Interior mirror assembly for a vehicle incorporating a solid-state light source

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6412973
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09626608

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Illumination of a target location of a vehicle interior is provided by an interior rearview mirror assembly incorporating a solid-state light source which emits light generally downwardly from the assembly. The solid-state light source comprises a non-incandescent light source, preferably selected from the group consisting of a light emitting diode, a fluorescent light source, an electroluminescent light source and a laser light. Also, the solid-state light source preferably operates at a forward current of less than about 100 mA and has a cross-sectional area less than about 4 square centimeters. The target location may include at least one of a shift lever console and a floor console.

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DONNELLY CORPORATION414 EAST FORTIETH STREET HOLLAND MI 49423

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bos, Brent J Zeeland, MI 36 10705
Forbes, Stephen J Wyoming, MI 8 1899
Veldman, Roger L Holland, MI 44 10056

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