Rearview mirror adapted for communication devices
AssigneeGentex Corporation
InventorsJohn W. Carter, Robert W. Grimes, III
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Abstract
A mount adjustably supports a mirror assembly to a vehicle windshield. The mount includes a housing with a pocket shaped to completely receive a portable communication device, such as a portable telephone, with the device's antenna extending from the pocket. A door on the mount is positioned to close and positively capture the communication device in the mount housing. The door includes a push-push latch to provide secure retention of the communication device, but further includes a dampener for smooth door movement. The door is aesthetically designed for optimal function and appearance.
Claims27
A rearview vehicle mirror apparatus comprising:
- a mirror assembly;
- a mount supporting the mirror assembly and that is adapted to support the mirror assembly on a vehicle windshield;
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- one of the mirror assembly and the mount including a first housing with a storage pocket shaped to receive a portable electronic communication device and including electrical conductors configured to couple to the communication device, and further including a door shaped to cover the pocket, the door being pivoted to the housing and movable between an open position providing access to the pocket and a closed position for positively retaining the communication device within the pocket.
A rearview vehicle mirror apparatus comprising:
- a mirror assembly including a housing;
- a mount supporting the mirror assembly and that is adapted to adjustably support the mirror assembly proximate a vehicle windshield;
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- one of the housing and the mount including a pocket with an access opening shaped to receive a portable electronic communication device and including electrical conductors configured to couple to the communication device, and further including a releasable retainer pivoted to the one of the housing and the mount and shaped to selectively cover at least a portion of the access opening to positively retain the communication device in the pocket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.