Patent ID: 7216996
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A method of attaching an interchangeable cover to a mirror housing, comprising: providing a mirror support framework having a portion thereof being an outside show surface of the mirror housing, wherein said mirror support frame work has a first fixed securement structure formed on an exterior surface thereof and a tang formed on said exterior surface; providing a first interchangeable outer cover member having an opening formed therein, which is adapted to surround the portion for forming a substantially continuous surface, and the first interchangeable outer cover member being slidable over the mirror support framework for providing an outer cover to the mirror housing; providing a substantially vertical receiving structure formed on the interior surface of said first interchangeable outer cover member; installing said first interchangeable outer cover member over the mirror support framework by engaging said first fixed securement structure to said substantially vertical receiving structure; providing a mounting bracket portion for attachment to a vehicle, including an underlying framework having a second fixed securement surface formed on the surface of said mounting bracket portion; providing a second interchangeable outer cover member for changing the stylistic appearance of said mounting bracket portion, wherein said second interchangeable outer cover member has an attachment protrusion formed on an interior surface of said second interchangeable outer cover member; and installing said second interchangeable outer cover member to said mounting bracket portion by engaging said attachment protrusion to said tang.