Rear-view Mirror Patents (Class 2/DIG8)
  • Helmet mounted mirrors for off road use
    Patent number: 6052832
    Abstract: A mirror assembly is provided that can be affixed to a helmet for use by snowmobile, motorcycle and ATV vehicle riders. The mirrors are capable of adjustment in three directions and are detachable from the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Inventor: David Crompton
  • Diver's mirror
    Patent number: 5694261
    Abstract: A mirror which is attachable to an item of an underwater diver's equipment. By placing the mirror in front of his face mask and controlling the line of sight reflected by the mirror, the diver can inspect equipment on his body or easily access equipment with the hand not wearing the mirror. In addition, the diver's peripheral vision is improved so he or she can see objects, fish or a diving partner located behind them. The mirror is attached to the item of diver's equipment by attaching a portion of the periphery of a pouch to the equipment item. Affixed to the pouch is a tether which is further attached to the mirror. The pouch is formed of water resistant material such as nylon or rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Inventor: Jerry L. Deal
  • Helmet mirror attachment
    Patent number: 5432960
    Abstract: An attachment for a protective visored helmet worn by riders of motorcycles, bicycles or the like comprising a first, curved, tapered, aerodynamic plastic housing adapted to be secured to the side of such helmet below the visor thereof, a slightly contoured plastic mirror mounted in a second complementary plastic housing connected to the upper surface of said first housing, and means to adjust the horizontal relationship of the two housings and the vertical angulation of such housings with respect to the helmet to which the first housing is secured. Such attachments are normally used in pairs, i.e. with one being positioned on each side of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventor: Peter A. Kraut
  • Rear-view mirror device for attachment to the accessories of the user
    Patent number: 3988058
    Abstract: A rear-view mirror assembly for mounting on various types of apparel such as the frame of eyeglasses, the peak of a cap, a helmet, etc is disclosed. The device includes a body which has an attachment member at one end thereof. A U-shaped mirror supporting arm is provided having a ball and socket connection at the end of one arm of the U-shaped arm swivelly connected to the end of the body member. The other arm has a ball and socket connection with a mirror mounting device in which is mounted a mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1976
    Assignee: Safety Sports Mirror Co.
    Inventors: David R. Chaney, David G. Wendel
  • Periscope rear view helmet and helmet adapter
    Patent number: 3978526
    Abstract: A head helmet including a head protective shell having a crown and a brim defining the top of an open facial area with a frontal area of the shell extending downwardly from the crown to the brim extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1976
    Inventors: William Leroy Mitchell, John W. Yee