Abstract: A composite mirror adapted for use as an outside rearview mirror of a motor vehicle includes a main or primary viewing mirror and an auxiliary blindzone viewing mirror juxtaposed to expose the vehicle blindzone to the vehicle operator. The main viewing mirror is generally of unit magnification. The auxiliary mirror is composed of a planar array of reflecting facets mimicking a convex mirror. The main and auxiliary mirrors can be combined in constant or variable reflectivity applications.

Abstract: A composite mirror adapted for use as an outside rearview mirror of a motor vehicle includes a main or primary viewing mirror and an auxiliary blindzone viewing mirror juxtaposed to expose the vehicle blindzone to the vehicle operator. The main viewing mirror is generally of unit magnification. The auxiliary mirror is generally composed of a convex surface that can be either attached atop the surface of the main viewing mirror or placed within a cut-out region of the main viewing mirror. The auxiliary mirror can be partially recessed below the surface of the main viewing mirror and can have a skirt for minimizing undesirable reflections in the main viewing mirror.

Abstract: A composite mirror adapted for use as an outside rearview mirror of a motor vehicle includes a main or primary viewing mirror and an auxiliary blindzone viewing mirror juxtaposed to expose the vehicle blindzone to the vehicle operator. The main viewing mirror is generally of unit magnification. The auxiliary mirror is generally composed of a convex surface that can be either attached atop the surface of the main viewing mirror or placed within a cut-out region of the main viewing mirror. The auxiliary mirror can be partially recessed below the surface of the main viewing mirror and can have a skirt for minimizing undesirable reflections in the main viewing mirror.

Abstract: A mirror structure, for use as a rear view mirror, is shown as having a main viewing mirror portion and an auxiliary viewing mirror portion; when the mirror structure is adjusted so that a selected reference portion, of the vehicle which carries the mirror structure, is seen in the auxiliary viewing mirror portion, the main viewing mirror portion is simultaneously positioned to provide an enhanced view of existing traffic. In another form, the mirror is first positioned so that the selected reference portion of the vehicle is viewed therein, and then the mirror is rotated a preselected amount as to present a view further angularly displaced from the vehicle as to thereby provide an enhanced view of existing traffic.

Abstract: A mirror structure, for use as a rear view mirror, is shown as having a main viewing mirror portion and an auxiliary viewing mirror portion; when the mirror structure is adjusted so that a selected reference portion, of the vehicle which carries the mirror structure, is seen in the auxiliary viewing mirror portion, the main viewing mirror portion is simultaneously positioned to provide an enhanced view of existing traffic. In another form, the mirror is first positioned so that the selected reference portion of the vehicle is viewed therein, and then the mirror is rotated a preselected amount as to present a view further angularly displaced from the vehicle as to thereby provide an enhanced view of existing traffic.

Abstract: A mirror structure, for use as a rear view mirror, is shown as having a main viewing mirror portion and an auxiliary viewing mirror portion; when the mirror structure is adjusted so that a selected reference portion, of the vehicle which carries the mirror structure, is seen in the auxiliary viewing mirror portion, the main viewing mirror portion is simultaneously positioned to provide an enhanced view of existing traffic. In another form, the mirror is first positioned so that the selected reference portion of the vehicle is viewed therein, and then the mirror is rotated a preselected amount as to present a view further angularly displaced from the vehicle as to thereby provide an enhanced view of existing traffic.

Abstract: In a typical vehicle intake manifold on which is mounted a carburetor, a fluid flow director is used to turn the initial downward flow of fuel and air into a lateral direction while simultaneously transmitting heat energy to the fluid for more complete fuel evaporation. The flow director is designed to apportion fuel-air flow over all the face surfaces of several parallel spaced plate members. Except for the lowest or most remote plate member from the fluid inlet, the plates have apertures therein, the diameters of which progressively decrease with greater spacing of the plates from the manifold inlet. The plates are preferably of a ceramic material having a positive temperature coefficient or PTC which is characterized by relatively low electrical resistance at ambient temperatures, but much higher resistance at temperatures corresponding to engine operating temperatures.

Abstract: A fluid flow sensor fabricated by integrated circuit techniques is positioned within fluid flow passages for measuring the mass flow of fluid therethrough. The sensor comprises three solid state circuit devices wherein two are fabricated on a chip separate from the third device.The first device is responsive to forced convective heat transfer by the fluid flowing thereover for generating a first electrical signal. The third device is responsive to temperature of the fluid thereover for generating a second signal and the second device is responsive to both said first and second electrical signals for maintaining said first device at a predetermined temperature above said third device.A fuel metering system for internal combustion engines is described utilizing a fluid flow sensor for measuring the mass flow of both fuel and air into the throttle body. Circuit means responsive to said sensors operate to maintain a predetermined fuel-air ratio in said internal combustion means.

Abstract: An electronic spark timing advance controller for variably controlling the degree of advance or retardation of the firing event of an internal combustion engine integrates an engine speed signal to produce a signal, which is proportional to engine angular position and is reset at a predetermined reference point or angular position of the engine prior to the firing of each cylinder of the engine. A signal, which is proportional to a predetermined firing angle of the engine, is compared with the engine angular position signal to produce an output signal, which is supplied to spark generating means to produce a spark when the compared signals have a predetermined relation to each other. Additional signals, which vary in accordance with a predetermined engine speed advance characteristic and a predetermined engine vacuum advance characteristic, affect the comparison to vary the firing angle of the engine in accordance with the corresponding engine operating parameters.

Abstract: A fluid flow sensor fabricated by integrated circuit techniques is positioned within fluid flow passages for measuring the mass flow of fluid therethrough. The sensor comprises three solid state circuit devices wherein two are fabricated on a chip separate from the third device.The first device is responsive to forced convective heat transfer by the fluid flowing thereover for generating a first electrical signal. The third device is responsive to temperature of the fluid thereover for generating a second signal and the second device is responsive to both said first and second electrical signals for maintaining said first device at a predetermined temperature above said third device.A fuel metering system for internal combustion engines is described utilizing a fluid flow sensor for measuring the mass flow of both fuel and air into the throttle body. Circuit means responsive to said sensors operate to maintain a predetermined fuel-air ratio in said internal combustion means.

Abstract: A mounting bracket carries pivoting means which, in turn, carries a holder portion for holding a related article to be supported; such pivoting means providing for the easy movement of the holder portion from a first operative position to a second inoperative position when the use of such holder portion is no longer needed.