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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2002
Todd W. Pastrick, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Linda K. Molenkamp, Fruitport, MI (US);
Roger L. Koops, Holland, MI (US);
Todd W. Pastrick, Spring Lake, MI (US);
Linda K. Molenkamp, Fruitport, MI (US);
Roger L. Koops, Holland, MI (US);
Donnelly Corporation, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The assembly includes a reflective element and an actuator for positioning the reflective element about at least one axis. The assembly further including a floodlight comprising a light source and projecting a pattern of light from the assembly on at least an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone when the assembly is mounted to the side of the vehicle and when the light source is actuated. A control system is included, including radio frequency receiving circuitry in the vehicle and a remote transmitter. The remote transmitter may be a transmitting device carried by a vehicle operator.