With Viewing Mirror Patents (Class 362/135)
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Patent number: 11862054Abstract: According to an embodiment, an augmented reality optical device comprises a light source unit including a plurality of light sources and outputting a plurality of light beams having different light paths, a display element receiving the light beams from the light source unit and reflecting augmented reality images, a reflector reflecting the light beams output from the light source unit and transmitting the augmented reality images reflected by the display element, a beam splitter reflecting the augmented reality images transmitted through the reflector and transmitting real-world light to a user's eye, and a controller controlling the light source unit and the display element.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventors: Seon Kyu Yoon, Ha Mong Shim
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Patent number: 11724655Abstract: Interior trim for vehicles, specifically of the type comprising a sandwich structure, where the electrical conductors are integrated by printing with conductive inks, specifically by screen printing, allowing to make compatible the manufacturing method for the interior trim and the printing method for the electrical conductors, while also facilitating the electrical connections through the edges of the trim of the electrical conductors and the electric devices assembled in the interior trim and ensuring the correct operation of the electrical conductors throughout the useful lifetime of the interior trim. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an interior trim for vehicles with electrical conductors.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: GRUPO ANTOLÍN-INGENIERÍA, S. A.Inventors: Marta María Castillo García, Jesús Vicente Escudero Delgado
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Patent number: 11712999Abstract: A lighted mirror having a mirror housing that contains a mirror, a seat attachment assembly for attaching the lighted mirror to a seat in a vehicle, and a light housing that contains a light source for illuminating a child in a vehicle seat.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas Edward Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
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Patent number: 11667237Abstract: A vanity mirror assembly for a vehicle visor includes a housing having a support structure and a channel on a top side, a mirror connected to the support structure, and a light source disposed proximate the channel and operative to illuminate visible light. The vanity mirror assembly also includes at least one lens provided on the housing on at least one side of the mirror and operatively coupled to the light source, the at least one lens comprising a transparent optical element configured to refract the visible light from a front face of the at least one lens.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Satyanarayana Raju Vemulapati, Jedidiah Paul Durkin, Jason Robert Emrich, Steven J. Antilla
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Patent number: 11640042Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In certain embodiments, the mirror is rotatable within a support portion of the mirror assembly. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a light pipe configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of the mirror. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured to adjust the amount of emitted light based on the position of a user in relation to the mirror.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: simplehuman, LLCInventors: Frank Yang, William Patrick Conley, Adam Sbeglia
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Patent number: 11598493Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a light module, comprising a lens unit, which is formed with a bottom, a lid and one or more side walls between the bottom and the lid, wherein the one or more side walls provide one or more insertion openings; a printed circuit board unit, which carries one or more light sources and is inserted into the lens unit through a first insertion opening of the one or more insertion openings such that light emitted by the one or more light sources exits the light module through the bottom and/or the lid of the lens unit; and a housing unit, which is provided with a bottom opening, a lid opening and one or more side walls between the bottom opening and the lid opening, wherein the lens unit is arranged within the housing unit such that the bottom opening of the housing unit is closed by the bottom of the lens unit, the lid opening of the housing unit is closed by the lid of the lens unit, and the one or more insertion openings of the lens unit is closed by the one or more side walls oType: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company LimitedInventors: Thomas Baggi, Wilfried Bonny, Francis Charlet
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Patent number: 11415293Abstract: A function member is disposed between a second lens cover and a second lighting unit so as to overlap the third light emitting area when seen in a front view, and the function member has a function of, when the light emitting surface is seen in a front view, transmitting through light emitted in the third light emitting area, and a function of, when the light emitting surface is seen from a view from diagonally above, blocking light emitted above than a first light emitting area and a second light emitting area among the light emitted in the third light emitting area, and transmitting through light emitted between the first light emitting area and the second light emitting area among the light emitted in the third light emitting area.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Koji Sato
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Patent number: 11090219Abstract: A kit system has a beginning level kit apparatus, an intermediate level kit apparatus, and an advanced kit apparatus. The beginning level kit apparatus has a first derma roller having a head with a plurality of needles each having a length of five tenths millimeters situated thereon. Additionally, the beginning level kit apparatus has a first chemical compound comprising vitamin A1 at a first potency. The beginning level kit apparatus also has a first red light therapy device that that is configured to emit red light having a wavelength in the range of six hundred ten nanometers to seven hundred nanometers for a predetermined minimum time period of ten minutes. Finally, the beginning level kit apparatus has a beginning level enclosure apparatus that that encloses the first derma roller, the first chemical compound, and the first red light therapy device.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: ELYSE ENTERPRISES LLCInventor: Hillary Hayman
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Patent number: 11067784Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and technique for a system for detecting fluorescing particles on a target comprising a viewing device configured to view the target and a light subsystem configured to illuminate the target, wherein the target includes a fluorescing particle that effectuates the fluorescent feedback second wavelength. In one example, no additional fluorescing agent or additive, other than the fluorescing particle, is added to the target. A passive cooling subsystem is configured to prevent overheating of the system without expending additional energy resources. The system includes a filter in operative communication with the viewing device having a selected filter wavelength configured to allow light to pass that is greater than the first wavelength and at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions encoded thereon.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Richard Rochford, Tristan J. Baldwin, Edward L. Brabant, Jr., Charles H. Mazel, Michael J. Meade, Matteo Forgione
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Patent number: 11052826Abstract: A vehicular lighted exterior rearview mirror system includes a lighted exterior rearview mirror assembly and a light module disposed thereat. The light module includes at least three illumination sources that, with the lighted exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the side of the vehicle, are arranged spaced apart at the lighted exterior rearview mirror assembly. With the lighted exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the side of the equipped vehicle, the at least three illumination sources, when powered, emit light at least in a forward direction with respect to the vehicle. Responsive to activation by the driver of the user input of the equipped vehicle, any one or more of said illumination sources is electrically powered. Responsive to adjustment of the user input by the driver of the equipped vehicle, an intensity of illumination forward of the equipped vehicle provided by said light module is adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Gregory A. Huizen, Keith D. Foote
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Patent number: 10870337Abstract: A thin visor for a vehicle comprising a pivot rod and a first and second shell being engageable to form a visor body. The visor also comprises a vanity secured to the visor body. The visor comprises a carrier positioned in the visor body and engaged with the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first electrical contact arranged on an end of the pivot rod and a second electrical contact arranged on a surface of the carrier. The visor further comprises a third electrical contact arranged on a surface of the carrier. The thin visor generally has a width of approximately seventeen to eighteen millimeters and allows for a sleek small profile ergonomically designed visor to be arranged within a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, LLCInventor: David Huff
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Patent number: 10737559Abstract: A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Janowiak, Leslie Hinds, Martin Rathsburg, Jr., Robert J. Mayne, Jr.
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Patent number: 10736402Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetics case for storing and applying make-up from one or more pans of make-up. The cosmetics case comprises a base unit comprising a compartment the pans of make-up, a mounting portion, and a hinge rotatably engaged with the mounting portion. The cosmetics case further comprises a lighted mirror unit comprising a mirror and a plurality of light emitting diodes adapted to emit light from the mirror. The lighted mirror unit is rotatably engaged with the hinge of the base unit between a closed position where the lighted mirror unit is resting upon the base unit with the mirror and light emitting diodes facing away from the compartment and an open position where said compartment is exposed and the mirror and light emitting diodes face an open area above the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
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Patent number: 10670258Abstract: An illuminated vanity mirror includes a housing and a front mirror panel connected to the housing. A frame is connected to the housing and positioned behind the front mirror panel. A light emitter is connected to frame. The light emitter includes a plurality of LEDs facing away from the front mirror panel. The LEDs are positioned to direct emitted light toward the housing and the emitted light is redirected through the front mirror panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Thomas Veltri, Dhavalkumar Patel
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Patent number: 10337709Abstract: A mirroring device having a housing, a mirroring assembly, an adjustable illuminator and an actuator is provided. The housing has a light transmissive cover. The mirroring assembly is disposed at the housing, the mirroring assembly has a display surface and the display surface exposes the outer housing, and the light transmissive cover surrounds the mirroring assembly. The adjustable illuminator is disposed in the housing corresponding to the light transmissive cover, the adjustable illuminator has a bracket, the bracket surrounds the mirroring assembly, at least one illumination component and at least one corresponding pivotal plate are arranged on the bracket, and the pivotal plate could pivot to change projecting direction of the illumination component. The actuator has a pusher connected to the pivotal plate for pushing the pivotal plate to pivot and thereby alter the projecting direction of the illumination component and focus position of the illumination component.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: CAL-COMP BIG DATA, INC.Inventors: Teng-Nan Lo, Ming-Hua Hung
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Patent number: 10300769Abstract: A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Janowiak, Leslie Hinds, Martin Rathsburg, Jr., Robert J. Mayne, Jr.
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Patent number: 10300847Abstract: A lighting glazing includes a first sheet of transparent glass or plastic with a first main face, a second main face and a rim; a flat waveguide with a first main face, a second main face, an injection rim and a beveled rim, opposite the injection rim; a light source positioned facing the injection rim of the flat waveguide, the flat waveguide being fixed via the second main face to the first main face of the first sheet of glass.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Adèle Verrat-Debailleul, Pascal Bauerle, Christophe Kleo
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Patent number: 10267510Abstract: A lighted inspection tool includes a mirror having a reflective surface and a back surface, a plastic housing attached to the back surface of the mirror, a light mounted in the housing along a side edge of the housing, a power source housed in the housing and operatively connected to the light member, and a substantially rigid axially telescoping handle pivotably mounted relative to the mirror and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Ullman Devices CorporationInventors: Edward S. Coleman, Qiu Jianping
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Patent number: 10124733Abstract: An electro-optic mirror reflective element for a rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a front substrate and a rear substrate. A surface of the front substrate and a surface of the rear substrate oppose each other and are spaced apart by a perimeter seal, with an electro-optic medium disposed between the surfaces and bounded by the perimeter seal. A transparent electrically conductive coating is established at the surface of the front substrate, and a specularly reflective mirror reflector is established at the surface of the rear substrate. The specularly reflective mirror reflector includes a stack of thin film layers having (i) an environmentally stable electrically conductive metallic reflecting thin film layer, (ii) an environmentally vulnerable electrically conductive metallic reflecting thin film layer and (iii) a transparent electrically conductive thin film layer. The transparent electrically conductive thin film layer includes aluminum doped zinc oxide.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: DONNELLY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Baur, Ian A. McCabe, Hamid Habibi, Niall R. Lynam
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Patent number: 9765958Abstract: An illuminated mirror having a mirror defining a front surface and a rear surface. The mirror includes a reflective mirror portion and a translucent portion through which light can pass. A housing is secured to the rear surface of the mirror and the housing includes a first surface, a second surface, and a gap extending between the first surface and the second surface. The mirror further includes a light source coupled to a flexible substrate and positioned behind the rear surface of the mirror; and a reflective element secured to the rear surface and positioned adjacent the translucent portion of the mirror. The flexible substrate is secured to the first surface and the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Séura, Inc.Inventors: Andy C. Lumaye, Robert J. Elsing
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Patent number: 9726337Abstract: A light fixture optimized for directional lighting, including LED lighting, includes a fixture housing, further including a lighting element shelf and a window opening; a reflector, which is configured with a special parabolic shape, a lighting element which is mounted on an inside surface of the lighting element shelf, such that light emitted from the lighting element will reflect at least one time on the reflector, before exiting the light fixture via the window opening as a wide and uniform field of asymmetric indirect illumination. The light fixture can be configured in versions suitable for wall illumination, conference room illumination, ceiling illumination, ground surface illumination, and related illumination applications for interior and exterior use.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: R. W. SWARENS ASSOCIATES, INC.Inventor: M. Lee Hedberg, Jr.
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Patent number: 9486326Abstract: An intervertebral spacer for therapeutic treatment of a patient includes a link sized and dimensioned to fit within an intervertebral space in the patient, and is configured to maintain a separation of two adjacent vertebrae for a period of time. A rigid guiding object, which may be a tool or a successive link, is insertable into the patient, to guide the link into the patient using an MIS approach. A pivot is connected within the links configured to limit a relative range of angular orientation between the link and the guiding tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gahman, Marcin Niemiec, David C. Paul, Andrew Iott
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Patent number: 9238433Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Publication number: 20150145408Abstract: Provided is an illuminated mirror device including: a mirror; a light-emitting part for illumination disposed near the mirror; and driving means for driving the light-emitting part, and detection means for detecting a direction of a face of a person in front of the mirror with respect to the mirror, wherein the driving means controls an emission luminance distribution on a light-emitting surface of the light-emitting part on the basis of the face direction detected by the detection means. Also provided is a method for controlling illumination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Pioneer CorporationInventor: Kazuo Kuroda
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Publication number: 20150138760Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a mirror with an illumination lamp that ensures visibility of a mirrored surface in a dark place and a humid place by using LEDs, and that exhibits excellent LED attachment/detachment performance. The mirror with an illumination lamp according to the present invention includes a mirror main body 1, a plurality of LEDs 5, and a circuit board 3. The plurality of LEDs 5 are disposed on one surface S31 of the circuit board 3 and are integrated by the circuit board 3. The circuit board 3 has another surface S32, on a rear side of the one surface 31, with this other surface S32 facing a back surface S12 on the opposite side to the mirror surface S11 of the mirror main body 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: RYUICHI YOSHIKAWA
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Publication number: 20150062877Abstract: An illumination device configured for use by makeup artists, hair stylists, and performers in the performing arts and motion picture industry. The invention consists of a mirror with portions that allows light from LEDs mounted behind the mirror to illuminate subjects in front of the mirror. Light intensity and color temperature are adjustable by the user. Convenience receptacles for hair styling appliances are built into the invention. Modern USB receptacles and wireless charging pads are also included. Power is provided by connecting an extension cord to a male AC plug mounted on the back of the device. The invention may come with a stand with wheels or may be made to sit on a flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Troy Takes
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Publication number: 20150036327Abstract: An apparatus includes a first channel element; the first channel element has a first end and a second end and a length; and a first light element. The first light element has a length. A length of the first channel element is established using the length of the first light element. The first channel element further includes a coupleable area. The coupleable area permits the first channel element to be coupled to a second channel element, wherein the mirror chassis is formed thereby. A method to establish a set of channel element lengths for a mirror chassis includes selecting a set of light element lengths and then determining a channel element length from each light element length. The channel element length is selected to permit mounting a light element associated therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: ELECTRIC MIRROR, LLCInventor: Michael Martin Uhl
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Patent number: 8926149Abstract: A side-view mirror assembly for a vehicle, the side-view mirror assembly comprising: a housing for securement to a side of a vehicle, the housing defining an internal cavity opening toward a rear of the housing; a mirror disposed in the internal cavity, the mirror comprising a reflective element substantially occupying and being visible through the opening of the housing, and the reflective element supported on a first surface of a backplate, the backplate including at least one light-transmissive portion positioned proximate a peripheral edge of the reflective element; and one or more light sources disposed within the housing and operable to selectively illuminate the at least one light-transmissive portion so that the illumination is visible from outside the side-view mirror assembly in an area defined between the peripheral edge of the reflective element and the opening of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: ADAC Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Rob Bingle
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Patent number: 8910402Abstract: An apparatus includes a first mirror platform; the first mirror platform has a first portion and a second portion. A media display device is disposed behind the first mirror platform, such that within the second portion information displayed on the media display device is visible when the media display device is on and is viewed from in front of the first mirror platform. A mounting platform is coupled to a back of the first mirror platform to form a door assembly and the mounting platform can also be a mirror platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLCInventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James V. Mischel, Sr., Patrick Daniel Erickson
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Publication number: 20140362562Abstract: A mirror apparatus (10) includes a platform (12), a mirror support (14) depending from the platform (12), a mirror member (16) mounted to the mirror support (14) and an illuminating member (34) mounted about at least a peripheral segment of the mirror member (16) for providing illumination. The mirror member (16) may include a first mirror side (24) having a substantially planar mirror surface and a second mirror side (26) having a magnifying mirror surface. The mirror support (14) may be mounted for movement relative to the platform (12) between a first operative position and a second transport position. The mirror support (14) may be mounted for pivotal movement relative to the platform (12) between the first operative position and the second transport position. The mirror support (14) may be adapted to be releasably secured in the first operative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Kam Fai Fung
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Patent number: 8905568Abstract: A partially transparent dome mirror is used to display messages generated from within the dome by a light generating system. The mirror is incorporated in an apparatus for seeing and warning traffic crossing at an intersection in a commercial, industrial or other space to improve worker safety and to avoid costly damage due to collisions at the intersection. The unitary apparatus does not require sensors or other wiring external to the mirror and its supporting frame. The mirror system can also be used in commercial and retail applications for surveillance and advertising.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventors: David A. Fossier, William Chernick
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Patent number: 8880360Abstract: A combination mirror and media display device assembly is provided. The combination mirror and media display device includes a mirror platform having a media display device viewing area and a media display device coupled to the mirror platform. The media display device is positioned to display images through the media display device viewing area.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Electric Mirror, LLCInventors: James V. Mischel, Jr., James V. Mischel, Sr.
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Patent number: 8827517Abstract: A rearview assembly having a mounting structure configured to be operably coupled with a vehicle. A housing is operably connected with the mounting structure and a rearward viewing device is supported by one of the housing and the mounting structure. The rearward viewing device provides a rearward view to a vehicle driver and includes a front substrate and a rear substrate. The entire front surface of the front substrate is exposed and the entire rear substrate is positioned behind the front substrate. A concealing layer is disposed about a periphery of the rearward viewing device between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A partially optically transparent bezel is disposed adjacent to both the rearward viewing device and the housing, the optically transparent bezel having an edge radius greater than 2.5 mm and the optically transparent bezel being substantially flush with the front surface of the front substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: David J. Cammenga, Danny L. Minikey, Jr., Mark R. Roth, William L. Tonar, Jeremy A. Fogg, Michael F. Lisowski, Peter N. Rizk
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Publication number: 20140198488Abstract: An illumination system for defining and lighting around an object positioned on a base such as for example a mirror, includes at least one elongate profile that has a fastening section and a limitation section extending transversely, in particular perpendicularly to the latter, and at least one illuminant that is fastened or can be fastened to the top of the fastening section of the profile a distance away from the limitation section and is formed and positioned such that, in the correctly arranged state, it emits light in the direction of the limitation section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: SCHLUETER-SYSTEMS KGInventor: Werner SCHLUETER
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Publication number: 20140192520Abstract: A mirror element sub-assembly for a vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element, a mirror back plate and an indicator. The front side of the mirror back plate includes a reflective element attaching portion and the rear side of the mirror back plate includes (i) an actuator attaching portion and (ii) an indicator attaching portion, all of which are integrally formed during injection molding of the mirror back plate. The indicator attaching portion includes structure extending from the rear side of the mirror back plate and having a passageway therethrough. The indicator is attached at the structure, and light emitted by the indicator passes through the passageway and through an opening of the mirror back plate and through the mirror reflective element so as to exit from the mirror reflective element at an angle relative to the reflective element attaching portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DONNELLY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Baur, Ian A. McCabe, Hamid Habibi, Niall R. Lynam
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Patent number: 8770777Abstract: A spark plug having excellent load life performance even when the spark plug receives an impact or vibration. The spark plug includes an accommodated portion of a metallic terminal, which is accommodated in an axial hole of an insulator, having a plurality of bent portions formed as a result of proper bending of the accommodated portion. The bent portions are in close vicinity to an inner circumferential surface of the insulator at three or more locations, and are present without localizing in the radial direction of the axial hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.Inventors: Haruki Yoshida, Toshitaka Honda, Akira Suzuki
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Patent number: 8746917Abstract: A fan base and illuminated mirror apparatus for use in cooling a user's neck and torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. A fan member is pivotally coupled to the base member and selectively movable between upward and downward directed configurations. A length adjustable rod is coupled to the upper portion of the base member and extending upwardly therefrom, the rod being selectively movable between expanded and retracted configurations. A mirror is operatively coupled to an upper end of the rod such that the mirror is vertically displaced from the fan member, the mirror being movable between straight and tilted configurations. The apparatus includes a light coupled to the mirror and electrically connected to a power source, the light configured to illuminate the mirror when energized.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 8727559Abstract: A beauty station formed as a cabinet adapted to be hung on a wall, the cabinet comprising a main structural frame generally shaped as a box having side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, and a front wall defining an interior space. The front wall being formed as a flip down lid member pivotally connected at one edge to the bottom wall to thereby open and close the interior space. A mobile section adapted to move upwards and outwards from the interior space when the lid member is pivoted to open the interior space, and including a mirror, and at least one light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Daniel Boyer
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Patent number: 8672501Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mirror device with illumination comprising a transparent conductive substrate, an isolation layer, a mirror layer and a light emitting diode (LED) layer. The isolation layer, formed on a surface of the transparent conductive substrate, divides the surface of the transparent conductive substrate into at least one first region and at least one second region. The mirror layer formed on the transparent conductive substrate within the at least one first region, while the LED layer is formed on the transparent conductive substrate within the at least one second region, wherein the mirror layer and the LED layer are electrically isolated from each other. In another embodiment, the present disclosure further provides a mirror box having the mirror device with illumination disposed therein so that the mirror device can be easily carried and kept in the pocket, or purse of user.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Ching-Chiun Wang, Chien-Chih Chen, Chih-Yung Huang, Szu-Hao Chen, Yi-Shan Wang
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Patent number: 8651715Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Publication number: 20130235610Abstract: A minor assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light pipe configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of the mirror. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured to adjust the amount of emitted light based on the position of a user in relation to the mirror. Certain embodiments of the minor include an algorithm to adjust light based on the position of a user relative to the mirror, the level of ambient light, and/or the activation of different light modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLCInventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas, Frederick N. Bushroe
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Publication number: 20130188339Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mirror device with illumination comprising a transparent conductive substrate, an isolation layer, a mirror layer and a light emitting diode (LED) layer. The isolation layer, formed on a surface of the transparent conductive substrate, divides the surface of the transparent conductive substrate into at least one first region and at least one second region. The mirror layer formed on the transparent conductive substrate within the at least one first region, while the LED layer is formed on the transparent conductive substrate within the at least one second region, wherein the mirror layer and the LED layer are electrically isolated from each other. In another embodiment, the present disclosure further provides a mirror box having the mirror device with illumination disposed therein so that the mirror device can be easily carried and kept in the pocket, or purse of user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventors: Ching-Chiun WANG, Chien-Chih Chen, Chih-Yung Huang, Szu-Hao Chen, Yi-Shan Wang
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Patent number: 8425094Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is provided that includes a visor body having a first side and a second side, and a vanity and lighting assembly located on the visor body. The assembly includes a lighting device located on the visor body. The lighting device is configured to provide a vanity light for a vanity mirror and is further configured to provide a dome light.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Chi Li
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Patent number: 8398270Abstract: An ornament of the present invention includes a display that is hidden behind a panel. An ornament body includes at least one panel which includes a two-way mirror and a display in the interior of the body. The ornament includes a light disposed in the ornament body which, when active, reveals the display which is otherwise hidden behind the two-way mirror. The light may be activated by a sensor that recognizes physical motion, and may also include a speaker to play music and a moving display element driven by a motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Mr. Christmas IncorporatedInventors: Leslie Hermanson, Huang Meng-Suen
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Patent number: 8356908Abstract: A mirror includes a frame holding back-to-back a pair of reflective mirror plates having different magnification factors, each plate having a reflective central area and an outer concentric light-transmissive window area. Rotatable pivot joints supporting the frame between opposed arms of a support yoke and enable the frame to be rotated to orient a selected plate in a forward-facing use position. A hoop-shaped printed circuit board having circumferentially spaced apart light emitting diodes (LED's) protruding therefrom is located between inner facing surfaces of the mirror plates. Objects in front of a mirror plates are illuminated by direct LED rays emitted forwardly through the window areas and by indirect LED rays reflected from reflective inner facing surfaces of the mirror plates, and from the forward facing surface of a movable reflector ring within the frame which falls rearward when the frame is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Zlatko Zadro
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Patent number: 8288964Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror for personal use, with a lighting system for illuminating at least part of a person (9) being situated in front of the mirror. According to the invention, a position detector for detecting the position of the person (9) in front of the mirror is provided. Further, the lighting system comprises multiple lighting elements which can be actuated independently from each other in dependence of the signal of the position detector. It is especially preferred that the mirror is comprised of an array (8) of OLEDs (1) which can be selectively actuated to function as a mirror element or as a lighting element, respectively, in dependence of the position of the person (9) in front of the mirror. Further, it is preferred that these OLEDs (1) also act as capacitive proximity sensors for the position detector. Thus, a versatile mirror with a good mirror image without blinding is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Dirk Hente, Martin Christoph
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Patent number: 8281429Abstract: Viewing device comprised of two or more mirrors and an illumination component for self-viewing the anal-genital region while seated on a toilet bowl. The preferred embodiment comprises a forward mirror and a rear mirror positioned within a toilet bowl at angles with respect to each other, to the user's eye and to the user's anal-genital region such that when the user peers between slightly spread legs into the forward mirror an upward directed image of the user's anal-genital region is visible. The device preserves the region of the toilet bowl directly below the anal-genital region free of mirrors and all supportive apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Inventor: Vernon Wesley Gunderson
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Patent number: 8256915Abstract: An illuminated mirror includes a central reflective mirror portion and a surrounding transmissive portion supported to a housing. Spacing between an outer diameter of the transmissive portion and the housing allows airflow to exit from the housing. A chamber behind the mirror surface may comprise a dish reflector surface. In one form, the dish reflector comprises a white enamel surface. Lamps, which may comprise LEDs, are mounted to the reflector surface. The LED lamps may be placed in a pattern on the reflector surface. Circuitry may be provided to illuminate either all or selected ones of the LEDs. Lamps of selected colors may be provided. Preselected combinations of lamp illumination vary the level and composite color of illumination. In order to enhance the comfort of a user, a fan may be positioned in the housing behind the reflector. A cooling device may cool airflow from the fan.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Gary Stern, Patricia Stern
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Publication number: 20120195029Abstract: A system for facilitating vehicular and/or foot traffic movement in a space. First and second lane routes are defined within the space for vehicular and/or foot traffic. Traffic moving in the first lane route either crosses the second lane or merges with traffic moving in the second lane route. A mirror system with a reflective surface is operatively situated within the space to allow traffic moving in at least one of the first and second lane routes to view, through the reflective surface on the mirror, traffic moving in the other of the first and second lane routes as the traffic in the at least one of the first and second lane routes approaches or arrives at a crossing or merge location. The mirror system has a source of illumination that generates an extended pattern of light around a portion of the reflective surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: Roger J. Leyden
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Patent number: 8210726Abstract: The present invention provides a door mirror for an automobile, in which molding errors are made difficult to occur in a housing and assembling accuracy between the housing and a lamp assy is improved. A housing applied to the door mirror for an automobile is divided into two parts, that is, an upper housing located on the upper side and a lower housing located on the lower side, and a lamp assy constituting a side-turn lamp is disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing. Since the housing is divided vertically into two parts, materials or colors of the upper housing and the lower housing can be made different so that a texture and an appearance of the housing can be easily changed. Moreover, assembling errors between the housing and the lamp assy due to deformation by injection molding or thermal deformation applied during painting can hardly occur, and a gap can be hardly generated between the housing and the lamp assy on the surface side of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Murakami CorporationInventors: Kentaro Suzuki, Yosuke Sato