Lighted vehicular mirror assembly
US6331066A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/1207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lighted vehicular mirror assembly includes a mirror case, a reflective element, a support for mounting the assembly on a vehicle, and two lamp assemblies, each having a light source, a reflector member, and a lens. Each reflector member is shaped to direct light emitted by the light source to form a pattern of light directed generally downwardly and rearwardly when the light source is electrically activated. The reflector and lens in each lamp assembly work with one another to collect and direct light to different areas of the vehicle, preferably the lap areas of the driver and front seat passenger of the vehicle. Each reflector member preferably minimizes at least one of light bending, shaping and diffusing of light by its respective lens.
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