EXHIBIT C - INVALIDITY CLAIM CHART FOR ALL ASSERTED CLAIMS BASED ON 2001 GMT800 MIRROR ALONE OR
`IN VIEW OF ONE OR MORE OF THE NOTED SECONDARY REFERENCES
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`A.
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`U.S. Patent No. 7,934,843
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`
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`Claim 15
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`2001 GMT800 Mirror
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`a.
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`(depends on claim 1)
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`1. An exterior sideview
`mirror system suitable for
`use on an automobile, said
`exterior sideview mirror
`system comprising:
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror (which was used for, inter alia, the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra and Silverado)
`is an exterior sideview mirror system suitable for use on an automobile.
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror is an exterior sideview mirror assembly adapted for attachment to a side
`of an automobile.
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`
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`
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror includes a reflective element having a rearward field of view when
`attached to the side of the automobile.
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`b.
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`c.
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`an exterior sideview mirror
`assembly adapted for
`attachment to a side of an
`automobile;
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`said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly including a
`reflective element having a
`rearward field of view when
`attached to the side of the
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`Exhibit 1005
`Page 001
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror includes said reflective element attached to an electrically-operated
`actuator of said exterior sideview mirror assembly and movable by said actuator in order to position
`said rearward field of view to a driver-desired position when said exterior sideview mirror assembly is
`attached to the side of the automobile. See, e.g., 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Owner’s Manual at p. 151.
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`d.
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`automobile;
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`said reflective element
`attached to an electrically-
`operated actuator of said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly and movable by
`said actuator in order to
`position said rearward field
`of view to a driver-desired
`position when said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is
`attached to the side of the
`automobile;
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`
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`To the extent the 2001 GMT800 Mirror does not disclose said reflective element attached to an
`electrically-operated actuator of said exterior sideview mirror assembly and movable by said actuator
`in order to position said rearward field of view to a driver-desired position when said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly is attached to the side of the automobile, a POSITA would have found this obvious in
`view of the GMT800 Platform Trailer Towing Mirror alone or in combination with one or more other
`references.
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`
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`See discussion of element d in the claim chart for the 2001 Dodge Ram mirror.
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`Exhibit 1005
`Page 002
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`See discussion of element d in the claim chart for the 2001 GMT800 mirror.
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`See discussion of element d in the claim chart for Platzer 956.
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`See discussion of element d in the claim chart for Platzer 731.
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`See discussion of element d in the claim chart for Henion 013.
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`See discussion of this element in the claim chart for Lynam 026.
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`See EP0864465B1:
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`“The reflective member 50 has a second integrally moulded socket formation 54 which
`engages with a spherical formation 56 of a screw jack drive unit 58, which may, for example,
`be as described in EP-A-0272047, and which includes an electric motor to enable the reflective
`member 50 to be pivoted relative to the housing 40 about an axis through the spherical
`formation 46 perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. A similar screw jack drive unit (not
`shown) has its jacking screw engaging with a third spherical socket (not shown) which is
`integrally moulded with the reflective member 50 to permit adjustment about an axis through
`the spherical formation 46 orthogonal to the first mentioned axis.” EP0864465B1 at [0011].
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`EP0864465B1 at Fig. 4.
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`
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`See 49 C.F.R. § 571.111 (October 1, 1999):
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`
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`“The mirror shall not be obscured by the unwiped portion of the windshield, and shall be
`adjustable by tilting in both horizontal and vertical directions from the driver's seated position.”
`49 C.F.R. § 571.111 (October 1, 1999) at 318.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,451 at Figs. 1-4; 2:52-3:9.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 5,721,646 at Figs. 13-21 and accompanying text.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 6,984,048 at Figs. 1-4, 9 and accompanying text.
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`Page 003
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`e. wherein said reflective
`element comprises a plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly, said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly comprising a
`plano reflective element
`having unit magnification
`and a separate auxiliary
`reflective element having a
`curvature;
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`See also U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,133 at Fig. 12 and accompanying text.
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`See also U.S. Pat. No. 3,826,563 at Fig. 6 and accompanying text; 3:10-14.
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`The Asserted Patents admit that an electrically actuated actuator is known in the automotive mirror art.
`See, e.g.:
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`“Alternately, when actuator 136 comprises an electrically actuated actuator that is electrically
`operable incorporating at least one motor, control 137 can comprise a switch (which,
`preferably, is operable under control of the driver seated in cabin 125) or control 137 can
`comprise a memory controller, as known in the automotive mirror art, that controls actuator
`136 to move the position of plano-multiradius reflective element assembly 130 to a pre-set
`orientation that suits the rearward field of view preference of an individual driver.” (US
`9,694,750 at 6:28-37)
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`The applicants conceded that this limitation was known in the art and/or obvious during the
`prosecution of the ’750 Patent. See 11/25/2016 Office Action pp. 5, 12, 18.
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror comprises a plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly, said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element assembly comprising a plano reflective element having unit magnification
`and a separate auxiliary reflective element having a curvature.
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`
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`Plano reflective
`element with
`unit
`magnification
`
`Separate auxiliary
`reflective element
`having curvature
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`Page 004
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`f.
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`said plano reflective
`element and said auxiliary
`reflective element of said
`plano-auxiliary reflective
`element assembly mounted
`adjacently at said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly in a side-by-side
`relationship and not
`superimposed with one
`reflective element on top of
`the other reflective element;
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror includes said plano reflective element and said auxiliary reflective
`element of said plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly mounted adjacently at said plano-auxiliary
`reflective element assembly in a side-by-side relationship and not superimposed with one reflective
`element on top of the other reflective element.
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`
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`
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`Mirrors side by
`side and not
`superimposed
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`
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`To the extent the 2001 GMT800 Mirror does not disclose said plano reflective element and said
`auxiliary reflective element of said plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly mounted adjacently at
`said plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly in a side-by-side relationship and not superimposed
`with one reflective element on top of the other reflective element, a POSITA would have found this
`obvious in view of the GMT800 Platform Trailer Towing Mirror alone or in combination with one or
`more other references.
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`
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`See discussion of element f in the claim chart for Platzer 956.
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`See discussion of element f in the claim chart for Platzer 731.
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`See discussion of element f in the claim chart for Van Nostrand.
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`See discussion of element f in the claim chart for Tobin.
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`See discussion of element f in claim chart for Kondo.
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`See discussion of this element in the claim chart for Lynam 026.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467:
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`“With reference now to FIG. 1, present mirror 1 combines a conventional first flat reflective
`surface 4 and a second longitudinally convex reflective surface 8. Mirror 4 provides the usual
`undistorted but limited field of rearward vision whereas mirror 8, being convex, provides a
`much wider rearward field of vision which overlaps to both sides with most persons natural
`peripheral vision, thereby all but eliminating the blind spots in the field of view afforded by
`mirror 4 alone.” U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467 at 2:39-47.
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`“Surrounding both of mirrors 4 and 8 is a frame 12 including a backing 13 and relatively thin
`raised edges 15 which overlap the adjacent edges of mirrors 4 and 8 to retain the mirrors firmly
`in place in fixed positions relative to each other. As shown, both mirrors as retained by frame
`12 are in parallel longitudinal alignment with mirror 8 preferably, but not necessarily, located
`vertically above mirror 4.” U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467 at 2:48-55.
`
`“Frame 12 is formed integrally about both mirrors to provide a unitary, seamless, aesthetically
`pleasing appearance while at the same time making the mirror as a whole compact,
`unobtrusive, easy to adjust and rigid. As shown, to provide a relatively low profile, the vertical
`height of mirror 8 is less than that of mirror 4.” U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467 at 2:56-61.
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`U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467 at Fig. 1.
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`
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 6,328,451 at Figs. 1-4; 2:52-3:9.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 5,721,646 at Figs. 13-21 and accompanying text.
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`Exhibit 1005
`Page 006
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 6,984,048 at Figs. 1-4, 9 and accompanying text.
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`See U.S. Appl. Pub. No. 2003/0039039 at [0013], Fig. 2 and accompanying text.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 3,501,227 at Figs. 1-6 and accompanying text.
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`See GB1133005 at Figs. 1-4 and accompanying text.
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`In addition, the applicants conceded that this limitation was known in the art and/or obvious during
`prosecution of the ’750 Patent. See, e.g., 11/25/2016 Office Action pp. 8, 15, 22.
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`
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`Analysis of the physical structure of the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that said plano reflective
`element and said auxiliary reflective element supported at a backing plate element, said backing plate
`element mounting to said actuator such that movement of said backing plate element of said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element assembly by said actuator simultaneously and similarly moves said plano
`reflective element and said auxiliary reflective element.
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`The auxiliary reflective element in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror has a wide-angle field of view
`encompassing a blind spot in the side lane adjacent the side of the automobile to which said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is attached. The auxiliary mirror is curved, giving it a wide-angle field of
`view that encompasses a blind spot in the side lane adjacent the side of the automobile to which said
`exterior sideview mirror assembly is attached.
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`g.
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`h.
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`said plano reflective
`element and said auxiliary
`reflective element supported
`at a backing plate element,
`said backing plate element
`mounting to said actuator
`such that movement of said
`backing plate element of
`said plano-auxiliary
`reflective element assembly
`by said actuator
`simultaneously and
`similarly moves said plano
`reflective element and said
`auxiliary reflective element;
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`said auxiliary reflective
`element having a wide-
`angle field of view
`encompassing a blind spot
`in the side lane adjacent the
`side of the automobile to
`which said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly is attached;
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`Auxiliary mirror
`views into blind
`spot.
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`Analysis of the physical structure of the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that the backing plate element
`has a first support portion supporting said plano reflective element and a second support portion
`supporting said auxiliary reflective element.
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`
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`The auxiliary reflective element in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror is positioned at an outboard portion of
`said plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly when said exterior sideview mirror assembly is
`mounted to the side of the automobile.
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`
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`i.
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`j.
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`said backing plate element
`having a first support
`portion supporting said
`plano reflective element and
`a second support portion
`supporting said auxiliary
`reflective element;
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`wherein said auxiliary
`reflective element is
`positioned at an outboard
`portion of said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly when said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is
`mounted to the side of the
`automobile;
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`Vehicle on this side when
`mirror mounted.
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`Auxiliary mirror is outboard
`(away from vehicle) when
`mirror is mounted.
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`Analysis of the physical structure of the backing plate in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that it
`comprises a polymeric substrate that is formed as a single element by injection molding of a polymeric
`resin.
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`
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`The backing plate element in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror supports, and hence is capable of supporting,
`said plano reflective element and said auxiliary reflective element.
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`Analysis of the physical structure of the backing plate in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that said
`first support portion of said backing plate element comprises a flat portion and wherein said plano
`reflective element is disposed at said flat portion.
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`k. wherein said backing plate
`element comprises a
`polymeric substrate that is
`formed as a single element
`by injection molding of a
`polymeric resin;
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`l.
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`wherein said backing plate
`element is capable of
`supporting said plano
`reflective element and said
`auxiliary reflective element;
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`m. wherein said first support
`portion of said backing plate
`element comprises a flat
`portion and wherein said
`plano reflective element is
`disposed at said flat portion;
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`n. wherein said second support Analysis of the physical structure of the backing plate in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that said
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`portion of said backing plate
`element comprises a curved
`portion and wherein said
`auxiliary reflective element
`is disposed at said curved
`portion;
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`o. wherein the rearward field
`of view of said auxiliary
`reflective element is
`different from and angled to
`the rearward field of view of
`said plano reflective
`element when both are
`attached to said backing
`plate element of said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly when said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly is included in said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly and when said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly is attached to the
`side of the automobile;
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`p. wherein angling of the
`rearward field of view of
`said auxiliary reflective
`element relative to the
`rearward field of view of
`said plano reflective
`element is achieved, at least
`in part, by an angling of said
`second support portion of
`said backing plate element
`supporting said auxiliary
`
`second support portion of said backing plate element comprises a curved portion and wherein said
`auxiliary reflective element is disposed at said curved portion.
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`The rearward field of view of the auxiliary reflective element in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror is
`different from and angled to the rearward field of view of said plano reflective element when both are
`attached to said backing plate element of said plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly when said
`plano-auxiliary reflective element assembly is included in said exterior sideview mirror assembly and
`when said exterior sideview mirror assembly is attached to the side of the automobile. The auxiliary
`reflective element is curved, unlike the plano reflective element, and hence has a different field of
`view. Furthermore, the auxiliary reflective element is angled downward relative to the main mirror by
`.14 degrees and outward by 1.84 degrees. Hence, the rearward field of view of the auxiliary mirror is
`also angled to the rearward field of view of the plano reflective element.
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`
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`Analysis of the physical structure of the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that the angling of the rearward
`field of view of said auxiliary reflective element relative to the rearward field of view of said plano
`reflective element is achieved, at least in part, by an angling of said second support portion of said
`backing plate element supporting said auxiliary reflective element relative to said first support portion
`of said backing plate element supporting said plano reflective element.
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`reflective element relative to
`said first support portion of
`said backing plate element
`supporting said plano
`reflective element;
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`q. wherein, when said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is
`attached to the side of the
`automobile, the field of
`view of said plano reflective
`element generally views
`rearwardly of the equipped
`automobile and the field of
`view of said auxiliary
`reflective element generally
`views towards a blind spot
`in the side lane adjacent the
`side of the automobile to
`which said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly is attached,
`said blind spot being
`generally outside the
`rearward field of view of
`said plano reflective
`element when said plano
`reflective element is viewed
`by a driver of the equipped
`automobile when said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly is attached to the
`side of the automobile; and
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`r. wherein at least one of said
`plano reflective element and
`said auxiliary reflective
`element comprises one of
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`When the 2001 GMT800 Mirror is attached to the side of the automobile, the field of view of said
`plano reflective element generally views rearwardly of the equipped automobile and the field of view
`of said auxiliary reflective element generally views towards a blind spot in the side lane adjacent the
`side of the automobile to which said exterior sideview mirror assembly is attached, said blind spot
`being generally outside the rearward field of view of said plano reflective element when said plano
`reflective element is viewed by a driver of the equipped automobile when said exterior sideview mirror
`assembly is attached to the side of the automobile.
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`Analysis of the physical structure of the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that the plano reflective
`element comprises a glass substrate having a surface coated with a metallic reflector coating.
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`s.
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`(a) a glass substrate having
`a surface coated with a
`metallic reflector coating
`and (b) a polymeric
`substrate having a thin glass
`element applied to a surface
`thereof and with an
`opposing surface thereof
`having a reflecting layer
`applied thereto.
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`15. The exterior sideview
`mirror system of claim 1,
`wherein the rearward field
`of view of said auxiliary
`reflective element is
`generally directed outwardly
`and downwardly with
`respect to the longitudinal
`axis of the equipped
`automobile when said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly is attached to the
`side of the automobile.
`
`The rearward field of view of the auxiliary reflective element of the 2001 GMT800 Mirror is
`generally directed outwardly and downwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the equipped
`automobile when said exterior sideview mirror assembly is attached to the side of the automobile. The
`mirror assembly in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror is mounted on an actuator that is capable of angling the
`assembly so that the rearward field of view of the auxiliary mirror is generally directed outwardly and
`downwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis when the mirror is attached to the vehicle.
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`To the extent the rearward field of view of the auxiliary reflective element of the 2001 GMT800
`Mirror is not generally directed outwardly and downwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the
`equipped automobile when said exterior sideview mirror assembly is attached to the side of the
`automobile, a POSITA would have found this obvious in view of the GMT800 Platform Trailer
`Towing Mirror alone or in combination with one or more other references.
`
`
`
`See discussion of element s in the claim chart for the 2001 Dodge Ram mirror.
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`See discussion of element s in the claim chart for the 2001 GMT800 mirror.
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`See discussion of element s in the claim chart for Henion 013.
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`See discussion of this element in the claim chart for Lynam 026.
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`See U.S. Patent No. 2,279,751 at Fig. 6, 10:
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`See DE2537876:
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` DE2537876 at Figs. 1 (left), 8
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`See FR2650982:
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`
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`“FIG. 3 is a horizontal cross-section along III - III of FIG. 2. In this figure, it can be seen that
`the horizontal section of the auxiliary mirror 4 forms, with the horizontal section of the main
`mirror 2, an angle a, the value of which is set at the factory and which is between 8° and 10°
`according to the car models and preferably equal to 9°.” FR2650982 (machine translation) at
`3:37-4:4.
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`“FIG. 4 shows a vertical section of FIG. 2 by a line IV IV.
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`It can be seen in this figure that the cross-sections of the two mirrors 2 and 4 by a vertical plane
`form between them a constant angle ss. This angle is between 1.50° and 3.50° and preferably
`equal to 2.50°.” FR2650982 (machine translation) at 4:22-26.
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`FR2650982 at Fig. 1.
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`FR2650982 at Figs. 2-4.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467:
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`
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`“As will be seen particularly from FIG. 6, upper lens 8, in addition to curving rearwardly to
`provide a convexity, also curves downwardly at its opposite ends to emulate a "droop" at its
`ends. This droop has been found to provide enhanced rearward vision in the vertical plane
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`without the excessive distortion associated with a spherical lens. The droop therefore allows
`children located in the vehicle's rear seat to be readily observed and also to facilitate better
`sighting of bicycles, scooters and motorcycles particularly in the driver's blind spots. If desired,
`lens 8 can be imparted with a slight spherical curvature in the vertical plane.” U.S. Pat. No.
`5,557,467 at 3:54-64.
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`U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,467 at Fig. 6.
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`
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 6,062,699 at Figs. 2A-2D; 4:29-44.
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`See U.S. Pat. No. 5,721,646 at Figs. 13-21 and accompanying text.
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`See GB1133005 at Figs. 1-4 and accompanying text; 1:53-2:15.
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`See also U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,133 at Fig. 12 and accompanying text.
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`See also U.S. Pat. No. 2,279,751 at Figs. 2-7 and accompanying text.
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`See also U.S. Pat. No. 3,826,563 at 3:6-17.
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`See also U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,962 at Fig. 4 and accompanying text.
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`See also DE1921076 at Fig. 2b and accompanying text.
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`See also DE2207208 at Figs. 1-2 and accompanying text.
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`See also DE2537876 at Figs. 1, 8, and accompanying text.
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`See also US2778273 at Fig. 4 and accompanying text.
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`
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`The applicants conceded that this limitation was known in the art and/or obvious during prosecution of
`the ’712 patent. See 2003-3-17 Office Action at 4.
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`The applicants conceded that this limitation was known in the art and/or obvious during prosecution of
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`t.
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`
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`u.
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`the ’294 Patent. See Jan. 12, 2005 Office Action at p. 5.
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`
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`Claim 33
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`2001 GMT800 Mirror
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`(depends on claim 1)
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`33. The exterior sideview
`mirror system of claim 1,
`wherein the ratio of the
`width of said plano
`reflective element to the
`width of said auxiliary
`reflective element is greater
`than 2.5.
`
`To the extent the GMT 800 Platform Trailer Towing Mirror does not disclose the ratio of the width of
`said plano reflective element to the width of said auxiliary reflective element is greater than 2.5, a
`POSTA would have found this obvious in view of the GMT800 Platform Trailer Towing Mirror alone
`or in combination with one or more other references.
`
`
`
`See discussion of element t in the claim chart for the 2001 Dodge Ram mirror.
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`See discussion of element t in the claim chart for Kondo 542.
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`See discussion of this element in the claim chart for Lynam 026.
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`See GB2048189 at Fig. 1; 2:44-48; 2:66-71.
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`The applicants conceded that this limitation was known in the art and/or obvious during prosecution of
`the ’451 Patent. See Apr. 21, 2001 Office Action at pp. 4-5.
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`Claim 34
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`2001 GMT800 Mirror
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`The 2001 GMT800 Mirror is a door-mounted exterior sideview mirror assembly adapted for
`attachment to a side of the automobile adjacent a driver seating location of a driver of the automobile.
`Furthermore, the rearward field of view of said auxiliary reflective element generally views
`downwardly towards the road surface adjacent to the driver seating location to a distance of roughly 13
`feet, which is in the range of about 1 foot to about 24 feet to the rear of the driver seating location.
`
`
`
`(depends on claim 1)
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`34. The exterior sideview
`mirror system of claim 1,
`wherein said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly
`comprises a door-mounted
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly adapted for
`attachment to a side of the
`automobile adjacent a driver
`seating location of a driver
`of the automobile and
`wherein the rearward field
`of view of said auxiliary
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`reflective element generally
`views downwardly towards
`the road surface adjacent to
`the driver seating location at
`least at a distance in the
`range of about 1 foot to
`about 24 feet to the rear of
`the driver seating location.
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`B.
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`U.S. Patent No. 8,128,244
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`Claim 24
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`
`
`(depends on claim 23)
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`See discussion of element a above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element b above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element c above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element d above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`23. An exterior sideview
`mirror system suitable for
`use on an automobile, said
`exterior sideview mirror
`system comprising:
`
`an exterior sideview mirror
`assembly adapted for
`attachment to a side of an
`automobile;
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`said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly including a
`reflective element having a
`rearward field of view when
`attached to the side of the
`automobile;
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`said reflective element
`attached to an electrically-
`operated actuator of said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly and movable by
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`said actuator in order to
`position said rearward field
`of view to a driver-desired
`position when said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is
`attached to the side of the
`automobile;
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`wherein said reflective
`element comprises a plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly, said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly comprising a
`plano reflective element
`having unit magnification
`and a separate auxiliary
`reflective element having a
`curvature;
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`said plano reflective
`element and said auxiliary
`reflective element of said
`plano-auxiliary reflective
`element assembly mounted
`adjacently at said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly in a side-by-side
`relationship and not
`superimposed with one
`reflective element on top of
`the other reflective element;
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`said plano reflective
`element and said auxiliary
`reflective element supported
`at a backing plate element,
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`See discussion of element e above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element f above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element g above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`said backing plate element
`mounting to said actuator
`such that movement of said
`backing plate element of
`said plano-auxiliary
`reflective element assembly
`by said actuator
`simultaneously and
`similarly moves said plano
`reflective element and said
`auxiliary reflective element;
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`said auxiliary reflective
`element having a wide-
`angle field of view
`encompassing a blind spot
`in the side lane adjacent the
`side of the automobile to
`which said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly is attached;
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`said backing plate element
`having a first support
`portion supporting said
`plano reflective element and
`a second support portion
`supporting said auxiliary
`reflective element;
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`wherein said auxiliary
`reflective element is
`positioned at an outboard
`portion of said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly when said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is
`mounted to the side of the
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`See discussion of element h above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element i above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element j above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element k above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element l above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element m above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element n above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element o above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`automobile;
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`wherein said backing plate
`element comprises a
`polymeric substrate that is
`formed as a single element
`by injection molding of a
`polymeric resin;
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`wherein said backing plate
`element is capable of
`supporting said plano
`reflective element and said
`auxiliary reflective element;
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`wherein said first support
`portion of said backing plate
`element comprises a flat
`portion and wherein said
`plano reflective element is
`disposed at said flat portion;
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`wherein said second support
`portion of said backing plate
`element comprises a curved
`portion and wherein said
`auxiliary reflective element
`is disposed at said curved
`portion;
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`wherein the rearward field
`of view of said auxiliary
`reflective element is
`different from and angled to
`the rearward field of view of
`said plano reflective
`element when both are
`attached to said backing
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`plate element of said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly when said plano-
`auxiliary reflective element
`assembly is included in said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly and when said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly is attached to the
`side of the automobile;
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`wherein angling of the
`rearward field of view of
`said auxiliary reflective
`element relative to the
`rearward field of view of
`said plano reflective
`element is achieved, at least
`in part, by an angling of said
`second support portion of
`said backing plate element
`supporting said auxiliary
`reflective element relative to
`said first support portion of
`said backing plate element
`supporting said plano
`reflective element;
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`wherein, when said exterior
`sideview mirror assembly is
`attached to the side of the
`automobile, the field of
`view of said plano reflective
`element generally views
`rearwardly of the equipped
`automobile and the field of
`view of said auxiliary
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`See discussion of element p above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`See discussion of element q above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`reflective element generally
`views towards a blind spot
`in the side lane adjacent the
`side of the automobile to
`which said exterior sideview
`mirror assembly is attached,
`said blind spot being
`generally outside the
`rearward field of view of
`said plano reflective
`element when said plano
`reflective element is viewed
`by a driver of the equipped
`automobile when said
`exterior sideview mirror
`assembly is attached to the
`side of the automobile;
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`wherein said plano
`reflective element comprises
`one of (a) a glass substrate
`having a surface coated with
`a metallic reflector coating
`and (b) a polymeric
`substrate having a thin glass
`element applied to a surface
`thereof and with an
`opposing surface thereof
`having a reflecting layer
`applied thereto;
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`See discussion of element r above, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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`v. wherein said auxiliary
`reflective element comprises
`a fixed reflectance mirror
`reflector and wherein said
`fixed reflectance mirror
`reflector comprises a curved
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`The auxiliary mirror in the 2001 GMT800 Mirror comprises a fixed reflectance mirror reflector and
`wherein said fixed reflectance mirror reflector comprises a curved substrate coated with a metallic
`reflector coating. Analysis of the physical structure of the 2001 GMT800 Mirror shows that the
`substrate for the auxiliary reflective element is fabricated of glass and the substrate is coated on its
`outermost (a.k.a. first) surface with a metallic reflector coating. It is understood and believed that the
`auxiliary reflective element includes a fixed reflectance mirror reflector; it is not electro-chromic. The
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`substrate coated with a
`metallic reflector coating;
`and
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`curved nature of the substrate can be seen, for example, from the photograph below.
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