AUTOMOTIVE VISOR WITH ILLUMINATED MIRROR ASSEMBLY
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1. An illuminated mirror assembly, comprising:
- a mirror having a reflective surface; and
a light transmitting prism proximate said mirror, said prism having a first portion adapted to be exposed to a light source and a second portion disposed adjacent said reflective surface of said mirror, said second portion cooperating with said first portion to transmit light from the light source, through said prism, to a location adjacent said reflective surface.
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Abstract
An illuminated mirror assembly for an automotive visor includes a mirror and a light-transmitting prism. The prism has a first portion exposed to a light source and a second portion positioned adjacent a reflective surface of the mirror. Light from the source is transmitted through the prism to illuminate objects positioned in front of the reflective surface. In one embodiment, the prism and a housing are integrally formed around the mirror in a two-shot molding operation.
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16 Claims
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1. An illuminated mirror assembly, comprising:
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a mirror having a reflective surface; and
a light transmitting prism proximate said mirror, said prism having a first portion adapted to be exposed to a light source and a second portion disposed adjacent said reflective surface of said mirror, said second portion cooperating with said first portion to transmit light from the light source, through said prism, to a location adjacent said reflective surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An automotive sun visor, comprising:
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a visor body;
an illuminated mirror assembly coupled to said visor body, said mirror assembly comprising;
a mirror having a reflective surface, and a light transmitting prism proximate said mirror, said prism having a first portion and a second portion, said second portion disposed adjacent said reflective surface of said mirror; and
a light source disposed proximate said first portion of said prism;
said second portion of said prism cooperating with said first portion to transmit light from said light source, through said prism, to a location adjacent said reflective surface. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A method of forming an illuminated mirror assembly, comprising:
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affixing a light transmitting prism adjacent a mirror, with a first portion of the prism positioned behind a reflective surface of the mirror and a second portion disposed adjacent the reflective surface of the mirror; and
affixing a light source proximate the first portion of the prism. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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