Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Incoherent light emitter structure – Plural light emitting devices
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Coleman, W. David (Department: 2823)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Incoherent light emitter structure
Plural light emitting devices
C257S098000, C257S099000, C340S461000, C340S462000, C362S516000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06958495
ABSTRACT:
Rearview mirror assemblies are provided that incorporate a plurality of added features. In at least one embodiment, at least two devices are incorporated into a rearview mirror selected from a group comprising an interior illumination assembly, an illuminated operator interface and an information display. In at least one embodiment, the light rays emitted by the selected at least two devices comprise substantially the same spectral characteristics. In at least one embodiment, the spectral characteristics are operator selectable from a plurality of predetermined spectral characteristics.
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Appendix A is a prior art mirror construction made by Schefenacker Vision Systems, prior to Apr. 2, 2003, which includes a bezel for supporting a mirror element, an angularly-adjustable mount, and a rear housing attached to the bezel.
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Bonardi Timothy A.
Nishijima Kazuhiko
Roberts John K.
Van Klompenberg Kenton
Coleman W. David
Gentex Corporation
Nguyen Khiem
Price Heneveld Cooper DeWitt & Litton LLP
Shultz Jr. James E.
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