Abstract: A dual state mirror assembly for use with motor vehicles includes a housing having an open front for receiving an outer substrate to form an enclosure. The outer substrate has a surface coated with a thin metal film to act as a beam splitter. An inner substrate having a reflective front surface is mounted within the enclosure so that in a first position, the inner substrate is in direct contact with the outer substrate, to produce a single bright reflected image, and so that in a second position, the inner substrate is placed at an angle with respect to the outer substrate, to provide a dimmed image and to minimize glare.

Abstract: A cheval mirror with concealed storage compartment. The device has a cabinet portion with a rear wall and perimeter side walls to define a space there within and an open front. A mirror door is attached to the cabinet portion with concealed hinges to movably cover the open front of the cabinet portion, thereby defining a mirrored storage compartment. The mirror door seats flush with the cabinet portion when closed, so that it appears integral therewith. The mirrored storage compartment is carried between two upright members extending from a stand portion. The mirrored storage compartment is pivotally attached to the upright members to permit the storage compartment to be tilted. A tilt adjustment control, separate from the pivoting points, is provided to permit the mirrored storage compartment to be adjustably tilted and retained in a plurality of different degrees of tilt relative to the upright members of the stand portion.

Abstract: A motor actuated foldable vehicle outside rearview mirror which can also be manually folded to and from the service position. A first friction coupling is provided between one of the motor actuated parts and the mirror carrier. A second friction coupling is provided to detent the service position. Stops are provided on the mirror carrier and base to limit forward and rearward folding. A third friction coupling is provided which is active in the service position to provide greater resistance to forward folding than to rearward folding. Stationary concentric contact strip are provided on the carrier and moveable wipers on the stationary strips provide switching for energizing the motor on the carrier for powering folding.

Abstract: A lighted adjustable mirror with clamp is disclosed. The device consists of a illuminated two-surfaced mirror--one surface without magnification, the other surface with magnification. The mirror, housed within a frame, is pivitolly attached to a bracket. The bracket is pivitolly attached to a flexible column. The mirror is free to pivot about mutually perpendicular axes with the column adding further multi-directional adjustment. The column is attached to a clamp for easy securement to a variety of surfaces.

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 portable cosmetic mirror which includes a stand that may be adjusted to various heights for allowing a user to accurately position the mirror such that both hands may be utilized for cosmetic application, hairstyling, or the like. Alternate embodiments of the apparatus further include a hair dryer holding assembly for positioning a hair dryer for hands-free use with the mirror and a magnification assembly in which a magnifying lens is removably positioned upon the mirror.

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: A light-reflecting device incorporates a central light-reflecting frame (10) of polygonal shape fitted with a cross bar (17) carrying at the centre a universal joint assembly (24) one element (21) of which is fixed to the cross bar (17) and the other relatively movable element (29) is formed for attachment to a supporting rod (25) and there are provided adjacent each end of the cross bar (17) a universal joint assembly (20) one element of which is fastened to the cross bar and the other relatively movable element (21) of which is attached to an edge of a respective outer light-reflecting frame (10) also of polygonal shape. In use the frames may be swung to an infinite number of positions and configurations to provide in conjunction with a given light source any desired lighting conditions. The device is also readily dismantled for easy portability.

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 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 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: (1) A light radiation stand for holding a fiber optic cable which transmits light rays therethrough and emits the same from its light-emitting end is described. The light radiation stand has a pole removably mounted to the stand and a mirror rotatably mounted on said pole. The mirror has a concave surface on one side and a convex surface on the other side. Furthermore a plane mirror is rotatably mounted on the middle portion of the pole.

Abstract: (1) A light radiation stand for holding a light emitting end of a light-transmitting fiber optic cable is described. The light radiation stand comprises a stand base, one or more deformable flexible conduits vertically installed on the upper part of the base, a fiber optic cable holding means mounted on the tip end portion of each conduit and a mirror integrally mounted to the base.

Abstract: A mirror device to provide assistance for a vehicle driver when coupling a trailer to a vehicle. The mirror device includes a support having multiple legs which can be detached to the surface of the vehicle and which carry a mirror which can be oriented so as to provide a view of the trailer hitch parts carried by the vehicle and the trailer as they are brought into engagement during the coupling operation.

Abstract: This invention provides a viewing device which permits data displayed on a computer screen and similar terminals to be seen by viewing the reflection of the data in mirrors within the viewing device. The viewing device permits viewing of the data at approximately the same level and angles as paper documents might be viewed. A method for assembling and adjusting a viewing device.

Abstract: A stitchery board apparatus (10) comprising a pin cushion unit (11) having a pin cushion enclosure unit (12) surrounding its periphery, a support unit (13) pivotally secured to the enclosure unit (12) and a plurality of indexes (23), (24) arranged on the apparatus such depending upon the orientation of the enclosure unit only one index will be visible in an upright position to a user of the apparatus.

Abstract: A rear view mirror head for vehicles, especially automotive vehicles such as small trucks, comprises a mirror head body constituted by a unitary, resilient dish-shaped molding of a tough, weather-resistant organic polymer composition, preferably an ABS resin, which presents about its front side peripheral formations for supporting a reflecting mirror plate with an edge gasket of the plate adhered thereto and comprises a backwardly hollowed narrow ear-shaped portion the hollow of which opens to the front side of the molding and has fitted into it rigid ear-reinforcing arms of angled brackets of which rigid base portions extend over and are fixed to areas of the front side adjacent to the hollowed portion of the molding. The resin of the molding can be of an electroplatable type having a stiffening decorative metal coating plated onto at least the outside surfaces.

Abstract: An upright standard is provided including upper and lower relatively telescoped and slidably adjustable end portions. The lower end of the lower end portion includes a horizontally enlarged floor engageable base and the retention structure is operatively connected between the upper and lower end portions for releasably preventing downward movement of the upper end portion relative to the lower end portion from selected extended positions of the upper end portion relative to the lower end portion. The upper end of the upper end portion rotatably supports mirror mounting structure for angular displacement relative to the upper end portion about an upstanding axis and a mirror element supporting frame is supported from the mounting structure for angular adjustment about a horizontal axis generally paralleling the mirror element.

Abstract: A device for use with a binocular in order to facilitate astronomical observations includes a mirror supported on a base adjacent to a vertical strut. A binocular is attached to the vertical strut and is aligned downwardly at an angle of approximately 30.degree. with respect to the vertical. Images of astronomical bodies are reflected by the mirror into the binocular. Consequently, an observer may view the images without looking up and with his hands free and with the binocular firmly supported.

Abstract: A readily portable mounting for an adjustable mirror adapted to be positioned over a demonstration area, and capable of convenient adjustment in both elevation and angularity to reflect the upper surface of a support below said mirror towards a viewing audience positioned remotely from said area. The frame for the mirror includes a channel surrounding the latter containing illuminating lamps for effectively casting light on the demonstration area and reflecting the view laterally therefrom. The effectiveness of the apparatus as a demonstration and teaching tool, is enhanced by providing a chalk-board on the mirror frame on the side opposite the mirror, which may be used as an adjunct to complement the visual and/or vocal demonstration or lecture.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrically controllable pivoting mirror device for an optical video-disc player, which pivoting mirror device comprises a frame as well as a mirror which with the aid of a plastics bearing with a height of less than 3 mm is fixed to a bearing support. The elastic bearing is first manufactued as a finished part and it is not until after this that it is connected to the pivoting mirror and, as the case may be, to the bearing support. In accordance with a suitable embodiment of the method the bearing is manufactured from chloroprene rubber with the aid of a molding process and is connected to the bearing support during the molding process.

Abstract: A portable mirror for use in hunting includes a tripod base having individually adjustable legs for adapting to various terrain configurations. A central vertical post is mounted on the tripod and supports a pair of articulating mirrors. The mirrors are individually rotatably adjustable about their own longitudinal axes as well as pivotally adjustable about the longitudinal axis of the post. The mirrors are vertically slidable along the post relative to the ground.