Patent ID: 7140740
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: B60R,G01N,G02B

Abstract:
1. A vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement for a vehicle having an existing source of compressed air and a side-view mirror with a reflective surface, the arrangement comprising: a valve having an input port connected to the existing source of compressed air and an output port, the valve being movable between open and closed positions to control a flow of compressed air from the existing source of compressed air to the output port of the valve; a conduit having a proximal end connected to the output port of the valve and a distal end located at the side-view mirror for conducting the compressed air from the output port of the valve to the side-view mirror; a fastener for fastening the distal end of the conduit to the reflective surface of the side-view mirror so that the compressed air flows down the reflective surface of the side-view mirror; a nozzle on the distal end of the conduit and precisely positioned on the reflective surface of the mirror for spreading the compressed air issued from the distal end of the conduit substantially over an entire width of the side-view mirror; and a switching mechanism for opening and closing the valve to provide a blast of compressed air at the reflective surface of the side-view mirror to clear water adhering to the reflective surface.