Patent ID: 7748856
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: B24B,B29C,B29D,B29L,B60R,C03C,C23C,G02B,G02F

Abstract:
1. A mirror reflective element for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle, said mirror reflective element comprising: a mirror substrate having a front surface and a rear surface; wherein said mirror substrate comprises a first reflector portion and a second reflector portion; said first reflector portion comprising a principal reflector portion of said mirror reflective element; said rear surface of said mirror substrate having a curved recess established thereat, said second reflector portion being established at said curved recess; and said curved recess having a radius of curvature that is less than a radius of curvature of said first reflector portion, whereby said curved recess, when coated by a reflector coating, provides a wide angle auxiliary reflector portion integrally formed with said mirror reflective element.