Rearview mirror with non-parallel viewing areas
First Claim
1. A reflective device secured to a vehicle comprising:
- a reflective surface, said reflective surface being configured to provide an image of objects located generally rearward of the vehicle; and
said reflective surface configured with a first and a second sections, said first and second sections being each configured in a substantially planar manner, with said first and second sections being non-parallel with respect to each other.
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Abstract
A rearward viewing mirror attached to a vehicle configured to increase the viewing area generally rearward of the vehicle, in particular, the driver'"'"'s blind spot. The rearward viewing mirror includes a reflective surface configured to provide an image of objects rearward of the vehicle. The reflective surface further includes a first section and a second section that are configured in a non-parallel manner. An intersecting angle between the first section and the second section is formed within the range of nine to thirteen degrees. The second section is positioned proximate the vehicle such that the rearward viewing mirror provides increased viewing of objects proximate the driver'"'"'s blind spot while inhibiting distortion thereof.
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20 Claims
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1. A reflective device secured to a vehicle comprising:
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a reflective surface, said reflective surface being configured to provide an image of objects located generally rearward of the vehicle; and
said reflective surface configured with a first and a second sections, said first and second sections being each configured in a substantially planar manner, with said first and second sections being non-parallel with respect to each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A side rearview mirror system secured to a vehicle comprising:
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a mirrored device, said mirrored device having first and second sections, with each of said first and second sections have reflective surface and each being configured in a substantially planar manner;
said mirrored device being configured to provide images of objects generally rearward of the vehicle; and
said first and said second sections being configured in a non-parallel manner forming an angle therebetween, said second section for providing an increased visibility of the area generally rearward of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A rearview mirror secured to the exterior of a vehicle configured to provide increased viewing of the area rearward of the vehicle comprising:
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a reflective surface, said reflective surface being configured to provide an image of objects rearward of the vehicle; and
said reflective surface including a first section and a second section, said first and said second section being substantially planar, said first and said second section being configured in a non-parallel manner and forming an intersecting angle therebetween, said second section for providing an increased visibility of the area generally rearward of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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