US4916585A
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Headlight device for vehicle
Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-04-03
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2009-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A headlight device comprising a reflective mirror having a reflective zone consisting of a plurality of reflective elements, and a light source arranged along an axis of irradiation which extends in the fore and aft direction of the reflective mirror. The reflective elements constituting the reflective zone are formed to have parabola-ellipse composite surfaces. The composite surface is defined to have a parabola in the vertical section and an ellipse in the horizontal section.
Inventors
- 👤 Naohi Nino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:28
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V7/00; F21V7/04; F21V7/09; F21S; F21S41/00; F21S41/30; F21S41/32; F21S41/33; F21S41/334; F21S41/336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A headlight device comprising a reflective mirror having a reflective zone comprising principally a plurality of reflective elements of a generally vertically extending rectangular shape, and a light source arranged along an axis of irradiation which extends in the fore and aft direction of the reflective mirror, said reflective elements of said reflective zone being formed to have parabola-ellipse composite surfaces having the form of a parabola in vertical section and an ellipse in horizontal section, with the focus of the parabola being at a first focus of the ellipse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A headlight device comprising a reflective mirror having a reflective zone comprising principally a plurality of reflective elements of a generally vertically extending rectangular shape, and a light source arranged along an axis of irradiation which extends in the fore and aft direction of the reflective mirror, said reflective elements of said reflective zone being formed to have parabola-ellipse composite surfaces having the form of a parabola in vertical section and an ellipse in horizontal section, with the focus of the parabola being at a first focus of the ellipse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A headlight device according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement and the configuration of the reflective elements are symmetrical with respect to the optical axis of the reflective mirror and in a transverse direction thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A headlight device according to claim 1, wherein the reflective zone of the reflective mirror is divided into a plurality of reflective elements in a transverse direction thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A headlight device according to claim 3, wherein the reflective zone of the reflective mirror is divided into a plurality of reflective elements in vertical and transverse directions thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A headlight device according to claim 1, wherein the light source is an electric bulb provided at said first focus.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-04-09 | 1993-10-09 | 1994-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-10-09 | 1998-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-10-09 | 2002-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |