Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Amari, Alessandro (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
C359S866000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07097312
ABSTRACT:
A composite mirror adapted for use as an outside rearview mirror of a motor vehicle includes a main or primary viewing mirror and an auxiliary blindzone viewing mirror juxtaposed to expose the vehicle blindzone to the vehicle operator. The main viewing mirror is generally of unit magnification. The auxiliary mirror is generally composed of a convex surface that can be either attached atop the surface of the main viewing mirror or placed within a cut-out region of the main viewing mirror. The auxiliary mirror can be partially recessed below the surface of the main viewing mirror and can have a skirt for minimizing undesirable reflections in the main viewing mirror.
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