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Rearview mirror mounted detection signal sensor system

  • US 5,684,488 A
  • Filed: 02/05/1996
  • Issued: 11/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A detection signal sensor system for use with a vehicle, said system comprising:

  • a housing assembly configured for outboard attachment to a vehicle;

    a reflective body attached to said housing assembly;

    a signal receiving assembly positioned between said housing and said reflective body;

    a sensor of said signal receiving assembly for sensing a signal directed toward said sensor;

    a transmissible portion of said housing assembly positioned relative to at least a portion of said signal receiving assembly, said transmissible portion including an aperture in a rear housing portion, said aperture being positioned relative to at least a portion of said sensor of said signal receiving assembly, said aperture being positioned relative to said signal receiving assembly for promoting transmission of a detection signal through said housing assembly for reception by said sensor, andan indicator coupled to said receiving assembly for indicating the presence of a detection signal received by said sensor, said indicator being positioned relative to said reflective body for observing said indicator while viewing said reflective body.

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