Patent ID: 6511189
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: B60Q,B60R

Abstract:
A side view mirror assembly for a vehicle, said assembly comprising:a housing configured to be secured to the vehicle, said housing defining an enclosure including an outer wall having a forwardly facing portion positioned within a forward opening in the outer wall, where the forwardly facing portion forms a smooth transition with the outer wall, and a generally rearwardly facing opening; a first reflective mirror disposed within the rearwardly facing opening; and an auxiliary mirror assembly, said auxiliary mirror assembly including a decorative cover member releasably secured to the housing and including a scalp portion forming the forwardly facing portion of the outer wall opposite to said first reflective mirror, wherein the inside of the enclosure is exposed through the forward opening if the auxiliary mirror assembly is removed from the housing, said auxiliary mirror assembly further including an extended portion integral with the cover member and including a rearwardly facing opening, said extended portion including a second reflective mirror disposed within the opening of the extended portion.