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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7311427 | Covered illuminated vanity mirror assembly A vanity mirror frame (70) has insert-molded electrical contacts (117, 118) for holding a lamp in place in the frame and which, when assembled to a visor core, makes aligned electrical connections with the visor core electrical supply. Further, the van... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7293888 | Rearview mirror assembly with utility functions An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a mirror casing and a support for mounting said mirror casing to a vehicle. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a retractable cord for use by an occupant of the vehicle for coupli... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7201427 | Sun visor assembly A sun visor assembly, wherein the sun visor thereof includes a vanity mirror and vanity lighting, wherein the functionally thereof is characterized by the sun visor being pivotal, rotatable and axially slidable relative to its mounting, wherein a slide mechanism sup... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7165860 | Viewing apparatus Viewing apparatus for precisely locating and viewing a specific feature or area of the body, particularly in a hard-to-view area. The apparatus includes a viewing device, a general illumination device and a light beam pointer device. The viewing device may be a mirr... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152991 | Make up station A make up station provides even illumination for a performer's face while minimizing glare and distracting reflections. The make up station is modular to allow the easy assembly of multiple make up stations partially sharing common lighting between adjacent stations... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7128451 | Ingress and egress lighting integrated to sun visor systems An apparatus is provided for illuminating the interior of an automotive passenger vehicle for ingress and egress. The apparatus comprises a lighting device integrated into the periphery of a sun visor or similar object. The lighting device is typically activated by ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7111863 | Trailer alignment aid with universal mounting device The present invention is directed to systems and methods for trailer alignment including a clamping mechanism configured to rigidly and removably clamp to a neck of a trailer hitch ball. An arm arrangement is rotatably attached to the clamping mechanism. The arm arr... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7093959 | Outdoor lamp with projection range adjustment An outdoor lamp with projection range adjustment having a freely adjustable lampshade for restricting light projection range of the lamp, thereby controlling light pollution, comprises a lamp partially covered by a shell body and a lampshade pivotally mounted on the... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093965 | Automotive lighting assembly with decreased operating temperature A lighting assembly for an interior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes an illumination source, a reflective element and a lens. The illumination source is operable to radiate radiation including visible radiation and infrared radiation. The radiation fro... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090378 | Dual magnification folding travel mirror with annular illuminator A portable travel mirror device includes a base, a handle pivotably mounted to the base, and a dual mirror assembly mounted to the handle which is pivotable and telescopically extendable between compact transport and upright use configurations, and includes a circul... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7065811 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6951413 | Rearview mirror with lighting assembly An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a mirror element and a mirror case having a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface and a back surface enveloping an interior space. A lamp comprising a light source is positioned and fixedly held pr... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6926431 | Vehicular mirror assembly incorporating multifunctional illumination source The invention relates to an external rearview mirror having an illumination source capable of illuminating various portions of an vehicle and the surrounding area depending upon the operational status of the vehicle. The illumination source is adjustable to selectiv... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6916000 | Apparatus and method for cannulating retinal blood vessels An apparatus and method for safely cannulating a retinal blood vessel is described. The apparatus consists of a micropipette/microcannula, micromanipulator and positioner mounted to a base, which is attached to a wrist rest commonly used in eye surgery. The micropip... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6902306 | Mirror assembly security system A mirror assembly security system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element. A light module is positioned substantially within the as... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6685348 | Lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly having a fixed portion and a movable portion. The fixed portion is configured to mount to a side of the vehicle. The movable portion includes a reflective element and i... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6604836 | Variable lighted make-up mirror An illuminated mirror is provided that has a first light source of a first color and a second light source of a second color, a reflective surface adapted to be illuminated by the light sources, and a switch. The switch selectively controls the flow of po... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6554437 | Make-up mirror for vehicle A make-up or vanity mirror which is adapted to be mounted in a vehicle in such a manner that it may be optimally positioned for use by the driver/passenger without impairing the driver's vision when the vehicle is in motion. The mirror assembly may be add... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6533433 | Adjustable mirror assembly A mirror assembly includes a mirror that can be moved up and down by simply operating appropriate buttons and includes a light that can be dimmed as desired by operating a dimmer switch on a base unit. A storage drawer is also included and the angle of th... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6416208 | Vehicle exterior mirror system with signal light An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light that provides an advanced notification system to approaching vehicles that the driver of the vehicle intends to turn or make a lane change. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing w... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6368114 | Electrical wiring structure for sunvisor An operation for insert-molding bus bars 17 into an L-shape stay 16 to insert a horizontal shaft portion 16a of the stay 16 into a visor holder 5 is performed such that a male terminal portion 17a of the bus bars 17 of the horizontal shaft portion 16a is ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6319014 | Holder for the securing of a sun visor A holder for the securing of an electrified sun visor at a vehicle has a mount for a securing arm of the sun visor and mounting means for mounting the holder at the vehicle. The holder serves for the connection of a vehicle-side wiring harness to a conduc... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6276821 | Vehicle exterior mirror system with signal light An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light that provides an advanced notification system to approaching vehicles that the driver of the vehicle intends to turn or make a lane change. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing w... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6273585 | Structure bathroom-use mirror lamp An improved bathroom-use mirror lamp having a mirror lamp and gimbal frame that are capable of a flexible range of angular adjustment. A gimbal frame is situated on the upper extent of the lower base, and a mirror lamp is mounted to the gimbal frame, with... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6264339 | Make-up mirror for vehicle A make-up or vanity mirror which is adapted to be mounted in a vehicle in such a manner that it may be optimally positioned for use by the driver/passenger without impairing the driver's vision when the vehicle is in motion. The mirror assembly may be add... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6203161 | Visor with pivoting vanity mirror assembly A vanity mirror assembly is pivotally mounted within a recess in a visor body and pivots downwardly and rotates from side to side, thereby pivoting on generally mutually orthogonal axes to provide a high degree of adjustability for use of the vanity mirro... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6139083 | Sliding core visor A vehicle sun visor assembly includes a shaft configured for mounting in a vehicle. The shaft includes in-molded first and second electrical wires extending longitudinally along the shaft. The first and second electrical wires include corresponding first ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6126302 | Recessed slide out vanity mirror assembly A vanity mirror assembly including a track having a first end. The track is moveable between a stowed and an extended position. A mirror extends from the first end of the track. A hinge is between the first end of the track and the mirror, whereby the mir... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6039455 | Infant observation mirror attachable to an infant car seat An infant observation mirror 10 is attachable to a rear-facing infant car seat 200. A fastening assembly 20 includes a C-clamp which attaches to the upper edge of the back of the car seat. Alternative versions of the fastening assembly include a modified ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6039448 | Side rearview mirror device A new side rear view mirror device for providing lighting thereon for aiding the visibility of the driver and others. The inventive device includes a housing with a cover lens covering a front opening in the housing. The cover lens has an upper lens and a... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5975708 | Visor with pivoting vanity mirror assembly A vanity mirror assembly is pivotally mounted within a recess in a visor body and pivots downwardly and rotates from side to side, thereby pivoting on generally mutually orthogonal axes to provide a high degree of adjustability for use of the vanity mirro... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5927792 | Visor display A visor display includes a the visor body having a window to which a display is movably mounted such that the display, when the visor is in one of a raised or lowered use position, is visible through the window and, when the visor is moved to the other of... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5930060 | Mirror device having a contact switch A mirror device includes a mirror attached to a frame which is pivotally coupled to a support at a pivot shaft. A cover is secured to the frame and made of electric conductive material. A conductive fastener is secured to the cover. One or more light bulb... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5906424 | Lighted visor mirror assembly providing variable light intensity A lighted visor mirror assembly is provided. The lighted visor mirror assembly includes a mirror having a first side, a light source, and a door. The light source is located adjacent to the first side of the mirror. The door has a translucent portion and ... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5871275 | Illuminated power tilt exterior mirror for vehicle A mirror system for a vehicle includes at least one exterior mirror having a reflective element, a housing for the reflective element, a positioning device for selectively positioning the reflective element, and a light for emitting light generally downwa... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5871251 | Visor display A visor display includes a the visor body having a window to which a display is movably mounted such that the display, when the visor is in one of a raised or lowered use position, is visible through the window and, when the visor is moved to the other of... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5725295 | Lighting system and booth A lighting booth for providing varying light conditions. The lighting booth includes a stand, a mirror mounted to the stand, and first and second panels mounted to the stand adjacent the mirror, each panel defining a plurality of apertures. The lighting b... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5577791 | Mirror assembly with cover for motor vehicle sun visor A sun visor for a motor vehicle has a mirror housing disposed in a depression in a surface of the sun visor body. A mirror is supported in the mirror housing. A sliding cover over the mirror is slidable to cover or expose the mirror. The visor body has a ... | 11/26/1996 |
