Combination automobile head rest mirror and harness attachment mechanism

• US 6,283,622 B1
• Filed: 09/24/1997
• Issued: 09/04/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 09/24/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Roxy E. Mishler
• Original Assignee: Roxy E. Mishler
• Inventors: Chupp, Michael W., Mishler, Roxie E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Patel, Nimeshkumar D.
• Assistant Examiner(s): HOPPER, TODD R
• Application Number:
  US08/936,454
• Time in Patent Office: 1,441 Days
• Field of Search: 362/492, 362/136, 362/135, 362/138, 362/103, 362/488, 108/44
• US Class Current: 362/492
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/879 with additional features not related to head-rest positioning, e.g. heating or cooling devices or loudspeakers
• CPC Class Codes: B60N 2/882 detachable
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 3/233 Seats; Arm rests; Head rests
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/008 allowing the driver to see passengers, e.g. for busses combined with rear-view mirrors B60R1/08

Abstract

The present invention consists of a reflective surface and an easy open/close cover. The cover uses a simple closure device to hold it in place when the mirror is not in use. Also included is a battery-powered illumination system. An on/off/dimmer control switch lets the user to control the level of illumination. Using straps with an attached closure device, the harness is secured to the backside of a headrest.

Claims

1. A combination automobile head rest mirror and harness attachment mechanism apparatus comprising:

a harness for or attachment to a seat headrest in a detachable, adaptable manner;

wherein said harness comprises a plurality of opposed straps extending outward on the harness and away from the cover, and wherein said straps are of sufficient length as to be able to encompass and contain the headrest portion of an automobile vehicle seat;

an attachment means for securing said straps around said automobile vehicle seat headrest;

a cover, said cover affixed to the front of said harness;

a closure device for holding said cover in a closed position;

a reflective surface contained within said the cover; and

a battery-powered illumination system for directing light outward from the face of said reflective surface.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said attachment means comprises hook and loop fastener.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said straps comprise:

a pair of long straps mounted in a manner parallel to one another; and

a pair of short straps opposed to said long straps.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

a control switch for controlling the level of illumination.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said reflective surface is comprised of mirrored glass.

6. In a vanity mirror for use in and attachment to an automobile having a cover and a reflective surface contained within said the cover;

and, wherein the improvement comprises;

a harness for or attachment to a seat headrest in a detachable, adaptable manner wherein said harness comprises a plurality of opposed straps extending outward on the harness and away from the cover, and wherein said straps are of sufficient length as to be able to encompass and contain the headrest portion of an automobile vehicle seat;

an attachment means for securing said straps around said automobile vehicle seat headrest;

a closure device for holding said cover in a closed position; and

a battery-powered illumination system for directing light outward from the face of said reflective surface.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said attachment means comprises hook and loop fastener.

8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said straps comprise:

a pair of long straps mounted in a manner parallel to one another; and

a pair of short straps opposed to said long straps.

9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the improvement further comprises:

a control switch for controlling the level of illumination.