US5879074A
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Exterior vehicle security light
Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America Inc
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Filing: 1997-09-19
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Granted: 1999-03-09
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Expires: 2017-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in the enclosure facing generally downwardly and/or rearwardly of the vehicle, a cover for the light-transmitting opening, and a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-transmitting opening. The light source may be received in a socket which removably engages another opening in the enclosure. In this manner, the light source may be replaced by removing the module from the exterior mirror housing, removing the socket from the enclosure and replacing the light source. The enclosure and mirror housing preferably are configured to self-retain the module in the exterior mirror moving with no, or fewer than one or two, separate fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Todd W. Pastrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60Q1/34; B60Q1/38; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207; B60Q2300/00; B60Q2300/05; B60Q2300/054; B60Q2900/00; B60Q2900/30; B60R2001/1284; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 120
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element; a housing for said reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element in said housing; a light module removably positioned substantially within said housing and wherein a portion of said light module is positioned behind said reflective element, said light module projecting light downwardly from a bottom portion of said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area and wherein said area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by vehicle occupants; said light module including an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure, a cover for said light-transmitting opening and a light source in said enclosure radiating light through said light-transmitting opening; and a socket positioned in another opening in said enclosure and including a seal which seals said socket in said another opening, whereby said light source can be replaced by removing said light module from said housing and removing said socket from said light module; wherein said light module is positioned within said housing in a manner that conforms to styling and aerodynamic lines of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element; a housing for said reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element in said housing; a light module removably positioned substantially within said housing and wherein a portion of said light module is positioned behind said reflective element, said light module projecting light downwardly from a bottom portion of said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area and wherein said area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by vehicle occupants; said light module including an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure, a cover for said light-transmitting opening and a light source in said enclosure radiating light through said light-transmitting opening; and a socket positioned in another opening in said enclosure and including a seal which seals said socket in said another opening, whereby said light source can be replaced by removing said light module from said housing and removing said socket from said light module; wherein said light module is positioned within said housing in a manner that conforms to styling and aerodynamic lines of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light module is substantially moisture impervious.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 2 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmiitting opening of said enclosure by welding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 3 wherein said welding is one of sonic welding and vibration welding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 2 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmitting opening of said enclosure by an adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light module is removably attached by a fastenerless attachment system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 6 wherein said fastenerless system comprises a doghouse style receiving connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light module is inserted within said housing through an opening in said bottom portion of said housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light module is removably attached using at least one fastener.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 9 wherein said at least one fastener comprises a member selected from the group consisting of a screw, a clasp, a latch and a clip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 9 wherein said at least one fastener comprises a screw.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmitting opening of said enclosure by welding.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 12 wherein said welding is one of sonic welding and vibration welding.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmitting opening of said enclosure by an adhesive.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light source produces at least 5 candle power.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 5 lux in said area.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 16 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 10 lux in said area.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 17 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 20 lux in said area.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said area adjacent said portion of the vehicle comprises a ground surface of at least approximately two-foot by six-foot area.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 including a light-directing surface at least partially surrounding said light source in said enclosure.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 20 wherein said light-directing surface is configured to direct light generally along a given axis and wherein said axis slopes rearwardly downwardly of the vehicle.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said enclosure slopes from said cover forwardly of the vehicle and upwardly to a location behind said reflective element.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said cover comprises an optical lens.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
43 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 23 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a diffusive optic, a diffractive optic, a refractive optic, a reflective optic, a holographic optic, a binary optic, a clear optic, and a sinusoidal optic.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 24 wherein said lens is a clear optic.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 including an airflow path through said enclosure in order to dissipate heat from said first light source.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said module is mounted in said housing in a manner that defines a drain from said housing for water in said housing.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said enclosure is made from a heat-resistant polymer.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 28 wherein said polymer has a heat distortion temperature of at least approximately 80° C.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 29 wherein said polymer has a heat distortion temperature of at least approximately 100° C.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 30 wherein said polymer has a heat distortion temperature of at least approximately 120° C.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 28 wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyester, nylon, and ABS.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 28 including a light-directing surface at least partially surrounding said light source.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
24 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 33 wherein said light-directing surface comprises one of a vacuum-deposited metal, a stamped metal and a paint.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 34 wherein said vacuum-deposited metal comprises aluminum.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 35 wherein said stamped metal comprises aluminum.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
21 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 34 wherein said paint comprises one of a white paint and a silver paint.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said exterior mirror assembly is a driver-side exterior mirror assembly.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said exterior mirror assembly is a passenger-side exterior mirror assembly.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
96 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 38 further including another exterior mirror assembly having another reflective element and another housing for said another reflective element, and another light module removably positioned in said another housing, said another light module projecting light from said another housing on at least another area adjacent another portion of the vehicle in order to create a second lighted security zone in said another area, said another exterior mirror assembly being a passenger-side exterior mirror assembly, wherein said another area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by the vehicle occupants.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 42 wherein said electrochromic mirror is an electrochemichromic mirror.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
26 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said seal comprises a polymer material having a durometer hardness of at least approximately 50 SHORE A.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 44 wherein said polymer material has a durometer hardness of less than approximately 95 SHORE A.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said socket is at least partially formed of a resilient polymer material so as to be self-gasketing at its mating surface to said enclosure.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
26 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 46 wherein said resilient polymer material comprises one of a silicone, a urethane, a rubber and a polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 48 wherein said incandescent lamp comprises a filament optic.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
174 words
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element; a housing for said reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element in said housing; a light module removably positioned substantially within said housing and wherein a portion of said light module is positioned behind said reflective element, said light module projecting light downwardly from a bottom portion of said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area and wherein said area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by vehicle occupants; said light module including an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure, a cover for said light-transmitting opening and a light source in said enclosure radiating light through said light-transmitting opening; and wherein said light module is positioned within said housing in a manner that conforms to styling and aerodynamic lines of said housing; and wherein said light module is removably attached by an attachment system.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
174 words
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element; a housing for said reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element in said housing; a light module removably positioned substantially within said housing and wherein a portion of said light module is positioned behind said reflective element, said light module projecting light downwardly from a bottom portion of said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area and wherein said area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by vehicle occupants; said light module including an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure, a cover for said light-transmitting opening and a light source in said enclosure radiating light through said light-transmitting opening; and wherein said light module is positioned within said housing in a manner that conforms to styling and aerodynamic lines of said housing; and wherein said light module is removably attached by an attachment system.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said attachment system is a fastenerless system.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 51 wherein said fastenerless system comprises a doghouse style receiving connector.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said light module is removably attached using at least one fastener.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
32 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 53 wherein said at least one fastener comprises a member selected from the group consisting of a screw, a clasp, a latch and a clip.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 53 wherein said at least one fastener comprise s a screw.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
21 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said light module is removably attached using no more than two fasteners.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 56 wherein said no more than two fasteners are selected from the group consisting of screws, clasps, latches and clips.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 56 wherein said no more than two fasteners comprise at least one screw.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 58 wherein said no more than two fasteners comprise two screws.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said light module is substantially moisture impervious.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmiitting opening of said enclosure by welding.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 61 wherein said welding is one of sonic welding and vibration welding.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 60 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmiitting opening of said enclosure by welding.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 63 wherein said welding is one of sonic welding and vibration welding.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmitting opening of said enclosure by an adhesive.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 60 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmitting opening of said enclosure by an adhesive.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said light source provides at least 5 candle power.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 5 lux in said area.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 68 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 10 lux in said area.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 69 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 20 lux in said area.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
29 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said area adjacent said portion of the vehicle comprises a ground surface of at least approximately two-foot by six-foot area.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 including a light-directing surface at least partially surrounding said light source in said enclosure.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
32 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 72 wherein said light-directing surface is configured to direct light generally along a given axis and wherein said axis slopes rearwardly downwardly of the vehicle.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
28 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said enclosure slopes from said cover forwardly of the vehicle and upwardly to a location behind said reflective element.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
15 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said cover comprises an optical lens.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
43 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 75 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a diffusive optic, a diffractive optic, a refractive optic, a reflective optic, a holographic optic, a binary optic, a clear optic, and a sinusoidal optic.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
15 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 76 wherein said lens is a clear optic.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
25 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 including an airflow path through said enclosure in order to dissipate heat from said first light source.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
31 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said module is mounted in said housing in a manner that defines a drain from said housing for water in said housing.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
17 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said enclosure is made from a heat-resistant polymer.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 80 wherein said polymer has a heat distortion temperature of at least approximately 80° C.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 81 wherein said polymer has a heat distortion temperature of at least approximately 100° C.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 82 wherein said polymer has a heat distortion temperature of at least approximately 120° C.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 80 wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyester, nylon, and ABS.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 80 including a light-directing surface at least partially surrounding said light source.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 85 wherein said light-directing surface comprises a vacuum-deposited metal, a stamped metal and a paint.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 86 wherein said vacuum-deposited metal comprises aluminum.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 87 wherein said stamped metal comprises aluminum.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
21 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 86 wherein said paint comprises one of a white paint and a silver paint.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said exterior mirror assembly is a driver-side exterior mirror assembly.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 92 wherein said electrochromic mirror is an electrochemichromic mirror.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
26 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said seal comprises a polymer material has a durometer hardness of less than approximately 50 SHORE A.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 94 wherein said polymer material has a durometer hardness of less than approximately 95 SHORE A.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said socket is at least partially formed of a resilient polymer material so as to be self-gasketing at its mating surface to said enclosure.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
26 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 96 wherein said resilient polymer material comprises one of a silicone, a urethane, a rubber and a polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 98 wherein said incandescent lamp comprises a filament lamp.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
194 words
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element; a housing for said reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element in said housing; a substantially moisture impervious light module removably positioned substantially within said housing and wherein a portion of said light module is positioned behind said reflective element, said light module projecting light downwardly from a bottom portion of said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area and wherein said area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by vehicle occupants; and said substantially moisture impervious light module including an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure, a cover for said light-transmitting opening, a socket positioned in said enclosure and a light source in said light socket radiating light through said light-transmitting opening, wherein said light module is positioned within said housing in a manner that conforms to styling and aerodynamic lines of said housing; wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 5 lux in said area.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
194 words
An exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprising: an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element; a housing for said reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element in said housing; a substantially moisture impervious light module removably positioned substantially within said housing and wherein a portion of said light module is positioned behind said reflective element, said light module projecting light downwardly from a bottom portion of said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area and wherein said area includes a vicinity of entering and exiting by vehicle occupants; and said substantially moisture impervious light module including an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure, a cover for said light-transmitting opening, a socket positioned in said enclosure and a light source in said light socket radiating light through said light-transmitting opening, wherein said light module is positioned within said housing in a manner that conforms to styling and aerodynamic lines of said housing; wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 5 lux in said area.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 10 lux in said area.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 101 wherein said light module produces a ground surface illumination intensity of at least approximately 20 lux in said area.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said area comprises a ground surface of at least approximately two-foot by six-foot.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said light module is removably attached by a fastenerless attachment system.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 104 wherein said fastenerless system comprises a doghouse style receiving connector.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said light module is removably attached using at least one fastener.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
32 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 106 wherein said at least one fastener comprises a member selected from the group consisting of a screw, a clasp, a latch and a clip.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
17 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 106 wherein said at least one fastener comprises a screw.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
21 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 106 wherein said light module is removably attached using no more than two fasteners.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 109 wherein said no more than two fasteners are selected from the group consisting of screws, clasps, latches and clips.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 109 wherein said no more than two fasteners comprise at least one screw.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 111 wherein said no more than two fasteners comprise two screws.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmitting opening of said enclosure by welding.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 113 wherein said welding is one of sonic welding and vibration welding.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said cover is assembled to said light-transmiitting opening of said enclosure by an adhesive.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
18 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said light source provides at least 5 candle power.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exterior rearview mirror system of claim 100 wherein said light module is inserted within said housing through an opening in said bottom portion of said housing.
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