Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-19
2008-11-04
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Automobile
C073S170170, C250S208100, C250S239000, C250S341700, C250S438000, C362S494000, C340S438000, C340S815400
Reexamination Certificate
active
07446427
ABSTRACT:
A visual, rear viewing and rain sensing system for a vehicle comprising a windshield and a button connected to the windshield, with the button having a peripheral body defining an open area in a middle section of the button. The visual, rear viewing and rain sensing system further includes a rain sensor located in the middle section and an interior rearview mirror system connected to the button. The rain sensor is operatively coupled to the windshield independent of the interior rearview mirror system. At least a portion of the rain sensor is no longer operatively coupled to the windshield as the interior rearview mirror system is detached from the button.
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Japanese Abstract for Document No. 59-029539.
Carter John W.
DeVries Timothy S.
Parker Brian R.
Rees Brian J.
Rumsey Wayne J.
Black Thomas G.
Gentex Corporation
Louie Wae
Price Heneveld Cooper DeWitt & Litton LLP
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