Illuminated mirror assembly
US4479172A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J3/0282
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mirror assembly comprising a shallow dish-like housing containing at least one pair of elongate conductors together defining an electrically-conductive seating for at least one electric lamp to be mounted therebetween within the housing, the conductors extending with the interior of the housing to terminal connectors, whereby connection to an electrical supply externally of the housing can be effected, a frame or bezel detachably secured around the periphery of the housing and defining a first aperture closed by a mirror facing outwardly of the housing and at least one second aperture containing a lens through which light from the or each lamp, when energized, will be so directed as to illuminate a region in front of the mirror. The mirror is spaced from the base of the housing and the rear surface of the mirror. At least part of the internal surfaces of the housing are reflective, whereby light emitted by the lamp or lamps is reflected at least once before passing through the lens or lenses to be directed thereby to said region in front of the outer face of the mirror.
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