Alice M Marshall

US Patent:

6485156, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/880683

Inventors:

Alice Marshall - Cocoa FL 32926

International Classification:

G02B 7182

US Classification:

359879, 359880, 359838, 359839

Abstract:

The subject invention pertains to materials and methods that provide a person conducting activity at the rear of a vehicle, such as when loading items into the trunk of a car or the rear of a van the opportunity to observe the area immediately to the rear and rear sides of the vehicle without turning around and facing in that direction. One embodiment concerns a mirror or other reflective material adapted for mounting inside a trunk or rear of a van to permit a user to observe behind them at the same time that they are facing toward the open trunk or van hatchback.