Patents by Inventor Robert A. Smallbone

Robert A. Smallbone has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4251316
    Abstract: A method of producing a heated mirror by selective removal of conductive reflective material from an insulating substrate to define a conductive path with a predetermined resistance. The conductive reflective material can be removed by scoring down to the substrate or by scoring and etching. Conductive paths are defined by tracks in a serpentine, spiral or interleaved comb pattern. Isolated regions may be left to designate a Trade Name which is visible when the mirror is demisted. Different insulating backings and terminals are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: Britax (Wingard) Limited
    Inventor: Robert A. Smallbone