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Vehicular mirror with heater circuit module

  • US 8,173,936 B2
  • Filed: 12/28/2010
  • Issued: 05/08/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A reflective element assembly for an exterior rearview mirror system of a vehicle, said reflective element assembly associated with at least two functional elements each including at least one functional element electrical contact, and comprising:

  • a reflective element having a reverse face and an obverse face, and a reflective element carrier;

    a power distributor disposed between said reflective element and said reflective element carrier, said power distributor includingan integrated heater and power distribution element;

    a support member having a reverse face and an obverse face;

    an array of electrically-conductive tracings; and

    a plurality of discrete electrical contacts for electrical coupling of said array of electrically-conductive tracings with said at least two functional elements;

    at least one of said plurality of discrete electrical contacts adapted for electrical communication with at least one functional element electrical contact of a first functional element; and

    at least one of said plurality of discrete electrical contacts adapted for electrical communication with at least one functional element electrical contact of a second functional element;

    wherein said power distributor comprises a singular module connection.

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