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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 |
| 8172412 | Adjustable optical mount An adjustable optical mount adapted for use with an optical table defining a reference plane includes a hollow housing with openings in the side walls to allow passage of an optical beam therethrough, a gimbal base fixed on the top of the housing, a gimbal plate adj... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8157395 | Folding outer mirror The object of this invention is to provide a folding outer mirror, in which the cost reduction, the prevention of large sizes and heavy weights, and higher stiffness of the stopper mechanism can be obtained. The folding outer mirror includes a mirror base extending ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8128245 | Make-up mirror with airflow component The invention disclosed herein is a make-mirror designed to direct airflow to a user's face, and includes a mirror embedded in a housing that encases a fan, and is vented to direct airflow to a user's face. Various embodiments may include lighting, bases, stands, ex... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8130432 | Space scanner for self-control moving object Provided is a space scanner for a self-control moving object. The space scanner has a structure in which a reflective mirror is rotated and tilted. Thus, the space scanner can scan a moving object in horizontal and vertical directions to secure spatial-data, thereby... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8113671 | Interior rear view mirror with an additional device The invention relates to an interior rear view mirror (01) for arrangement in the interior of a motor vehicle, with a mirror element (02) for observing the traffic following behind, wherein on the housing (03) of the interior rear view mirror ( | 02/14/2012 |
| 8094357 | Mirror control device A mirror control device includes a pivotally supported mirror (230), electrodes (340a-340d) spaced apart from the mirror (230), a driving voltage generation means (401) for generating a driving voltage corresponding t... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079719 | Mirror scanning system The invention provides for an improved mirror scanning system for use with a millimeter wave imaging system. The mirror scanning system includes a pair of voice coil actuators aligned generally perpendicular to a mirror. The voice coils are intermittently energized ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8016438 | Spherical mirror mount A spherical mounting assembly for mounting an optical element allows for rotational motion of an optical surface of the optical element only. In that regard, an optical surface of the optical element does not translate in any of the three perpendicular translational... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7967458 | Mirror assembly with single heating element for multiple surfaces A rearview mirror assembly for a motor vehicle includes a mirror bracket fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A mirror case is secured to the mirror bracket. The mirror case defines a primary opening. A backing plate is operatively connected to the mirror case. A m... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7914161 | Outer mirror structure for vehicle An outer mirror structure for a vehicle includes a base part which is attached to a vehicle body, a housing which is provided to a vehicle outer side of the base part and is rotatably supported by the base part, a base side mold member which is mounted on the base p... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7878667 | Latching solar concentrator pivoted mirrors during off-power period A novel latch for pivoted optical elements of a solar concentrator and other equipment latches them in position between orientation operations. The mirrors may be on a universal pivot that can rotate or tilt in any direction; or on gimbal pivots. The orientation pow... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7862189 | Adjustable mirror attachment A mirror device for observing an infant in a rear-facing child safety car seat secured to the rear seat of a vehicle including a front seating area, a rear seating area, and a rear seat within the rear seating area, the rear seat having an upwardly-extending headres... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7832880 | Mirror mount having plural flexure elements A mirror mount includes a two-axis mirror flexure mount with increased stiffness in all but the desired degrees of freedom. The mount is an integrally formed support for a mirror and includes a rigid portion, a plurality of base portions suitable for mounting the mi... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7614756 | Adjustable slot mirror A mirror device includes a base portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, and a second end, the first end having a raised edge perpendicular to the top surface, the second end having a raised edge perpendicular to the top surface and having a curv... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7604359 | High positioning reproducible low torque mirror-actuator interface The present high positioning reproducible mirror-actuator interface disclosed herein overcomes the deficiencies associated with conventional interface systems and offer a number of advantages that are disclosed herein. Generally, the mirror mounts provide a reliable... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7600878 | Interior rearview mirror system with compass An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, a mirror casing, a reflective element, an information display, a compass sensor and control circuitry. The compass sensor is disposed in the mirror casing and has at leas... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7585082 | Mirror and angle detection device Disclosed are a mirror and an angle detection device that detects an inclined angle of a mirror surface of the mirror. A mirror includes a mirror surface, an actuator for swiveling the mirror surface, at least one magnet for changing its orientation by an angle acco... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7568810 | Interior rearview mirror assembly An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a reflective element and at least one attachment plate attached thereto. The attachment plate has first and second mounting members protruding therefrom. A mounting assembly is configured to mount the mirro... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7548362 | Optical deflecting device and image forming apparatus using the same An optical deflecting device including a supporting member, an oscillating member, and a driving member for driving the oscillating member, wherein the oscillating member includes a first movable element and a second movable element torsionally oscillating about a c... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7510287 | Wire cover assembly for vehicle interior mirror An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a circuit element having a mirror wire harness extending therefrom and extending from a mirror casing. The mirror assembly includes a mirror mounting assembly having a mounting base and a support arm for ad... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7442918 | MEMS device having simplified drive A MEMS oscillator, such as a MEMS scanner, has an improved and simplified drive scheme and structure. Drive impulses may be transmitted to an oscillating mass via torque through the support arms. For multi-axis oscillators drive signals for two or more axes may be s... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7443619 | Optical element holding apparatus, exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an optical element holding apparatus including a force generating actuator configured to deform the optical element, a measuring device configured to measure a position of the optical element, and a displacement causi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441911 | Twin-arm vehicle mirror system with support bracket bearings A vehicular external rearview mirror system comprises a twin-arm assembly comprising a pair of parallel support arms connected at one end to a base attached to the vehicle and movably connected at another end to a reflective element assembly through a movable suppor... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7433106 | Mirror support device and optical scanning apparatus adopting the same In a mirror support device and an optical scanning apparatus adopting the same, a mirror is installed in a holder, an elastic clasp elastically urges the mirror toward a vertical wall of the holder, and a mirror aligning part is arranged at the vertical wall with a ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7426073 | Digital micromirror device and manufacturing method thereof Provided is a digital micromirror device (DMD). The DMD includes a first metal line, a second metal line, a third metal line, and a mirror. The first metal line is formed to have a predetermined line width and a predetermined thickness, and the second metal line is ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7421924 | Apparatus for raising or tilting a micromechanical structure An active hinge apparatus is disclosed which can be used to raise a micromechanical structure (e.g. a plate or micromirror) on a substrate. The active hinge apparatus utilizes one or more of teeth protruding outward from an axle which also supports the micromechanic... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419273 | Mirror with base bracket having integrally-molded reinforcement A pivoting exterior rearview mirror assembly comprises a mirror housing, a base, a support frame, a pivot assembly, and associated elements comprised primarily of a plastic or polymeric material. The pivot assembly is provided with a pivot reinforcement made of a re... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7405884 | Optical apparatus An optical apparatus uses a variable-optical-characteristic optical element whereby focusing, zooming or the like can be effected without moving a lens or the like and the whole optical apparatus can be arranged in a lightweight structure. The user wears a power tra... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7404648 | Concealable mirror A concealable mirror comprises motor housing 110, motor 111, motor shaft 112, pivot arm 131, link arm 140, frame 210, hinge 212, cover deck 220, mirror frame 301, mirror 310, remote control device... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7403269 | Scanning rangefinder Scanning rangefinder of simple, compact construction. The rangefinder is furnished with: an outer cover (1) in which a transparent window (2) is formed; a cylindrical rotary unit (3) inside the outer cover (1); a scanning/receiving window... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399137 | Rear mirror mounting assembly A pivot arrangement between a mirror head and a mirror mounting bracket of a rear vision mirror for a motor vehicle which uses a disc spring with a negative spring rate over part of its travel. The disc spring has a height to thickness ratio of greater than √2(1.4... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7393111 | Pivoting outside mirror for a motor vehicle An outside mirror for a motor vehicle has a mirror foot (1) fastenable to the vehicle and a mirror carrier (3) fastenable to the mirror foot so as to be capable of swivelling about a swivelling axis. The mirror carrier (3) is fastenable to the m... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7388708 | Spatial light modulator multi-layer mirror plate A spatial light modulator having a multi-layer mirror is described. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7382519 | Method and device for fabricating a release structure to facilitate bonding of mirror devices onto a substrate A method of fabricating a spatial light modulator. The method includes providing a first substrate having a mirror layer, the mirror layer having an upper surface and a lower surface. The method also includes forming a standoff structure from the first substrate, th... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379222 | Optical scanning unit and image forming apparatus An optical apparatus for irradiating a surface to be scanned with laser light comprises rotary deflecting means for deflecting laser light emitted by a laser emitting means in a shape of a plane, a mirror for reflecting the laser light, an enclosure for housing the ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7372616 | Complex microdevices and apparatus and methods for fabricating such devices Various embodiments of the invention are directed to various microdevices including sensors, actuators, valves, scanning mirrors, accelerometers, switches, and the like. In some embodiments the devices are formed via electrochemical fabrication (EFAB™). ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370985 | Vehicular mirror with slip clutch for jack screw actuator A motorized tilt actuator assembly comprises one or more threaded jack screws attached to a mirror glass case and traveling along one or more threaded actuator shafts with rotation of the motor. When a jack screw reaches its limit of travel, relative movement betwee... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370984 | Rearview mirror assembly for motor vehicles A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly has a holding component and clamping parts to clamp the mirror assembly to the holding component. Alternative embodiments of the holding component and clamping parts are also disclosed. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369288 | Micromechanical optical element having a reflective surface as well as its use By way of example, it would also be possible to dispense in a manner which is not illustrated with the spring elements 2, and then for the element 1 to carry out an oscillating translational deflection. Micromechanical optical elements have a reflectiv... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367682 | Color image projection arrangement and method A lightweight, compact image projection module, especially for mounting in a housing having a light-transmissive window, is operative for causing selected pixels in a raster pattern to be illuminated to produce an image of high resolution of VGA quality in color. | 05/06/2008 |
