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Auxiliary clamp-on mirror

  • US 5,165,081 A
  • Filed: 07/29/1991
  • Issued: 11/17/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An auxiliary mirror comprising;

  • a first L-shaped bracket;

    a second L-shaped bracket;

    said first and second L-shaped brackets each having a back plate and an arm;

    means for slidably engaging said back plates of said first and second L-shaped brackets with said arms in opposing relationship comprising;

    a pair of lengthwise grooves along opposite edges of the back plate of one of said L-shaped brackets, a pair of lengthwise flanges forming tongues along opposite edges of the back plate of the other of said L-shaped brackets;

    said pair of lengthwise tongues constructed to fit said lengthwise grooves to adjustably position the opposing arms;

    said slidable means allowing continuous adjustment of said brackets and arms with respect to each other to securely fit and clamp on different size rear-view mirrors;

    an adjustable convex mirror mounted on one of said brackets; and

    biasing means biasing said arms toward each other to securely clamp said L-shaped brackets on a rear-view mirror, said biasing means for securely clamping said L-shaped brackets on an existing mirror comprising;

    an opposing ear on the back plate of each of said L-shaped brackets;

    spring means compressibly mounted between said opposing ears;

    said spring constructed to bias said opposing arms of said L-shaped bracket toward one another;

    whereby said auxiliary mirror can be securely clamped on an existing rear view mirror.

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