Daniel G Swain

US Patent:

D468244, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Jul 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/145301

Inventors:

William P. Schmidt - Rockwood MI 48173
Daniel M. Swain - Southgate MI 48195

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12187

US Patent:

D479169, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Nov 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/154943

Inventors:

William Schmidt - Newport MI
Daniel M. Swain - Southgate MI

Assignee:

Mirror Lite Company - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12187

US Patent:

6715227, Apr 6, 2004

Filed:

Aug 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/210646

Inventors:

Daniel M. Swain - Southgate MI

Assignee:

Mirror Lite Company - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

F14G 100

US Classification:

42118, 42129, 42143

Abstract:

A rifle periscope ( ) is provided for allowing an indirect line of vision without obstructing use of existing sight assemblies ( ) mounted on a rifle ( ). The rifle periscope ( ) includes a removable mount assembly ( ) attached to a barrel ( ) of the rifle ( ) so as to allow for an unobstructed direct line of vision when using the sight assemblies ( ). The removable mount assembly ( ) has a first surface ( ) and a second surface ( ). The first surface ( ) has a viewing mirror ( ) attached thereto for to providing a first indirect line of vision that is outside of a firing range of the rifle ( ). The second surface ( ) has a targeting mirror ( ) attached thereto for providing a second indirect line of vision that is within a firing range of said rifle ( ).

US Patent:

7012761, Mar 14, 2006

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/904713

Inventors:

William Schmidt - Newport MI, US
Daniel M. Swain - Wyandotte MI, US

Assignee:

Mirror Lite - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

G02B 3/02
G02B 5/10
G02B 7/02
G02B 7/182
B60R 1/06

US Classification:

359708, 359811, 359868, 359871

Abstract:

A vehicle mirror assembly is provided. The vehicle mirror assembly comprises a base comprising a first base ellipsoidal portion having a constant first minor axis ′ and a major longitudinal axis. The base further comprises a second base ellipsoidal portion having a second base minor axis ″ and sharing the major longitudinal axis. The first minor axis ′ and said second minor axis ″ are merged to form a common minor axis. The major longitudinal axis intersects the common minor axis in a position non-coincidental with a center of said common minor axis. The mirror assembly further includes a dome lens conforming to the base. The dome lens comprises a first surface elliptical portion having a longitudinal axis radius of curvature R taken along the major longitudinal axis and a first minor radius of curvature R taken along the first minor axis ′. The first surface elliptical portion conforms to the first base ellipsoidal portion. The dome lens further includes a second surface elliptical portion having the longitudinal axis radius of curvature R taken along the major longitudinal axis and a second minor radius of curvature R taken along the second minor axis ″.

US Patent:

7014327, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Oct 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/269737

Inventors:

William Schmidt - Newport MI, US
Daniel Swain - Southgate MI, US

Assignee:

Mirror Lite Company - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

G02B 5/08
G02B 7/18

US Classification:

359841, 248476, 248900

Abstract:

A vehicle mirror assembly includes a mounting bracket for attachment of the mirror assembly to a vehicle. The bracket is in communication with a mounting arm at a first end thereof. The mounting arm has a second end that is in communication with a mirror. The mirror assembly includes at least one release mechanism that allows the mounting arm to pivot with respect to the bracket when the mounting arm is subject to a force of at least a predetermined threshold.

US Patent:

7017880, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Oct 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/054650

Inventors:

Daniel M. Swain - Southgate MI, US

Assignee:

Mirror Lite - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

B60R 1/00

US Classification:

2484751, 248487, 248476

Abstract:

A rear view mirror assembly includes a mirror head tightly but turnably clamped to the distal end of a pole or staff mounted onto the fender of a large truck or bus. The mirror head has disposed within an interior chamber thereof socket means that form either a longitudinal bore to clampingly receive the distal end of the pole and permit rotational motion of the mirror head relative to the longitudinal axis of the pole or a ball socket for seating the ball portion of a ball socket member connected to the distal end of the pole and permit swivel motion of the mirror head relative to the longitudal axis of the pole. Tightening means, exterior in part to the interior chamber, move from a first position wherein the mirror head may turn relative to the pole and into a second position to orient the mirror head into a desired position and fixedly clamp the mirror head in that position.

US Patent:

D528484, Sep 19, 2006

Filed:

Oct 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

29/214660

Inventors:

William Schmidt - Newport MI, US
Daniel M. Swain - Southgate MI, US

Assignee:

Mirror Lite - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

1216

US Classification:

D12187

US Patent:

7134759, Nov 14, 2006

Filed:

Feb 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/708123

Inventors:

William Schmidt - Newport MI, US
Daniel M. Swain - Southgate MI, US

Assignee:

Mirror Lite - Rockwood MI

International Classification:

G02B 5/10

US Classification:

359868

Abstract:

A vehicle mirror assembly is provided comprising a base. The base comprises a first base portion defined by a first base longitudinal line and a first base periphery. The first base portion has a first base radius of curvature. The base further includes a second base portion defined by the first base longitudinal line and a second base periphery. The second base portion has a second base radius of curvature. A dome lens conforms to the base. The dome lens has a varying dome lens radius of curvature. The dome lens comprises a center surface portion having a center surface radius of curvature. The center surface radius corresponding to a position on said dome lens aligned with a first base longitudinal midpoint to said dome lens and is perpendicular to the first base longitudinal line. A peripheral surface portion has a peripheral surface radius of curvature corresponding to the first base periphery. The peripheral surface radius of curvature is greater than the center surface radius of curvature.