IP Library Granted Patent US 8,425,095
Granted Patent B2
US 8,425,095 · App. 13/169,287 · Granted Apr 23, 2013

Mirror assembly

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Patent No.
US 8,425,095
App. No.
13/169,287
Granted
Apr 23, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A mirror assembly for illuminating an underhood area of a vehicle having an electrical system includes a mirror head outer shell defining a light reception opening. At least one work light is mounted to the mirror head outer shell within the light reception opening. The work light is constructed and positioned such that the light emitted from the work light is directed at the underhood area of the vehicle to illuminate the underhood area.

Claims (26)

1. A mirror head assembly for illuminating an underhood area of a vehicle having an electrical system, the mirror head assembly comprising:

a mirror head outer shell defining a light reception opening;

at least one work light mounted to the mirror head outer shell within the light reception opening; and

wherein the at least one work light is constructed and positioned such that the light emitted from the at least one work light is directed at the underhood area of the vehicle to illuminate the underhood area.

2. The mirror head assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one marking light mounted to the mirror head outer shell.

3. The mirror head assembly of claim 2 wherein the at least one marking light emits amber light and the at least one work light emits white light.

4. The mirror head assembly of claim 1 wherein the mirror head outer shell is constructed such that the at least one work light is disposed at least partially recessed from an outer surface of the mirror head outer shell.

5. The mirror head assembly of claim 4 wherein the at least one work light is generally contiguous and flush with the outer surface.

6. The mirror head assembly of claim 1 wherein the at least one work light includes at least one of a lens and a lamp cover.

7. The mirror head assembly of claim 6 wherein the at least one of a lens and a lamp cover is contoured having an outermost extent that protrudes from an outer surface of the mirror head outer shell.

8. The mirror head assembly of claim 7 wherein the outermost extent is located at an upper portion of the work light.

9. The mirror head assembly of claim 1 wherein the at least one work light has an electrical connection portion that is electrically connected to a wire harness that is connected to the electrical system of the vehicle.

10. A mirror head assembly for illuminating an underhood area of a vehicle having an electrical system, the mirror mounting assembly comprising:

at least one mirror mounting component configured for attachment to the vehicle;

a mirror head assembly mounted to the vehicle with the at least one mirror mounting component, said mirror head assembly comprising:

a mirror head outer shell; and

at least one work light mounted to the mirror head outer shell, wherein the work light emits light that is non-amber in color;

wherein the at least one work light is constructed and positioned such that the light emitted from the at least one light is directed at the underhood area of the vehicle to illuminate the underhood area.

11. The mirror head assembly of claim 10 further comprising at least one marking light mounted to the mirror head outer shell.

12. The mirror head assembly of claim 11 wherein the at least one marking light emits amber light and the at least one work light emits white light.

13. The mirror head assembly of claim 10 wherein the mirror head outer shell is constructed such that the at least one work light is disposed at least partially recessed from an outer surface of the mirror head outer shell.

14. The mirror head assembly of claim 13 wherein the at least one work light is generally contiguous and flush with the outer surface.

15. The mirror head assembly of claim 10 wherein the at least one work light includes at least one of a lens and a lamp cover.

16. The mirror head assembly of claim 15 wherein the at least one of a lens and a lamp cover is contoured having an outermost extent that protrudes from an outer surface of the mirror head outer shell.

17. The mirror head assembly of claim 16 wherein the outermost extent is located at an upper portion of the work light.

18. The mirror head assembly of claim 10 wherein the at least one work light has an electrical connection portion that is electrically connected to a wire harness that is connected to the electrical system of the vehicle.

Assignments (5)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2017
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR, INC.; NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 044416/0867 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2017
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 044780/0456 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 15, 2015
From: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 036616/0243 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 12, 2012
From: INTERNATIONAL ENGINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC; NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; NAVISTAR, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 028944/0730 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 27, 2011
From: HARTING, THOMAS E
To: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 026504/0969 →