a device for fixing on a user's head a horizontal support comprising a mirror and located just belo... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6545822 | Protective helmet with an improved rear-view optical system The protective helmet comprises within its thickness at least one optical path, having a dorsal entry and a frontal exit, for conveying to the eye (O) of the user an image of the scene behind said user's back. An objective lens (11) is disposed at the poi... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6511193 | Safety reflector for vehicles A small panel member of flexible, magnetized sheet material with a front surface at least partially covered with highly reflective material, and a back surface including an adhesive strip. The apparatus may be stored in a vehicle until needed, and placed ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6493882 | Mirror arrangement for a rear view mirror system in an article of headgear and a mounting system therefor A mirror arrangement (10) for a rear view mirror system comprises three mirrors (14, 16, 18). The first mirror (14) is a concave off-axis parabolic mirror arranged adjacent the eyes of the user with a principal axis and effective focal length f1. | 12/17/2002 |
| 6485156 | Trunk mounted mirror The subject invention pertains to materials and methods that provide a person conducting activity at the rear of a vehicle, such as when loading items into the trunk of a car or the rear of a van the opportunity to observe the area immediately to the rear... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6461004 | Reflective device for attaching onto various objects A reflective device includes a panel having one or more peripheral or concentric ribs, the ribs each includes an inclined surface inclined relative to the panel for reflecting purposes and for allowing the objects or the scene or the view around the refle... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6431714 | Micro-mirror apparatus and production method therefor The micro-mirror apparatus of the invention has; a mirror 33, a plurality of torsion springs 35, 36 for supporting the mirror 33 so as to be tiltable relative to an upper substrate 27, a lower substrate 21 arranged facing a lower face of the mirror 33, a ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6422708 | Exterior rearview mirror for vehicles, in particular, motor vehicles An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base so as to be pivotable between a position of use and a parking position. A locking member locks the mirror head in the parking position. The mirror he... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6412964 | Mirror assembly for vehicle A door mirror structure is provided which can improve assembly workability of a door mirror. A cord is pulled out from a base end portion of a door mirror body. In an overhanging portion of a door mirror base, a slot is formed in place of a conventional c... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6409353 | Adjustable rearview mirror assembly Adjustable rearview mirror for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, an aircraft, or a water craft, having a drive housing that is connected to a mirror carrier in a rotationally secured manner, with the connection between the mirror carrier and the d... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402330 | Side-view mirror tensioner A tensioner to provide resistance to rotation of a shaft relative to a surface from which the shaft originates. The tensioner comprise a shaft collar split into at least two pieces; at least one connector for fastening the split pieces of the shaft collar... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6402327 | Light-reflecting member and strap for portable electronic equipment It is an object of the present invention to enhance communications functions of a portable electronic equipment (1) that has optical communications functions so that the light beams emitted from other equipment with which it communicates can be adequately... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6398378 | Sanitary mirror assembly having a rotatable structure A mirror device includes a base for attaching onto a supporting wall and having a stud, a socket secured onto the stud and having a ball, a barrel rotatably engaged onto the ball, and a mirror secured onto the barrel and rotatable and adjustable relative ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6386717 | External rearview mirror An external rearview mirror, has a mirror plate; a regulating mechanism for position regulation of said mirror plate, by moving the mirror plate, a transmission device including a sole transmission cable formed as an internal cable, an external sleeve; fi... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6386719 | Precision mounting of front surface mirrors A system for aligning the reflective surface of a front surface mirror with a reference surface on a base structure includes a resilient support structure and a retaining structure. The front surface mirror is mounted on the resilient support structure. A... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6357882 | Rear view apparatus Apparatus for providing a rear view for a user comprising a mirror, a spacer element for spacing the mirror from the user's head and a connector for connecting the spacer element to the user's head wherein the mirror is so constructed and arranged to prov... | 03/19/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6347872 | Snap-in rearview mirror assembly for vehicles A drop-and-slide attachment system for attaching a mirror to a vehicle rear-view mirror housing utilizes forward projecting, notched posts on a support panel fit axially into a slotted, mirror-back mounting plate. When the mirror mounting plate is moved l... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6318865 | Light-reflecting member and strap for portable electronic equipment It is an object of the present invention to enhance communications functions of a portable electronic equipment (1) that has optical communications functions so that the light beams emitted from other equipment with which it communicates can be adequately... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6302550 | Rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles including a base member coupled with respect to a rear of a motor vehicle. The base member includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate each have opposed upper and lower ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6296363 | Mirror mounting assembly for hair grooming and styling An improved mirror mounting assembly is designed for use with an existing mirror to enable viewing front, back, top and sides, of user's head during hair grooming and styling. The mirror assembly contains a mirror panel which is adjusable relative to exis... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6278542 | Programmable light beam shape altering device using separate programmable micromirrors for each primary color Three-digital micromirror devices ("DMD") are used to alter the shape of light that is projected onto a stage. The DMDs each receive a primary color and selectively reflects some light of that color, thereby shaping the light that is projected onto the st... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6260977 | Stay for door mirror A door mirror stay which has a mount plate which is fixed along a door panel, a mirror support which is supported by the mount plate and which supports a mirror unit, and a porous member which is integrally formed with the mount plate, the porous member c... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6252730 | Mirror mounting assembly for hair grooming and styling An improved mirror mounting assembly is designed for use with an existing mirror for hair grooming and styling. The mirror assembly contains a mirror panel which is adjustable relative to an existing mirror for proper viewing. Once adjusted, the mirror an... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6247824 | Mirror system A method and apparatus for providing the wearer of a typical safety helmet, face shield, or other headwear a mirror system that improves the wearer's awareness of the rear and side ambient environment. A display is provided to the wearer of a safety helme... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6241357 | Mirror/comb assembly A mirror/comb assembly includes a base, a mirror frame mounted to the base, a mirror, and at least one comb. The mirror is securely held by an inner periphery of the mirror frame. At least one comb-receiving portion is defined in an outer periphery of the... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6239927 | Mirrored ear grooming accessory apparatus An ear grooming accessory apparatus having a first mirror for use in conjunction with a second mirror comprises an ear attachment component for attaching the ear grooming accessory apparatus to an external portion of a user's ear. The first mirror having ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6206530 | Collapsible frame A frame (10) is disclosed having a top member (12) and a base member (14). A support member (16) having two ends (18, 20) is pivotally connected to the top member (12) at one end (18) and the base member (14) at the other end (20). The top member (12) and... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6099133 | Body supported mirror A body supported mirror combination which includes a tube-like support which is draped around the neck of a wearer. The material of the tube is preferably made of a knitted fabric. The tube itself is filled with a kernel-type material to render the tube s... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6052832 | Helmet mounted mirrors for off road use A mirror assembly is provided that can be affixed to a helmet for use by snowmobile, motorcycle and ATV vehicle riders. The mirrors are capable of adjustment in three directions and are detachable from the helmet.... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6030085 | Adjustable mirror support assembly An adjustable stuffed animal mirror support assembly is provided to facilitate viewing of a rear facing infant in the back seat of an automobile. The stuffed animal's body carries a convex mirror. A support strap is connected to the rear side of the body ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6010225 | Forward dual viewing device The present invention comprises viewing devices for use by those who must maintain a head down position, such as those who have undergone a surgical procedure for reattachment of the retina or repair of a macular hole, wherein a gas bubble is injected int... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5917667 | Helmet shield mirror A new helmet mirror comprises an articulated two-piece body having the mirror on one piece and an attachment device on the other piece. For most applications the attachment device comprises an adhesive for attachment directly to the clear face shield of a... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5903397 | Display with multi-surface eyepiece An augmented retinal scanning display device includes a multi-functional eyepiece. One function is to direct an image beam onto a viewer's eye. Another function is to correct the vision of the viewer's eye. The display is worn by a viewing person. The eye... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5771497 | Article of headwear An article of headwear (10) includes a solid transparent fully carbonate block (18). The block lies on top of the wearer's head and defines a non-straight light path to the wearer's eyes. The block does not obscure the majority of the normal field of visi... | 06/30/1998 |
