Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-22
2005-03-22
Thompson, Timothy (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S267000, C362S494000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06870656
ABSTRACT:
The inventive electrochromic mirror may be used in a vehicle rearview mirror assembly having a light source positioned behind the electrochromic mirror for selectively projecting light through the mirror. The electrochromic mirror includes front and rear spaced elements each having front and rear surfaces and being sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, a layer of transparent conductive material disposed on the rear surface of the front element, an electrochromic material is contained within the chamber, and a second electrode overlies the front surface of the rear element in contact with the electrochromic material. The second electrode includes a layer of reflective material and a partially transmissive coating of and is disposed over substantially all of the front surface of the rear element. The second electrode further includes a region in front of the light source that is at least partially transmissive.
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Bechtel Jon H.
Cammenga David J.
Carter John W.
Forgette Jeffrey A.
Gentex Corporation
Price Heneveld Cooper DeWitt & Litton LLP
Thompson Timothy
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