WO2001028814A3 - Interchangeable mirror scalp for trailer towing - Google Patents

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WO2001028814A3
WO2001028814A3 PCT/US2000/028990 US0028990W WO0128814A3 WO 2001028814 A3 WO2001028814 A3 WO 2001028814A3 US 0028990 W US0028990 W US 0028990W WO 0128814 A3 WO0128814 A3 WO 0128814A3
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scalp
mirror
trailer towing
interchangeable mirror
interchangeable
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PCT/US2000/028990
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French (fr)
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WO2001028814A2 (en
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Paul R Henion
Andrew Lettis
Graham Rehill
Ronald R Raymo Jr
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Britax Vision Systems North Am
Paul R Henion
Andrew Lettis
Graham Rehill
Ronald R Raymo Jr
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Application filed by Britax Vision Systems North Am, Paul R Henion, Andrew Lettis, Graham Rehill, Ronald R Raymo Jr filed Critical Britax Vision Systems North Am
Priority to DE10085122T priority Critical patent/DE10085122T1/en
Priority to JP2001531623A priority patent/JP2003512232A/en
Priority to AU15734/01A priority patent/AU1573401A/en
Publication of WO2001028814A2 publication Critical patent/WO2001028814A2/en
Publication of WO2001028814A3 publication Critical patent/WO2001028814A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/08—Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots, e.g. convex mirrors; Side-by-side associations of rear-view and other mirrors
    • B60R1/081—Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots, e.g. convex mirrors; Side-by-side associations of rear-view and other mirrors avoiding blind spots, e.g. by using a side-by-side association of mirrors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/2661—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic mounted on parts having other functions
    • B60Q1/2665—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic mounted on parts having other functions on rear-view mirrors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/02—Rear-view mirror arrangements
    • B60R1/06—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
    • B60R1/078—Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior easily removable; mounted for bodily outward movement, e.g. when towing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R1/00—Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
    • B60R1/12—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
    • B60R1/1207—Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks with lamps; with turn indicators

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Rear-View Mirror Devices That Are Mounted On The Exterior Of The Vehicle (AREA)

Abstract

A vehicle side mirror includes a forward scalp portion (42) removable from a forward side of the mirror housing (16). The scalp portion (42) can be replaced with an extended auxiliary towing mirror scalp (44) that conforms with the housing (16).
PCT/US2000/028990 1999-10-20 2000-10-20 Interchangeable mirror scalp for trailer towing WO2001028814A2 (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE10085122T DE10085122T1 (en) 1999-10-20 2000-10-20 Side mirror assembly for a vehicle with a replaceable auxiliary mirror
JP2001531623A JP2003512232A (en) 1999-10-20 2000-10-20 Interchangeable wrapped mirror for trailer traction
AU15734/01A AU1573401A (en) 1999-10-20 2000-10-20 Interchangeable mirror scalp for trailer towing

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US16073799P 1999-10-20 1999-10-20
US60/160,737 1999-10-20
US20851000P 2000-06-01 2000-06-01
US60/208,510 2000-06-01

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WO2001028814A2 WO2001028814A2 (en) 2001-04-26
WO2001028814A3 true WO2001028814A3 (en) 2001-11-22

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WO (1) WO2001028814A2 (en)

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Citations (4)

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US4890907A (en) * 1989-07-10 1990-01-02 Vu Thuan D Automatic mirror light
US5124847A (en) * 1990-07-31 1992-06-23 Qi Hua Gong Rear view mirror
US5784211A (en) * 1993-09-24 1998-07-21 Mingledorff; Neil H. Auxiliary rearview mirror assembly for attachment to a side-mounted vehicle rearview mirror
US6099154A (en) * 1998-10-23 2000-08-08 Delco Electronics Corp. Mirror with lighted indicia

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4890907A (en) * 1989-07-10 1990-01-02 Vu Thuan D Automatic mirror light
US5124847A (en) * 1990-07-31 1992-06-23 Qi Hua Gong Rear view mirror
US5784211A (en) * 1993-09-24 1998-07-21 Mingledorff; Neil H. Auxiliary rearview mirror assembly for attachment to a side-mounted vehicle rearview mirror
US6099154A (en) * 1998-10-23 2000-08-08 Delco Electronics Corp. Mirror with lighted indicia

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WO2001028814A2 (en) 2001-04-26
JP2003512232A (en) 2003-04-02
DE10085122T1 (en) 2003-02-27

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