Rearview mirror light

Details Rearview mirror light Rearview mirror light

2004-04-16

2009-02-10

Ward, John A (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Condition responsive

C362S492000, C359S844000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07488099

ABSTRACT:
A rearview mirror for a vehicle. The rearview mirror comprises a mirror housing having a bottom opening. A reflective element is located within the mirror housing, with the reflective element being configured to reflect an image having a reflecting component in a first direction out of the mirror housing. A light source is also located within the mirror housing. The light source emits light along a beam axis, with the beam axis having a directional component in a second direction. A deviator is configured to redirect the light emitted from the light source through the bottom opening of the housing. The first direction and the second direction are parallel and opposite.

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