Optical: systems and elements – Holographic system or element – Using a hologram as an optical element
Patent
1993-12-28
1995-07-25
Shafer, Ricky D.
Optical: systems and elements
Holographic system or element
Using a hologram as an optical element
359567, 359839, 359843, 359877, 362 831, 340468, 340475, 340479, G02B 532, G02B 508, B60Q 100, B60R 106
Patent
active
054367417
ABSTRACT:
A signaling mirror assembly for mounting to an exterior of a motor vehicle comprises a mirror shell mounted to a side of the vehicle body and a mirror mounted within the shell having reflectivity of at most 70% and transmissivity of at least 40%. The signaling mirror also has a light source disposed between the mirror and the shell which is operably illuminated in response to operating signals. Also included is diffractive means disposed between the light source and the mirror for diverting light from the vehicle operator to a viewing pattern which generally fans out from the side of the vehicle body.
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Harman Automotive, Inc.
Shafer Ricky D.
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