CA2615066A1 - Side mirror reflected light reducer - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J3/00—Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreens; Sun visors for vehicles
- B60J3/02—Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreens; Sun visors for vehicles adjustable in position
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Abstract
A device to reduce the light reflected from the side mirrors of an automobile while night time driving, consisting essentially of a visor clip to attach the device to an automobile's visor, an extendible/retractable rod that can swivel to align a light filter between the side mirror and the eyes of an individual in the front seat of an automobile.
Description
Background of the Invention This invention pertains generally to reducing the intensity of light reflected to the eyes of the driver and passenger from the side mounted mirrors on automobiles while driving at night.
In recent years manufacturers of automobiles and manufacturers of headlights have increased the intensity of automobile headlights for night driving . Many larger vehicles' headlights are quite high off the road so that when these larger vehicles approach a smaller vehicle from behind while night driving, even if they dim their headlights, the intensity of light shining in the side and rearview mirrors is uncomfortable and distracting for the persons in the smaller vehicle. Also, as occasionally happens, a driver will forget to shut their high beams off or their headlights are not aligned properly. Due to the intensity of headlights at the present time, there is a need to reduce the intensity of the light reflected to the eyes, especially to the drivers of automobiles.
Prior Art There are no inventions to reduce the intensity of light reflected to the eyes of drivers or passengers from the side mounted mirrors of automobiles. I note that the rearview mirrors in automobiles have had the capability for many years to be switched for night driving to reduce the intensity of the light reflected to the driver's eyes.
Summary of the Invention The invention pertains generally to reducing the intensity of light reflected by side mirrors reaching the eyes of individuals in the front seats of automobiles while driving at night. More specificially, the invention is a device that is attached to the interior of the automobile, specifically, the visor or commonly referred to as the sun visor.
The device, when in the non-use position is in a retracted position and lies flat against the sun visor.
To use the invention, swing down the retracted rod and light intensity reducing filter, extend to the length needed to align the light intensity reducing filter between the side mounted mirror and eyes, align so that the light reflected from the side mounted mirror must pass through the light intensity reducing filter before reaching the eyes. The invention consists essentially of a base which acts as a visor clip, an extendable/
retractable rod that pivots and swivels and a light filter. All are made of non-gloss or matt light weight material.
Drawings In the drawings which form A part of this specification, Fig. 1 is an illustration of the invention in use Fig. 2 is a diagramtic view of the invention, and Fig. 3 is an enlarged diagramatic view of the pivot and swivel assembly at the visor clip taken at 2, 3, 4 of Fig. 2.
Detailed Description of the Invention With reference to the drawings, the invention illustrated consists of several parts as best illustrated in Fig. 1. The visor clip 1 is the base which enables the whole invention to be securely attached to the sun visor. The clip is made of a springy material so that it is forced open, then slid on to the outer corners of a sun visor 8, as illustrated.
Advantageously, as best illustrated in Fig. 3, the visor clip 1 comprises a means to attach the rod swivel 3 to the rod swivel receptor 2. One end of the rod swivel 3 also comprises one half of the pivot joint 4 for the rod. The base of the rod 5 comprising the other half of the pivot joint 4.
Fig. 2 illustrates that folding motion that the pivot joint 4 enables. Fig. 2 also illustrates the swivel action available to the rod 5. Particularly advantageous to the rod 5 is that it is made of sections that enable the rod 5 to be extended or retracted 5.
The rod 5 comprises a light intensity reducing filter 7. The filter 7 is such that when light is directed at one side, the intensity is reduced as it passes through the filter, as best illustrated in Fig. 1-11.
It will be apparent that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as defind in the claims.
Thus, the pivot joint and swivel could be replaced by a ball and socket joint. Any number of differing materials can be used to restrict the passage of light 7, including screen, tinted glass and tinted polymer. Also noted, the general construction material of the invention could be of varying materials such as polymer, fiberglass or metal.
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In recent years manufacturers of automobiles and manufacturers of headlights have increased the intensity of automobile headlights for night driving . Many larger vehicles' headlights are quite high off the road so that when these larger vehicles approach a smaller vehicle from behind while night driving, even if they dim their headlights, the intensity of light shining in the side and rearview mirrors is uncomfortable and distracting for the persons in the smaller vehicle. Also, as occasionally happens, a driver will forget to shut their high beams off or their headlights are not aligned properly. Due to the intensity of headlights at the present time, there is a need to reduce the intensity of the light reflected to the eyes, especially to the drivers of automobiles.
Prior Art There are no inventions to reduce the intensity of light reflected to the eyes of drivers or passengers from the side mounted mirrors of automobiles. I note that the rearview mirrors in automobiles have had the capability for many years to be switched for night driving to reduce the intensity of the light reflected to the driver's eyes.
Summary of the Invention The invention pertains generally to reducing the intensity of light reflected by side mirrors reaching the eyes of individuals in the front seats of automobiles while driving at night. More specificially, the invention is a device that is attached to the interior of the automobile, specifically, the visor or commonly referred to as the sun visor.
The device, when in the non-use position is in a retracted position and lies flat against the sun visor.
To use the invention, swing down the retracted rod and light intensity reducing filter, extend to the length needed to align the light intensity reducing filter between the side mounted mirror and eyes, align so that the light reflected from the side mounted mirror must pass through the light intensity reducing filter before reaching the eyes. The invention consists essentially of a base which acts as a visor clip, an extendable/
retractable rod that pivots and swivels and a light filter. All are made of non-gloss or matt light weight material.
Drawings In the drawings which form A part of this specification, Fig. 1 is an illustration of the invention in use Fig. 2 is a diagramtic view of the invention, and Fig. 3 is an enlarged diagramatic view of the pivot and swivel assembly at the visor clip taken at 2, 3, 4 of Fig. 2.
Detailed Description of the Invention With reference to the drawings, the invention illustrated consists of several parts as best illustrated in Fig. 1. The visor clip 1 is the base which enables the whole invention to be securely attached to the sun visor. The clip is made of a springy material so that it is forced open, then slid on to the outer corners of a sun visor 8, as illustrated.
Advantageously, as best illustrated in Fig. 3, the visor clip 1 comprises a means to attach the rod swivel 3 to the rod swivel receptor 2. One end of the rod swivel 3 also comprises one half of the pivot joint 4 for the rod. The base of the rod 5 comprising the other half of the pivot joint 4.
Fig. 2 illustrates that folding motion that the pivot joint 4 enables. Fig. 2 also illustrates the swivel action available to the rod 5. Particularly advantageous to the rod 5 is that it is made of sections that enable the rod 5 to be extended or retracted 5.
The rod 5 comprises a light intensity reducing filter 7. The filter 7 is such that when light is directed at one side, the intensity is reduced as it passes through the filter, as best illustrated in Fig. 1-11.
It will be apparent that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as defind in the claims.
Thus, the pivot joint and swivel could be replaced by a ball and socket joint. Any number of differing materials can be used to restrict the passage of light 7, including screen, tinted glass and tinted polymer. Also noted, the general construction material of the invention could be of varying materials such as polymer, fiberglass or metal.
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Claims (14)
1. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer comprising of a visor clip to attach the invention to an automobile visor, a joint to allow for rotation, swivel and pivot of a rod that is extendable or retractable, wherein a light intensity reducing filter is mounted.
2. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1, wherein said visor clip is made of a spring material.
3. The side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said visor clip has incorporated in it a mounting area for the said swivel joint of claim 1.
4. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein is a pivot joint.
5. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein is a swivel joint.
6. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said rod comprises one half of the said pivot joint.
7. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said rotation, swivel and pivot of the said rod is intrical to its design.
8. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said rod is comprised of sections enabling the overall length of said rod to be lengthened or shortened.
9. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said rod is attached to said light intensity reducing filter.
10. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said filter can be positioned between the user and the side mirror of an automobile.
11. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer of claim 10 wherein the said filter and rod of claim 1 is held in position by static pressure (energy).
12. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer of claim 1 wherein said swivel, rotation pivot, and rod length are maintained by static pressure (energy).
13. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 wherein said rod and said light filter can be stored flush against an automobile's visor.
14. A side mirror reflected light intensity reducer recited in claim 1 consisting of a non-gloss/matt exterior finish.
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| CA 2615066 CA2615066A1 (en) | 2008-01-07 | 2008-01-07 | Side mirror reflected light reducer |
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| CA 2615066 CA2615066A1 (en) | 2008-01-07 | 2008-01-07 | Side mirror reflected light reducer |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| DE102017010408A1 (en) | 2017-11-09 | 2019-05-09 | Audi Ag | Sun visor for a vehicle |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| DE102017010408A1 (en) | 2017-11-09 | 2019-05-09 | Audi Ag | Sun visor for a vehicle |
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