Patent · US Expired

Mirror

US4499451A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1982
Grant dateFeb 12, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F2013/227
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mirror arrangement including a transparent glass member, a translucent film behind the glass member, a light generating element having a configuration for conveying information when activated, the mirror arrangement functioning as an ordinary mirror when no voltage is applied to the light generating element such as an electroluminescent element while functioning as a light source or display panel when the voltage is applied to the light generating element, since the element energized emits light through the translucent aluminum film and the glass in front.

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