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US 2004/0165294 A1Published application
Mirror for vehicle and method of use
AssigneeMunchkin, Inc.
InventorSteven B. Dunn
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Abstract
A method of observing a small child in a vehicle is performed by mounting a novel mirror assembly to a portion of the vehicle. The mirror assembly includes a telescoping shaft that may be adjusted in length so as to permit the mirror assembly to be adjusted to an optimal position with which to view a small child. In addition, gripping structure is preferably provided in order to facilitate gripping of the mirror by a user during the adjustment process.
Claims22
A mirror for use in a vehicle, comprising:
- a telescoping shaft having a first end and a second end;
- mounting means connected to said first end of said telescoping shaft for mounting to a portion of a vehicle;
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- a mirror connected to said second end of said telescoping shaft.
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A method of observing a small child in a vehicle, comprising steps of:
- (a) mounting a mirror assembly to a portion of a vehicle;
- (b) orienting the mirror assembly to an optimal position with which to view a small child, and wherein said step of orienting the mirror assembly includes a step of making a longitudinal positional adjustment by extending or retracting a telescoping shaft of said mirror assembly;
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- (c) viewing the small child as desired.
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A method of observing a small child in a vehicle, comprising steps of:
- (a) mounting a mirror assembly to a portion of a vehicle that is in reach of both a driver of the vehicle and a front seat passenger;
- (b) orienting the mirror assembly to an optimal position with which to view a small child;
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- (c) viewing the small child as desired.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.