Abstract: A light emitting mirror assembly for a vehicle is intended to side mount to the vehicle and includes a support element that provides a backing for the mirror and a trim portion that encompasses at least in part the perimeter of a mirror. The trim portion has a transparent or translucent light source housing cavity. A light source is disposed in the light source housing cavity and electrically connected to the vehicle such that light is emitted from the light source in response to an activation signal. A trim portion can include multiple light source housing cavities each of which can contain one or more light sources. The illuminated trim ring offers a mirror mounted turn signal indicator, puddle light, brake light, or decorative displays without resort to modifying the mirror face or reflections from the mirror face.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive merchandising packaging that includes at least one opening formed therein whereby a user can test the utility of the packaged product with items external to the packaging without removing the product from the packaging. The at least one opening is dimensioned such that only a portion of the product is accessible for interacting with an external object and removal of the product is prohibited without causing damage to the packaging.

Abstract: A package for small electronic articles and the like comprises forward and rear sections formed of transparent sheet plastic. The edges of the sections are joined and sealed to secure the article in the package. An imprinted display card is secured to the rear wall of the rear section by tabs arrayed about the rear wall so that the printing on the forward side of the card, which is not blocked by the article, is visible through the front of the package.

Abstract: An outdoor activity glove is detailed that includes a hand covering defining a volume adapted to receive a human hand therein. The instrument attachment module is secured to the exterior surface of the hand covering by way of a fastener. The instrument attachment module includes a side view mirror and at least one additional accessory of a clock, a compass, a light and a thermometer. A commercial kit is intended to retrofit a conventional hand covering. The commercial kit includes an instrument attachment module including a side view mirror and at least one recess adapted to receive an accessory such as a clock, compass, storage compartment, light, or a thermometer. A fastener is provided for securing the instrument attachment module to the exterior surface of a conventional hand covering.