Abstract: A Dual Mirror Beauty Ensemble comprising quadruple mirrors sectioned to become dual. The mirrors connect to a brace supported by universal-joints and poles, that pivot the mirrors respectively to one another. The front brace/support is releasably connecting to back parallel support poles, that are removably fastened to a chair by a pair of straps. The brace and clamps are constructed to telescope both vertically and horizontally to accommodate different chair heights and user physiques.

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 device for putting away a holographic mirror includes at least one curved slideway, a carriage for moving on the slideway from an operational position to a position where the mirror is put away, the carriage being fixedly joined to the mirror, and a holder holding the mirror in a position where it is put away. The device is used for stowing of a holographic mirror in an aircraft.

Abstract: A reflector device for providing the operator of a vehicle with a tailgate such as a pickup truck or a station wagon, convenient visual feedback as to the state of alignment of two complementary trailer hitch components (a first component mounted to the rear of the vehicle and a second component complementary to the first component mounted to the front of the trailer to be towed). The device has a mirror with its optical axis bisecting the angle formed by the vehicle operator's line of sight to the mirror and the optical path from the first trailer hitch component to the mirror. The mirror is pivotally mounted to the tailgate of the vehicle by a mounting bracket having a downwardly facing opening for receiving the top edge of the tailgate of the vehicle.

Abstract: A side mounted vehicular rear view mirror of the type which comprises a hollow tubular steel gooseneck support arm which can be rotated forwardly or rearwardly relative to a clamp type mount on the vehicle body to fold the mirror against the vehicle body side to prevent damage to the mirror in, for example, a vehicle carwash or other narrow passageway. The clamping structure comprises a mount having longitudinally spaced semi-cylindrical bearing seats adapted to receive a length of the gooseneck arm and a spring steel clamp having opposing complemental bearing surfaces and an arcuate detent which engages a straight sides slot formed in the gooseneck arm where it overlies the spaced apart bearing seats. The spring clamp flexes to provide a relatively high break away torque and a relatively low continued rotation torque.

Abstract: An external rear-view mirror for trucks has a housing, in which at least one adjustable mirror glass and an electrically or manually actuatable positioning aggregate for pivoting the mirror glass relative to the housing are arranged. Furthermore, a clamping device is provided to secure a support arm. In order to keep the vibrations of the mirror glass as little as possible, a support plate is provided in the housing and is directly secured to the clamping device. The at least one positioning aggregate, on which the mirror glass is in turn arranged, is secured to the support plate on the other side. The housing is only connected with the support plate; it has no supporting function.

Abstract: A rear-view mirror comprises a holder and a housing adjustably supported on the latter. A mirror glass is tightly, but detachably disposed on the housing. The mirror glass is fixed on a support plate, its entire surface lying free. The support plate is detachably disposed on the housing, in particular by elastic locking.

Abstract: An adjustable rear view mirror assembly for trucks comprising a pair of sleeves fastened to a conventional side mirror on a truck, a mirror support slidably and rotatably mounted through the sleeves, and a mirror pivotally connected to an end portion of the mirror support and disposed in an operable position above the truck box so that a user seated in the cab of the truck can rotate the mirror support to adjust the mirror and to see most any part inside the truck box.

Abstract: A mount for securing the staff of a mirror to a vehicle includes a plastic, integrally molded body which defines an interior chamber with a peripherally extending edge shaped to mate and fit the vehicle surface to which the mount body is to be secured. A clamping plate is disposed within the interior chamber and several screws, accessible through the exterior of the mount body, engage the mounting plate and are capable of being tightened to pull the clamping plate and thus secure between the interior surface of the mount body and the clamping plate the staff which holds the mirror element.

Abstract: Extensible mirror apparatus for a vehicle including an elongate arm having a rack gear thereon, a mirror housing mounted for moving longitudinally along the arm, and a driving motor and spur gear enclosed within the mirror housing operable to drive such along the arm for extending and retracting the mirror. An extensible and retractable flexible boot provides a cover between the vehicle and mirror housing for portions of apparatus which otherwise would be exposed upon extension of the mirror.

Abstract: A multi-stage adjustable mirror support in a car has a sucker covered by a sucker cover and a post on the sucker. The post passes through the sucker cover. A press body which is on the sucker cover connects the post pivitedly. The front of the sucker cover receives a gear seat. The gear seat has a chamber to receive a gear, a hole and a recess. A lower link has two parallel side plates to receive the front of the sucker cover. The upper end of the lower link receives the lower end of the middle link pivitedly. An upper link has two parallel side plates to receive the upper end of the middle link pivitedly. The interspace between the upper ends of the spaced side plates receives two arms of a swivel. The swivel has a ball end and two parallel arms. Each arm has a central hole. The interspace between two parallel arms receives a gear seat. The gear seat has a chamber to receive a gear, a hole and a recess. The upper link, the gear seat and the swivel are connected pivotedly.

Abstract: A rearview mirror for a bicycle is disclosed, having a mounting (2) intended to be fastened on a tube of the bicycle and a mirror holder (4) which is hinged on the mounting in its close vicinity and supports a mirror (12) which is characterized in that the mirror has a recess (48) in its lower edge area which is used to receive the tube, wherein the recess is of such a size that in the working position of the mirror the mirror surface is downwardly extended on both sides of the tube.

Abstract: A mirror support structure for mounting at the rear of a vehicle to support a mirror for convenient viewing of a trailer hitch element positioned at the rear of the vehicle while the observer is seated in the vehicle driver's seat. The mirror support structure includes a mounting member adapted to engage with and be supported by a surface at the rear of the vehicle, and a support arm that is slidably carried by the mounting member and that is positioned at an acute angle relative to the vehicle surface. A mounting arrangement is provided for securing a convex mirror to the support arm.

Abstract: An under view mirror apparatus for a vehicle comprises a mirror structure mountable on a rear portion of a vehicle and selectively positionable in either a first condition in which the mirror structure is stored in the rear portion of the vehicle and a second condition in which the mirror structure projects out from the rear portion of the vehicle, an operating mechanism which is adapted to be disposed between the rear portion of the vehicle and the mirror structure and which supports the mirror structure and moves the mirror structure between the first condition and the second condition. The operating mechanism includes a guide rail for being fixed on the rear portion of the vehicle, a first link slidably supported on the guide rail and connected with the mirror structure, and a second link connected to one of the mirror structure and the first link. The apparatus also includes a driving device connected to the operating mechanism for driving the operating mechanism.

Abstract: A telescopic side view mirror for automobiles including a housing, a fixing tubular member formed with an inner tubular member having a longitudinal groove at a bottom, a stopper being fixedly mounted in the longitudinal groove of the inner tubular member, an outer tubular member extending into the housing and fixedly mounted therein, a tubular connector fitted in the housing and formed with a slot having a first threaded hole engaged with a first bolt, a second threaded hole aligned with the hole of the outer tubular member, and two protuberances one close to an end thereof, and a positioning member fitted between the slot of the tubular connector and the longitudinal groove of the inner tubular member, whereby the mirror can be easily adjusted in position.

Abstract: A trailer hitch mirror alignment device including a mounting bracket; a pair of space rigid linear telescopically adjustable legs, each leg having an upper end and a lower end and with the lower ends of the legs pivotally and adjustably coupled to the mounting bracket; a mirror pivotally and adjustably coupled between the upper ends of the legs; and a magnet coupled to the mounting bracket and removably securable to a recipient metal surface, particularly a rear of a vehicle with a hitch coupled thereto, with the mirror positionable such that an image of the hitch and surrounding area is provided to a driver of the vehicle, thereby facilitating the positioning of the hitch by the driver in alignment with a hitch on an associated trailer.

Abstract: A side-view mirror comprises a fixed support fixed to the vehicle, and a U-shaped member including a bight portion secured to the fixed support and a plurality of legs extending from the bight portion outwardly from the vehicle. A moveable mirror housing has a receiving portion constructed and arranged to receive the legs of the U-shaped member, the mirror housing being manually engageable to be moved along a length of the legs upon application of sufficient manual force thereto to enable desired lateral positioning thereof for optimal side-view visibility. An engagement element is constructed and arranged to provide sufficient engagement between the receiving portion of the mirror housing and at least one of the legs of the U-shaped member to inhibit unwanted movement of the mirror housing along the legs when application of the manual force thereto is discontinued.

Abstract: A viewing device is adapted to enable an observer in a vehicle to view an object located to the rear of the observer. The vehicle has a rear vision mirror. The device comprises a support adapted to be rigidly affixed to the vehicle and a reflecting means mounted on the support. The reflecting means is capable of cooperating with the rear vision mirror so as to provide an image of the object in the rear vision mirror.

Abstract: A new and improved obstruction eliminator with a circular base having a mounting end, a receiving end, and an intermediate surface therebetween. The mounting end has a suction cup thereaffixed. The intermediate surface has a pair of apertures diametrically opposed. A lever is rotatably received within the apertures of the intermediate surface of the circular base. A securement arm is secured to the lever and secured to the suction cup. A support post is secured within the receiving end of the circular base. Two mirror assemblies, each of which are rotatably secured to the support post. Two adjustable mirrors, each of which are rotatably secured to the two mirror assemblies.

Abstract: A hand held telescoping mirror device includes a light bulb situated to provide a broad illumination region. The device includes several useful features such as a telescoping arm that retracts within the handle, a twist type on-off switch, and a mirror that's interchangeable with a magnifying glass. In addition, the handle and telescoping arm are separable from the rest of the device so that they may be reconnected to various accessories such as a brush or magnet.

Abstract: A mirror arrangement for mounting on a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle having a passenger compartment, the mirror arrangement including a polygonal three dimensional member having at least two planar surfaces oriented obliquely with respect to one another and intersecting one another at an apex, at least two mirrored surfaces, one each of the at least two mirrored surfaces being disposed on one each of the at least two planar surfaces, the apex being oriented substantially toward the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, the angle of the apex being substantially between about 60 degrees and 120 degrees, an adjustment mechanism for rotating the directional orientation of the apex, the adjustment mechanism including: a rotatable support shaft connected to the polygonal three dimensional member, and a coaxial cable connected to the rotatable support shaft, the coaxial cable extending into the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, and a mounting mechanism for mounting the mirror arrangement on at lea

Abstract: A simple portable rearview mirror apparatus for hunters which can be used on the ground or above the ground by being attached to a tree or other object. The apparatus which can be made of wood, plastic or metal includes a hollow rectangular box frame having opposing side walls attached to a back wall and a top wall. A reflective mirror is hingedly attached at its bottom end within the frame interior to the lower interior of the side walls and is slidably mounted at its top end within opposing swivel slot arch shaped openings provided on the upper side walls surface. The mirror moves back and forth by means of attachments riding within the swivel openings to give a upper and lower view of the background. The apparatus is used at ground level by being supported by a rod inserted into the ground which is secured to a locking element releasably attached to the back wall. A fastening cord which is looped through the apparatus allows it to be tied to an object above the ground such as a tree.

Abstract: A mirror angle adjustment structure is provided for an optical system, such as a laser scanning unit. The structure comprises a support projection projected from a mirror support member at a position corresponding to an end along the lengthwise direction of the mirror, an adjustment screw member disposed at the other end of the mirror corresponding to another end across the mirror and passed through and threaded with the mirror support member from the side where the mirror is disposed, and an urging mechanism, such as a leaf spring, for urging the mirror towards the support projection and the adjustment screw member.

Abstract: An optical target system is provided for facilitating a vehicle operator's effecting alignment of the respective hitch assembly components of a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle. The system includes first and second targets that are removably positionable in referencing relationship to respective ones of the hitch assembly components and a viewing mirror that is removably positionable on the towed vehicle to provide the vehicle operator positioned in the towing vehicle with a reflected view of the two targets. Each of the two targets includes a longitudinal guidance element that is disposed in alignment with the longitudinal axis of its respective vehicle and a transverse guidance element that is transversely oriented to the respective longitudinal guidance element and located above the hitch assembly component to provide a visual reference to a vertical axis extending through those components.

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: This invention provides an auxiliary side view mirror module comprising a casing configured to slidably fit over at least a portion of a mounted side view mirror and wherein the casing is supported on the side view mirror by sliding opposed channel sections over opposed edges of the side view mirror mounting, the casing including an auxiliary mirror supported alongside and co-planar with the side view mirror and further including means adapted to adjust the casing to fit side view mirror housings of different depths or thicknesses and to reduce vibrations.

Abstract: This specification relates to the invention of a vehicular visual safety device. The device utilizes a planar object, and an opposed convex reflecting mirror mounted on the inside surface of a vehicle windshield enabling the driver to see objects lateral, forward and below the level of the front windshield and front portion of the vehicle on the side of the vehicle opposite and lateral to the driver (passenger side) which heretofore encompassed a dangerous blind spots.

Abstract: The invention relates to an outside rear viewing mirror of the type wherein a mirror head assembly is supported upon and rotated relative to the support arm to permit normal adjustment of the rear viewing field of vision and further which includes a mechanism for adjusting the lateral or axial position of the mirror head assembly along the support arm when the mirror head assembly is rotated to a forward facing, non-viewing position relative to the support arm.

Abstract: A rear view mirror unit for a commercial vehicle, comprising a mirror, a support element to which this mirror is fixed, pivot means for connecting the support element in such a manner as to project from at least one region of the vehicle body defining at least one preferential angular position of the support element itself with respect to the body, and a cable slidably engaging a bushing fixed to the support element and connected to a coil spring with its front end, the free ends of the cable and the spring are connected to respective brackets fixed to the body to the sides of the said pivot means.

Abstract: The hair grooming mirror apparatus comprised of a mounting assembly for securement of the mirror apparatus to a ceiling or other overhead structure. A mirror frame is suspended from and carried by the mirror assembly such that it can be raised and lowered with respect to the mounting assembly. A mechanism similar to a mechanism used in louvered blinds of the kind which can be raised and lowered vertically is also employed in the mirror apparatus of the present invention. The mirror frame carries a pair of mirror panels which are angulated with respect to one another at an angle which is preferably an obtuse angle. In accordance with this mirror apparatus, a user can first comb a front portion of his or her hair by looking into a fixed supported mirror. The user can then lower the mirror frame and position the pair of mirror panels in front of the user and look into the mirror panels then positioned in front of the user.

Abstract: A mirror is mounted to the roof of a vehicle by a pivot arm assembly for pivotally coupling the mirror to a vehicle for movement from side to side and for movement between a raised stored position and a lowered use position. In a preferred embodiment, the pivot arm has one end pivotally mounted to a housing for storably receiving the mirror and an opposite end coupled to the mirror using both a hinge and a ball joint to allow compact storage of the mirror in the housing and full adjustability for use.

Abstract: A vehicular external mirror assembly includes a casing having a mirror unit and a tubular member. A first tube has a twisted oblique elongated slot extending longitudinally between a first open top and a first open bottom end of the first tube. The tubular member is slidably sleeved onto the first tube. A threaded rotatable shaft is mounted in the first tube. An elevating unit includes an annular member threadably engaging the rotatable shaft. The annular member has a radial stud projecting through said elongated slot slidably to engage the same and being connected to the tabular member of the casing. An electrical driving unit connected to a lower end of the rotatable shaft includes a motor and a gear assembly interconnecting the lower end of the rotatable shaft and the motor.

Abstract: A first mirror is mounted on a backing plate which is adjustably connected to the upper end portion of a first support arm, and a second mirror is mounted on a backing plate which is adjustably connected to the forward end portion of a second support arm. The opposite end portions of both the first and second support arms are adjustably connected to the forward end portion of a third support arm, and all of the support arms and backing plates are molded of a rigid plastics material. The rearward end portion of the third support arm is adjustably connected to a split collar or clamp which mounts on the handlebar support post or gooseneck of a bicycle. The mirrors and arms are individually adjustable and adjustable as a unit to accommodate bicycles of different sizes and bicycle riders of different sizes and to provide the rider with a forward and peripheral view when the rider has a comfortable head-down and streamlined position.

Abstract: A lightweight mirror demonstration device (10) for allowing the overhead remote viewing of a demonstration taking place on a table (100); wherein, the device (10) includes a mirror unit (11), a pair of transverse support units (12), and a pair of vertical support units (13) provided with clamp members (40) to grip the opposite edges of a table (100) to provide additional lateral support to the mirror demonstration device (10).

Abstract: A support tube including inter-folded legs is readily mounted upon a support surface, with a telescoping rod received within the tube. The upper terminal end of the rod includes a socket connection mounting rotatably therewithin a convex mirror for positioning rearwardly of a vehicle to permit an operator to visually observe operation of tail light assemblies of the vehicle. A modification of the invention includes signal alert apparatus removably mounted to the rod for use as an alert device during maintenance of vehicular light assemblies.

Abstract: A mirror system is disclosed for use on the roof of a truck cab to enable the driver of the truck to view the interior of the body of the truck to ascertain the loading condition thereof. The view of the interior of the body of the truck is consecutively reflected by three mirrors which are selectively adjustably mounted on the roof of the truck cab.

Abstract: A relatively simple device for turning a mirror on a truck or other automotive vehicle includes a pivot for rotatably supporting one end of the mirror, and a casing on the other end of the mirror. The casing contains a reversible motor and gearbox combination for rotating a threaded shaft, which carries a threaded block. Rotation of the shaft causes movement of the block to rotate an arm connected to the other end of the mirror. A pair of microswitches located in the path of travel of the block limit movement of the block and consequently rotation of the mirror beyond predetermined limits.

Abstract: A tailer-hitch-viewing mirror tool that can be temporarily mounted on the tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear window of a station wagon, camper, or other towing vehicle. It easily adjusts to pickup truck's tailgate or other towing vehicle's rear window and can be utilized by anyone without special skills or instruction. It conveniently allows the driver of the towing vehicle to align its hitch ball to the mating trailer hitch socket by affording the driver a clear view of the hitch parts from the driver's seat. The driver slowly backs up while viewing the mating hitch parts through the tailgate or rear-window-mounted mirror, whereby he or she can align the hitch ball to the mating trailer hitch, completing the task quickly, comfortably, and without assistance.

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly for an industrial vehicle comprising a C-shaped supporting element, a mirror attached to this supporting element, hinging means for attaching the supporting element in a projecting position to the body of the vehicle defining at least one preferential angular position of the supporting element, and a telescopic rod connected to a lower arm of the supporting element and to a bracket fixed to the vehicle body, so as to reduce the vibrations during use of the supporting element and equipped with elastic means exerting a return force on the arm.