Interpretation ID: nht88-2.21

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: MAY 7, 1988

FROM: WILLIAM K. BALDWIN

TO: NHTSA

TITLE: "THE BALDWIN REAR-VIEW MIRROR SAFETY SYSTEM" PARTLY COVERED BY U.S. PAT. #3,667,833

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO MEMO DATED 8-26-88, TO WILLIAM K. BALDWIN, FROM ERIKA Z. JONES, STD 111, VSA 108(A) (2)(A)

TEXT: My rear-view mirror safety system offers the latest in technology and safety in performance of all types of automotive vehicles. These mirrors in conbination will absolutely and completely eliminate the hazardous blind spots on both sides of the vehicle , not just the right side which is presently being used by auto manufacturers. You do not have to turn your head or twist your body to check out traffic in the blind spot areas not visible in the conventional flat rear-view mirrors.

It has always been my contention that convex (reduced image) mirrors should be used in conjunction with flat rear-view mirrors in order to obtain a safe and true rear-view vision. These conbination interior and exterior, (both sides) rear-view mirror s are most effective. The present reduced image only, right side only rear-view mirrors used by most auto manufacturers today are not sufficiently effective. Every motorist needs this rear-view mirror safety system. It increases visibility for safer d riving which in turn saves lives.

It is my desire to submit my "BALDWIN REAR-VIEW MIRROR SAFETY SYSTEM" for your evaluation and hopefully your approval.

Please respond as soon as possible to this proposal.

ENCLOSURES

Baldwin Rear View Mirror Safety System

PATENT NO. 3,667,833

These products will absolutely and completely eliminate the hazardous blind spots on both sides of your vehicle. You do not have to turn your head or twist your body to check out traffic in the blind spot area not visible in the conventional flat rear v iew mirrors.

VEHICLE IN BL/NL SPOT AREA

FLAT REAR-VIEW MIRRORS FIELD OF VIEW

EXTRA WIDE FULL-VIEW(Illegible Word) REAR-VIEW VISION

MIRROR SAFETY SYSTEM" OF VIEW