Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Retractable vehicle mirror
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Retractable vehicle mirror
C359S865000, C359S872000, C359S881000, C359S868000, C248S479000, C248S486000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11362637
ABSTRACT:
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 connected to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a first flange and a second flange extending laterally in opposite directions from opposed edges of a connecting web. The first flange has two through-holes sized and positioned for connection to the structural portion inside engine bay by existing body panel mounting screws. The second flange and the connecting web are sized and configured so that the second flange extends out of the engine bay upon installation of the bracket. The support member carries a pivot element sized and configured to pivotally support a first support arm assembly for a rear view mirror unit and a second support arm assembly for a cross view mirror unit.
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Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
Rosco Inc.
Shafer Ricky D.
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