Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2007-10-30
Amari, Alessandro (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
With support
C359S872000, C359S603000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10405526
ABSTRACT:
An electrochromic mirror includes an integrated internal plate frame with an electrochromic mirror subassembly adhered to its flat front surface, electrical components supported on a rear with the frame acting as a heat sink and EMI/RFI shield, and a back cover supported on the plate frame. The subassembly is uniformly supported across the front surface of the plate frame for good mirror impact resistance. The mirror is supported by an angularly adjustable ball-and-socket connection. In one embodiment, the ball is formed integrally on the plate frame. The present mirror is surprisingly thin, with at least 50% of the depth dimensions being less than about 3.0 centimeters.
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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.
Bostwick Daniel J.
Carter John W.
Fogg Jeremy A.
Rumsey Wayne
Ypma Kenton J.
Amari Alessandro
Gentex Corporation
Price Heneveld Cooper DeWitt & Litton LLP
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