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US6247824:
Mirror system
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Berke, Joseph J.; West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Michael, Charles; Troy, MI 48098
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
2001-06-19
/ 2000-07-27
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| Application Number: |
US2000000625837
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A42B 3/04;
G02B 27/01;
G02B 27/00;
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IPC-7:
G02B 7/182;
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| ECLA Code: |
A42B3/04B4B; G02B27/01C1; G02B27/01C2; S02B27/00H5H;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
359/880;
002/209.14;
002/422;
002/424;
Original:
359/880;
002/209.14;
002/422;
002/424;
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| Field of Search: |
359/871,872,879,880
002/209.14,422,424,425
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| Priority Number: |
| 2000-07-27 |
US2000000625837 |
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| Abstract: |
A method and apparatus for providing the wearer of a typical safety helmet, face shield, or other headwear a mirror system that improves the wearer's awareness of the rear and side ambient environment. A display is provided to the wearer of a safety helmet that encompasses a reverse field of view and an extended side view of the surrounding environment. This system not only compensates for the limited peripheral view of the helmet but also extends the wearer's visual perception.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Chupa & Alberti P.C. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Spyrou, Cassandra; Robinson, Mark A.
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. A mirror system for use in combination with an apparatus worn on a head of an individual, said mirror system comprising:
- a member which is adapted to be removably coupled to said apparatus;
- at least one extension arm which is selectively and pivotally attached to said member and which is selectively movable between a retracted position in which said at least one extension arm is substantially contained within said member and an extended position in which said at least one extension arm projects from said member; and
- at least one mirror which is selectively and movably disposed upon an outer end of said at least one extension arm, said at least one mirror being effective to provide visual images to said individual of areas behind and substantially adjacent to said individual when said at least one extension arm is in said extended position.
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