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Vehicular rearview mirror assembly system
Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America Inc
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Filing: 2001-08-23
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Granted: 2002-11-05
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Expires: 2021-08-23
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
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:55
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: 82
Claim 1
Independent Claim
398 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle; said exterior mirror assembly comprising a casing, said casing defining a cavity, a reflectance element incorporated in said cavity, said reflectance element adjustably mounted with respect to said casing on an electrically-operated actuator for providing adjustment of the position of said reflectance element; said exterior mirror assembly further including at least one chosen from a turn signal light assembly and a security light assembly, said turn signal light assembly including a light source, said turn signal light assembly fixedly mounted with respect to said casing and separate from said adjustable reflectance element, said turn signal light assembly adapted to project a pattern of light from said exterior mirror assembly observable to a driver of another vehicle passing from behind the side of the vehicle equipped with said turn signal light assembly, said pattern of light of said turn signal light assembly substantially unobserved by a driver of the vehicle when said exterior mirror assembly is mounted to said side of the vehicle, said turn signal light assembly adapted for connection with a turn signal circuit of the vehicle such that said turn signal light assembly actuates when the turn signal circuit is being actuated in order to provide a warning light to the driver of the another vehicle passing the vehicle that a lane change by the vehicle is intended, said warning light being substantially unobserved by the driver of the vehicle, said security light assembly including a light source, said security light assembly adapted for connection to a control of the vehicle, an actuator for said security light assembly including a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter, said control responsive to a signal from said remote transmitter in order to actuate said security in order to project a light beam from said exterior mirror assembly on a ground area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in a vicinity of entry and exit by a vehicle occupant and wherein said signal from said remote transmitter comprises a radio frequency signal; and wherein said mounting of said exterior mirror assembly comprises a breakaway joint assembly, said breakaway joint assembly including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle, a pivot member and a wire-way.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
398 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle; said exterior mirror assembly comprising a casing, said casing defining a cavity, a reflectance element incorporated in said cavity, said reflectance element adjustably mounted with respect to said casing on an electrically-operated actuator for providing adjustment of the position of said reflectance element; said exterior mirror assembly further including at least one chosen from a turn signal light assembly and a security light assembly, said turn signal light assembly including a light source, said turn signal light assembly fixedly mounted with respect to said casing and separate from said adjustable reflectance element, said turn signal light assembly adapted to project a pattern of light from said exterior mirror assembly observable to a driver of another vehicle passing from behind the side of the vehicle equipped with said turn signal light assembly, said pattern of light of said turn signal light assembly substantially unobserved by a driver of the vehicle when said exterior mirror assembly is mounted to said side of the vehicle, said turn signal light assembly adapted for connection with a turn signal circuit of the vehicle such that said turn signal light assembly actuates when the turn signal circuit is being actuated in order to provide a warning light to the driver of the another vehicle passing the vehicle that a lane change by the vehicle is intended, said warning light being substantially unobserved by the driver of the vehicle, said security light assembly including a light source, said security light assembly adapted for connection to a control of the vehicle, an actuator for said security light assembly including a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter, said control responsive to a signal from said remote transmitter in order to actuate said security in order to project a light beam from said exterior mirror assembly on a ground area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in a vicinity of entry and exit by a vehicle occupant and wherein said signal from said remote transmitter comprises a radio frequency signal; and wherein said mounting of said exterior mirror assembly comprises a breakaway joint assembly, said breakaway joint assembly including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle, a pivot member and a wire-way.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a lens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mirror system of claim 2 wherein said lens comprises a filtering lens.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 3 wherein said filtering lens comprises an amber-filtering lens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 3 wherein said filtering lens comprises a red-filtering lens.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a reflector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises an incandescent source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a light pipe.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 10 wherein said light pipe comprises a fiber-optic bundle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said exterior mirror assembly includes said turn signal light assembly and wherein said pattern of light projected from said exterior mirror assembly is selected from the group consisting of red-colored light and amber-colored light.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said exterior mirror assembly includes said turn signal light assembly and wherein said pattern of light projected from said exterior mirror assembly comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mirror system of claim 13 wherein said turn signal light assembly includes a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said turn signal light assembly includes at least one of an amber light source and an amber-filtering lens.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mirror system of claim 15 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mirror system of claim 2 wherein said pattern of light projected from said exterior mirror assembly is selected from the group consisting of red-colored light and amber-colored light.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said reflectance element comprises an electrochromic reflectance element.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said electrochromic reflectance element further comprises a heater element.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The mirror system of claim 21 including at least one wire controlling operation of at least one of said electrically-operated actuator, said heater element and said electrochromic reflectance element, wherein said at least one wire passes through said wire-way.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a light pipe and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
49 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises an incandescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
65 words
The mirror system of claim 1 wherein said reflectance element of said driver-side exterior mirror assembly comprises an electrochromic reflectance element, wherein said electrochromic reflectance element further comprises a heater element, and wherein at least one wire controlling operation of at least one of said electrically-operated actuator, said heater element and said electrochromic reflectance element of said driver-side exterior mirror assembly passes through said wire-way.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
424 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a driver-side of a vehicle and an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a passenger-side of a vehicle; each of said exterior mirror assemblies comprising a casing, said casing defining a cavity, a reflectance element incorporated in said cavity, said reflectance element adjustably mounted with respect to said casing on an electrically-operated actuator for providing adjustment of the position of said reflectance element; each of said exterior mirror assemblies further including at least one chosen from a turn signal light assembly and a security light assembly, said turn signal light assembly including a light source, said turn signal light assembly fixedly mounted with respect to said casing and separate from said adjustable reflectance element, said turn signal light assembly adapted to project a pattern of light from each of said exterior mirror assemblies observable to a driver of another vehicle passing from behind the side of the vehicle equipped with said turn signal light assembly, said pattern of light of said turn signal light assembly substantially unobserved by a driver of the vehicle when each of said exterior mirror assemblies is mounted to said side of the vehicle, said turn signal light assembly adapted for connection with a turn signal circuit of the vehicle such that said turn signal light assembly actuates when the turn signal circuit is being actuated in order to provide a warning light to the driver of the another vehicle passing the vehicle that a lane change by the vehicle is intended, said warning light being substantially unobserved by the driver of the vehicle, said security light assembly including a light source, said security light assembly adapted for connection to a control of the vehicle, an actuator for said security light assembly including a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter, said control responsive to a signal from said remote transmitter in order to actuate said security in order to project a light beam from each of said exterior mirror assemblies on a ground area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in a vicinity of entry and exit by a vehicle occupant and wherein said signal from said remote transmitter comprises a radio frequency signal; and wherein said mounting of each of said exterior mirror assemblies comprises a breakaway joint assembly, said breakaway joint assembly including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle, a pivot member and a wire-way.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
424 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a driver-side of a vehicle and an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a passenger-side of a vehicle; each of said exterior mirror assemblies comprising a casing, said casing defining a cavity, a reflectance element incorporated in said cavity, said reflectance element adjustably mounted with respect to said casing on an electrically-operated actuator for providing adjustment of the position of said reflectance element; each of said exterior mirror assemblies further including at least one chosen from a turn signal light assembly and a security light assembly, said turn signal light assembly including a light source, said turn signal light assembly fixedly mounted with respect to said casing and separate from said adjustable reflectance element, said turn signal light assembly adapted to project a pattern of light from each of said exterior mirror assemblies observable to a driver of another vehicle passing from behind the side of the vehicle equipped with said turn signal light assembly, said pattern of light of said turn signal light assembly substantially unobserved by a driver of the vehicle when each of said exterior mirror assemblies is mounted to said side of the vehicle, said turn signal light assembly adapted for connection with a turn signal circuit of the vehicle such that said turn signal light assembly actuates when the turn signal circuit is being actuated in order to provide a warning light to the driver of the another vehicle passing the vehicle that a lane change by the vehicle is intended, said warning light being substantially unobserved by the driver of the vehicle, said security light assembly including a light source, said security light assembly adapted for connection to a control of the vehicle, an actuator for said security light assembly including a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter, said control responsive to a signal from said remote transmitter in order to actuate said security in order to project a light beam from each of said exterior mirror assemblies on a ground area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in a vicinity of entry and exit by a vehicle occupant and wherein said signal from said remote transmitter comprises a radio frequency signal; and wherein said mounting of each of said exterior mirror assemblies comprises a breakaway joint assembly, said breakaway joint assembly including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle, a pivot member and a wire-way.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a lens.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
31 words
The mirror system of claim 30 wherein said pattern of light projected from each of said exterior mirror assemblies is selected from the group consisting of red-colored light and amber-colored light.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mirror system of claim 30 wherein said lens comprises a filtering lens.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 32 wherein said filtering lens comprises an amber-filtering lens.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 32 wherein said filtering lens comprises a red-filtering lens.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a reflector.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises an incandescent source.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a light pipe.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 39 wherein said light pipe comprises a fiber-optic bundle.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
45 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein each of said exterior mirror assemblies includes said turn signal light assembly and wherein said pattern of light projected from each of said exterior mirror assemblies is selected from the group consisting of red-colored light and amber-colored light.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
36 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein each of said exterior mirror assemblies includes said turn signal light assembly and wherein said pattern of light projected from each of said exterior mirror assemblies comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mirror system of claim 42 wherein said turn signal light assembly includes a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said turn signal light assembly includes at least one of an amber light source and an amber-filtering lens.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mirror system of claim 44 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said reflectance element of said driver-side exterior mirror assembly comprises an electrochromic reflectance element.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said electrochromic reflectance element further comprises a heater element.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mirror system of claim 49 including at least one wire controlling operation of at least one of said electrically-operated actuator, said heater element and said electrochromic reflectance element, and wherein said at least one wire passes through said wire-way.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a light pipe and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
49 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises an incandescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
65 words
The mirror system of claim 29 wherein said reflectance element of said driver-side exterior mirror assembly comprises an electrochromic reflectance element, wherein said electrochromic reflectance element further comprises a heater element, and wherein at least one wire controlling operation of at least one of said electrically-operated actuator, said heater element and said electrochromic reflectance element of said driver-side exterior mirror assembly passes through said wire-way.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
445 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a driver-side of a vehicle; said exterior mirror assembly comprising a casing, said casing defining a cavity, a reflectance element incorporated in said cavity, said reflectance element adjustably mounted with respect to said casing on an electrically-operated actuator for providing adjustment of the position of said reflectance element; said exterior mirror assembly further including at least one chosen from a turn signal light assembly and a security light assembly, said turn signal light assembly including a light source, said turn signal light assembly fixedly mounted with respect to said casing and separate from said adjustable reflectance element, said turn signal light assembly adapted to project a pattern of light from said exterior mirror assembly observable to a driver of another vehicle passing from behind the side of the vehicle equipped with said turn signal light assembly, said pattern of light of said turn signal light assembly substantially unobserved by a driver of the vehicle when said exterior mirror assembly is mounted to said side of the vehicle, said turn signal light assembly adapted for connection with a turn signal circuit of the vehicle such that said turn signal light assembly actuates when the turn signal circuit is being actuated in order to provide a warning light to the driver of the another vehicle passing the vehicle that a lane change by the vehicle is intended, said warning light being substantially unobserved by the driver of the vehicle, said security light assembly including a light source, said security light assembly adapted for connection to a control of the vehicle, an actuator for said security light assembly including a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter, said control responsive to a signal from said remote transmitter in order to actuate said security in order to project a light beam from said exterior mirror assembly on a ground area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in a vicinity of entry and exit by a vehicle occupant and wherein said signal from said remote transmitter comprises a radio frequency signal; wherein said mounting of said exterior mirror assembly comprises a breakaway joint assembly, said breakaway joint assembly including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle, a pivot member and a wire-way; wherein said reflectance element comprises an electrochromic reflectance element, and wherein said electrochromic reflectance element further comprises a heater element; and wherein at least one wire controlling operation of at least one of said electrically-operated actuator, said heater element and said electrochromic reflectance element passes through said wire-way.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
445 words
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system, comprising: an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a driver-side of a vehicle; said exterior mirror assembly comprising a casing, said casing defining a cavity, a reflectance element incorporated in said cavity, said reflectance element adjustably mounted with respect to said casing on an electrically-operated actuator for providing adjustment of the position of said reflectance element; said exterior mirror assembly further including at least one chosen from a turn signal light assembly and a security light assembly, said turn signal light assembly including a light source, said turn signal light assembly fixedly mounted with respect to said casing and separate from said adjustable reflectance element, said turn signal light assembly adapted to project a pattern of light from said exterior mirror assembly observable to a driver of another vehicle passing from behind the side of the vehicle equipped with said turn signal light assembly, said pattern of light of said turn signal light assembly substantially unobserved by a driver of the vehicle when said exterior mirror assembly is mounted to said side of the vehicle, said turn signal light assembly adapted for connection with a turn signal circuit of the vehicle such that said turn signal light assembly actuates when the turn signal circuit is being actuated in order to provide a warning light to the driver of the another vehicle passing the vehicle that a lane change by the vehicle is intended, said warning light being substantially unobserved by the driver of the vehicle, said security light assembly including a light source, said security light assembly adapted for connection to a control of the vehicle, an actuator for said security light assembly including a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter, said control responsive to a signal from said remote transmitter in order to actuate said security in order to project a light beam from said exterior mirror assembly on a ground area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone in a vicinity of entry and exit by a vehicle occupant and wherein said signal from said remote transmitter comprises a radio frequency signal; wherein said mounting of said exterior mirror assembly comprises a breakaway joint assembly, said breakaway joint assembly including a stationary member adapted for attachment to the side of the vehicle, a pivot member and a wire-way; wherein said reflectance element comprises an electrochromic reflectance element, and wherein said electrochromic reflectance element further comprises a heater element; and wherein at least one wire controlling operation of at least one of said electrically-operated actuator, said heater element and said electrochromic reflectance element passes through said wire-way.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a lens.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mirror system of claim 57 wherein said pattern of light projected from said exterior mirror assembly is selected from the group consisting of red-colored light and amber-colored light.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mirror system of claim 57 wherein said lens comprises a filtering lens.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 59 wherein said filtering lens comprises an amber-filtering lens.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 59 wherein said filtering lens comprises a red-filtering lens.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a reflector.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises an incandescent source.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a light pipe.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mirror system of claim 66 wherein said light pipe comprises a fiber-optic bundle.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said exterior mirror assembly includes said turn signal light assembly and wherein said pattern of light projected from said exterior mirror assembly is selected from the group consisting of red-colored light and amber-colored light.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
32 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said exterior mirror assembly includes said turn signal light assembly and wherein said pattern of light projected from said exterior mirror assembly comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mirror system of claim 69 wherein said turn signal light assembly includes a light source selected from the group consisting of an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a light-emitting diode and a light pipe.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said turn signal light assembly includes at least one of an amber light source and an amber-filtering lens.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mirror system of claim 71 wherein said lens is selected from the group consisting of a segmented lens, a prismatic lens and a Fresnel lens.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said turn signal light assembly comprises a halogen lamp.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a light pipe and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
49 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises at least one light-emitting diode and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises an incandescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
47 words
The mirror system of claim 56 wherein at least one of said light source of said turn signal light assembly and said light source of said security light assembly comprises a fluorescent source and wherein said pattern of light projecting rearwardly of the vehicle comprises amber-colored light.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-11-04 | 2006-05-06 | 2006-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-11-04 | 2010-05-06 | 2010-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-11-04 | 2014-05-06 | 2014-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |