公开(公告)号：US5113182A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-12

申请号：US467541

申请日：1990-01-19

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Mark L. Zeinstra

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Mark L. Zeinstra

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/2081 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00817 ,  B60R16/0315 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00825 ,  G07C2009/00984

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a microcontroller based switch programmable module which allows a variety of different vehicle options to be selectively actuated by different vehicle users. In one embodiment a remote transmitter provides a unique user code and the control system includes the capability of programming the transmitter code to allow use of multiple transmitters with different codes for different users.

Abstract translation: 车辆控制系统包括基于微控制器的开关可编程模块，其允许由不同车辆用户选择性地启动各种不同的车辆选项。 在一个实施例中，远程发射机提供唯一的用户代码，并且控制系统包括对发射机代码进行编程的能力，以允许对不同用户使用具有不同代码的多个发射机。

公开(公告)号：US4899975A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-13

申请号：US253490

申请日：1988-10-05

Applicant: Michael J. Suman

Inventor： Michael J. Suman

IPC: B60R1/04 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R13/02

CPC classification number: B60R1/04 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R13/0225 ,  B60R2011/0028 ,  B60R2011/0089 ,  Y10T403/32311

Abstract: A foldable mounting assembly for a vehicle accessory includes a base attached to a vehicle headliner and having a stem extending therefrom for attachment of a vehicle accessory such as a rearview mirror to an end of the stem opposite the base. A spring-loaded cam cooperatively interconnects the end of the stem to the base such that the stem and accessory attached thereto can be moved from a stored position closely adjacent the headliner for shipment thereof to a lowered locked-in-place use position.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆附件的可折叠安装组件包括附接到车顶篷的基座，并且具有从其延伸的杆，用于将诸如后视镜的车辆附件附接到杆的与底座相对的端部。 弹簧加载的凸轮将杆的端部协作地互连到基座，使得附接到其上的杆和附件可以从靠近顶篷的存储位置移动，以便运送到降低的被锁定的使用位置。

公开(公告)号：US4792884A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-20

申请号：US109948

申请日：1987-10-19

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Wesley D. Mersman

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Wesley D. Mersman

IPC: B60J3/02 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  F21V9/40 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V7/04 ,  F21V9/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0018 ,  B60J3/0282 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V9/10 ,  G02B6/002 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  G02B6/0038

Abstract: An illuminated vanity mirror visor includes a light-transmitting housing which allows the utilization of a single light source such as a bulb which can be located behind the mirror to transmit light to opposite sides of the mirror through integral lenses for directing the light outwardly for use of the mirror in low ambient light conditions. The light-transmitting housing includes opposed spaced and curved light collecting surfaces at legs which extend towards opposite ends of the housing and terminate in integrally molded lens. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the light source mounted between the facing spaced surfaces of the light-transmitting housing is rotatably mounted and includes multi-colored surfaces such that the color temperature of the light can be varied to provide different lighting effects for the user.

Abstract translation: 照明的化妆镜遮阳板包括透光壳体，其允许利用可以位于反射镜后面的单个光源的单个光源通过用于将光向外引导使用的整体透镜将光透射到反射镜的相对侧 的镜子在低环境光条件下。 透光壳体包括在腿部处的相对的间隔开和弯曲的光收集表面，其朝壳体的相对端延伸并终止于整体模制的透镜中。 在本发明的替代实施例中，安装在透光壳体的面对的间隔表面之间的光源被可旋转地安装并且包括多色表面，使得可以改变光的色温以提供不同的照明效果 用户。

公开(公告)号：US4778218A

公开(公告)日：1988-10-18

申请号：US941294

申请日：1986-12-12

Applicant: Michael J. Suman

Inventor： Michael J. Suman

IPC: A47C7/38 ,  B60N2/48 ,  A47C1/10

CPC classification number: B60N2/4864 ,  A47C7/38 ,  B60N2/4838 ,  Y10S297/08

Abstract: A headrest assembly includes a support plate attached to a seat and to which a head engaging padded member is movably attached. A pivot coupling extends between the plate and headrest for controlling the movement of the padded headrest toward and away from the support plate. In order to move the headrest, a fluid cylinder such as a pneumatic bellows is interposed between the support plate and the headrest.

Abstract translation: 头枕组件包括附接到座椅的支撑板，头部接合衬垫构件可移动地附接到该支撑板上。 枢轴联接器在板和头枕之间延伸，用于控制衬垫头枕朝向和远离支撑板的移动。 为了移动头枕，诸如气动波纹管之类的流体缸插入在支撑板和头枕之间。

公开(公告)号：US4529157A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-16

申请号：US515214

申请日：1983-07-20

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Russell L. Clark

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Russell L. Clark

IPC: B60J3/02 ,  E04G3/00

CPC classification number: B60J3/0217

Abstract: A visor mounting structure includes a visor rod having a locking member secured to the rod to provide a predetermined rotational torque between the rod and the locking member. The locking member includes tabs extending outwardly for engaging one side of the sheet metal roof of a vehicle when installed. The assembly also includes a cover plate extending over the visor rod and axially spaced from the locking member and including tabs engaging an opposite side of the roof. When the locking member is inserted in the sheet metal roof and rotated to an engaging position, the cover plate is secured thereto to compressibly clamp the assembly in position in the vehicle, thereby mounting the visor attached to the visor rod to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 遮阳板安装结构包括具有固定到杆上的锁定构件的面板杆，以在杆和锁定构件之间提供预定的旋转扭矩。 锁定构件包括当安装时向外延伸以接合车辆的金属板顶部的一侧的突出部。 组件还包括覆盖板，该盖板延伸在遮阳板上并与锁定构件轴向间隔开并且包括接合屋顶相对侧的突出部。 当锁定构件插入钣金屋顶并旋转到接合位置时，盖板被固定到其上以将组件可压缩地夹紧在车辆中的适当位置，从而将附接到面板杆的遮阳板安装到车辆上。

公开(公告)号：US09392870B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14794296

申请日：2015-07-08

Applicant: Michael J. Suman

Inventor： Michael J. Suman

IPC: A47B3/00 ,  A47B23/00 ,  A47B23/04

CPC classification number: A47B23/002 ,  A47B23/043 ,  A47B2023/049

Abstract: A height-adjustable support apparatus supports items above a user's lap while seated or reclining. The apparatus includes a bottom panel with optional pillow for resting on a seated user's lap, a top panel with upright rests configured to support items (such as electronic devices) at a desired angle of use, a four-bar linkage for moving the top panel between height-adjusted positions while maintaining a same horizontal orientation, and a lock engaging slots in the bottom panel for fixing a selected height-adjusted position of the top panel. Rests on the top panel are made of bent wire and can be selectively pivoted to upright positions for supporting devices, such as a cell phone, tablet computers, books, game displays, etc. A cup holder engages a rest on the top panel to support either a handled container (such as a mug) or no-handle container (such as a soda can).

Abstract translation: 高度可调的支撑装置在坐着或倾斜时支撑用户膝盖上方的物品。 该装置包括具有用于搁置在坐着的用户的膝盖上的可选枕头的底板，具有被配置为以期望的使用角度支撑物品（例如电子设备）的直立支架的顶板，用于移动顶板的四杆连杆 在保持相同的水平方向的高度调整位置之间，以及在底板中的锁定接合槽，用于固定顶板的选定的高度调节位置。 顶部面板上的休息板由弯曲的线材制成，可以选择性地枢转到直立位置，以支持诸如手机，平板电脑，书本，游戏显示器等的装置。杯架与顶板上的休息板相配合 处理的容器（例如杯子）或无柄容器（例如苏打罐）。

公开(公告)号：US6028537A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US874210

申请日：1997-06-13

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Thomas L. Welling ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  Ruskin T. Lhamon ,  Matthew T. Nichelson

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Thomas L. Welling ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  Ruskin T. Lhamon ,  Matthew T. Nichelson

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  B60R25/04 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08G1/123

CPC classification number: B60R25/102 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/33 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G08G1/205 ,  B60W2550/402

Abstract: The vehicle communication and control system of the present invention includes a transceiver for sending and receiving RF signals, a processor coupled to the transceiver, a location identifying sensor coupled to the processor for supplying vehicle location data, a user interface coupled to the processor for providing information to a user and for enabling a user to input commands to be executed by the processor, and a vehicle accessory interface for coupling the processor to a vehicle accessory control circuit to enable the processor to issue commands to a vehicle accessory. The processor is preferably adapted to perform a wide variety of functions in response to user input commands, received RF signals, and other commands received from other vehicle accessories and components coupled to the system of the present invention through the vehicle system bus. Some of these functions include establishing a two-way communication link, requesting and providing location-specific information, enabling remote tracking of the vehicle, issuing an emergency request or a request for roadside assistance, requesting and receiving navigational information, remote control of vehicle functions, enabling remote diagnostics of the vehicle, and enabling reprogramming of various vehicle accessories and components.

Abstract translation: 本发明的车辆通信和控制系统包括用于发送和接收RF信号的收发器，耦合到收发器的处理器，耦合到处理器的位置识别传感器，用于提供车辆位置数据，耦合到处理器的用户接口，用于提供 向用户提供信息并使用户能够输入要由处理器执行的命令;以及车辆附件接口，用于将处理器耦合到车辆附件控制电路，以使得处理器能够向车辆附件发出命令。 优选地，处理器适于响应于通过车辆系统总线响应于从本发明的系统耦合到其它车辆附件和组件的用户输入命令，接收的RF信号和其他命令来执行各种各样的功能。 这些功能中的一些包括建立双向通信链路，请求和提供位置特定信息，使得能够远程跟踪车辆，发出紧急请求或请求路边辅助，请求和接收导航信息，远程控制车辆功能 ，实现车辆的远程诊断，并且可以对各种车辆附件和部件进行重新编程。

公开(公告)号：US5927792A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US109511

申请日：1998-07-02

Applicant: Thomas J. Welling ,  Michael J. Suman

Inventor： Thomas J. Welling ,  Michael J. Suman

IPC: B60J3/02 ,  B60R7/05 ,  B60R7/08 ,  F21V33/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/0229 ,  B60J3/0204 ,  B60R2011/0035

Abstract: A visor display includes a the visor body having a window to which a display is movably mounted such that the display, when the visor is in one of a raised or lowered use position, is visible through the window and, when the visor is moved to the other of the raised or lowered positions, the display can be moved to be directly visible. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the visor display includes a display housing movable into a storage pocket in the visor body and movable from a closed position where the display is aligned with a window formed through the visor body to an open position where the display is visible when the visor window is adjacent the vehicle roof. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the visor window was formed in a vanity mirror in an area of the vanity mirror which is otherwise covered with a reflective material such that the display is viewed through the front surface of the mirror window. In another embodiment, the visor includes a housing for a display which provides a display surface extending to opposite sides of the visor to display information regardless of the visor position.

Abstract translation: 遮阳板显示器包括具有窗口的遮阳板体，显示器可移动地安装到该窗口，使得当遮阳板处于升高或降低的使用位置之一时，显示器可通过窗口看到，并且当遮阳板移动到 另一个升高或降低的位置，显示器可以移动直接可见。 在本发明的优选实施例中，遮阳板显示器包括可移动到遮阳板本体中的存储口袋中的显示器壳体，并且可从关闭位置移动，该关闭位置将显示器与通过遮阳板本体形成的窗口对齐到打开位置， 当遮阳窗与车顶相邻时，是可见的。 在本发明的优选实施例中，遮阳窗在梳妆镜的一个区域中形成，其中另外用反射材料覆盖，使得通过镜面的前表面观察显示器。 在另一个实施例中，遮阳板包括用于显示器的壳体，其提供延伸到遮阳板的相对侧的显示表面，以显示信息，而不管遮阳板位置如何。

公开(公告)号：US5903326A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US368232

申请日：1995-01-03

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Paul S. Van Lente ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  William S. De Vree

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Paul S. Van Lente ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  William S. De Vree

IPC: H01L29/786 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/1362 ,  G02F1/136

CPC classification number: G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/1362

Abstract: A control system selectively controls the operation of at least one lamp and at least one garage door opener. The control system includes a control module. The control module includes connectors adapted to be coupled to at least one lamp through household AC power conductors. The control module also includes terminals adapted to be connected to a garage door opener mechanism. A circuit positioned in the control module receives and identifies radio frequency signals, stores control information associated with a plurality of received signals from a remote control in a training mode and outputs control signals for communication over the AC power line and the garage door mechanism in accordance with the stored control signals when one of said remote control signals is received in an operating mode. The control module also includes a selector used to select garage door and/or light control operations to be associated with a signal received by the control module in a training mode.

Abstract translation: 控制系统选择性地控制至少一个灯和至少一个车库门开启器的操作。 控制系统包括控制模块。 控制模块包括适于通过家用AC电力导体耦合到至少一个灯的连接器。 控制模块还包括适于连接到车库开门机构的端子。 位于控制模块中的电路接收并识别射频信号，在训练模式中存储与来自遥控器的多个接收信号相关联的控制信息，并根据AC电源线和车库门机构输出用于通信的控制信号 当在操作模式下接收到所述遥控信号之一时，存储的控制信号。 控制模块还包括用于选择车库门和/或光控制操作的选择器，以与训练模式中由控制模块接收的信号相关联。

公开(公告)号：US5903226A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US368232

申请日：1995-01-03

Applicant: Michael J. Suman ,  Paul S. Van Lente ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  William S. De Vree

Inventor： Michael J. Suman ,  Paul S. Van Lente ,  Mark L. Zeinstra ,  William S. De Vree

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A control system selectively controls the operation of at least one lamp and at least one garage door opener. The control system includes a control module. The control module includes connectors adapted to be coupled to at least one lamp through household AC power conductors. The control module also includes terminals adapted to be connected to a garage door opener mechanism. A circuit positioned in the control module receives and identifies radio frequency signals, stores control information associated with a plurality of received signals from a remote control in a training mode and outputs control signals for communication over the AC power line and the garage door mechanism in accordance with the stored control signals when one of said remote control signals is received in an operating mode. The control module also includes a selector used to select garage door and/or light control operations to be associated with a signal received by the control module in a training mode.

Abstract translation: 控制系统选择性地控制至少一个灯和至少一个车库门开启器的操作。 控制系统包括控制模块。 控制模块包括适于通过家用AC电力导体耦合到至少一个灯的连接器。 控制模块还包括适于连接到车库开门机构的端子。 位于控制模块中的电路接收并识别射频信号，在训练模式中存储与来自遥控器的多个接收信号相关联的控制信息，并根据AC电源线和车库门机构输出用于通信的控制信号 当在操作模式下接收到所述遥控信号之一时，存储的控制信号。 控制模块还包括用于选择车库门和/或光控制操作的选择器，以与训练模式中由控制模块接收的信号相关联。