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Blind spot curved mirror

  • US 20050134982A1
  • Filed: 12/23/2003
  • Published: 06/23/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. Mirror apparatus enabling an observer to view objects in a rearward adjacent blind spot area wherein the apparatus comprises:

  • Reflecting means for reflecting to the observer a view of objects in the blind spot area, comprising a reflective surface in a frontal plane, wherein said reflective surface has a reflective side and a mounting side, and wherein said reflecting means reflects the view so as to show a true reflection of horizontal width size of the objects, a true reflection of horizontal position of the objects, and a wide angle vertical reflection of the objects;

    Mounting means for mounting and supporting said reflecting means, wherein said mounting means has a first end onto which said reflecting means is affixed, and a second end;

    Positioning means for positioning said mounting means and said affixed reflecting means, wherein said positioning means pivotably attaches to said second end of said mounting, allowing the observer to aim the reflecting means into the blind spot area;

    Said attached positioning means, said mounting means, and said reflecting means further comprising an internal assembly;

    Housing means for covering said internal assembly, wherein said housing means is attached to said internal assembly, provides protection from exposure to weather, and provides acceptable aerodynamic air flow around said housing means;

    Said housing means further comprising a mounting side at which said housing means is attachable to an external structure; and

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    Attachment means affixed to said housing means, wherein said attachment means joins said housing means to a vehicle such that the driver may see said mirror apparatus.

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