Patent ID: 6130790
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A mirror assembly, comprising:a mount for releasably securing said mirror assembly to a supporting surface, said mount including:a base plate having first opposed ends and a pair of keyhole slots each being respectively located in one of said first opposed ends and being axially aligned with one another, each of said keyhole slots having a channel portion extending into one of said first opposed ends and terminating at an inner end, and each of said keyhole slots also having a relatively wide and circular terminal portion at the inner end of said channel portion;said base plate also having a first boss with a first socket therein; and,a pair of suction cups formed of a transparent material attached to said base plate, each of said suction cups having a cup portion connected by a tapered, neck portion to a button portion, each said neck portion being respectively positioned within one said terminal portion with each said terminal portion serving as a stop to prevent further movement of each said neck portion into said base plate;a telescoping arm extending from said mount, said telescoping arm including:a tube portion having opposed ends and a first swivel ball at one of said opposed ends movably positioned in said first socket, said tube portion further having an opening at the other of said opposed ends and a pair of longitudinal notches extending into said tube portion from said opening thereby providing said tube portion with a pair of C-shaped, clamping members;a rod portion slidably positioned between said clamping members and having a free end extending from said opening, said rod portion having a second swivel ball at said free end thereof; and,a clamp slidably and pivotally positioned on said tube portion for driving said clamping members against said rod portion and selectively fixing the positions of said tube portion and said rod portion relative to one another, said clamp including:an open ring encircling said clamping members;a pair of tabs integrally formed with said ring and extending outwardly therefrom in a parallel relationship, said tabs being provided with first and second axially aligned apertures, the first axially aligned aperture being internally threaded; and,a thumb screw having a threaded portion extending through said apertures and being threadably engaged with said first axially aligned aperture; and,a mirror having a convex, reflective element, said reflective element being supported by a protective housing, said housing having a second boss with a second socket within which said second swivel ball is movably positioned .