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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7427150 | Rearview mirror assembly including a multi-functional light module An exterior rearview mirror assembly of the present invention, includes a lamp module with light sources functioning as a turn signal indicator, a security light, and a blind spot indicator. The light module may include at least one LED device that is activated duri... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7210799 | Method for producing a plate In a process for the production of a plate, in particular a motor vehicle licence plate, in which at least a layer sequence forming an electroluminescence flat capacitor (4, 5, 6, 7) and a reflection film (10; 10′) are applied to a carrier (1)... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7091867 | Wavelength selectivity enabling subject monitoring outside the subject's field of view A detection system for monitoring a subject remains outside the normal field of view of the subject by using a wavelength selective optical member. In one application, an eye of a driver is repeatedly or continuously illuminated and imaged without effect on the fiel... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7011418 | Reflective sheeting for tractor-trailer Retroreflective sheeting or tape suitable for the sides of tractor-trailers comprises alternating red and white colors separated by customized areas of sheeting or tape of predetermined locations and length. The customized areas may or may not comprise a retroreflec... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6948836 | Light source unit having orthogonally disposed semiconductor light emitter A light source unit including an LED mounted on an optical axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with its light output directed upward, and a reflector is provided above the LED having a first reflecting surface for collecting the light emitted... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6940424 | Hazard avoidance system A hazard avoidance system for a vehicle utilizes data related to a location of a collision threat, conditions at the location, and vehicle operating parameters to select a light illumination routine that is optimal to attract the attention of and repel a collision h... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6652106 | Bicycle safety reflectors The invention relates to a reflector, including at least one flexible reflective element wrapped around a bicycle member, a backing in contact with an first end of the at least one flexible reflective element along a portion of a periphery of the backing,... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6639519 | Vehicular rearview mirror system A vehicular rearview mirror system comprises an interior rearview mirror system that includes an interior electrochromic reflective element that assumes an interior mirror electrochromic reflective element partial reflectance level in response to an inter... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6517166 | Light-reflective wheel rim A wheel rim includes a transparent adhesive layer provided on the surface of the wheel rim, a light-reflective particle layer which is substantially free of any superimposed or overlapping particles and which is formed by spreading solely and uniformly dr... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6425342 | Method of cautionary warning on vessels and a removable cautionary warning device The present invention provides a method for providing a cautionary warning on water-going vessels. The method comprises the step of placing a plurality of reflective warning markers on at least one side of the vessel. These warning markers preferably comp... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6396408 | Digital electrochromic circuit with a vehicle network A vehicular rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror system having an electrochromic reflective element, a digital electrochromic drive circuit supplying a drive signal to the reflective element and a garage door opener. The garage door... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6071604 | Process for making a bicycle frame with a light-reflective coating and a light-reflective bicycle frame made therefrom A process for making a light-reflective bicycle frame and a light-reflective bicycle frame made therefrom are provided. The process includes: preparing a bicycle frame, providing a transparent adhesive layer on the bicycle frame, spreading uniformly light... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6048068 | Wheel rotation marker The present invention relates to a marker for indicating wheel rotation for a truck. The marker fits onto the wheel and turns with the wheel. The marker has a reflective end to allow vision during less visible occasions. The marker is mounted on the wheel... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5864429 | Van rear window light reflecting tape Van rear door window reflective tape to provide a light display when coacting with a headlight beam of an approaching motorist that is on an inside, rather than outside, window surface so that the door of a parked van when open provides the referred-to li... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5796519 | Van rear light-reflecting display means For a popular dome-shaped industrial van having rear left and right doors, an added visual display strip at the top of the van rear edge to which the doors are hinged, which in the location noted are visible to an oncoming motorist when the doors are open... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5709455 | Night-time safety system A transport vehicle includes a tractor portion, a trailer portion connected to the tractor portion, supply lines extending from the tractor portion to the trailer portion, and a protective tubing having an outer casing and extending from the tractor porti... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5402266 | Vehicle reflector unit This invention relates to a reflector unit for attachment to the sides of abnormally long vehicles and trailers. The reflector units have reflecting surfaces which reflect incident light towards the rear, sides and front of the vehicle thereby providing a... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5299061 | Pseudo-luminous panel, optical color filter therefor, and display element and device using the pseudo-luminous panel A pseudo-luminous panel has an optical color filter and a reflecting film formed all over the back thereof. The surface of the optical color filter is formed by obliquely downward and upward band-like surface portions alternately arranged side by side in ... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5210642 | Vehicle reflector unit This invention relates to a reflector unit for attachment to the sides of abnormally long vehicles and trailers. The reflector units have reflecting surfaces which reflect incident light towards the rear, sides and front of the vehicle thereby providing a... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5155626 | Passive safety reflector arrangements for vehicles A passive reflective safety device for vehicles formed as a wheel cover, a fixed applique to the outside of the vehicle body, a fixed geometric shape attached to a rotational part of the vehicle or as a rotating wind driven vane attached to the vehicle. E... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5111341 | Drive device for truck mirror A relatively simple device for turning a mirror on a truck or other automotive vehicle includes a pivot for rotatably supporting one end of the mirror, and a casing on the other end of the mirror. The casing contains a reversible motor and gearbox combina... | 05/05/1992 |
| 4299442 | Aircraft visual collision and avoidance device The present invention relates to a device for use on airplanes to permit visual identification and location by pilots of other aircraft in the vicinity so as to avoid mid-air collision. The device receives light from any light source and reflects it to al... | 11/10/1981 |
| 4256366 | Aircraft visual collision and avoidance device The present invention relates to a device for use on airplanes to permit visual identification and location by pilots of other aircraft in the vicinity so as to avoid mid-air collision. The device refracts and reflects light so as to make the plane visual... | 03/17/1981 |
