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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2004
Todd W. Pastrick, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Mark R. Litke, Holland, MI (US);
David K. Willmore, Holland, MI (US);
Rick Mousseau, Holland, MI (US);
Todd W. Pastrick, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Mark R. Litke, Holland, MI (US);
David K. Willmore, Holland, MI (US);
Rick Mousseau, Holland, MI (US);
Donnelly Corporation, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A mirror assembly security system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element. A light module is positioned substantially within the assembly and includes an enclosure having a light-transmitting opening generally facing downward when the exterior mirror assembly is mounted to a side of the vehicle. The light module includes a light source and a light-directing surface at least partially surrounding the light source. The light module projects a pattern of light from a bottom portion of the assembly to illuminate a ground area adjacent the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone when said light source is electrically powered.