CA2373845A1 - Compact 3 view mirror - Google Patents
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A compact 3 view mirror having a unique configuration and novel combination of component parts which permit quick and easy collapsibility for storage purposes when said 3 view mirror is not in use. The compact 3 view mirror comprises a left mirror assembly, a center mirror assembly, a right mirror assembly wherein the left mirror assembly and the right mirror assembly are hingedly attached to the center mirror assembly. The 3 view mirror is to be installed by fixing one of the 3 mirror assemblies onto a wall, door, or similar vertical structure. The hinges are arranged in such a manner as to enable the remaining unfixed mirror assemblies to be foldable towards the fixed mirror assembly and stacked flat against one another, rendering the 3 view mirror to be collapsible and thus compact.
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-I_ Field of the Invention This invemion relates generally to the field of 3 view mirrors and more particularly to a collapsible, compact 3 view mirror.
Background of the Invention 3 view mirrors have long been known and around yet not very widely available.
The 3 view mirrors availabie to be purchased by the average consumer tend to be other products which have a 3 way mirror element to the product_ An example of such being a medicine cabinet with 3 mirrored cabinet doors which act as a 3 view mirror when the outer cabinet doors are opened. Another example is a dresser table endo~d with a 3 ~ o view mirror on top instead of the usual 1 way mirror. Therefore, unless the consumer is in the market fur a medicine cabinet or a new dresser table, 3 view mirrors are not readily available for purchase to the average consumer. In such instances, the 3 way viewing capacity of the product is rbt realized, having a secondary importance. 1n both instances, the left and right mirrors tend to be much smaller than the center mirror which does not J 5 make the mirror effec.,tive for viewing the back, the aesthetics of the mirror taking precedence over the viewing capabilities, impede view of sides, not enougfr width to view anything signif cant. The distance between the 2 side mirrors is too large as in the case of a dresser table mirror, making it ditlicult to see what is in the other mirror. In both instances, the ideal position fur a person viewing hitnselF/herself is right in front of the Z~ center mirror so that the side mirrors almost envelope him/her. But the medicine cabinet is normally set above a protruding sink and battrroom punter, in the case of a dresser . . ... - mirror, the. width of the dresser being the impeding factor. In both examples, the length of the mirror is prescribed by the height of the bathroom counter height, or dresser height, so the ability to see the full length df the person is inhibited. The dresser mirror is 25 usually fixed and not made to be swingable and hence the view is not adjustable.
Our interaction with the 3 view mirror seems limited to visits to clothing boutiques, which tend to be fixed on all 3 sides to a wall, or creating a wail, tends to be generously large, requiring lots of space and very expensive since the mirrors are often _2_ custom made and installed. In effect, these 3 view mirrors are inaccessible to the average household.
The Magic Mirror, Patent #21163?7 illustrated that mirrors should in fa:.~t be across from each other but on a slight angle to each other, in order for the viewer o view 3 his/her back. Therefore, to utilize the Magic Minor, requirements srnh as a wall or similar structure be behind an existing mirror and that the distance between them should be rather close. So that the only position in which you can place the Magic Mirror is a hallway or similarly narrowly confined wails and it requires the consumer to have to figure this out, and to locate it properly in his home; therefore not be able to put it ~ o wherever it's use is desired. Locating it is cumbersome and limiting.
Summary of the Invention From the foregoing, it may be appreciated that a need has arisen for a compact, utilitarian 3 way viewing device. In accordance with the present invention, a compact, collapsible 3 view mirror is provided which subskautially eliminates or reduces the I 5 disadvantages and problems associated with currently available 3 view mirrors.
According to the present invention, a compact 3 view mirror is disclosed. The compact 3 view mirror comprising a viewing area having a left mirror assembly, a center mirror assembly, and a right mirror assembly, wherein the left mirror assembly and right mirror assembly are hingedly attached to the center mirror assembly.
Z a In one embodimert of the invention, the collapsible 3 view mirror is installed via the center mirror assembly, which is provided with a means to secure said minor assembly onto a wail, door or similar vertical structure. The left mirror assembly and right mirror assembly are operable to move inward. towards the fixed center mirror assembly to close folded flat against one another so that no reflective mirror surface is in Z~ view.
In another embodiment, the collapsible 3 view mirror is inshalled via the left mirror assembly or the right mirror assembly, which is provided with a means to secure said assembly onto a wall, door, or similar vertical structure. The mirror assemblies which are not fixed to a vertical structure are operable to pivot about a minimum of 3 hinge axis to stack flat against one another, such that when closed, one usable reflective mirror surface is in usable position.
Brief Description of the Drawings Far a more complete understanding of the present invention, the objects and advantages thereof; reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in connection with the ~tc;company~ing drawings in which:
Figure 1 a is a plan view of one embodiment of the compact 3 view mirror installed on a wall and in a usable position .
Figure 1b is an isometric view ufthe compact 3 vew mirror of Cgure la installed l v on a wall and in a usable position.
Figure 1c is an isometric view of the collapsible viewing device of figure 1b in an installed and closed position Figure 1d is ari exploded isometric view of the collapsible viewing device illustrating how the component parts of the device are assembled.
l 5 Figure 2 is an assembly drawing of a typical mirror assembly Figure 3 is an assembly drawing of a mirror panel which is used in the case of ready exposed conditions Figure 4a is a plan view of another embodiment of the compact 3 view mirror installed on a wall and in a usable position . . .. . . 2~. gigs ,~ is~an isometric view of the safne eri~bodirrient of the 3 view mirror illustrated in figure 4a Figure 4c is an isometric view of the same embodiment of the 3 view mirror illustrated in figure 46 but in a closed position Figure 4d is an assembly drawing of the same embodiment of the 3 view mirror 'L5 illustrated in figure 4c Detailed Description of the Invention The preferred embodiment of the present invention and its advantages are illustrated in figures la to 4d ofthe drawings, like numerals being used for like and correspotuling parts of the various drawings.
Figure la and Ib illustrates a compact 3 view mirror (S) as it would appear in an open usable position in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
Collapsible 3 vcew mirror (5) comprises a viewing area (10) comprising a left mirror (1 Oaf a center mirror ( 1 t7b), and a right mirror (.1 Oc). F~ach mirror is .framed within a substantially rigid material such as wood, plastic, metal, or similar. Each framed mirror f o is connected at a hinge line to the adjacent frame, producing 2 hinge lines. Left hinge line-(31 ) is beiwc~n left mirror panel (20) and center mirror panel (21 ) where the front edges of the 2 frames meet. Right hinge line (32) is between center mirror panel (21 ) and right mirror panel (22) wtarre the front edges of the frames meet. The mirrors are operable to be pivoted about the hinge line to allow the angle of view to be adjusted; as f 5 veil as for collapsing the 3 way mirror on top of vne another for storal,e purposes, as illustrated in figure lo.
In one embodiment, compact 3 view mirror (5) comprises 3 framed mirror assemblies, left mirror assembly (20), center mirror assembly (2I ) and right mirror assembly (22). The center mirror assembly (2 l ) has the means is be secured is a wall, 2~ door or similar vertical structure through a securing,means (15) such as a sufficiently adequate number of counter bored holes frontally drilled through the thickness of the dame, or through partial openings made through the rear of the center mirror frame to receive screw heads, nail heads, or similar. To enable the mirror panels is close flat on top of one another, the right hinge line is frontally offset by a dimension equal to the 'LS thickness of the left mirror panel. This is achieved by thickening frontally the right longitudinal portion (27a) of the center mirror frame (7) so that said portion protn,~des firornaliy by the required depth, providing the support to ati~xoh the hinging means (40) to attach the right panel (22). In order to accommodate the protruding right hinge support -$-(7a), the left miwor assembly (20) is slightly narrower in width than the width of the other 2 mirror assemblies (21 and 22) by the width ofthe right hinge support (?a). To facilitate opening and closing, the right mirror panel (22) and the lefi mirror panel (2fl) are each provided with a .handle means ($0) which could be simply as opening for the hand as illustrated, or a knob, pull, or similar device as long as the collapsibility of the 3 view mirror ($) is not compromised. The compact 3 view mirror ($} is equipped with a locking dec.~ice means ($1 ) inserted onto the mirror frames, The.loe;king means could be accomplished through sets of opposing magnets, partially recessed ball bearings, pulls and cias~, etc., in order to stay the mirror panels in closed storage position when 3 view o mirror is not in use. The center mirror assembly, being the mirror assembly to be fixed on t~ ~~eriival sirugture and hence less vulnerable io damage, has a substiurtinlly thin protective backing (12}. Such backing may be formed of a sheet of adhesive plastic film, paperboard, or similar. The left mirror assembly (20) and the right mirror assembly (21 }
both require a substantially thicker protective backing ( 11 }. This protective backing ( 5 could be formed of a dosed rear frame construction as illustrated in figure 2 or by the addition of substaritiatiy rigid yet lightweight material such as com~gated plastic board, corrugated cardboard, corkboard, plywood, or similar. Said protective backing should however be of a visually not unsightly materiat, especially the protective backing which is lo be placed un the rear of the right mirror, as That is the only face which will be in Zo view when the 3 view mirror is in .its closed position, as illustrated .in figure ( 1 c ). A
means to reinforce the mirrors and protective panels in the frame such as cross pieces (8a), clips, or similar, may be necessary for longer length minors, such as full length mirrors.
Another embodimem is a reverse of the former embodiment whereby the right ZS mirror assembly folds over on to the center mirror assembly and the left mirror folds over on Vo the right mirror assembly; such tfiat the hinge support is on the left longitudinal portion of the center mirror .frame.
Figure 4a and 4b illustrates another embodiment of the invention in an open usable position in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. In this embodiment, compact 3 view mirror (5) comprises a viewing area ( 10) comprising a !eft minor (lUa), a center mirror (lUb), and a right r»irror (lUc}. Each mirror is framed withia a substaxntially rigid material. In this embodiment of the invention, the right mirror panel (22) has the means to be fixed onto a wall, door or similar structure. Each frame is connected at a hinge line to the adjacent frame, but in this embodiment, producing a minimum of 3 hinge lines: 2 hinge lines occur between the left nurror panel and the center mirror panel. SpeciFcally, the fast hinge line (3Ia), occurs whore the &oht edges of said minor frames meet. The 2°a hinge line (31b} occurs where thereat edges of said mirror frames meet. These two hinge liaes are produced by a double action hinge, j ~ or similar device to enable the left minor to be pivoted abaut the center mirror by a total . . .. . of 360 degrees in plan: 180 degrees frontwardly, and 180 degrees rearwardly as illustrated in figure 4a. The third hinge .line (32) occurs between center mirror a"csembly (21) and right mirror assembly (22) where the front edges of the frames of said assemblies meet. The left and center mirror panels are operable to be pivoted about the j 5 hinge line to adj ust the angle of view as well as ft~r collapsing compact 3 view mirror un top of one another for storage purposes as .illustrate i.n figure 4c.
In order to close compact 3 view mirror, the center mirror assembly (21 ) is pivoted outwardly towards the front face of the right mirror assembly (22) followed by the left mirror assembly (20) which is pivoted rearwardly towt~rds the rear face of the center mirror panel (21 ). .In this embodiment, the closed position is such that 1 mirror , the left mirror (10a) is usable. To facilitate opening and closing, left mirror assemby (20) may be provided with a handle means (5U) which could be simply an opening for the hand as iiluslraeed, a knob, pull, or similar device as tong as the collapsibility of the 3 . way mirror (5) is.not compromised. The 3 way mirror (5) may also equipped with a Z ~ locking device means (51 ). The locking means could be sets opposing magnets> pulls and clasps, err. in order to stay the mirror panels in closed position when 3 view mirror is.not in use . The right: mirror assembly, being the mirror assemblyto be fixed on a verrica!
structure and hence less vulnerable to damage, has a substantially thin protective backing (12). Such backing could be formed out of a sheet of adhesive plastic film, paperboard or 3 o sirailar. The left mirror assembly (2U) and the right mirror assembly (21 ) both require a more substantial protective backW g. This prot~,-tive backing could be formed out of a _7_ closed rear mirror frame construction as illustrated in figure 2 or by the addition of a substantially rigid, yet lightweight material such as corrugated plastic board, corrugated cardboard, corkboard, plywood, or similar, placed behind the mirror and tugeth~r enclosed within the .frame as .illustrated in figure 3. A means to reinforce the rairrors and protective panels in the frame such as cross pieces (8a), clips, or similar, may be necessary for Longer length mirrors, such as full length mirrors.
Another embodiment is a reverse of the previous embodiment whereby the left mirror assembly is provided with the means to secure said assembly on to a vertical structure, and the hinges are arranged such that the center mirror assembly folds over 1 D frontwacdly against the left mirror assembly, and the right mirror folds rearwardly against -- the rear-of the center mirror assembly in a snake-like manner. The closed p~ition provides one usable reflective mirror surface, the right mirror.
Background of the Invention 3 view mirrors have long been known and around yet not very widely available.
The 3 view mirrors availabie to be purchased by the average consumer tend to be other products which have a 3 way mirror element to the product_ An example of such being a medicine cabinet with 3 mirrored cabinet doors which act as a 3 view mirror when the outer cabinet doors are opened. Another example is a dresser table endo~d with a 3 ~ o view mirror on top instead of the usual 1 way mirror. Therefore, unless the consumer is in the market fur a medicine cabinet or a new dresser table, 3 view mirrors are not readily available for purchase to the average consumer. In such instances, the 3 way viewing capacity of the product is rbt realized, having a secondary importance. 1n both instances, the left and right mirrors tend to be much smaller than the center mirror which does not J 5 make the mirror effec.,tive for viewing the back, the aesthetics of the mirror taking precedence over the viewing capabilities, impede view of sides, not enougfr width to view anything signif cant. The distance between the 2 side mirrors is too large as in the case of a dresser table mirror, making it ditlicult to see what is in the other mirror. In both instances, the ideal position fur a person viewing hitnselF/herself is right in front of the Z~ center mirror so that the side mirrors almost envelope him/her. But the medicine cabinet is normally set above a protruding sink and battrroom punter, in the case of a dresser . . ... - mirror, the. width of the dresser being the impeding factor. In both examples, the length of the mirror is prescribed by the height of the bathroom counter height, or dresser height, so the ability to see the full length df the person is inhibited. The dresser mirror is 25 usually fixed and not made to be swingable and hence the view is not adjustable.
Our interaction with the 3 view mirror seems limited to visits to clothing boutiques, which tend to be fixed on all 3 sides to a wall, or creating a wail, tends to be generously large, requiring lots of space and very expensive since the mirrors are often _2_ custom made and installed. In effect, these 3 view mirrors are inaccessible to the average household.
The Magic Mirror, Patent #21163?7 illustrated that mirrors should in fa:.~t be across from each other but on a slight angle to each other, in order for the viewer o view 3 his/her back. Therefore, to utilize the Magic Minor, requirements srnh as a wall or similar structure be behind an existing mirror and that the distance between them should be rather close. So that the only position in which you can place the Magic Mirror is a hallway or similarly narrowly confined wails and it requires the consumer to have to figure this out, and to locate it properly in his home; therefore not be able to put it ~ o wherever it's use is desired. Locating it is cumbersome and limiting.
Summary of the Invention From the foregoing, it may be appreciated that a need has arisen for a compact, utilitarian 3 way viewing device. In accordance with the present invention, a compact, collapsible 3 view mirror is provided which subskautially eliminates or reduces the I 5 disadvantages and problems associated with currently available 3 view mirrors.
According to the present invention, a compact 3 view mirror is disclosed. The compact 3 view mirror comprising a viewing area having a left mirror assembly, a center mirror assembly, and a right mirror assembly, wherein the left mirror assembly and right mirror assembly are hingedly attached to the center mirror assembly.
Z a In one embodimert of the invention, the collapsible 3 view mirror is installed via the center mirror assembly, which is provided with a means to secure said minor assembly onto a wail, door or similar vertical structure. The left mirror assembly and right mirror assembly are operable to move inward. towards the fixed center mirror assembly to close folded flat against one another so that no reflective mirror surface is in Z~ view.
In another embodiment, the collapsible 3 view mirror is inshalled via the left mirror assembly or the right mirror assembly, which is provided with a means to secure said assembly onto a wall, door, or similar vertical structure. The mirror assemblies which are not fixed to a vertical structure are operable to pivot about a minimum of 3 hinge axis to stack flat against one another, such that when closed, one usable reflective mirror surface is in usable position.
Brief Description of the Drawings Far a more complete understanding of the present invention, the objects and advantages thereof; reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in connection with the ~tc;company~ing drawings in which:
Figure 1 a is a plan view of one embodiment of the compact 3 view mirror installed on a wall and in a usable position .
Figure 1b is an isometric view ufthe compact 3 vew mirror of Cgure la installed l v on a wall and in a usable position.
Figure 1c is an isometric view of the collapsible viewing device of figure 1b in an installed and closed position Figure 1d is ari exploded isometric view of the collapsible viewing device illustrating how the component parts of the device are assembled.
l 5 Figure 2 is an assembly drawing of a typical mirror assembly Figure 3 is an assembly drawing of a mirror panel which is used in the case of ready exposed conditions Figure 4a is a plan view of another embodiment of the compact 3 view mirror installed on a wall and in a usable position . . .. . . 2~. gigs ,~ is~an isometric view of the safne eri~bodirrient of the 3 view mirror illustrated in figure 4a Figure 4c is an isometric view of the same embodiment of the 3 view mirror illustrated in figure 46 but in a closed position Figure 4d is an assembly drawing of the same embodiment of the 3 view mirror 'L5 illustrated in figure 4c Detailed Description of the Invention The preferred embodiment of the present invention and its advantages are illustrated in figures la to 4d ofthe drawings, like numerals being used for like and correspotuling parts of the various drawings.
Figure la and Ib illustrates a compact 3 view mirror (S) as it would appear in an open usable position in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
Collapsible 3 vcew mirror (5) comprises a viewing area (10) comprising a left mirror (1 Oaf a center mirror ( 1 t7b), and a right mirror (.1 Oc). F~ach mirror is .framed within a substantially rigid material such as wood, plastic, metal, or similar. Each framed mirror f o is connected at a hinge line to the adjacent frame, producing 2 hinge lines. Left hinge line-(31 ) is beiwc~n left mirror panel (20) and center mirror panel (21 ) where the front edges of the 2 frames meet. Right hinge line (32) is between center mirror panel (21 ) and right mirror panel (22) wtarre the front edges of the frames meet. The mirrors are operable to be pivoted about the hinge line to allow the angle of view to be adjusted; as f 5 veil as for collapsing the 3 way mirror on top of vne another for storal,e purposes, as illustrated in figure lo.
In one embodiment, compact 3 view mirror (5) comprises 3 framed mirror assemblies, left mirror assembly (20), center mirror assembly (2I ) and right mirror assembly (22). The center mirror assembly (2 l ) has the means is be secured is a wall, 2~ door or similar vertical structure through a securing,means (15) such as a sufficiently adequate number of counter bored holes frontally drilled through the thickness of the dame, or through partial openings made through the rear of the center mirror frame to receive screw heads, nail heads, or similar. To enable the mirror panels is close flat on top of one another, the right hinge line is frontally offset by a dimension equal to the 'LS thickness of the left mirror panel. This is achieved by thickening frontally the right longitudinal portion (27a) of the center mirror frame (7) so that said portion protn,~des firornaliy by the required depth, providing the support to ati~xoh the hinging means (40) to attach the right panel (22). In order to accommodate the protruding right hinge support -$-(7a), the left miwor assembly (20) is slightly narrower in width than the width of the other 2 mirror assemblies (21 and 22) by the width ofthe right hinge support (?a). To facilitate opening and closing, the right mirror panel (22) and the lefi mirror panel (2fl) are each provided with a .handle means ($0) which could be simply as opening for the hand as illustrated, or a knob, pull, or similar device as long as the collapsibility of the 3 view mirror ($) is not compromised. The compact 3 view mirror ($} is equipped with a locking dec.~ice means ($1 ) inserted onto the mirror frames, The.loe;king means could be accomplished through sets of opposing magnets, partially recessed ball bearings, pulls and cias~, etc., in order to stay the mirror panels in closed storage position when 3 view o mirror is not in use. The center mirror assembly, being the mirror assembly to be fixed on t~ ~~eriival sirugture and hence less vulnerable io damage, has a substiurtinlly thin protective backing (12}. Such backing may be formed of a sheet of adhesive plastic film, paperboard, or similar. The left mirror assembly (20) and the right mirror assembly (21 }
both require a substantially thicker protective backing ( 11 }. This protective backing ( 5 could be formed of a dosed rear frame construction as illustrated in figure 2 or by the addition of substaritiatiy rigid yet lightweight material such as com~gated plastic board, corrugated cardboard, corkboard, plywood, or similar. Said protective backing should however be of a visually not unsightly materiat, especially the protective backing which is lo be placed un the rear of the right mirror, as That is the only face which will be in Zo view when the 3 view mirror is in .its closed position, as illustrated .in figure ( 1 c ). A
means to reinforce the mirrors and protective panels in the frame such as cross pieces (8a), clips, or similar, may be necessary for longer length minors, such as full length mirrors.
Another embodimem is a reverse of the former embodiment whereby the right ZS mirror assembly folds over on to the center mirror assembly and the left mirror folds over on Vo the right mirror assembly; such tfiat the hinge support is on the left longitudinal portion of the center mirror .frame.
Figure 4a and 4b illustrates another embodiment of the invention in an open usable position in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. In this embodiment, compact 3 view mirror (5) comprises a viewing area ( 10) comprising a !eft minor (lUa), a center mirror (lUb), and a right r»irror (lUc}. Each mirror is framed withia a substaxntially rigid material. In this embodiment of the invention, the right mirror panel (22) has the means to be fixed onto a wall, door or similar structure. Each frame is connected at a hinge line to the adjacent frame, but in this embodiment, producing a minimum of 3 hinge lines: 2 hinge lines occur between the left nurror panel and the center mirror panel. SpeciFcally, the fast hinge line (3Ia), occurs whore the &oht edges of said minor frames meet. The 2°a hinge line (31b} occurs where thereat edges of said mirror frames meet. These two hinge liaes are produced by a double action hinge, j ~ or similar device to enable the left minor to be pivoted abaut the center mirror by a total . . .. . of 360 degrees in plan: 180 degrees frontwardly, and 180 degrees rearwardly as illustrated in figure 4a. The third hinge .line (32) occurs between center mirror a"csembly (21) and right mirror assembly (22) where the front edges of the frames of said assemblies meet. The left and center mirror panels are operable to be pivoted about the j 5 hinge line to adj ust the angle of view as well as ft~r collapsing compact 3 view mirror un top of one another for storage purposes as .illustrate i.n figure 4c.
In order to close compact 3 view mirror, the center mirror assembly (21 ) is pivoted outwardly towards the front face of the right mirror assembly (22) followed by the left mirror assembly (20) which is pivoted rearwardly towt~rds the rear face of the center mirror panel (21 ). .In this embodiment, the closed position is such that 1 mirror , the left mirror (10a) is usable. To facilitate opening and closing, left mirror assemby (20) may be provided with a handle means (5U) which could be simply an opening for the hand as iiluslraeed, a knob, pull, or similar device as tong as the collapsibility of the 3 . way mirror (5) is.not compromised. The 3 way mirror (5) may also equipped with a Z ~ locking device means (51 ). The locking means could be sets opposing magnets> pulls and clasps, err. in order to stay the mirror panels in closed position when 3 view mirror is.not in use . The right: mirror assembly, being the mirror assemblyto be fixed on a verrica!
structure and hence less vulnerable to damage, has a substantially thin protective backing (12). Such backing could be formed out of a sheet of adhesive plastic film, paperboard or 3 o sirailar. The left mirror assembly (2U) and the right mirror assembly (21 ) both require a more substantial protective backW g. This prot~,-tive backing could be formed out of a _7_ closed rear mirror frame construction as illustrated in figure 2 or by the addition of a substantially rigid, yet lightweight material such as corrugated plastic board, corrugated cardboard, corkboard, plywood, or similar, placed behind the mirror and tugeth~r enclosed within the .frame as .illustrated in figure 3. A means to reinforce the rairrors and protective panels in the frame such as cross pieces (8a), clips, or similar, may be necessary for Longer length mirrors, such as full length mirrors.
Another embodiment is a reverse of the previous embodiment whereby the left mirror assembly is provided with the means to secure said assembly on to a vertical structure, and the hinges are arranged such that the center mirror assembly folds over 1 D frontwacdly against the left mirror assembly, and the right mirror folds rearwardly against -- the rear-of the center mirror assembly in a snake-like manner. The closed p~ition provides one usable reflective mirror surface, the right mirror.
Claims (27)
1) An installable compact 3 view mirror comprising:
a viewing area comprising 3 substantially similarly sized mirror assemblies:
a left mirror assembly, a right mirror assembly, a center mirror assembly, wherein the left mirror assembly and right mirror assembly are hingedly attached to the center mirror assembly, such that the mirror assemblies are swingable from an adjustable and usable open position where all 3 reflective mirror surfaces are in full view, to a closed storage position.
a viewing area comprising 3 substantially similarly sized mirror assemblies:
a left mirror assembly, a right mirror assembly, a center mirror assembly, wherein the left mirror assembly and right mirror assembly are hingedly attached to the center mirror assembly, such that the mirror assemblies are swingable from an adjustable and usable open position where all 3 reflective mirror surfaces are in full view, to a closed storage position.
2) The collapsible viewing device of claim 1 wherein each mirror assembly comprises of a substantially rectangular frame with a float and rear rim in substantially a single flat plane, a mirror enclosed within and supported by, said frame.
3) The combination defined in claim 2 wherein the frames of the mirror assemblies are made of a substantially rigid material, selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic or wood.
4) The combination defined in claim 2 wherein the rear of the mirrors are protected from damage by either a closed rear frame construction, a protective sheeting, panel, board or similar placed behind the mirror and enclosed within the frame along wish said mirror.
5) The compact 3 view mirror of claim 1 wherein the hinging means may be formed out of the frames of the mirror assemblies or may be an addition to the frames of the mirror assemblies.
6) The compact 3 view mirror of claim 1 wherein at least one of the three mirror assemblies is provided with the means for fixing said assembly onto a wall, door or similar vertical structure as the means to install the compact 3 view mirror
7) The combination defined in claim 6 whereby once compact 3 view mirror is installed, the 2 non-fixed mirror asemblies are operable to pivot about the fixed mirror assembly to form a usable and adjustable viewing area in which all 3 reflective mirror surfaces are viewable to the user.
8) The combination defined in claim 7 wherein the operable mirror assemblies are pivotable to stack on top of one another such that the rims of the mirror frames substantially butts against one another, rendering the compact 3 view mirror to be collapsible.
9) The combination defined in claim 7 wherein an opening means such as a handle, a hand receiving space, groove, or pull type mechanism is provided on the longitudinal frame portions of the operable mirror assemblies to facilitate movement of the pivotable mirror assemblies.
10) The combination defined in claim 9 wherein the handle means is such that flush closability of the device is not compromised.
11) The compact 3 view mirror of claim 1 wherein a releasable locking means such as sets of opposing magnets, pulls and clash, or similar, is provided where necessary on the mirror frames for ensuring the closed position.
12) The combination defined in claim 11 wherein the locking means is such that flush closability of the device is not compromised.
13) Compact 3 view mirror of claims 1 to 12 wherein the center mirror assembly is provided with the mans to be secured to a wall, door or similar vertical structure.
14) The combination defined in claim 13 wherein the hinging mechanism creates vertical non-coplanar hinge lines.
15) The combination defined in claim 14 wherein each mirror assembly is connected at a hinge line to the adjacent frame, producing 2 hinge lines: one hinge line to the left of the center mirror assembly, another hinge line to the right of the center mirror assembly.
16) The combination defined in claim 15 wherein left vertical hinge line is located between left mirror assembly and center mirror assembly where the front edges of the frames of said 2 assemblies meet.
17) The combination defined in claim 15 wherein the right vertical hinge line is frontally offset by a distance equal to the thickness of the left mirror assembly by a frontally raised hinge support portion located on the right longitudinal portion of the center mirror frame to permit the front of the right mirror assembly to fold flush against the rear of the closed left mirror assembly.
18) The combination defined in claim 17 wherein the right vertical hinge line is located between the center mirror assembly and right mirror assembly where the front edges of the right mirror and the raised hinge support meet
19) The combination defined in claim 18 wherein the left mirror assembly is slightly narrower in width than the right mirror assembly by the width of the raised hinge support in order to accommodate the raised hinge support.
20) Compact 3 view mirror of claims 13 to 19 wherein a closed position does not provide any usable reflective viewing surface.
21) Compact 3 view mirror of claims 13 to 20 wherein the left and right designations could be reversed such that the right mirror assembly folds frontwardly against the front face of the center mirror assembly and the left mirror assembly folds frontwardly against the rear of the right mirror assembly, with the longitudinal hinge support portion being located on the left longitudinal portion of the center mirror frame.
22) Compact 3 view mirror of claims 1 to 12 wherein the right mirror is provided with the means to be secured to a wall, door, or similar vertical structure.
23) The combination defined in claim 22 wherein 3 vertical hinge lines are created:
2 vertical hinge lines between left mirror assembly and center mirror or assembly, and one vertical hinge line between the center mirror assembly and right mirror assembly.
2 vertical hinge lines between left mirror assembly and center mirror or assembly, and one vertical hinge line between the center mirror assembly and right mirror assembly.
24) The combination defined in claim 23 wherein the vertical hinge line to the left of the center mirror assembly is located where the front edges of the center mirror frame and right mirror frame meet such that the center mirror assembly is swingable toward the right mirror assembly and fold flush against the right mirror assembly in a face to face manner.
25) The combination defined in claim 23 wherein the 2 vertical hinge lines which are to the left of the center mirror assembly are created by a set of double action hinges located where the outer rims of the left mirror assembly and center mirror assembly meet such that 1 vertical hinge line is created where the front edges of the mirror frames meet and a 2nd vertical hinge line is created where the rear edges of the mirror frames meet such that left mirror assembly is swingable to fold flush against the center mirror assembly in a back to back manner.
26) The combination defined in claim 24 wherein a closed position provides 1 usable viewing area, the left mirror.
27)The combination defined in claim 22 to 26 wherein left and right designations may be reversed such that the left mirror is installed to a wall, door, or similar vertical structure, and to close the compact 3 view mirror, the center mirror folds flush against the right mirror assembly in a face to face manner, and the right mirror folds rearwardly against the rear of the center mirror assembly, providing 1 usable viewing area, the right mirror.
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