Communications: electrical – Visual indication
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Crosland, Donnie L (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Visual indication
C340S425500, C362S494000, C359S267000, C359S839000, C359S844000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978094
ABSTRACT:
An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element assembly portion and at least one cap portion adapted to attach to the reflective element assembly portion. The reflective element assembly portion includes a reflective element. The reflective element assembly portion comprises a first molding that encompasses at least a perimeter portion of the reflective element. The first molding is formed by molding a first resinous material having a tool shrinkage factor equal to or greater than about 1%. The cap portion comprises at least one second molding formed by molding a second resinous material having a tool shrinkage factor of less than or equal to about 1%. The cap portion preferably includes internal structure for supporting at least one accessory.
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Search Report from International Search Authority /US in connection with corresponding PCT application No. PCT/US2004/015424, Filed May 18, 2004, by Donnelly Corporation.
Hook Richard R.
Karner Lee
Lynam Niall R.
Uken John T.
Crosland Donnie L
Donnelly Corporation
Van Dyke Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP
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