Electromagnetic radiation assembly

a technology of electromagnetic radiation and assembly, which is applied in the direction of vehicle components, optical viewing, signalling/lighting devices, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the complexity of electrical conduits that are necessary, and the space remaining in the mirror housing is quite limited, and many prior art designs are quite complex

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-17
TODD DANIEL R +2
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For example, many of the prior art designs are quite complex.
In other arrangements, the addition of the auxiliary signaling assemblies has resulted in an increase in the complexity of the electrical conduits that are necessary to provide electrical power to the various assemblies in the mirror.
Notwithstanding these efforts, the space remaining within a mirror housing is quite limited.
With the continued emphasis on providing increased features which are available to the operator from the rear and side view mirrors, problems begin to arise with respect to the dissipation of heat energy generated as a result of the energizing of various light emitting diodes which are utilized to provide the visibly discernable light which can be discerned by the operator of the overland vehicle.
Failure to dissipate excessive amounts of this heat energy can result in a shortened operational lifetime for these same assemblies.

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[0022] This disclosure of the invention is submitted in furtherance of the constitutional purposes of the U.S. Patent Laws “to promote the progress of science and useful arts” (Article 1, Section 8).

[0023] Referring more particularly to the drawings, the electromagnetic radiation assembly of the present invention is generally indicated by the numeral 10 in FIG. 1 and following. For illustrative convenience the electromagnetic radiation assembly 10 of the present invention, and which is shown and described herein, is discussed as it would be configured if it were installed on an overland vehicle 11 of conventional design and which is best seen by reference to FIG. 8. As discussed in many of the earlier prior art patents, the electromagnetic radiation assembly (hereinafter referred to as assembly 10) of the present invention operates as a combination rearview mirror, and visual signaling device, and wherein the visual signaling device provides a visual signal or pattern of illuminati...

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An electromagnetic radiation assembly is described and which includes a reflector having discrete first and second surfaces; a first electromagnetic radiation emitter positioned adjacent to the first surface; and a second electromagnetic radiation emitter positioned adjacent to the second surface, and wherein, when energized, the first and second electromagnetic radiation emitters emit visibly discernible electromagnetic radiation which is reflected by the reflector in a fashion so as to be visible at locations forward of the first surface.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an electromagnetic radiation assembly, and more specifically to an assembly which may operate as a combined warning lamp and rearview mirror and which is operable to illuminate regions adjacent to the overland vehicle and which assists in the safe operation of the overland vehicle as by signaling adjacent vehicles of the intention of the operator to change the direction of the overland vehicle; to assist the operator in entering or departing the vehicle during reduced periods of visibility; and further to provide information of interest, to the operator of the overland vehicle. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The prior art is replete with numerous examples of various auxiliary signaling assemblies which have been employed for various purposes on overland vehicles of assorted designs. As a general matter, these auxiliary signaling assemblies have utilized assorted semitransparent mirrors including dichroic and electrochromic ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60Q1/26
CPCB60Q1/2665B60R2001/1284B60R1/12
InventorTODD, DANIEL R.MATHIEU, DANIEL J.BUKOSKY, ALLEN A.
OwnerTODD DANIEL R