Rearview mirror defrost indicator
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1. A defrosting system for use on a vehicle, said defrosting system comprising:
- an external mirror assembly coupled to said vehicle, said external mirror assembly comprising at least one mirror;
a defroster configured to defrost said at least one mirror;
first means for activating said defroster; and
display means for displaying a visual indication on said at least one mirror when said defroster is operating.
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Abstract
A vehicle is provided with an external mirror which is, in turn, equipped with a defroster. Means are provided for displaying a visual indication on the mirror when the defroster is activated. When a driver operates a manual switch within the vehicle, current is supplied from the vehicle'"'"'s source of potential to the defroster and to the display means causing it to display an appropriate symbol or symbols.
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1. A defrosting system for use on a vehicle, said defrosting system comprising:
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an external mirror assembly coupled to said vehicle, said external mirror assembly comprising at least one mirror;
a defroster configured to defrost said at least one mirror;
first means for activating said defroster; and
display means for displaying a visual indication on said at least one mirror when said defroster is operating. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A mirror assembly for use on a vehicle, said mirror assembly comprising:
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a reflective surface;
at least one heating element dispose proximate said reflective surface; and
first means for generating a visual indication on said mirror assembly when said at least on heating element is activated. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mirror assembly for use on a vehicle, said mirror assembly comprising:
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a mirrored surface;
a defroster for defrosting said mirrored surface; and
display means for generating a visual indication that said defroster is operating, said indication being visible through said mirrored surface. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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