Environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly
AssigneeGentex Corporation
InventorFrederick T. Bauer
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Abstract
An environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is provided which incorporates a reflective element with variable reflectance. In one embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of cadmium (Cd). In another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of lead (Pb). In yet another embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of mercury (Hg). In a further embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of poly-vinyl-chloride (PVC). In yet a further embodiment, the environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of halogen producing chemicals such as bromine (Br).
Claims21
An environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly, comprising:
- a variable reflective element, said reflective element comprising;
- at least one glass substrate with a coating containing silver on at least one surface;
- wherein the rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of lead-based paint.
An environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly, comprising:
- a variable reflectance reflective element;
- and
- an electrical control circuit, wherein the rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of lead-based solder.
An environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly, comprising:
- a variable reflectance reflective element;
- an electrical control circuit;
- and
- a printed circuit board, wherein the rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of bromine.
An environmentally improved rearview mirror assembly, comprising:
- a variable reflective element;
- a housing;
- and
- a bezel, wherein the rearview mirror assembly is substantially free of poly-vinyl-chloride.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.