Patents Assigned to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minnerals
  • Patent number: 10495872
    Abstract: A mirror is comprised of a reflective film including a flexible polymer with a reflective coating, at least one magnet attached to the reflective film, a motor configured to rotate the reflective film wherein the reflective film is secured to the motor, and at least one electromagnet configured to receive an applied voltage. The mirror further comprises a first flexible support layer to increase the rigidity of the reflective film during curvature change and a second rigid support layer to prevent the reflective film, first support layer, and at least one magnet from contacting the at least one electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minnerals
    Inventor: Ammar Alzaydi