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Security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system
Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America Inc
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Filing: 1999-01-18
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Granted: 2000-06-13
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Expires: 2019-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A floodlight that is adapted to projecting a pattern of light from the housing of a vehicle exterior mirror on an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in that area. The pattern extends laterally onto the vehicle and downwardly and rearwardly of the mirror housing. In this manner, the lighted security zone extends from the vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle. An actuator for the floodlight includes a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter wherein the base unit is responsive to a signal from the remote transmitter in order to actuate the floodlight. The actuator may further include a lockout device in order to prevent actuation of the floodlight during operation of the vehicle. A signal light is additionally included in the exterior mirror housing in order to project a second pattern of light from the mirror housing extending laterally away from the vehicle and rearwardly of the vehicle. In this manner, the second pattern cannot be directly observed by the driver of the vehicle but may be observed by the driver of another vehicle passing the equipped vehicle. The signal light operates in unison with a turn signal, brake signal, or both, of the equipped vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Todd W. Pastrick
- 👤 Linda K. Molenkamp
- 👤 Roger L. Koops
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207; B60Q2900/00; B60Q2900/30; B60R2001/1284; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 171
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising; an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forming one of a rigid mount and a breakaway joint to said side; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight positioned in said housing of said assembly and projecting a pattern of light from said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a lens, said floodlight having a light source and a reflector behind said lens; and said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle; wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off said side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising; an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forming one of a rigid mount and a breakaway joint to said side; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight positioned in said housing of said assembly and projecting a pattern of light from said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a lens, said floodlight having a light source and a reflector behind said lens; and said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle; wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off said side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted vehicular rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said lens comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted vehicular rearview mirror system of claim 3 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted vehicular rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 2 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 9
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18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 11 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent fuse lamp.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forms a rigid mount to the side of the vehicle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forms a breakaway joint to the side of the vehicle.
Claim 16
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23 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 14 wherein said breakaway joint mount comprises a wire-way for passage of wires.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said reflective element comprises a glass element having a first surface and a second surface, said glass element coated on one of said first surface and said second surface with a reflective layer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 17 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 1 wherein said assembly includes a signal light positioned in said housing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 19 wherein said signal light comprises a turn signal light.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
258 words
A security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system comprising; an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight positioned in said housing of said assembly and projecting a pattern of light from said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle; and said pattern of light projected by said floodlight including a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off the side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone; wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
258 words
A security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system comprising; an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight positioned in said housing of said assembly and projecting a pattern of light from said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle; and said pattern of light projected by said floodlight including a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off the side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone; wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said floodlight comprises a lens, said floodlight having said light source and a reflector behind said lens.
Claim 25
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18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 22 wherein said lens comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 26
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19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 23 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 27
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19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 28
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The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 23 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 29
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18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 22 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 30
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The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 22 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 31
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The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 22 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 32
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19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 33
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The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 30 wherein said incandescent lamp comprises an incandescent fuse lamp.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 35
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20 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said light source comprises a vacuum fluorescent lamp.
Claim 36
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19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said light source comprises a light-emitting diode.
Claim 37
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19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
32 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forms a rigid mount to the side of the vehicle.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
32 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forms a breakaway joint to the side of the vehicle.
Claim 40
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23 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 37 wherein said breakaway joint mount comprises a wire-way for passage of wires.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 21 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 39 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
265 words
A security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising; an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of the vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forming one of a rigid mount and a breakaway joint to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight positioned in said housing of said assembly and projecting a pattern of light from said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source, said light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe; and said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle; wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting said side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off the side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
265 words
A security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising; an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of the vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forming one of a rigid mount and a breakaway joint to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight positioned in said housing of said assembly and projecting a pattern of light from said housing on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source, said light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe; and said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle; wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting said side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off the side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
29 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said floodlight comprises a lens and a reflector, said light source and said reflector behind said lens.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said floodlight comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rear-view mirror system of claim 43 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
33 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said floodlight comprises a lens selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 46 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 51
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18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 46 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 52
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18 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 46 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 46 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
20 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 50 wherein said incandescent lamp comprises an incandescent fuse lamp.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 46 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
20 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said light source comprises a vacuum fluorescent lamp.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said light source comprises a light-emitting diode.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
32 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forms a rigid mount to the side of the vehicle.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
32 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle forms a breakaway joint to the side of the vehicle.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
23 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 57 wherein said breakaway joint mount comprises a wire-way for passage of wires.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
34 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 57 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
34 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 56 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
34 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 41 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted vehicular exterior rearview mirror system of claim 62 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
227 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source and a lens, said light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light emitting diode and a light pipe; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone; and wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off said side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
227 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source and a lens, said light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light emitting diode and a light pipe; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone; and wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle, said light portion reflecting off said side of the vehicle in order to further illuminate the lighted security zone.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said floodlight comprises a reflector behind said lens.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said floodlight comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 71
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 66 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 72
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 73
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 65 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 74
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17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 75
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 76
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 77
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 78
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 69 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 79
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 69 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 80
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 81
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said light source comprises a light emitting diode.
Claim 82
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe.
Claim 83
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said mount for attachment to said side of the vehicle forms a rigid mount to said side.
Claim 84
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said mount for attachment to said side of the vehicle forms a breakaway joint to said side.
Claim 85
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 80 wherein said breakaway joint mount comprises a wire-way for passage of wires.
Claim 86
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 80 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting a portion of said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 87
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36 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 79 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting a portion of said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 88
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting a portion of said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 89
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 90
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 85 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 91
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said assembly includes a signal light.
Claim 92
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 87 wherein said signal light comprises a turn signal light.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 64 wherein said lighted security zone extends from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
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A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said mount for attachment to said side of the vehicle forming a breakaway joint to said side; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a lens, said floodlight having a light source behind said lens; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone; and wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle.
Claim 95
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203 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said mount for attachment to said side of the vehicle forming a breakaway joint to said side; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about at least one axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a lens, said floodlight having a light source behind said lens; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone; and wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight includes a portion of light contacting the side of the vehicle.
Claim 96
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said mount comprises a wire-way through which a wire cable passes.
Claim 97
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said lens comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 98
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 92 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 99
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 100
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 101
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 102
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 103
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 104
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 105
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 99 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent fuse lamp.
Claim 106
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 107
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein a heater is provided to evaporate ice and dew from said reflective element positioned in said housing.
Claim 108
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein a heater is provided to evaporate ice and dew from said reflective element positioned in said housing and wherein power for said heater is supplied through said wire cable.
Claim 109
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from said assembly without projecting a portion of said light pattern forwardly of said assembly.
Claim 110
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said reflective element comprises a glass element having a first surface and a second surface, said glass element coated on one of said first surface and said second surface with a reflective layer.
Claim 111
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 112
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18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 106 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 113
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said assembly includes a signal light.
Claim 114
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 108 wherein said signal light comprises a turn signal light.
Claim 115
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein said reflective element is an electrochromic mirror and wherein signals to control the level of reflectivity of said electrochromic mirror reflective element pass through said wire cable.
Claim 116
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe.
Claim 117
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 111 wherein said light pipe comprises a fibre optic bundle.
Claim 118
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe, wherein said light pipe comprises a fibre optic bundle, and wherein said fibre optic bundle passes through said wire-way.
Claim 119
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The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said lighted security zone extends from a vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
27 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 91 wherein said wire cable includes wires supplying control signals to said actuator for positioning said reflective element.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 90 wherein said light source comprises a light emitting diode.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
227 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a breakaway mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said breakaway mount including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle and a pivoting member providing breakaway motion for said housing with respect to said stationary member; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone, said pattern of light projected by said floodlight contacting the side of the vehicle; and said floodlight comprising a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light emitting diode and a light pipe.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
227 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a breakaway mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said breakaway mount including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle and a pivoting member providing breakaway motion for said housing with respect to said stationary member; said assembly including a reflective element and an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis, said reflective element positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone, said pattern of light projected by said floodlight contacting the side of the vehicle; and said floodlight comprising a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light emitting diode and a light pipe.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
16 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said floodlight comprises a lens.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 118 wherein said lens comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 119 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
30 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 119 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 118 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 118 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 118 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 126 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent fuse lamp.
Claim 134
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 135
Dependent Claim
27 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein a heater is positioned in said housing to evaporate ice and dew from said reflective element.
Claim 136
Dependent Claim
29 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 129 wherein power for said heater is supplied through a wire cable, said wire cable passing through said breakaway mount.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
33 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said pattern of light projected by said floodlight extends rearwardly from a door of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
44 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said reflective element comprises a glass element having a first surface and a second surface, said glass element coated on one of said first surface and said second surface with a reflective layer.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 130 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 140
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 133 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 141
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said assembly includes a signal light.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 135 wherein said signal light comprises a turn signal light.
Claim 143
Dependent Claim
29 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 134 wherein signals to control the level of refectivity of said electrochromic mirror reflective element pass through said wire cable.
Claim 144
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe.
Claim 145
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 138 wherein said light pipe comprises a fibre optic bundle.
Claim 146
Dependent Claim
28 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 117 wherein said lighted security zone extends from a door of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle.
Claim 147
Dependent Claim
204 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element, an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis and a heater to evaporate ice and dew from said reflective element, said reflective element, said actuator and said heater positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone, said pattern of light projected by said floodlight contacting the side of the vehicle; and wherein power for said heater is supplied through a wire cable, said wire cable passing through said mount.
Claim 148
Dependent Claim
204 words
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle, comprising: an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle, said assembly including a housing and a mount for attachment to the side of the vehicle; said assembly including a reflective element, an actuator for positioning said reflective element about an axis and a heater to evaporate ice and dew from said reflective element, said reflective element, said actuator and said heater positioned in said housing; said assembly further including a floodlight, said floodlight projecting a pattern of light from said assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in said area when said assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle; said floodlight comprising a light source; said floodlight adapted to project said pattern of light generally rearwardly and downwardly to contact the ground at a vicinity of entry and exit by occupants of the vehicle to establish a lighted security zone, said pattern of light projected by said floodlight contacting the side of the vehicle; and wherein power for said heater is supplied through a wire cable, said wire cable passing through said mount.
Claim 149
Dependent Claim
16 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said floodlight comprises a lens.
Claim 150
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 142 wherein said lens comprises a non-filtering lens.
Claim 151
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 143 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 152
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said pattern of light comprises white light.
Claim 153
Dependent Claim
30 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 143 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens, and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 154
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 142 wherein said lens comprises a segmented lens.
Claim 155
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 142 wherein said lens comprises a prismatic lens.
Claim 156
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 142 wherein said lens comprises a Fresnel lens.
Claim 157
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 158
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 150 wherein said light source comprises an incandescent fuse lamp.
Claim 159
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said light source comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 160
Dependent Claim
47 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said floodlight further comprises a reflector and wherein said light source is selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, a light emitting diode and a light pipe.
Claim 161
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said mount comprises a rigid mount.
Claim 162
Dependent Claim
49 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said mount comprises a breakaway mount, said breakaway mount including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle and a pivoting member providing breakaway motion for said housing with respect to said stationary member.
Claim 163
Dependent Claim
44 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said reflective element comprises a glass element having a first surface and a second surface, said glass element coated on one of said first surface and said second surface with a reflective layer.
Claim 164
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said reflective element is an electro-optic mirror.
Claim 165
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 157 wherein said electro-optic mirror is an electrochromic mirror.
Claim 166
Dependent Claim
17 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said assembly includes a signal light.
Claim 167
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 159 wherein said signal light comprises a turn signal light.
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
29 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 158 wherein signals to control the level of refectivity of said electrochromic mirror reflective element pass through said wire cable.
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
18 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said light source comprises a light pipe.
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
19 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 162 wherein said light pipe comprises a fibre optic bundle.
Claim 171
Dependent Claim
28 words
The security lighted exterior rearview mirror system of claim 141 wherein said lighted security zone extends from a door of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle.
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