Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Shafer, Ricky D. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces
C359S865000, C359S872000, C362S494000, C362S555000, C362S140000, C362S800000, C340S475000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07080913
ABSTRACT:
A mirror assembly in which the mirror housing and multi-function backing plate provide various useful functions. The multi-function backing plate supports not only a conventional reflective element but also supports a wide angle reflective element. The wide angle reflective element may be adjustable. The multi-function backing plate supports an indicator light assembly so that the mirror assembly can provide an indicator light function. The multi-function backing plate also support a recessible spot or approach lamp which, when the mirror is in an operative position, is recessed within the housing. When the mirror is in an inoperative state, the multi-function backing plate can be rotated so as to expose the spot or approach light. Various light pipe configurations enable transmission of light projected from a light source mounted to and behind the multi-function backing plate to project light through the light pipe externally to the mirror housing to provide an indicator light function.
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Duroux Bernard
Francis Neil J.
Gilbert Robert W.
Henion Paul R.
McCloy Graham B.
Schefenacker Vision Systems USA Inc.
Shafer Ricky D.
Warn, Hoffman, Miller & LaLone, P.C.
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