Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-28
2008-11-11
Alavi, Ali (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S501000, C362S520000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07448781
ABSTRACT:
An external mirror includes an indicator light and a case with a protruding portion whose outer face is arranged more outside than an outer face of the indicator light. Even when the external mirror hits or bumps against an obstacle, the protruding portion is the first and likely only portion which hits or bumps against the obstacle thereby preventing the indicator light from being damaged. Therefore, the indicator light will have to be replaced less frequently, thereby reducing a burden on the user. Typically, the protruding portion is provided below the indicator light. Accordingly, the indicator light can be strongly protected with respect to the contact from a lower side of the external mirror, where there are generally a relatively large number/percentage of obstacles. Preferably, the indicator light has a convex surface lens which protrudes toward outside of the external mirror. Preferably, the protruding portion has a ridge line between an upper face and a lower face of the protruding portion.
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Alavi Ali
Blackman William D.
Carrier Joseph P.
Carrier Blackman & Associates P.C.
Carter William J
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