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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2017
Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, MI (US);
Eric S. Lundy, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
William L. Tonar, Holland, MI (US);
Michael J. VanAst, Zeeland, MI (US);
Christopher J. Van Huis, West Olive, MI (US);
Brian J. Barksdale, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Danny L. Minikey, Jr., Fenwick, MI (US);
Joel A. Stray, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Mark R. Roth, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
GENTEX CORPORATION, Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
A rearview assembly having an electrochromic element. A front substrate defines a first surface and a second surface. A front side edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. A rear substrate is operably coupled with the front substrate and spaced a predetermined distance therefrom. The rear substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A rear side edge is disposed between the third surface and the fourth surface. A perimeter of the rear substrate is larger than a perimeter of the front substrate, such that an outer portion of the third surface is exposed, thereby defining a peripheral step between the front side edge and the rear side edge. An electrochromic material is disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A bezel is configured to extend around the rear substrate, over the outer portion of the third surface.