Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Choi, Jacob Y (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S542000, C362S540000, C359S841000, C359S843000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11649143
ABSTRACT:
An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light or security light that provides illumination at a side of the vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing with a reflective element, and may include a positioning device for adjusting the position of the reflective element in the housing. The signal light includes a light source and may be adapted to project light from a non-folding portion or support member of the mirror housing.
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Lynam Niall R
Mousseau Rick
Pastrick Todd W
van de Ven Michiel P
Whitehead Peter J
Choi Jacob Y
Donnelly Corporation
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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