Rear View Mirror with Facet Containing Selective Acceptance Layer
First Claim
1. A mirror for a vehicle, comprising:
- a viewing section; and
an alignment section proximate the viewing section and comprising a selective acceptance layer transmitting light generally parallel with an axis and absorbing light non-parallel with the axis.
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Abstract
A rear view minor assembly is disclosed in which the minor has a viewing section and an alignment section meeting to form a reflex angle. The alignment section is etched with a targeting image: a cross-hair or the side surface of the vehicle. When the targeting image is aligned with appropriate feature on the side of the vehicle, the reflex angle is such that the minor is properly aligned. Also disclosed is a mirror assembly having viewing section and an alignment section with a clear protective outer layer a selective acceptance layer below the clear protective outer layer, and a colored substrate below the selective layer. When the vehicle operator can see the colored substrate through the selective acceptance layer, which transmits only normal light, the minor is properly aligned.
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19 Claims
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1. A mirror for a vehicle, comprising:
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a viewing section; and an alignment section proximate the viewing section and comprising a selective acceptance layer transmitting light generally parallel with an axis and absorbing light non-parallel with the axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mirror system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a mirror; and a facet proximate the mirror and comprising a selective acceptance layer transmitting only light rays parallel with an axis, and an opaque substrate disposed below the selective acceptance layer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A mirror system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a mirror; a facet proximate to the mirror comprises a selective acceptance layer that reflects light in a cone of acceptance about an axis; an opaque substrate disposed below the selective acceptance layer and reflecting light transmitted by the selective acceptance layer; and an angle adjusting mechanism for mounting the mirror to the vehicle.
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