Lighted Visor Mirror with a Removable Lighting Module
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsGuillermo Alanis, Ramiro Chable Hernandez, David Huelke
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Abstract
A visor assembly including a visor, a mirror attached to the visor a diffused light source, and a directional light source. The diffused light source and directional light sources are disposed in a modular housing that is removable from the mirror assembly. The diffused light source is powered by the vehicle electrical system. The directional light source is independently operable and powered by a separate rechargeable battery.
Claims15
A visor assembly for a vehicle comprising:
- a visor;
- a mirror attached to the visor;
- a diffused light source assembled to the visor for illuminating objects in front of the mirror;
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- a directional light source assembled to the visor that is removable and independently operable to provide directed light in areas remote from the visor.
A vanity mirror assembly for a vehicle comprising:
- a mirror;
- a modular housing attached to the vehicle adjacent the mirror;
- a first light source disposed in the modular housing for illuminating an area in front of the mirror;
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- a second light source disposed in the modular housing for providing illumination in remote locations when the modular housing is not attached to the vehicle.
A vanity mirror for a visor of a vehicle comprising:
- a mirror attached to the visor;
- a modular housing detachably attached to the visor;
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- a light source disposed in the modular housing for illuminating an area in front of the mirror when disposed in the modular housing and for illuminating remote locations when the modular housing is not attached to the visor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.