초록 ▼

A heater for a lighted signal mirror assembly is disclosed. The heater delivers a diffused lighted signal to the mirror assembly. The heater also provides heating capabilities to substantially an entire reflective surface of the mirror assembly, including that portion on the reflective surface of th

A heater for a lighted signal mirror assembly is disclosed. The heater delivers a diffused lighted signal to the mirror assembly. The heater also provides heating capabilities to substantially an entire reflective surface of the mirror assembly, including that portion on the reflective surface of the mirror assembly surrounding that area through which the diffused lighted signal is emitted.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A heater for a vehicle mirror assembly including a reflective element having inner and outer surfaces, and a signal indicator positioned to face and direct light toward the inner surface of said reflective element, said heater comprising:a heating element extending between the inner surface of sa

1. A heater for a vehicle mirror assembly including a reflective element having inner and outer surfaces, and a signal indicator positioned to face and direct light toward the inner surface of said reflective element, said heater comprising:a heating element extending between the inner surface of said reflective element and said signal indicator, said heating element including an unobstructed area adapted to allow light from said signal indicator to pass therethrough; and a light diffusing treatment positioned over the unobstructed area of the heating element to diffuse light passing through the heating element.