Patented True View™ Blind-Spot Mirror Expands Viewing Angle Without Convex-Mirror Distortion

SANDWICH, MASS. — Independent inventor Russell Kramer is introducing patented True View™, a 4-inch aftermarket blind-spot mirror designed to expand a driver's effective viewing angle while preserving the accurate image geometry of a flat reflective surface.
Unlike conventional convex blind-spot mirrors, which broaden the visible scene by making reflected objects appear smaller, True View uses an additional flat mirror positioned at an angle relative to the vehicle's original-equipment (OEM) side mirror. This creates another viewing direction, helping drivers observe traffic that may be outside the OEM mirror's normal field of view.
The distinction is particularly relevant during highway passing, merging and lane changes, when drivers need to recognize nearby vehicles and assess their positions. True View is designed to provide expanded blind-spot visibility without the image minification associated with convex mirror curvature.
The patented design combines two complementary benefits: an increased effective viewing angle and planar imaging that preserves natural reflected proportions. Rather than using a curved surface to capture a wider scene, True View achieves its additional coverage through the orientation of a separate flat reflective plane.
The available 4-inch model features a stainless-steel housing and an integrated adjustable mounting tab. It is intended for vehicles with suitably sized exterior mirrors, including pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, cargo vans, work trucks and other larger vehicles.
True View requires no cameras, electronic displays, wiring or batteries. Its operation is entirely optical, providing a direct reflected image whenever the mirror is properly installed and adjusted.
Authentic road-test photographs and driving footage demonstrate the mirror's performance under actual traffic conditions. Coverage varies with the vehicle, installation position, mirror adjustment and driver's viewing position.
True View is protected by U.S. Patent No. 11,305,693. The 4-inch model is manufactured, packaged for retail sale and currently available through Cargo Catch, a supplier of truck and vehicle accessories.
Product information and purchasing details are available at:
https://www.cargocatch.com/true-view-accurate-imaging-blind-spot-mirror.html