Abstract:
A system for basement window wells that enables internal occupants a view of the surrounding outdoor landscape is herein described, comprising a periscope-type mechanism comprising a pair of mirrors which mount within a window well area. An upper portion of the system comprises a mirror which reflects light and scenery downward. A bottom portion of the system comprises a second minor which projects said light and scenery through a below-grade window portion of a building. A protective transparent plastic cover maintains a watertight construction.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present invention was first described in and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/296,913 filed Jan. 21, 2010, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to windows mounted within sub-grade window wells, and in particular, to an adjustable mirror assembly for increasing incidence of light from an outdoor area through the window well and window. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Windows are important building fixtures for primarily two reasons—the ingress of ambient light source into a building, which mitigates energy needs from manmade lighting, and for affording an external view which allows observance of a proximal outdoor area. This view allows persons to both monitor a nearby area and provides a generally more pleasant ambiance which can contribute to general mental wellbeing. The incidence of natural light also provides a number of other benefits such as the ability to foster healthy plants indoors. 
     Sub-grade rooms such as basements are often provided with windows, but due to their below grade construction, such windows are typically located within a window well which provides room occupants only a small amount of light and a view of the inside of the window well. However, this limits many of the above-stated positive benefits of windows such as the pleasant atmosphere provided by a view of the outdoors. Lack of a strong incoming light generally increases electric lighting requirements for the area. Energy costs are particularly exasperated in the case where this manmade lighting is utilized to provide light for plants. 
     Various attempts have been made to provide windows with integral assemblies altering the view provided by the window. Examples of these attempts can be seen by reference to several U.S. patents. U.S. Pat. No. 5,265,360, issued in the name of Reiss et al., describes a window view assembly including a portable decoration and housing which can be placed within a window frame. The apparatus includes a plurality of angled panels depicting a desired decorative scene and a window sash which hides the edges of the assembly and lends a sense of perspective to the scene within the window frame. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,082,869, issued in the name of Draheim, describes a safety minor assembly mounted along an exterior portion of a door-mounted window. The Draheim apparatus is particularly suited for outwardly opening doors and allows a user to view the peripheral exterior area of the door in order to ensure that the area is clear prior to opening the door. 
     While these apparatuses fulfill their respective, particular objectives, each of these references suffer from one (1) or more of the aforementioned disadvantages. Many such apparatuses affect the view through a window such that it cannot be used in a conventional observational manner. Also, many such apparatuses adversely affect the amount of ambient light provided by a window. Furthermore, many such apparatuses are ineffective for use with sub-grade windows such as basement windows. Accordingly, there exists a need for an apparatus which enhances the effectiveness of a sub-grade window located within a window well without the disadvantages as described above. The development of the present invention substantially departs from the conventional solutions and in doing so fulfills this need. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing references, the inventor recognized the aforementioned inherent problems and observed that there is a need for an apparatus which increases the view and light incidence through a window well into a sub-grade window. Thus, the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned disadvantages and provide for this need. 
     To achieve the above objectives, it is an object of the present invention to reflect ambient sunlight and an outdoor view into a sub-grade window located within a window well or similar excavation. The system includes a first mirror, a second mirror, and a viewing pane housed within a cover. 
     Another object of the present invention is to convey light from the proximity of the window well through the window and into a building. The first mirror is located above an upper portion of the well and is exposed to ambient light and an outdoor view. The ambient light is reflected by the first minor downwardly into the well and to the second minor. The second mirror is located within the window well and reflects the ambient light onto a viewing pane which is aligned with the existing window. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to prevent accumulation of debris with the window well which can negatively impact the path of the ambient light. The cover is constructed of a weather-resistant material and is sealed about the building structure and well with a common flange or gasket. The cover further includes a hinge portion which enables access to the first mirror, second mirror, and interior of the window well for purposes of cleaning, maintenance, adjustment, or repair. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a range of positional and angular adjustment for both the first mirror and second mirror to allow a user to selectively configure the system as needed for a specific window well. The first minor is attached at a lower end to a pair of pivot pin brackets which allow rotational motion of the first minor and at a top end to a pair of adjustment brackets including a curved track for fastening the first minor at a desired angle. The second mirror is similarly attached at a lower end to a pair of pivot pin brackets and further comprises a pair of links and a locking knob at a top end which enable selective, securable adjustment of the angle of the second mirror. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to enable use with a variety of types of minors and viewing panes to provide a range of customizability in the function and effectiveness of the passage of ambient light based upon environment, desired use, and the like. The mirrors can include common features such as a various flat or curved profiles and magnification of the transmitted view while the viewing pane can provide common light-filtering constructions such as a transparent construction, a tinted construction, or a polarized construction. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise at least one (1) alternate embodiment including a pair of motors attached to the pivot pin brackets on the first and second mirror. In this alternate embodiment, the motors are powered by connection to an existing building power supply and controlled by a control assembly including separate switch controls for the first and second minor, thereby allowing a user to rotate and adjust the angle of the mirrors from within the building. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of utilizing the device that provides a unique means of procuring a model of the system having desirable length, width, and depth dimensions based upon a particular installation; placing the well assembly containing the second mirror down into a window well; attaching the well enclosure to the building structure using fasteners; securing the first mirror; mounting the cover enclosure to the building; adjusting the mirrors to enable projection of light and scenery into the building structure by pivoting said minors and tightening the locking knobs; cleaning surfaces of the mirrors, viewing pane, and cover enclosure as needed; and, benefiting from added light and visibility of scenery while occupying a basement area of a building structure. 
     The method of installing and utilizing the alternate motorized embodiment of the system may be achieved by performing the following additional steps: procuring a model of the alternate motorized embodiment; mounting as previously described; routing wiring from the motors through a wall of the building; mounting the control assembly to an adjacent interior wall portion of said building structure; routing and connecting wiring from an existing power source to the control assembly; routing and connecting wiring from the motors to the control assembly; positioning the mirrors at a desired angular position using the first and second switches; and, benefiting from added light and visibility of scenery while occupying a basement area of a building structure. 
     Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an environmental perspective view of a window well projection system  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a right-side cut-away environmental view of the window well projection system  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is a left-side cut-away environmental view of the window well projection system  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a section view of the window well projection system  10  taken along section line A-A (see  FIG. 1 ), according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5   a  is a close-up view of an attachment portion of a first mirror portion  11 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5   b  is a close-up view of an attachment portion of a second minor portion  12 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a motorized embodiment  100  of the window well projection system  10 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a close-up view of a first motor portion  110  of the motorized embodiment  100  of the window well projection system  10 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a close-up view of a second motor portion  112  of the motorized embodiment  100  of the window well projection system  10 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 9  is an electrical block diagram of the motorized embodiment  100  of the window well projection system  10 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
         
         
           
               10  window well projection system 
               11  first minor 
               12  second minor 
               13  viewing pane 
               14   a  first locking knob 
               14   b  second locking knob 
               15   a  first pivot pin bracket 
               15   b  second pivot pin bracket 
               16   a  first adjustment bracket 
               16   b  second adjustment bracket 
               17   a  first adjustment bracket pin 
               17   b  second adjustment bracket pin 
               18   a  first adjustment arm 
               18   b  second adjustment arm 
               19   a  first adjustment arm slot 
               19   b  second adjustment arm slot 
               21  fastener 
               24   a  third locking knob 
               24   b  fourth locking knob 
               25  fifth locking knob 
               26  guide slot 
               27   a  first guide pin 
               27   b  second guide pin 
               28   a  first link 
               28   b  second link 
               29  guide 
               30  well assembly 
               31  well enclosure 
               32  well flange 
               33   a  first pivot pin 
               33   b  second pivot pin 
               34  second minor bracket 
               35   a  first minor frame 
               35   b  second minor frame 
               36   a  third pivot pin 
               36   b  fourth pivot pin 
               37  well bottom 
               38   a  third pivot pin bracket 
               38   b  fourth pivot pin bracket 
               39   a  first well mounting flange 
               39   b  second well mounting flange 
               41  first reflection 
               42  second reflection 
               43  scenery 
               44  first direction 
               45  second direction 
               46  third direction 
               50  cover enclosure 
               51  hinge 
               52  seal 
               60  structure 
               70  ground 
               71  excavation 
               72  viewing pane frame 
               90  existing window well 
               95  below-grade window 
               100  motorized embodiment 
               104  alternate well enclosure 
               106  alternate well flange 
               108  alternate well bottom 
               110  first motor 
               112  second motor 
               113  motor shaft 
               114  mounting bracket 
               116  jam nut 
               120  wiring 
               124  control assembly 
               126  control box 
               128  first switch 
               130  second switch 
               140  power source 
           
         
       
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 5 , and in terms of an alternate motorized embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 6 through 8 . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     The present invention describes a window well projection system (herein described as the “system”)  10 , which provides a means for reflecting daylight and a view of an outdoor scenery  43  into a below-grade basement window portion  95  of a building structure  60 , wherein a box-like well assembly  30  is installed down into an excavation  71  or within an existing below-grade window well  90 . The system  10  may be introduced having a variety of length, width, and depth dimensions based upon a user&#39;s preference or to conform to an existing window well  90  shape, size, and depth. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , an environmental perspective view of the system  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The system  10  comprises a first minor  11 , a second minor  12 , and a viewing pane  13 . The first minor  11  is located above an upper edge portion of a well assembly portion  30  of the system  10  and enables receipt of ambient daylight and a view of outdoor scenery  43  via a first reflection  41 . The first reflection  41  is then deflected downwardly onto a second mirror  12  located within the well assembly  30  to produce a second reflection  42 . The second minor  12  in turn deflects the second reflection  42  onto a viewing pane  13 , thus providing the basement within the building structure  60  with daylight which passes through said viewing pane  13  and an existing below-grade window  95 , if so configured. The view of the scenery  43  is projected by means of the reflection from the first minor  11  thereonto the second minor  12  and onto the viewing pane  13 . The system  10  further comprises a weather-resistant above-grade cover enclosure  50  which is attached thereto the building structure  60  by means of a loose-pin hinge  51  and a plurality of fasteners  21  and sealed by means of a form-fitting soft peripheral seal  52  which bears against the building structure  60  and a grade-level well flange portion  32  of the well assembly  30 . Said seal  52  is envisioned to comprise a compliant gasket means being adhesively bonded to edge portions of said cover enclosure  50  using common weather-resistant materials such as, but not limited to: a closed-cell foam-rubber strip, a non-hardening elastomeric caulk, or the like. The well flange  32  is illustrated here depicting an integral narrow horizontally-extending border structure; however, it is understood that said well flange  32  may also be introduced having a greater outwardly extending form, thereby acting as an effective flashing to cover and seal a perimeter edge of variously sized existing window wells  90 , if so installed. Furthermore, it is envisioned that the extending well flange  32  may be trimmed by a user to match a border portion of said existing window well  90 , be it round, oval-shaped, semi-circular, or the like, thereby providing an effective means to avoid accumulation of debris within said existing window well  90 , while also providing an aesthetic appearance. 
     The hinge portion  51  of the cover enclosure  50  is intended to allow an easy access into an interior portion of the system  10  for cleaning and/or repair. The cover enclosure  50  is envisioned to be made of a clear plastic material such as PLEXIGLAS® or LEXAN® and may be tinted, darkened, or curved, as desired, as a means of enhancing the transmission of the illumination or the reflection of the scenery  43 . It is envisioned that the cover enclosure  50  may be introduced having various length, width, and depth dimensions based upon particular applications. It is further envisioned that a top panel portion of said cover enclosure  50  may slope downwardly at an angle, thereby promoting removal of water, snow, debris, and the like. The first mirror  11  and the second mirror  12  are envisioned to be made materials such as, but not limited to: state-of-the-art back-silvered glass, polished aluminum, stainless steel, chrome clad plastic, or the like, being encased within a captivating rectangular first minor frame  35   a  and second minor frame  35   b , respectively. Said minor frames  35   a ,  35   b  are envisioned being made of aluminum, wood, steel, vinyl, or the like, being finished so as to match an existing décor of the building structure  60 . Furthermore, said minors  11  and  12  may be configured as flat, curved, parabolic, or magnifying, depending on a desired effect. The viewing pane  13  is envisioned being made of a plastic material such as PLEXIGLAS® or LEXAN®, installed within a viewing pane frame  72 , and may be left in an original transparent state or may be tinted, polarized, or the like based upon a user&#39;s preference to produce a desired special effect. It is further understood that the viewing pane  13  may be utilized in place of an existing below-grade window  95  or in addition to said existing below-grade window  95  with equal benefit. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 2 ,  3 , and  4 , cut-away views and a section view of the system  10 , respectively, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The system  10  is depicted in  FIGS. 2 and 3  without the cover enclosure  50  for illustration sake (see  FIG. 1 ). The system  10  further provides a means of mounting the first mirror  11  to a building structure  60  by which a tilting angle may be adjusted until the first mirror  11  encompasses the scenery  43  in a desirable configuration. The first minor  11  mounting means comprises a first pivot pin bracket  15   a  and a second pivot pin bracket  15   b  each of which is fastened to the structure  60  by a plurality of fasteners  21 . Said pivot pin brackets  15   a ,  15   b  comprise “L”-shaped fixtures arranged in minor fashion further comprising integral aperture portions which provide pivotal mounting of integral first pivot pin  33   a  and second pivot pin  33   b  portions of a first minor frame portion  35   a  of the first minor  11 . A horizontal space between said first  15   a  and second  15   b  pivot pin brackets allows insertion of the first minor  11  in between while being centrally mounted above the well assembly  30 . The first pivot pin  33   a  and second pivot pin  33   b  portions of the first mirror frame  35   a  are located along lower side portions of said first mirror frame  35   a  along a common axis to provide a pivoting attachment means of the first mirror  11  to said pivot pin brackets  15   a ,  15 . Said pivot pin brackets  15   a ,  15  are secured via a first locking knob  14   a  and an opposing second locking knob  14   b , respectively (also see  FIG. 5   a ). 
     Furthermore, said first minor  11  provides an angular adjustment and locking means via a respective first adjustment bracket  16   a  and a second adjustment bracket  16   b  being in sliding mechanical communication with a respective first adjustment arm  18   a  and a second adjustment arm  18   b . Said first  16   a  and second  16   b  adjustment brackets comprise “L”-shaped angle fixtures being similar in construction to the aforementioned first  15   a  and second  15   b  pivot pin brackets to allow the first mirror  11  to be slidingly captured between the first adjustment arm  18   a  and the second adjustment arm  18   b . Said first  16   a  and second  16   b  adjustment brackets are anchored to the building structure  60  by means of the plurality of fasteners  21 . At a distal end, the first adjustment arm  18   a  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment bracket  16   a  by means of an integral first adjustment bracket pin  17   a  while the second adjustment arm  18   b  is pivotally attached thereonto the second adjustment bracket  16   b  by means of an integral second adjustment bracket pin  17   b . Said adjustment arms  18   a ,  18   b  comprise arcuate flat members further comprising a central arcuate first adjustment arm slot  19   a  and a second adjustment arm slot  19   b , respectively, which allow selective sliding adjustment and securing of a desired angular position of the first minor  11  via threaded engagement of a third locking knob  24   a  and fourth locking knob  24   b  being inserted through said adjusting arm slots  19   a ,  19   b , and threadingly engaging opposing side surfaces of the first mirror frame portion  35   a . Upon obtaining a desired tilt angle, the first mirror  11  is secured by tightening the first locking knob  14   a , the second locking knob  14   b , the third locking knob  24   a , and the fourth locking knob  24   b . Said locking knobs  14   a ,  14   b ,  24   a ,  24   b  are envisioned to comprise common knurled or winged knobs having threaded stud portions. 
     The system  10  comprises a below-grade well assembly  30  which provides a housing means, an anchoring means, and an adjusting means to the second minor  12 . The well assembly  30  comprises an open-top rectangular-shaped molded plastic well enclosure  31  further comprising a viewing pane  13  on a rear side surface, a well flange  32  which extends along three (3) upper edges, a second minor bracket  34 , a well bottom  37 , a first well mounting flange  39   a , and a second well mounting flange  39   b . The well enclosure  31  is mounted to the building structure  60  at a below-grade elevation within an excavation  71  or within an existing window well  90 . Said well enclosure  31  is attached to said building structure  60  via said first  39   a  and second  39   b  well mounting flanges which extend outwardly at right angles, being integral to opposing vertical edges of said well enclosure  31 , being affixed using common fasteners  21  (see  FIGS. 2 and 3 ). Furthermore, said well enclosure  31  is to be mounted to said building structure  60  so as to laterally align the viewing pane  13  with an existing below-grade window  95  if so configured. The second mirror  12  is pivotally mounted to a rear wall portion of the well enclosure  31  at lower rear corner areas in a similar manner as the previously described first minor  11 . The second mirror frame portion  35   b  of the second mirror  12  comprises integral third pivot pin  36   a  and fourth pivot pin  36   b  portions, and corresponding third pivot pin bracket  38   a  and a fourth pivot pin bracket  38   b  members which provide similar construction and function as the previously described first pivot pin bracket  15   a , second pivot pin bracket  15   b , first pivot pin  33   a , second pivot pin  33   b.    
     The second minor  12  provides an angular adjustment means further comprising a fifth locking knob  25 , a first link  28   a , a second link  28   b , a guide  29 , and a second mirror bracket  34 . The second mirror bracket  34  comprises an “L”-shaped fixture which provides a means to attach angular adjustment members of said second mirror  12  to a front wall surface of the well enclosure  31  using at least one (1) common fastener  21 . Inwardly overlapping end portions of the links  28   a ,  28   b  are stacked upon each other and pivotally affixed to the second mirror bracket  34  via insertion of a stud portion of the fifth locking knob  25  through aperture portions of the links  28   a ,  28   b  and subsequent threaded engagement with a corresponding threaded aperture portion of the second minor bracket  34 . Cylindrical pin portions  27   a ,  27   b  are permanently affixed to and extend perpendicularly from outer end portions of each link  28   a ,  28   b  and are guided within a slot portion  26  of the guide  29  as an angle of the second mirror  12  is adjusted. Said guide  29  is permanently affixed thereto an upper edge portion of the second mirror frame  35   b . To adjust the angle of the second minor  12 , a user motions outer end portions of the links  28   a ,  28   b  toward each other to decrease the angle of the second minor  12 , and conversely, motions outer end portions of the links  28   a ,  28   b  away from each other to increase the tilt angle of the second mirror  12 . Tightening a fifth locking knob  25  acts to clamp the links  28   a ,  28   b  against the second minor bracket  34 , thereby securing the second mirror  12  in position at a desired angle. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5   a , a close-up view of an attachment portion of a first mirror portion  11 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The first mirror frame  35   a  is pivotally attached to a building structure  60  via the first pivot pin bracket  15   a  and the first locking knob  14   a . The first pivot pin bracket  15   a  is affixed to said building structure  60  using common fasteners  21 . Once the first minor  11  is adjusted to a desired angle, said first locking knob  14   a  is tightened to clamp the first pivot pin bracket  15   a  against the first pivot pin  33   a  to angularly secure said first mirror  11 . The opposing side of the first minor  11  is attached, adjusted, and secured in like manner using a corresponding second pivot pin bracket  15   b  and second locking knob  14   b  (see  FIG. 3 ). 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5   b , a close-up view of an attachment portion of a second minor portion  12 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The second minor  12  is pivotally attached to a rear side of the well enclosure  31  via the third pivot pin bracket  38   a  which is affixed to said well enclosure  31  using common fasteners  21 . Once the second mirror  12  is adjusted to a desired angle, the fifth locking knob  25  is tightened within the second mirror bracket  34  to secure the second minor  12  in position (see  FIG. 2 ). The opposing side of the second mirror  12  is attached in like manner using a corresponding third pivot pin bracket  38   b  (see  FIG. 3 ). 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , perspective and close-up views of a motorized embodiment  100  of the window well projection system  10 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The alternate motorized embodiment  100  comprises an alternate well enclosure  104  which further comprises an alternate well flange  106  and an alternate well bottom  108 , all being sized so as to facilitate additional first motor  110  and a second motor  112  portions. 
     The first  11  and second  12  mirrors are depicted here being angularly adjustable via the respective first motor  110  and second motors  112 . Said motors  110 ,  112  are threadingly attached to corresponding first pivot pin  33   a  and third pivot pin  36   a  members; however, said motors  110 ,  112  may also be mounted to opposing second pivot pin  33   b  and fourth pivot pin  36   b  portions with equal benefit and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the system  10 . Said motors  110 ,  112  each comprise threaded motor shaft portions  113  being secured to said first pivot pin  33   a  and third pivot pin  36   a  members using a common jam nut  116  or equivalent “non-rotating” device. Said motors  110 , 112  further comprise permanently attached or integral mounting bracket portions  114  which extend outwardly from a bottom portion of each motor  110 ,  112 , thereby enabling rigid attachment to respective building structure  60  and alternate well bottom  108  surfaces using common fasteners  21  such as screws, rivets, or the like. The motors  110 ,  112  comprise commercially available bi-directional direct current (DC) cylindrical units having integral gear reducers which act to multiply an output torque, thereby allowing smooth and accurate positioning of respective mirrors  11 ,  12 . 
     The angle of the mirrors  11 ,  12  may be adjusted by a user within the building structure  60  via a wall-mounted control assembly  124  which further comprises a control box  126 , a first switch  128 , and a second switch  130 . Said control assembly  124  is shown here in a rotated orientation for illustration sake. The first switch  128  directs a polarized DC current to the first motor  110  to provide an angular “UP” and “DOWN” positioning of the first mirror  11 . The second switch  130  provides similar activation of the second motor  120  to angularly position the second mirror  12 . Said control assembly  124  is envisioned to be hard wired to an existing 120-volt power source  140  within the building structure  60  (see  FIG. 8 ). 
     Referring now to  FIG. 8 , an electrical block diagram of the motorized embodiment  100  of the window well projection system  10 , according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The control assembly  124  is envisioned to be hard wired to an existing 120-volt power source  140  within the building structure  60 , further providing conversion of said 120-volt power supply  140  to a 12-volt DC current via an internal transformer  135 . The control assembly  124  in turn controls a DC current to the motors  110 ,  112 . The motors  110 ,  112  comprise common bi-directional high-torque DC units. The first switch  128  comprises a three-position double-pole double-throw (DPDT) rocker switch component having a spring-return center function, thereby providing angular “UP” and “DOWN” bi-directional activation of the first motor  110  to selectively position the first mirror  11 . The second switch  130  provides similar “UP” and “DOWN” activation to angularly position the second minor  12 . However, it is understood that various other switching components may be utilized to direct current to the motors  110 ,  112  such as rotary dials, toggle switches, and the like with equal benefit and should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the system  10 . 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the system  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIGS. 1 and 4 . 
     The method of utilizing the system  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: procuring a model of the system  10  having desirable length, width, and depth dimensions based upon a particular installation; providing a suitable excavation  71  adjacent to a below-grade window  95 , if applied to an original below-grade window installation; installing the well assembly  30  within the excavation  71 , or; placing the well assembly  30  containing the second mirror  12  down into an existing window well  90 ; positioning the well mounting flanges  39   a ,  39   b  against the building structure  60  in a desired lateral position, or aligning the viewing pane portion  13  of the well enclosure  31  with an existing below-grade window portion  95  based upon a particular installation; attaching the well enclosure  31  to the building structure  60  using fasteners  21 ; positioning and anchoring the pivot pin brackets  15   a ,  15   b , the adjustment brackets  16   a ,  16   b , the adjustment arms  18   a ,  18   b , and the first minor  11 , as an assembly, to the building structure  60  using the fasteners  21 ; securing said first minor  11  in angular position by threadingly affixing the first  14   a , second  14   b , third  24   a , and fourth  24   b  locking knobs; mounting the cover enclosure  50  to the building structure  60  by drilling and mounting the hinge portion  51  of said cover enclosure  50  using the fasteners  21 ; positioning the minors  11  and  12  in an angular manner to enable projection of light and scenery  43  into the building structure  60  by pivoting said mirrors  11 ,  12  and tightening the locking knobs  14   a ,  14   b ,  24   a ,  24   b ,  25 ; cleaning surfaces of the minors  11 ,  12 , viewing pane  13 , and cover enclosure  50  as needed to improve transmission of reflected light  41 ,  42  into the building structure  60 ; lowering the cover enclosure  50  onto the well flange  32  to enable the weather-resistant seal  52 ; and, benefiting from added light and visibility of scenery  43  while occupying a basement area of a building structure  60  afforded a user of the present invention  10 . 
     The method of installing and utilizing the alternate motorized embodiment  100  of the system  10  may be achieved by performing the following additional steps: procuring a model of the alternate motorized embodiment  100  having desirable length, width, and depth dimensions; placing the alternate well enclosure  114  containing the pre-assembled second mirror  12  and second motor  112  into the excavation  71  or into the existing window well  90 ; mounting the alternate well enclosure  114  to the building structure  60  in like manner as the previously described preferred embodiment  10 ; positioning and anchoring the second pivot pin bracket  15   b , the first minor  11 , and the first motor  110 , as an assembly, to the building structure  60  using the fasteners  21 ; mounting the cover enclosure  50  as previously described; routing wiring  120  from said motors  110 ,  112  through a wall portion of the building structure  60 ; mounting the control assembly  24  to an adjacent interior wall portion of said building structure  60 ; routing and connecting wiring  120  from an available existing 120-volt power source  140  to the control assembly  124 ; routing and connecting wiring  120  from the motors  110 ,  112  to the control assembly  124 ; positioning the minors  11  and  12  at a desired angular position using respective first  128  and second  130  switches, and, lowering the cover enclosure  50  against the building structure  60  and alternate well flange  106  to provide a weather-resistant seal. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.