Patent ID: 6296363
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: A45D,A47G

Abstract:
A mirror mounting assembly for hair grooming and styling, used cooperatively with an existing mirror, said existing mirror having an opposed mounting surface for securing the mirror assembly, comprising:(a) a mirror panel having a front reflecting surface and a rear surface,(b) a hingable support with means for attaching to said rear surface and to a support bracket,(c) said support bracket having mounting means for securing the mirror assembly to said opposed mounting surface,(d) means for adjusting a desired viewing angle comprising a lever secured to said support bracket, said lever including a boss, said hingable support permitting the panel to rotate to a near-vertical position when a force is applied to top portion of said front reflecting surface and permitting the panel to rotate freely until said rear surface of the panel makes contact with said boss and returns to said desired viewing angle when said force is removed, wherein said boss contacting said rear surface adjustably sets and maintains the panel to the viewing angle, said lever and said boss acting cooperatively to force said rear surface either inwardly or outwardly relative to said mounting surface, said boss permitting the panel to rotate inwardly when vertical position of said boss is changed upwardly, and urging the panel to rotate outwardly when vertical position of said boss is changed downwardly,wherein the user readily views front, back, top, and sides of his or her hair in said mirror panel for hair grooming and styling.