Electrochromic devices with thin bezel-covered edge

Details Electrochromic devices with thin bezel-covered edge Electrochromic devices with thin bezel-covered edge

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Mack, Ricky (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S265000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07324261

ABSTRACT:
A mirror includes an electro-optic mirror subassembly, and a thin-profiled bezel attached around a perimeter of the electrochromic mirror subassembly. The electro-optic mirror subassembly is supported on a carrier by an adheringly bonded heater and foam tape in a laminar arrangement. The bezel may be bonded to an edge of the front surface of the front element of the electro-optic mirror subassembly, and/or may be bonded and/or interlockingly mechanically attached to an edge of the carrier. Alternatively, the bezel can be a strip of paint or thin coating material. The bezel can be molded in place, or can be pre-molded and elastically stretched to permit assembly. In one form, the bezel includes a laterally-extending fin that prevents seeing past the bezel into the inside of a mirror housing. In at least one embodiment, the assembly has no bezel or only a bezel on one edge.

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