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Microwave Oven With Removable Storage Cassette in Dashboard of Motor Vehicle
A microwave oven adapted for use within a motor vehicle dashboard area. The microwave oven has a removable storage cassette, and slidable platforms for securing and serving containers of beverages and foods.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7600886 | Backlit mirror assembly and method for use A backlit mirror assembly comprises a mirror, a lamp chamber, and a prop. The mirror is pivotally coupled to the lamp chamber so that it may be tilted outwardly, thereby allowing access to electrical components housed within the lamp chamber. A prop maintains the mi... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7559668 | Floating mirror An apparatus including a mirror mounted to a frame which attaches to a peripheral back lighting assembly that supports the mirror assembly. ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7404654 | Rearview mirror for a vehicle A rearview mirror (01) for a vehicle with a partly transparent reflective element (03) for observing the traffic behind has at least one signaling mechanism with light-emitting lighting device (05, 07) provided on the rear side of the reflective... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7393115 | Storage case By providing a light source device inside an exterior member forming a contour of a storage case, and by forming a light transmitting portion to transmit light of the light source device to the exterior member, various decorations can be obtained using light, and th... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7354171 | Wrap lighting fixture A new lighting fixture is provided for illuminating a mirror or the like while creating the impression and feel of multiple swag lamps suspended on each side of the mirror. The fixture includes a pair of side lamp assemblies each of which is suspended from a corresp... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7329016 | Foot inspection mirror The present invention relates generally to a foot inspection mirror and, more particularly, to a foot inspection device comprised of an assembly of mirrors positioned in such an array so as to assist diabetics and other users in visually self-inspecting all sides of... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311427 | Covered illuminated vanity mirror assembly A vanity mirror frame (70) has insert-molded electrical contacts (117, 118) for holding a lamp in place in the frame and which, when assembled to a visor core, makes aligned electrical connections with the visor core electrical supply. Further, the van... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310178 | Rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises an electro-optic mirror unit whose reflectivity is variable in response to an electrical voltage applied thereto. The mirror unit includes a first substrate and a second substrate with an electro-optic med... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7270370 | Removable media storage compartment A storage compartment for a vehicle includes a base configured to be attached to a passenger compartment side portion of a vehicle roof. The storage compartment additionally includes a portable member that has at least one pocket. The portable member is configured t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7272255 | Three-dimensional body photography apparatus, three-dimensional geometricmodel generation apparatus, three-dimensional geometric model generation method, and record medium in which three-dimensional geometric model generation program was stored Three-dimensional geometric model generation method, apparatus and record medium for generating a three-dimensional geometric model indicating visual information of a three-dimensional body, comprising: simultaneously radiating light against a predetermined plane of... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267396 | Removable storage module for vehicle A removable storage module assembly configured for securement to the headliner in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The headliner includes a storage module receiving area formed therein having a securement portion disposed proximate the receiving area. A storage... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255061 | Control knob with symbol display Control, comprising a knob (12a) with a prism (20) that has an axial part (22) located centrally in the knob, with a symbol display surface (28) at an external end (30) of the knob, and a part (24) arranged at an angl... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7203998 | Composite knob with light pipe leakage barrier A composite knob including an injection molded translucent core having a side wall and a top wall with light pipe window or a light pipe opening formed in these walls. A trim ring is positioned on the core and has an opening therethrough to align with the light pipe... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195362 | Light emitting device and electronic apparatus Provided is an electronic apparatus including: a camera, which picks up an image of a subject, arranged in a main body of the apparatus; a first light source which emits first light in conjunction with a flash of the camera; a second light source which emits second ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7104800 | Article and method for selection of individualized personal care products A diagnostic article and method is disclosed wherein the article includes a mirror, a plurality of attribute selection sites arranged along or associated with the mirror with each of the sites having a plurality of choice selectors, and an output for recommending at... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7080913 | Side view mirror with integral lighting A mirror assembly in which the mirror housing and multi-function backing plate provide various useful functions. The multi-function backing plate supports not only a conventional reflective element but also supports a wide angle reflective element. The wide angle re... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073927 | Backup mirror accessory An accessory attachable to a backup mirror provides safety features to reduce vehicular accidents and includes a high density light bar 22 extending in vertically; a halogen bulb 24 directed laterally of the vehicle to illuminate the region immediately... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7029152 | Vehicular lighting arrangement with infinity effect A vehicular lighting housing utilizes a combination of a two-way mirror, a strip of LEDs, a one-way mirror spaced from the two-way mirror, and a cover glass such that when the LEDs are illuminated, light reflects back and forth between the two-way mirror and the one... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004599 | Illuminated mirror employing cross and parallel polarization The present invention relates to an illuminated personal hygiene mirror for viewing facial skin or other areas of the body. In each of the embodiments of the present invention, a hand-held frame receives and supports a mirror. The mirror is covered with a polarizer ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6986596 | Exterior rearview mirror assembly An exterior rearview mirror assembly (10, 110) for a vehicle includes a housing (14, 114) connectable to a vehicle (12). A mirror (18) is disposed in an opening (16) in the housing (14, 114). A member (70, 170) connec... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6976768 | Infinarium A novelty lamp in the shape of an equilateral pyramid of any size, containing two discrete interior chambers, one being a light chamber, the enclosed space of the light chamber containing at least 10 point light sources, and a reflection chamber, used to reflect and... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6945668 | Multidirectional transparent panel lighting system A multidirectional interior illumination lighting assembly is configured for mounting beneath a ceiling. The assembly includes a generally transparent planar acrylic panel and a hollow stringer which retains a panel edge and supports the panel in a horizontal positi... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6902284 | Interior rearview mirror system including a pendent accessory An interior rearview mirror system suitable for use in the interior cabin of a vehicle is provided that includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an interior rearview mirror support adapted for attaching to a windshield or header portion of the vehicle. T... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6877888 | Modular rearview mirror assembly An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a reflective mirror element for viewing by a user of the mirror assembly, a lip formed from moldable polymeric resin selected to expand sufficiently when heated to allow snap in insertion of the reflecti... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6870655 | Rearview mirror with display A mirror includes a housing, a mirror subassembly including a reflector layer with a portion defining an opening, and an indicia panel covering the opening and configured to form a visual display. At least one light source is positioned in the housing to pass light ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6750832 | Information display system for at least one person An information display system having an output display for presenting information. Optical means are provided that deflect an illumination beam path into the field of view of the observer. Further, a subdividable output display is created that makes it possible to p... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6676272 | Interactive mirror system for overnight lodging establishment An interactive mirror for a motel or hotel automatically communicates with an individual staying in a room when the light in the room in which the mirror is mounted is turned on. The interactive mirror places the individual with room service, can be deact... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6672744 | Modular rearview mirror assembly An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a case having a reflective, prismatic mirror element, a support on the assembly for mounting the assembly on the interior of a vehicle, a day/night actuator mounted for movement between day an... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6657752 | Installation for improving a scanning range of scanner along an axial direction of a light source An installation for increasing the usable scanning range along the axial direction of a light source. The installation includes a linear light source and a light-channeling panel. The linear light source has a light axis whose brightness near the mid-port... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6637917 | Side flashing lamp A side flashing lamp (4, 4') for fitting in the cover cap (2) of an external rear view mirror (1) for motor vehicles, comprising a lamp housing having an elongate light exit opening (3) which in the installed condition extends from the outward side of the ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6604836 | Variable lighted make-up mirror An illuminated mirror is provided that has a first light source of a first color and a second light source of a second color, a reflective surface adapted to be illuminated by the light sources, and a switch. The switch selectively controls the flow of po... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6598992 | Portable foot inspection mirror A lightweight, portable foot inspection mirror, and method for its manufacture, with magnification and high intensity lighting sufficient for detailed viewing by a human adult of his or her own foot surfaces from a standing position. The present invention... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6595670 | Mirror assembly for vehicle A mirror assembly particularly adopted as a side view mirror for a vehicle, the assembly being provided a mirror, a mounting plate for supporting the mirror, a light assembly having a lens at one end, a visor for accommodating the mirror and the light ass... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6533433 | Adjustable mirror assembly A mirror assembly includes a mirror that can be moved up and down by simply operating appropriate buttons and includes a light that can be dimmed as desired by operating a dimmer switch on a base unit. A storage drawer is also included and the angle of th... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6494602 | Exterior rearview mirror assembly security system for a vehicle An exterior rearview mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly with a security light assembly which projects a pattern of light from the exterior mirror assembly on a ground area adjacent a door of the vehicle in o... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6386742 | Modular rearview mirror assembly A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates one or more integrated subassembly modules or carrier members to which are connected separate electrical components such as lamps, reflectors, switches, plug receptacles and the like to simplify... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6337624 | Rear view mirror apparatus and method for controlling the same A rear view mirror having a first portion and a second portion. The reflectance of the first portion is variably controlled. The reflectance of the second portion is also variably controlled, though independently from the first portion.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6331066 | Lighted vehicular mirror assembly A lighted vehicular mirror assembly includes a mirror case, a reflective element, a support for mounting the assembly on a vehicle, and two lamp assemblies, each having a light source, a reflector member, and a lens. Each reflector member is shaped to dir... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6299333 | Exterior rearview mirror assembly security system for a vehicle An exterior rearview mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly. The exterior mirror assembly includes a security light assembly, which projects a pattern of light from the assembly on an area adjacent a door of the... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6290378 | Lighting device for a motor vehicle A lighting device (26) for arrangement on the external or internal rear view mirror of a motor vehicle is provided with a light source (27), the light rays of which emerge at a mirror housing opening and are deflected at a transparent light refraction ele... | 09/18/2001 |
