Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
Patent
1994-04-29
1996-05-14
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
359865, 359872, G02B 508, G02B 7182, B60R 104
Patent
active
055173675
ABSTRACT:
A rear view mirror for an automotive vehicle includes a universally mounted mirror system having a flat mirror component and a convex mirror component which are uniquely combined in several embodiments to enhance the rear view vision of an operator of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the convex mirror is pivotally positioned in overlying relationship with the flat mirror portion and adjustable laterally relative to the flat mirror portion. In another embodiment, the flat and convex mirror portions are contiguous in a horizontal direction while in a third embodiment the flat and convex mirror portions are horizontally aligned with the convex portion being universally mounted for adjustment relative to the flat mirrored portion.
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Kim Bobby
Kim Richard H.
Polumbus Gary M.
Shafer Ricky D.
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