Joyce E Schaefer

US Patent:

55986536, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

Feb 27, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/395087

Inventors:

Joyce E. Schaefer - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

The Schaefer Group - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G09F 2104

US Classification:

40593

Abstract:

A retractable signage device attachable to a rearview mirror of a vehicle or vessel is disclosed for indicating to the occupants that a certain important condition exists. A housing and flexible strap are attached to the non-reflective portion of the rearview mirror, and an arm having a signage portion is rotatably attached to the housing and strap. The arm may be disposed in a retracted postion where the signage portion is substantially unobservable to the occupants, or in an actuated position where the signage portion is generally parallel with and proximate to the reflective portion of the rearview mirror.