Variable reflectance mirrors and windows

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7916380
APP PUB NO 20100165437A1
SERIAL NO

12691990

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Various structures for variable reflectance rearview mirrors and variable transmittance windows are disclosed. One embodiment pertains to the provision of a polarized reflector in a rearview mirror. Another embodiment pertains to the provision of a switchable cholesteric liquid crystal element in a window. Yet another embodiment pertains to the provision of a plurality of apertures in a reflector layer of a rearview mirror where the apertures are sized and positioned in alignment with light emitting areas of a display positioned behind the reflector layer. In another embodiment, a moveable display or mirror element is attached to a rearview mirror housing.

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GENTEX CORPORATION600 N CENTENNIAL STREET ZEELAND MI 49464

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bauer, Frederick T Holland, US 79 12749
Tonar, William L Holland, US 195 18834
Watson, Alan R Buchanan, US 39 2853

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