Adjustable rearview mirror
First Claim
1. An adjustable rearview mirror, comprising:
- a housing configured to be secured within a vehicle, wherein said housing includes an inner channel;
a central slot formed within said housing;
a mirror arm adjustably secured within said central slot;
a mirror positioned at a distal end of said mirror arm; and
at least one retainer rod configured to selectively extend across and retract from said central slot, wherein said at least one retainer rod is configured to be pulled back into said inner channel when said at least one retainer rod is retracted from said central slot, wherein said mirror arm is freely adjustable between a plurality of positions when said at least one retainer rod is retracted from said central slot, wherein said mirror arm is locked into one of said plurality of positions when said at least one retainer rod is extended across said central slot.
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Abstract
An adjustable rearview mirror which allows the rear view mirror to be adjusted out of the viewing field of the windshield area to improve the driver and passenger experience in the motor vehicle. The adjustable rearview mirror generally includes a central slot in which a mirror arm is pivotally secured. A pair of retainer rods may be selectively extended across and retracted from the central slot with a trigger. When the retainer rods are retracted from the central slot, the mirror arm may be freely adjusted into various positions. When the retainer rods are extended across the central slot, the mirror arm may be locked into a particular position. Thus, the rearview mirror may be withdrawn from view when it is not necessary so as to allow an unobstructed view of the area surrounding the vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. An adjustable rearview mirror, comprising:
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a housing configured to be secured within a vehicle, wherein said housing includes an inner channel; a central slot formed within said housing; a mirror arm adjustably secured within said central slot; a mirror positioned at a distal end of said mirror arm; and at least one retainer rod configured to selectively extend across and retract from said central slot, wherein said at least one retainer rod is configured to be pulled back into said inner channel when said at least one retainer rod is retracted from said central slot, wherein said mirror arm is freely adjustable between a plurality of positions when said at least one retainer rod is retracted from said central slot, wherein said mirror arm is locked into one of said plurality of positions when said at least one retainer rod is extended across said central slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An adjustable rearview mirror, comprising:
- a housing configured to be secured within a vehicle, wherein said housing includes an inner channel;
a central slot formed within said housing, wherein said central slot divides said housing into a first portion and a second portion;
an axle extending across said central slot between said first portion and said second portion;
a first retainer rod, wherein said first retainer rod is configured to be pulled back into said inner channel when said first retainer rod is retracted from said central slot;
a second retainer rod, wherein said first retainer rod and said second retainer rod are configured to selectively extend across and retract from said central slot, wherein said second retainer rod is configured to be pulled back into said inner channel when said second retainer rod is retracted from said central slot a mirror arm pivotally secured to said axle, wherein said mirror arm is freely adjustable between a plurality of positions when said at least one retainer rod is retracted from said central slot, wherein said mirror arm is locked into one of said plurality of positions when said at least one retainer rod is extended across said central slot; and
a mirror secured to a distal end of said mirror arm. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- a housing configured to be secured within a vehicle, wherein said housing includes an inner channel;
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