Exterior blind spot-overtaking non-distortion mirrors
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1. A. An exterior rearview one-piece molded or extruded mirror assembly for motor vehicles, and nonmotorized vehicles, comprising;
- a driver side exterior rearview mirror and a passenger side exterior rearview mirror mounted on the front portion of said vehicles on or with a support member;
said exterior rearview mirrors consisting of three flat plane sections with varying widths to accommodate different type and width vehicles connected by narrow flat plane transition strips with each strip varying widths and degrees approximating {fraction (1/32)} to {fraction (1/16)} width and ½
to 1 degree per strip to provide an image gap so small as to be unnoticed by the naked eye and to provide without distortion a view of the regular area, overtaking area, and the blind spot but not limited to the following details which are approximated for standard size automobiles;
said driver side exterior rearview mirror consisting of first, second, and third flat plane reflective sections for displaying regular rearview area, over taking area, and blind spot area respectively, said section positioned nearest to driver of the vehicle with 0 degree inclination, said second section positioned between the first and third section with approximately 2.2 degree inclination with respect to the first section, and said third section positioned furthermost to the driver of the vehicle with approximately 10.5 degree inclination;
said passenger side exterior rearview mirror consisting of first, second, and third flat plane reflective sections for displaying regular rearview area, over taking area, and blind spot area respectively, said first section positioned nearest to the driver of the vehicle with 0 degree inclination, said second section positioned between the first and third section with approximately 2.4 degree inclination with respect to the first section, and said third section positioned furthermost to driver of the vehicle with approximately 14.5 degree inclination;
a first narrow flat plane reflective transition section positioned between said first and second flat plane sections, said first transition section graduating from one of said flat plane section to the next flat plane section with a degree change by ½
degree to 1 degree for each multiple narrow flat plane transition strip until the next said regular flat plane section, a second narrow reflective transition section positioned between said second and third flat plane sections, said second transition section graduating from one of said flat plane section to the next flat plane section with a degree change of ½
degree to 1 degree for each multiple narrow flat plane transition strip until the next said flat plane section, use of ½
degree change will double the number of narrow flat plane strips, shown on the details, as needed to reach the next flat plane section;
wherein said multiple narrow flat plane transition strips provide almost invisible vision gaps between said wide flat plane sections in said exterior rearview mirrors;
the cited degree inclinations are for standard automobiles built in the year 2000, the degree inclinations will vary for both driver and passenger side depending on the location where attached to the vehicle along with minor manufacturing adjustments, and the said passenger side degree inclinations will vary due to the location and width of the vehicles for which said exterior rearview mirrors are built, varying from a motorcycle, or bicycle, up to any width of any vehicle or object moving on a highway, road, or street;
the height and width of said side rearview mirror sections will vary as needed for different type vehicles and as determined by the governing authorities having jurisdiction;
these same triple flat plane sections connected with multiple narrow flat plat plane transition strips will also perform in the same manner for a vertical view as may be needed for a closer view adjacent to the driver'"'"'s vehicle;
B. Mirrors with the same viewing angles and shape for After Market Vehicles will be made, by mold or extrusion, with a substrate base and a first surface reflective coating material, plus clear protective coating, applied to the substrate base, that can be trimmed and finished by the installer to fit the existing mirrors, oversized for trimming purposes with a width of 8 inches, or slightly wider than road regulations, height of at least 6 inches, plus extra height for taller mirrors passenger side, with a substrate base curve to fit the current convex mirrors, or flat for older non convex mirrors, and be bonded to the existing mirrors with waterproof adhesive designed to permanently bond to glass, which is currently available from other sources, optionally pre-coated on the substrate base and temporarily covered.
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A driver side and passenger side exterior rearview mirror system for After Market or new vehicles to provide an adequate display of vehicles in the regular view area, the overtaking area, and the blind spot area in one single contiguous mirror. This is all done with three flat plane mirror sections with different degree planes connected with multiple narrow strip flat plane transition sections with degree changes of ½ to 1 degree each to avoid noticeable view gaps and distortion, similar to rapid still pictures in movies causing still objects to appear to be moving. This produces a large mirror display area and positioned so that the driver instantly understands the situation in the entire area behind his frontal view including the blind spot area along with overtaking vehicles and the regular viewing area. The driver can then make instant accurate judgmental decisions about making a lane change or moving into a lane, thus avoiding the danger caused by overlooking the vehicles in the danger area which did not show up in prior exterior rearview mirrors or showed up in a distorted misleading or confusing manner.
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1. A. An exterior rearview one-piece molded or extruded mirror assembly for motor vehicles, and nonmotorized vehicles, comprising;
- a driver side exterior rearview mirror and a passenger side exterior rearview mirror mounted on the front portion of said vehicles on or with a support member;
said exterior rearview mirrors consisting of three flat plane sections with varying widths to accommodate different type and width vehicles connected by narrow flat plane transition strips with each strip varying widths and degrees approximating {fraction (1/32)} to {fraction (1/16)} width and ½
to 1 degree per strip to provide an image gap so small as to be unnoticed by the naked eye and to provide without distortion a view of the regular area, overtaking area, and the blind spot but not limited to the following details which are approximated for standard size automobiles;
said driver side exterior rearview mirror consisting of first, second, and third flat plane reflective sections for displaying regular rearview area, over taking area, and blind spot area respectively, said section positioned nearest to driver of the vehicle with 0 degree inclination, said second section positioned between the first and third section with approximately 2.2 degree inclination with respect to the first section, and said third section positioned furthermost to the driver of the vehicle with approximately 10.5 degree inclination;
said passenger side exterior rearview mirror consisting of first, second, and third flat plane reflective sections for displaying regular rearview area, over taking area, and blind spot area respectively, said first section positioned nearest to the driver of the vehicle with 0 degree inclination, said second section positioned between the first and third section with approximately 2.4 degree inclination with respect to the first section, and said third section positioned furthermost to driver of the vehicle with approximately 14.5 degree inclination;
a first narrow flat plane reflective transition section positioned between said first and second flat plane sections, said first transition section graduating from one of said flat plane section to the next flat plane section with a degree change by ½
degree to 1 degree for each multiple narrow flat plane transition strip until the next said regular flat plane section, a second narrow reflective transition section positioned between said second and third flat plane sections, said second transition section graduating from one of said flat plane section to the next flat plane section with a degree change of ½
degree to 1 degree for each multiple narrow flat plane transition strip until the next said flat plane section, use of ½
degree change will double the number of narrow flat plane strips, shown on the details, as needed to reach the next flat plane section;
wherein said multiple narrow flat plane transition strips provide almost invisible vision gaps between said wide flat plane sections in said exterior rearview mirrors;
the cited degree inclinations are for standard automobiles built in the year 2000, the degree inclinations will vary for both driver and passenger side depending on the location where attached to the vehicle along with minor manufacturing adjustments, and the said passenger side degree inclinations will vary due to the location and width of the vehicles for which said exterior rearview mirrors are built, varying from a motorcycle, or bicycle, up to any width of any vehicle or object moving on a highway, road, or street;
the height and width of said side rearview mirror sections will vary as needed for different type vehicles and as determined by the governing authorities having jurisdiction;
these same triple flat plane sections connected with multiple narrow flat plat plane transition strips will also perform in the same manner for a vertical view as may be needed for a closer view adjacent to the driver'"'"'s vehicle;
B. Mirrors with the same viewing angles and shape for After Market Vehicles will be made, by mold or extrusion, with a substrate base and a first surface reflective coating material, plus clear protective coating, applied to the substrate base, that can be trimmed and finished by the installer to fit the existing mirrors, oversized for trimming purposes with a width of 8 inches, or slightly wider than road regulations, height of at least 6 inches, plus extra height for taller mirrors passenger side, with a substrate base curve to fit the current convex mirrors, or flat for older non convex mirrors, and be bonded to the existing mirrors with waterproof adhesive designed to permanently bond to glass, which is currently available from other sources, optionally pre-coated on the substrate base and temporarily covered.
- a driver side exterior rearview mirror and a passenger side exterior rearview mirror mounted on the front portion of said vehicles on or with a support member;
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Current AssigneeRoger J. Goolsby
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Original AssigneeRoger J. Goolsby
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InventorsGoolsby, Roger J.
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Application NumberUS10/327,819Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current359/866CPC Class CodesB60R 1/082 using a single wide field m...
