Patents by Inventor George Erhardt Platzer, Jr.

George Erhardt Platzer, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Automotive rearview mirror having a main viewing section and an auxiliary blindzone-viewing section
    Patent number: 6315419
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: George Erhardt Platzer, Jr.