Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
Patent
1997-08-01
1999-12-07
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
359857, 359862, 359865, 359881, G02B 508, G02B 7182, B60R 110
Patent
active
059971479
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided that enables a person reclined on a bed to comfortably view a television screen (36) that is set up for ordinary viewing, which is small and lightweight, of low cost, and easily used. The apparatus includes a frame (64) that can be mounted on a wall (66) and a pair of mirrors (60, 62) mounted on the frame. A first of the mirrors (60) lies above the head (H) of the reclined viewer so he can comfortably view the first mirror, while the second mirror (62) is positioned to reflect light from the screen toward the first mirror, with the first mirror then reflecting the light to the viewer. In one apparatus, the frame includes a wall mount (72) that lies behind and above the viewer's head, an arm (64) extending forwardly from the mount, and a mirror support lying at the outer end of the arm. Each of the mirrors is pivotally mounted on the mirror support about a primarily horizontal axis for fine adjustment. The inner end of the arm is pivotally mounted on the wall mount about a vertical axis (130), so the entire apparatus can be readily swung away from a position above the head of the viewer.
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Freilich Art
Hornbaker Bob
Rosen Leon
Shafer Ricky D.
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