Abstract: A clamping and support apparatus, for mounting on a tubular shaft, is usable as part of a vehicle side mirror assembly. The clamping and support apparatus includes a clamping member having an open configuration and a closed configuration and including a base having a raised boss thereon with an integral furrow formed therein to receive a side of a tubular shaft. The integral furrow is arcuate in cross-section, and the base further has a first flange extending outwardly thereon adjacent the raised boss. The clamping member also includes a cap including a half sleeve having an interior and an exterior, the half sleeve being integrally formed with the base and cooperating therewith to define a hollow space therebetween, the half sleeve further being attached to the raised boss at a side of the integral furrow. The clamping member has a V-shaped groove formed therein at the attachment of the half sleeve to the base, the V-shaped groove facing toward and communicating with the hollow space in the clamping member.

Abstract: A vehicle or other type mirror having a convex reflective surface is surrounded by an opaque or non-reflective band. The opaque band extends from the reflective surface to a mounting flange. The mounting flange is adapted to seat on a mounting frame. A gasket secures the mounting frame and the mounting flange together. The mirror is mounted to a vehicle by suitable mounting members. The mirror permits the entire reflective surface to be available for viewing without interference from the gasket or mounting frame.

Abstract: A mirror mounting assembly is attachable to a wing-window portion of a vehicular door. The assembly has at least one mirror mounted on a support. The assembly additionally has a bracket which fits into the wing-window portion of a vehicular door. The bracket has a base member to which the support is secured and a clamping plate, which secures the assembly within the window. The base has a first member and second member hingedly connected. These members may then be opened and closed around the support. By this, the assembly is formed for deployment in a wing-window.

Abstract: An oval elliptical mirror assembly with a generally convex reflective surface having a long axis and a short axis essentially normal to the long axis. The oval shape is provided to increase the field-of-view for a user along the long axis. The mirror assembly may be mounted on a flat mounting surface, such as a walls, or a varied mounting surface, such as the external surface of a vehicle. The mirror is mounted with the long axis positioned at any angle to provide for the desired field-of-view.

Abstract: A mirror mounting bracket for mounting mirror assemblies to truck or van type vehicles which have slanted front ends that extend at an angle from the windshield toward the ground. The mounting bracket includes a mounting member which is attached to the vehicle and a clamping member with a living hinge which receives and holds the mirror assembly. The mounting member accommodates the slanted front end of the vehicle while the clamping member positions the mirror assembly vertical to the ground.

Abstract: The mounting assembly readily enables longitudinal or transverse adjustment of the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a mirror shaft, a base member and a cover member to secure the upper end of the mirror shaft to the back of the mirror; a pair of anchors and sleeves which anchor the medial portion of the mirror shaft to the vehicle, and a clamping member and a bracket member to mount the lower end of the mirror shaft to the vehicle. The mirror shaft is secured within the clamping member, the clamping member is mounted onto the bracket member, and the bracket member is mounted onto the vehicle. The base member is secured to the back of the mirror, and the upper end of the mirror shaft is securely retained between the cover member and the base member. Two elongated anchors are cooperatively engaged with two sleeves which are medially disposed abut the mirror shaft.

Abstract: A vehicular mirror clamping bracket used for securing mirror assemblies to a vehicle. The clamping bracket is a base and a clamp unit hinged to open and close, thus, permitting a support for a mirror assembly to be inserted into a throughbore within the bracket. The clamp is closed over the mirror assembly support applying torque and thereby holding the support in place. When the clamp is closed, a latch hook on the clamp engages a latch edge in the base thereby locking the clamp closed.

Abstract: A combination sun visor and rear view mirror assembly includes a mirror, a mirror housing, and a bracket for attaching the housing to a vehicle. A sun visor panel is pivotally attached to the bracket and is rotatable about the mirror. The visor may be oriented above the mirror, below the mirror, or may be cover the mirror to shield the driver of the vehicle from a direct reflection of the sun. The visor is preferably formed from a tinted, translucent material.

Abstract: A vibration dampening apparatus for a vehicular dual mirror assembly. The apparatus includes a first and second mirror assemblies having independent spaced legs extending outwardly and being interconnected by an elongated vibration dampening rod and clamping brackets to secure the apparatus to a vehicular mounting bar. The legs of the mirror assembly, and the associated clamping brackets and the vibration dampening rod function together to dampen the vibrations. The mirrors may be pivoted about the longitudinal axis of each leg.

Abstract: The mounting assembly readily enables longitudinal or transverse adjustment of the position of the mirror relative to the vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a mirror shaft, a base member and a cover member to secure the upper end of the mirror shaft to the back of the mirror; a pair of anchors and sleeves which anchor the medial portion of the mirror shaft to the vehicle, and a clamping member and a bracket member to mount the lower end of the mirror shaft to the vehicle. The mirror shaft is secured within the clamping member, the clamping member is mounted onto the bracket member, and the bracket member is mounted onto the vehicle. The base member is secured to the back of the mirror, and the upper end of the mirror shaft is securely retained between the cover member and the base member. Two elongated anchors are cooperatively engaged with two sleeves which are medially disposed about the mirror shaft.

Abstract: The mirror assembly of the present invention includes a frame which house the mirror, a mirror frame, a rigid tubular member, and means for mounting the mirror frame to the vehicle. The mirror assembly is for mounting onto an exterior front surface of a vehicle, preferably, in the shape of a one-fourth of an ellipsoid. The mirror surface is in the shape of a convex triangle, having a variable radius of curvature. The mirror is in the shape of a portion of a quadratic surface. The mirror is formed by the intersection of each of two parallel planes with the quadratic surface. The mirror surface has a plurality of radii of curvature. The mirror provides the driver of the vehicle with a field of view which is substantially greater than angle of the quadratic surface about a vertical axis. The top portion of the ellipsoid which provides a field of view over the driver, and the side of the ellipsoid which provides a field of view of the front of the vehicle are eliminated from the mirror surface.

Abstract: A mount for securing a mirror to the curved portion of a vehicle fender is disclosed. The mount includes a base member having a mounting surface and an opposite outer surface. The mounting surface of the base member is secured to the curved front portion of the fender. A cover member is secured to the outer surface of the base member. The cover member and the base member define a cavity therebetween for securing the lower end of the mirror mount between.

Abstract: A mirror having a convex reflecting surface with a continuous peripheral edge is disclosed. The convex reflecting surface has an apex which extends a predetermined distance H from a plane defined by the peripheral edge. The convex reflecting surface at the continuous peripheral edge has an outer diameter D. The relationship of D/H is in the range of 2.5 to 3.0. The convex reflecting surface is also characterized by a seventh order, sixth degree equation or in the alternative a truncated elliptical surface with a minor axis at 3.72 inches from the origin and a major axis at 4.11 inches from the origin. The elliptical surface being truncated at a distance 0.72 inches from the origin. The mirror is mounted to a disc member with a threaded ball member mounted to the disc member. The threaded member is attached to brackets which are mounted to the vehicle behind the front bumper. The mirror permits the vehicle operator to see in front of, along the side of and behind the vehicle.