Patent ID: 6604832
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A mirror assembly comprising:a multi-sided polygonal frame of elongate metal members, each member having a top face extending lengthwise of the member, with said top faces of said members being co-planar in a first horizontal plane; thermal insulating means on said faces and having a flat top surface in a second plane; an adhesive on said insulating means and having a flat top surface in a third plane spaced from said first plane; a mirror material secured to said adhesive and lying in said third plane; said top faces of said elongate metal members having a plurality of anchors therein for said insulating means; said insulating means including a bead of plastic extending longitudinally on said faces and engaging said anchors; and said bead having an inner perimeter defining and framing clear space between said third plane and said first plane and spanned by said mirror material totally covering said clear space.