Abstract: An interior rearview mirror has a holding part and a mirror base connected by a snap connection to the holding part. A covering in the form of a sleeve encloses the mirror base and is configured to be received in a cover provided in the vehicle. The mirror base is adjustable relative to the holding part. The snap connection has a spring snap-connected to the holding part, wherein the spring has a coupling member and the mirror base is fixedly connected to the coupling member in a mounted position of the mirror base.

Abstract: A mirror surface angle adjusting device is provided which can be used at both left and right outer mirror devices of a vehicle. At a mirror driving unit, positional relationships between respective points (fulcrum of swinging A1 and A2, first adjusting points B1 and B2, second adjusting points C1 and C2, first mounting points D1 and D2, second mounting points E1 and E2, and third mounting points F1 and F2) are set such that the points have line symmetry with respect to 45° direction reference lines P1, P2. Accordingly, from a functional standpoint as well, there are no obstacles at a time of mounting, and as a result, a same type of mirror driving unit can be used at both a left door mirror device and a right door mirror device.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror base and a mirror head connected to the mirror base so as to be pivotable between a position of use and a parking position. A locking member locks the mirror head in the parking position. The mirror head has a counter locking member interacting in a locking position with the locking member for locking the mirror head in the parking position. A guide guides the counter locking member from the locking position into a release position when the mirror head is moved from the parking position into the position of use.

Abstract: In a vehicle door mirror device, a bracket is divided into a frame and a case member. Thus, the frame and the like for a vehicle right side and for a vehicle left side can both hold a mirror at a vehicle rear side thereof. A mounting hole and a supporting hole of a case member are provided to be symmetrical with respect to a vertical plane which passes through a widthwise direction center of the case member. Thus, even if a common case member is used both for a vehicle right side and for a vehicle left side by left and right sides of the case member being reversed, the mounting hole of the case member can be mounted to the frame and the like for the vehicle right side and the vehicle left side.

Abstract: A door mirror structure is provided which can improve assembly workability of a door mirror. A cord is pulled out from a base end portion of a door mirror body. In an overhanging portion of a door mirror base, a slot is formed in place of a conventional cord insertion hole. Therefore, at a door mirror assembly line, the cord can easily be inserted into the slot from an arrow A direction. As a result, the assembly workability of the door mirror can be improved.

Abstract: A rear mounted mirror assembly for motor vehicles including a base member coupled with respect to a rear of a motor vehicle. The base member includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate each have opposed upper and lower edges and opposed inner and outer edges. The first plate is fixedly secured to the rear of the motor vehicle. The inner edges of the first and second plate are joined by a hinge whereby the second plate is foldable between a first position essentially in a coplanar relationship with the first plate and a second position essentially perpendicular to the first plate. A telescoping rod is secured to the base member. A convex mirror is secured to an upper end of the telescoping rod.

Abstract: The device according to the invention is characterized in that a toothed rack (7) is articulated to the mirror foot (2) into which a toothed wheel (6) engages which is moved by a drive (5) fastened to the mirror frame (1). The mirror frame (1) is also articulated to the mirror foot (2) via an intermediate joint (8) articulated via a second rotating axle (10) different from the first. A hooked spring (12) which locks the mirror frame (1) to the mirror foot (2) enables the mirror frame (1) to move between two predetermined positions. The mirror frame can be moved from any position thereof by the drive (5) into the two positions and between the two positions.

Abstract: In a door mirror in accordance with the present invention, at a connecting portion near a driver's seat or a passenger seat, an opposing portion which is a boundary between the connecting portion and a lid is exposed on the surface of a visor at a side toward the substantial rear of a vehicle. Therefore, even if steps are formed at the opposing portion and slight irregularities are thereby formed on the surface of the visor, air flow does not flow over the opposing portion, or orientation of air flow is not rapidly changed or turbulence is not generated over or below the opposing portion. In this way, noise such as wind noise generated near the connecting portion can be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: An improved mirror mounting assembly is designed for use with an existing mirror to enable viewing front, back, top and sides, of user's head during hair grooming and styling. The mirror assembly contains a mirror panel which is adjusable relative to existing mirror. The viewer sees two images: the normal frontal image of the back of viewer's head and shoulders. The mirror panel rotates to a protected position to prevent damage to panel and supporting structure when assembly is mounted on a door and door is opened against adjacent wall. Door mounting requires no tools. A modified support bracket permits securing assembly to a wall opposed to existing mirror. The mirror mounting assembly is convenient, protected, self-storing, safe and non-complex and enables user to readily view the front, back, top and sides of his or her head for hair grooming and styling.

Abstract: An external rearview mirror, has a mirror plate; a regulating mechanism for position regulation of said mirror plate, by moving the mirror plate, a transmission device including a sole transmission cable formed as an internal cable, an external sleeve; fixed in a housing the mechanism, and a button connected with the cable so that the cable can be pulled or pushed inside a sleeve against a force of a spring depending of movements of the button.

Abstract: A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a housing into the mirror assembly case for supporting an electronic control module to reduce the vibration, to ease the installation of the components in the mirror assembly, and to improve access to the various components in the mirror assembly for maintenance or repair. The rearview mirror assembly includes a reflective element, at least one electrical component mounted to the reflective element, and a case housing the reflective element and the electrical component. An electronic control module is supported by the case which communicates with the electrical component. Preferably, the electronic control module is supported by a housing that is either molded with the case or welded to the inner surface of the case to support the electronic control module independently from the electrical component.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror head having a housing and a support arranged in the housing. The housing has an opening and a cover for closing the opening. The cover has at least one sending unit for a garage door opener. The cover is detachably connected to the support.

Abstract: An internal rearview mirror has a mirror assembly, and an assembling device for connecting the mirror assembly to a windshield, the assembling device including a first base connected with the mirror assembly provided with a fixation device, and a second base fixable to the windshield and formed so that the first base being detachably connectable to the second base, the first base having a superior face adapted to be adjacent to the windshield and provided with a resilient pawl with a projection, and the second base having a posterior edge, formed so that when the first base is forced onto the second base the pawl with the first projection first resilient deflect and thereafter the projection engages behind a posterior edge of the second base so as to retain the bases assembled with one another.

Abstract: An exterior rearview mirror for vehicles has a mirror pane support and an adjusting device with a housing for adjusting the position of the mirror pane support. One or more spring elements for connecting the housing and the mirror pane support with one another are provided. The spring elements are part of the mirror pane support and/or the housing. One or more locking counter members interact with the spring elements to connect the housing and the mirror pane support with one another.

Abstract: An integrating rod (200) for use with a multiple segment dynamic filter, such as a spiral dichroic color wheel having three or more narrow filters adjacent to the exit face (206) to enable the integrating rod to recapture light rejected by a given segment of the dynamic filter. The rejected light travels back through the integrating rod where a majority of the light strikes the mirrored entrance face (202). Light reflected by the mirrored entrance face, or light exiting through the entrance aperture (204) and returning to the integrating rod after being reflected by the lamp reflector, once again travels to the exit face (206) of the integrating rod (200). After exiting through the exit face (206) of the integrating rod (200) a second time, the recycled light has a good chance of striking a different filter segment of the dynamic filter and being used by the display system.

Abstract: A door mirror stay which has a mount plate which is fixed along a door panel, a mirror support which is supported by the mount plate and which supports a mirror unit, and a porous member which is integrally formed with the mount plate, the porous member covering a mount surface of the mount plate. This integrally formed porous member has a function to seal and protect the mount surface. The number of parts of the stay and in turn the number of working steps can be decreased, so that the manufacturing cost can be more lowered than the conventional. In the present invention, the door mirror stay can be a one-piece type stay, or a two-piece type stay. In two-piece type stay, an air flow is prevented from entering the automobile through the gaps between each pieces, so that the wind noise can be lowered.

Abstract: When a vehicle mirror assembly is assembled, a bracket is firstly set as an assembling reference member, disposed on a bracket jig and positioned with respect to the bracket jig. Next, a retracting unit, a mirror surface adjustment unit, a door mirror stay and a mirror are mounted to the bracket. Finally a door mirror visor is mounted to the bracket. The bracket is made common regardless of a vehicle type thus a fixed bracket jig can be used resulting in cost reduction. Further, as the door mirror visor is mounted in a final process, defects of the door mirror visor due to scratches can be reduced thereby improving the production efficiency.

Abstract: An improved mirror mounting assembly is designed for use with an existing mirror to enable viewing front, back, top, and sides of the user's head during hair grooming and styling. The mirror assembly contains a mirror panel which is adjustable relative to an existing mirror. The viewer sees two images when facing the mirror panel of this invention: the normal frontal image and an image of the back of the viewer's head and shoulders. Similarly, the viewer when facing the existing mirror, observes both a normal frontal image and an image of the back and top of his or her head and shoulders. Once adjusted, the mirror angle normally requires no further adjustment since effective viewing is possible for a range of user heights. The mirror panel rotates to a protected position to prevent damage to panel and supporting structure when the assembly is mounted on a door and the door is opened against an adjacent wall.

Abstract: In a door mirror assembly for a vehicle, a case is supported at a door mirror stay provided at a vehicle door and mounted to a door mirror visor, whereby the door mirror visor is disposed above the door mirror stay. An overlap portion provided at the case and an overlap portion provided at an opening of the door mirror visor are overlapped one above the other and mounted, and a gap between the opening of the door mirror visor and the lower part of the case is thus stopped. Therefore, generation of wind noises caused by wind entering through the gap between the opening of the door mirror visor and the lower part of the case while a vehicle is in motion can be prevented.

Abstract: A mirror/comb assembly includes a base, a mirror frame mounted to the base, a mirror, and at least one comb. The mirror is securely held by an inner periphery of the mirror frame. At least one comb-receiving portion is defined in an outer periphery of the mirror frame for releasably receiving the comb mirror frame is rotatably connected to the base. The comb-receiving portion is preferably a groove and includes an engaging portion, and the comb has an engaging portion for releasably engaging with the engaging portion of the comb-receiving portion. The comb-receiving portion includes a notch to allow easy removal of the comb.

Abstract: An ear grooming accessory apparatus having a first mirror for use in conjunction with a second mirror comprises an ear attachment component for attaching the ear grooming accessory apparatus to an external portion of a user's ear. The first mirror having a reflective viewing side attached to the ear attachment component such that the reflective viewing side of the first mirror provides a reflective view of the user's external ear and ear canal wherein the ear grooming accessory apparatus is attached directly to the external portion of the user's ear with the ear attachment component and positionable to allow the user to look into the second mirror and reflectively view the outer ear and ear canal of their own ear via the first for and thus enable the user to safely and effectively self-groom their own ear. One embodiment of the present invention includes a light source located on the ear grooming accessory apparatus for illuminating the user's ear and ear canal.

Abstract: A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a housing into the mirror assembly case for supporting an electronic control module to reduce the vibration, to ease the installation of the components in the mirror assembly, and to improve access to the various components in the mirror assembly for maintenance or repair. The rearview mirror assembly includes a reflective element, at least one electrical component mounted to the reflective element, and a case housing the reflective element and the electrical component. An electronic control module including at least one antenna is supported by the case which communicates with the electrical component. Preferably, the electronic control module is supported by a housing that is either molded with the case or welded to the inner surface of the case to support the electronic control module independently from the electrical component.

Abstract: A frame (10) is disclosed having a top member (12) and a base member (14). A support member (16) having two ends (18, 20) is pivotally connected to the top member (12) at one end (18) and the base member (14) at the other end (20). The top member (12) and the base member (14) rotate about their respective pivot connections with the support member (16) to alternate the collapsible frame (10) between a closed position and an opened position.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus that can be mounted to a user's finger so that the user can see what is behind him/her. A convex reflective surface is provided that corresponds to the dimensions of a typical user's finger. The apparatus attaches to the user's finger by a strap having hook and loop fasteners. The loop fastener is placed on stretchable material so that apparatus can fit comfortably on the user's finger. An insert is provided which enables the apparatus to the conform to the shape of the user's finger and also assists in attaching the strap to the main body housing the reflective surface. The reflective surface utilizes the reflective properties of a material such as aluminum to provide high reflective quality.

Abstract: A body supported mirror combination which includes a tube-like support which is draped around the neck of a wearer. The material of the tube is preferably made of a knitted fabric. The tube itself is filled with a kernel-type material to render the tube structure pliable so that it can drape itself around the neck of a wearer and so that it can conform itself to the chest contours of different wearers. The tube can be adjusted to different lengths. A stabilizing plate is removably attached to the front of the tube-like structure at the chest area of a wearer. A hook-type material is attached to the interior of a semi-circular claw which is part of the stabilizing plate which hooks will connect themselves with the loops of the knitted material when the claw is draped over the tube-like structure. A flexible goose neck at one end is attached to the stabilizing plate and another end thereof has an adjustable mirror attached thereto.

Abstract: An adjustable stuffed animal mirror support assembly is provided to facilitate viewing of a rear facing infant in the back seat of an automobile. The stuffed animal's body carries a convex mirror. A support strap is connected to the rear side of the body and extends upwardly to the back side of the head. An anchor strap connects to the back of the head and is also connected to a weighted bag. The mirror is adjusted by adjusting the weighted bag on the rear deck of the automobile and by manipulating the support strap relative to the anchor strap, each of which carries a strip of Velcro.

Abstract: A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a housing into the mirror assembly case for supporting an electronic control module to reduce the vibration, to ease the installation of the components in the mirror assembly, and to improve access to the various components in the mirror assembly for maintenance or repair. The rearview mirror assembly includes a reflective element, at least one electrical component mounted to the reflective element, and a case housing the reflective element and the electrical component. An electronic control module is supported by the case which communicates with the electrical component. Preferably, the electronic control module is supported by a housing that is either molded with the case or welded to the inner surface of the case to support the electronic control module independently from the electrical component.

Abstract: The present invention comprises viewing devices for use by those who must maintain a head down position, such as those who have undergone a surgical procedure for reattachment of the retina or repair of a macular hole, wherein a gas bubble is injected into the eye. The bubble, which is used to maintain the juxtaposition of the healing tissues, applies pressure upwards. If the surgical site is at the back of the eye, the postoperative patient needs to maintain a facedown position, for the bubble to maintain the retina against the back of the eye until the tear, detachment or hole is mended.

Abstract: A housing member for an actuator assembly for adjusting the orientation of a mirror element in a mirror assembly provides integral weather seals and noise dampeners. The weather seals and noise dampeners are injection molded with or onto a base wall of the housing member to thereby form seals and dampeners that have superior adhesion or mechanical retention to the housing member and, therefore, are not subject to degradation from noise. In addition, the integral seals and dampeners reduce the time and cost of assembling and servicing the actuator assembly. The housing member includes a base wall, and a sidewall which connects to the base wall and extends around the perimeter of the base wall. The side wall includes connectors for securing the first housing to the second housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for attachment or integral interconnection to a backpack or child carrier which permits the user of the backpack or child carrier to quickly view rearward while maintaining a line of sight in a forward direction, thus permitting the monitoring of a child riding in the childcarrier or other activity occurring behind the user of the backpack.

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.

Abstract: A mirror housing for an exterior rear-view mirror on a vehicle exhibits a mirror face received in an opening and directed towards the vehicle tail. The mirror housing also exhibits a water channel which runs around the mirror housing adjacent to the opening, which water channel is integrated into the mirror housing opposite the housing surface with side walls sunk in with respect to said housing surface, and by means of which water which impinges in a drive mode is collected before it reaches the opening and is channelled in the direction of the lower housing edge. The mirror housing terminates, between the lower opening border and the water channel, in a strip which is oriented, at an angle with respect to the housing surface, in the direction of the tail and downwards.

Abstract: A rearview device comprises a convex dome which has a reflective outer surface. The dome is hollow and a closure plate is snap-fitted into the open side of the dome. The plate has apertures in it through which a strap can be passed to enable the dome to be fitted to the wrist or arm. The space between the dome and the plate serves as a storage compartment. The dome, because it reflects search radar etc, can be used as a homing device to enable lost persons to be located.

Abstract: A framed mirror includes a frame with a peripheral portion having front and rear faces and defining an opening extending therethrough. The peripheral portion of the frame has a recess in the rear surface thereof providing a shoulder extending about the opening. A mirror having front and rear surfaces is seated in the opening with the peripheral portion of its front surface disposed on the shoulder. Synthetic resin sheeting extends over the rear surface of the mirror and over at least a portion of the rear surface of the frame peripheral portion, and is adhesively bonded to the rear surfaces of the mirror and the frame to secure the mirror on the shoulder and to provide resistance to shattering of the mirror.

Abstract: A mirror and holder, and method of using the same, is provided for supporting and protecting a mirror. In particular, the holder comprises an elongate strap having a first weighted end and a length of hook and loop type fastening means on one side. A user may hang the strap from a door or ledge, or roll it up into a coil by locating the first end of the strap on said ledge or over said door. The mirror includes a first side with a reflective surface, and a second side having mating hook and loop type fastening means. A user can removably attach the mirror to the strap anywhere along the length of the strap for use when the strap is suspended from a door or the like, or can use the mirror on a flat surface by attaching it to the coiled up strap. A user may also wind the Strap around the mirror to protect the mirror during transport.

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.

Abstract: A kit for self-examination of a person's inner throat such as the vocal cords, comprising a first mirror and a second mirror, a light source, and means for positioning the person's tongue to access visualization of their inner throat; the first mirror being supported on a stand, the second mirror being sized for insertion into the person's mouth and positionable for observation of the person's vocal cords, the light source being positionable to illuminate the person's inner throat so that an image of the person's vocal cords can be reflected from the second mirror to the first mirror for observation by the person.

Abstract: A mirror attachment for a baton, club or other object is described. The mirror attachment includes an arm having a receiving channel for releasably connecting the mirror attachment to the end of the baton. Attached to the arm is a rotatable mirror. The mirror can be angled to observe a variety of locations not readily available to the operator, such as locations above the operator's eye level, below the operator's eye level, or around corners.

Abstract: A personal hygiene mirror assembly is mountable on a sitting person's legs to enable the person to view the anal or genital area while leaving the person's hands free to perform a personal hygiene procedure. The mirror assembly includes a mirror which can be adjusted to a plurality of inclinations. The mirror assembly is mounted on the person's legs by means of leg grips which are slidable with the person's legs when the legs are spread apart or brought together. Such movement of the legs can be made without changing the selected inclination of the mirror.

Abstract: A mirror in aid of a user of an ostomy appliance by holding it between the users' legs whether the user is lying down, sitting, or reclining, and utilizing a post between the users legs, a base for the post, under the legs, and an extension on the post holding a mirror, all parts being detachable and capable of being carried in a kit, pocket or handbag.

Abstract: Flexible film of plastic material, such as "Mylar", and coated with metal to provide a mirror surface, can be sewn onto a normally obscured portion of apparel, such as a necktie, to provide a discreet mirror. Alternatively, the mirror-film can be cemented in place, or can have "Velcro" hooks or loops adhered thereto for engagement with the complementary hooks or loops of a sheet thereof borne on an under-portion of clothing, i.e., a sweater, or the like, or the inner flap of a pocketbook, under a sun visor, or an inner fold surface of a wallet.

Abstract: A motorcycle driver's helmet is described. A special optical system or periscope type design is built onto the rear of the helmet for use by a passenger, i.e. not by the wearer. The structure enables the passenger to see in front of the running motorcycle, such as traffic and/or the scenery ahead without having to move to the side to look around the driver.

Abstract: An optical device for permitting a person to secure an improved rear view mirror to a protective headgear which can be adjusted to variable operative positions spaced in front of his eye.