US Patent No: 7,379,225

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Vehicular rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating these elements

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Abstract

The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
GENTEX CORPORATIONZEELAND, MI536

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, John S Holland, MI 95 2203
Busscher, Bradley L Grand Rapids, MI 35 703
Cammenga, David J Zeeland, MI 84 2303
Neuman, George A Holland, MI 73 953
Poll, David L Holland, MI 50 1164
Stray, Joel A Hudsonville, MI 34 322
Tonar, William L Holland, MI 140 4897
Ypma, Kenton J Hudsonville, MI 42 756

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DONNELLY CORPORATION (6)
5,066,112 Perimeter coated, electro-optic mirror 207 1989
5,115,346 Anti-scatter, ultraviolet protected, anti-misting, electro-optical rearview mirror 173 1990
5,073,012 Anti-scatter, ultraviolet protected, anti-misting, electro-optical assemblies 204 1990
5,076,673 Prolonged coloration electrochromic assembly 211 1990
5,253,109 Electro-optic device with constant light transmitting area 264 1992
6,317,248 Busbars for electrically powered cells 134 1999
 
GENTEX CORPORATION (6)
4,902,108 Single-compartment, self-erasing, solution-phase electrochromic devices, solutions for use therein, and uses thereof 299 1986
5,790,298 Method of forming optically transparent seal and seal formed by said method 141 1996
5,818,625 Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface metal reflector 152 1997
6,064,508 Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface metal reflector 132 1998
6,102,546 Rearview mirror bezel having reduced apparent size 82 1999
6,407,847 Electrochromic medium having a color stability 105 2000
 
Georgia Doors & Plywood Service, Inc. (1)
5,052,163 Framed panel assembly 57 1989
 
Saint-Gobain Vitrage International (1)
5,379,146 Electrochromic pane 71 1993
 
SCHOTT GLAS (1)
5,069,535 Electrochromic layer-set 92 1990

Patent Citation Ranking

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Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DONNELLY CORPORATION (56)
7,855,755 Interior rearview mirror assembly with display 30 2006
8,095,310 Video mirror system for a vehicle 12 2008
8,194,133 Vehicular video mirror system 8 2008
7,871,169 Vehicular signal mirror 28 2008
7,888,629 Vehicular accessory mounting system with a forwardly-viewing camera 21 2009
7,826,123 Vehicular interior electrochromic rearview mirror assembly 25 2009
8,462,204 Vehicular vision system 0 2009
8,044,776 Rear vision system for vehicle 15 2009
8,083,386 Interior rearview mirror assembly with display device 12 2009
7,859,737 Interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle 24 2009
7,898,719 Rearview mirror assembly for vehicle 22 2009
8,072,318 Video mirror system for vehicle 14 2009
7,821,697 Exterior reflective mirror element for a vehicular rearview mirror assembly 30 2009
7,926,960 Interior rearview mirror system for vehicle 19 2009
7,914,188 Interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle 21 2009
8,294,975 Automotive rearview mirror assembly 3 2010
7,898,398 Interior mirror system 23 2010
7,832,882 Information mirror system 21 2010
7,822,543 Video display system for vehicle 21 2010
7,864,399 Reflective mirror assembly 25 2010
8,309,907 Accessory system suitable for use in a vehicle and accommodating a rain sensor 0 2010
8,179,236 Video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle 6 2010
7,916,009 Accessory mounting system suitable for use in a vehicle 20 2010
7,906,756 Vehicle rearview mirror system 22 2010
7,815,326 Interior rearview mirror system 22 2010
8,277,059 Vehicular electrochromic interior rearview mirror assembly 0 2010
8,282,226 Interior rearview mirror system 0 2010
8,000,894 Vehicular wireless communication system 16 2010
8,164,817 Method of forming a mirrored bent cut glass shape for vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly 5 2010
7,918,570 Vehicular interior rearview information mirror system 18 2010
8,228,588 Interior rearview mirror information display system for a vehicle 4 2010
8,335,032 Reflective mirror assembly 0 2010
8,019,505 Vehicle information display 17 2011
7,994,471 Interior rearview mirror system with forwardly-viewing camera 16 2011
8,179,586 Rearview mirror assembly for vehicle 6 2011
8,063,753 Interior rearview mirror system 14 2011
8,106,347 Vehicle rearview mirror system 13 2011
8,094,002 Interior rearview mirror system 13 2011
8,100,568 Interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle 12 2011
8,047,667 Vehicular interior rearview mirror system 15 2011
8,162,493 Interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicle 9 2011
8,134,117 Vehicular having a camera, a rain sensor and a single-ball interior electrochromic mirror assembly attached at an attachment element 8 2011
8,121,787 Vehicular video mirror system 7 2011
8,095,260 Vehicle information display 12 2011
8,427,288 Rear vision system for a vehicle 0 2011
8,177,376 Vehicular interior rearview mirror system 6 2011
8,282,253 Mirror reflective element sub-assembly for exterior rearview mirror of a vehicle 0 2011
8,325,028 Interior rearview mirror system 0 2012
8,170,748 Vehicle information display system 1 2012
8,304,711 Vehicle rearview mirror system 3 2012
8,267,559 Interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle 0 2012
8,271,187 Vehicular video mirror system 0 2012
8,288,711 Interior rearview mirror system with forwardly-viewing camera and a control 0 2012
8,355,839 Vehicle vision system with night vision function 0 2012
8,379,289 Rearview mirror assembly for vehicle 0 2012
8,400,704 Interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle 0 2012
 
GENTEX CORPORATION (1)
7,477,439 Vehicular rear view mirror elements and assemblies incorporating these elements 59 2006
 
MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC. (1)
8,154,418 Interior rearview mirror system 7 2009
 
ROBERT BOSCH GMBH (1)
7,679,495 Displaying unit and method for displaying a steering-wheel angle, to be modified, of a motor vehicle 3 2004
 
Other [Check patent profile for assignment information] (2)
8,465,162 Vehicular interior rearview mirror system 0 2012
8,465,163 Interior rearview mirror system 0 2012

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