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Multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-02-10
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Granted: 1993-05-11
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Expires: 2012-02-10
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Abstract

Abstract A multi-vision mirror is provided for a rearview mirror having an image reflector in a motor vehicle which consists of a housing, a second image reflector mounted within the housing and a mechanism for connecting the housing with the second image reflector therein to the right side of the rearview mirror in the motor vehicle. A blind spot on the right side and right side behind the motor vehicle will be eliminated to allow the driver to increase an overall vision at all times.

Inventors

  • 👤 Moti M. Mishali

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 20:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/08; B60R1/081

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 370 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror having an image reflector in a motor vehicle which comprises: a) a housing, said housing is fabricated out of a durable material, typically plastic, said housing is elongated to retain both the first image reflector and said second image reflector therein; b) a second image reflector mounted within said housing, said second image reflector is fabricated out of a durable material, typically silver coated glass; c) means for connecting said housing with said second image reflector therein to the right side of the rearview mirror in the motor vehicle, so that a blind spot on the right side and right side behind the motor vehicle will be eliminated to allow the driver to increase an overall vision at all times, the rearview mirror is set at an angle of approximately fourteen degrees, while said housing of said multi-vision mirror is set back at an angle of approximately between five to seven degrees from the rearview mirror for optimum viewing by the driver of the motor vehicle, said connecting means includes a pair of spaced apart arms, each having a long segment and a short segment bent back at the angle of approximately five to seven degrees, whereby said short segment is permanently affixed horizontally to the rear surface of said housing, while said long segment is placed against the rear surface of the rearview mirror, an elastic clip to snap onto the rear surface of the rearview mirror, so as to hold said long segments of said arms thereto, and the right side of said multi-vision mirror having two arms molded to the rear surface thereof bent backward at an angle of five to seven degrees, with these two said arms attached to the rearview mirror by an elastic clip that snaps onto the rear surface of the rearview mirror, and a hinge between the right side of the first image reflector and the left side of said second image reflector; and d) an angle adjustment lever mounted through a slot in the bottom of said elongated housing and connected to a bottom edge of said second image reflector, so that the angle of said second image reflector can be angularly adjusted thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 370 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror having an image reflector in a motor vehicle which comprises: a) a housing, said housing is fabricated out of a durable material, typically plastic, said housing is elongated to retain both the first image reflector and said second image reflector therein; b) a second image reflector mounted within said housing, said second image reflector is fabricated out of a durable material, typically silver coated glass; c) means for connecting said housing with said second image reflector therein to the right side of the rearview mirror in the motor vehicle, so that a blind spot on the right side and right side behind the motor vehicle will be eliminated to allow the driver to increase an overall vision at all times, the rearview mirror is set at an angle of approximately fourteen degrees, while said housing of said multi-vision mirror is set back at an angle of approximately between five to seven degrees from the rearview mirror for optimum viewing by the driver of the motor vehicle, said connecting means includes a pair of spaced apart arms, each having a long segment and a short segment bent back at the angle of approximately five to seven degrees, whereby said short segment is permanently affixed horizontally to the rear surface of said housing, while said long segment is placed against the rear surface of the rearview mirror, an elastic clip to snap onto the rear surface of the rearview mirror, so as to hold said long segments of said arms thereto, and the right side of said multi-vision mirror having two arms molded to the rear surface thereof bent backward at an angle of five to seven degrees, with these two said arms attached to the rearview mirror by an elastic clip that snaps onto the rear surface of the rearview mirror, and a hinge between the right side of the first image reflector and the left side of said second image reflector; and d) an angle adjustment lever mounted through a slot in the bottom of said elongated housing and connected to a bottom edge of said second image reflector, so that the angle of said second image reflector can be angularly adjusted thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 1, wherein said housing is fabricated out of a durable material, typically plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 32 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 2, wherein said second image reflector is fabricated out of a durable material, typically silver coated glass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 34 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 3, wherein said housing is elongated to retain both the first image reflector and said second image reflector therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 41 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 4, wherein said connecting means includes a hinge between the right side of the first image reflector and the left side of said second image reflector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 58 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 5, further including an angle adjustment lever mounted through a slot in the bottom of said elongated housing and connected to a bottom edge of said second image reflector, so that the angle of said second image reflector can be angularly adjusted thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 60 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 6, further including an image reflector positioning holder mounted on the bottom of said elongated housing and in engagement with the bottom edge of said second image reflector, so that said second image reflector can be locked in one of a plurality of angular positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 68 words
A multi-vision mirror for a rearview mirror in a motor vehicle as recited in claim 7, wherein said image reflector positioning holder includes: a) a flexible wavy strip member; and b) a fastener for affixing said flexible wavy strip member onto the bottom of said housing, so that said flexible wavy strip member can engage with the bottom edge of said second image reflector of said multi-vision mirror.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1996-05-10 1996-11-09 1997-05-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2000-05-10 2000-11-09 2001-05-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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