ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,351,103, issued on July 8.

"Safety view passenger door mirror device" was invented by David Jackson (Bronx, N.Y.) and Laela Jackson (Bronx, N.Y.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A safety view passenger door mirror device is provided. The device is comprised of a body containing at least one but preferably two mirrors, a fastener, a battery, a charging method, a motion sensing component, and a light. The device can be fastened to a passenger vehicle and can be used to provide the passenger with extended visibility of the vehicle's surroundings. It can also detect nearby hazards and alert passengers and motorists in the vicinity of a potentia...