公开(公告)号：US09545882B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14707148

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Nigel T. Lock ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr.

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/157

Abstract: A rearview device having a front element defining a first surface and a second surface. A rear element defines a third surface and a fourth surface. An electro-optic material is located between the front element and the rear element. A carrier plate includes a front side, a back side, and a peripheral wall. The front side is disposed proximate the fourth surface and the peripheral wall is operably coupled with a peripheral edge of the second surface. A device housing is operably coupled to the back side of the carrier plate. The peripheral wall and a portion of the back side of the carrier plate extend beyond the device housing and are externally exposed.

Abstract translation: 一种具有限定第一表面和第二表面的前元件的后视装置。 后部元件限定第三表面和第四表面。 电光材料位于前元件和后元件之间。 承载板包括前侧，后侧和周壁。 前侧设置在第四表面附近，并且周壁可操作地与第二表面的周缘连接。 装置壳体可操作地联接到承载板的后侧。 周壁和承载板的后侧的一部分延伸超出装置壳体并且被外露。

公开(公告)号：USD754777S1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US29507950

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Designer： Richard T. Fish, Jr. ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Bradley R. Hamlin

公开(公告)号：USD729713S1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US29493215

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Designer： Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US11787356B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US18107655

申请日：2023-02-09

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Drew D. Brennan ,  Robert R. Turnbull ,  John B. Ostreko ,  Douglas C. Papay ,  Brian S. Lorence ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr.

IPC: B60R16/03 ,  E06B9/24 ,  B60J7/00 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/05 ,  H02J50/10 ,  B60J7/10

CPC classification number: B60R16/03 ,  B60J7/0007 ,  B60J7/106 ,  E06B9/24 ,  H02J50/05 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  E06B2009/2464

Abstract: A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a movable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle. The movable panel includes an electro-optic apparatus configured to adjust in transmittance. A wireless connection interface includes a vehicle-side coupling module and a panel-side coupling module. The vehicle-side coupling module is in connection with a support frame of the vehicle forming an opening that receives the movable panel. The vehicle-side coupling module is aligned with an interface surface of the movable panel. The wireless connection interface communicates power or electrical signals from a transmission unit of the vehicle-side coupling module to a reception module of the panel-side coupling module.

公开(公告)号：US11295553B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-05

申请号：US17181364

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Bradley A. Bosma ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Ethan J. Lee ,  Brian G. Brackenbury ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Matthew W. Remijn ,  David M. Bostrom ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: G06V40/60 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/235 ,  G06V40/16

Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system is configured to monitor a scanning region depicting a subject and includes a monitoring apparatus configured to capture scanning data in the scanning region depicting the subject. A feedback apparatus is configured to communicate alignment information from a portion of the vehicle to the subject. The alignment information indicates an alignment of the subject in the scanning region. A concealment apparatus is configured to conceal the scanning apparatus and selectively transmit the alignment information from the feedback apparatus. The system further includes a controller configured to activate the feedback apparatus revealing the alignment information identifying the alignment of the subject within the scanning region of the monitoring apparatus. The controller is further configured to control the scanning apparatus to capture the scanning data of the subject and monitor the subject in the scanning data.

公开(公告)号：US11248774B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-15

申请号：US17070445

申请日：2020-10-14

Applicant: Gentex Corporation ,  Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Inventor： Jason D. Hallack ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Todd W. Knallay ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr.

IPC: F21V14/02 ,  F21S8/02 ,  F21V21/26 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V21/04 ,  F21W131/205 ,  F21Y105/18 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: An illumination system includes a light assembly. The light assembly may include a housing having a first zone and a second zone isolated from the first zone. The housing may be configured to fit generally flush with a ceiling. A movable light source may be positioned within the first zone and is configured to emit a first light. A stationary light source may be positioned within the second zone and is configured to emit a second light.

公开(公告)号：USD931775S1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US29719548

申请日：2020-01-06

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Designer： Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Luke A. Bomers ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Carl N. Wassink

公开(公告)号：US11131580B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US15907399

申请日：2018-02-28

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Timothy J. Cercone ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Kenton J. Ypma ,  Kyle G. Jones

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  B60R1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  B60R1/12

Abstract: A sensor cover for a rearview assembly includes a body configured for secure engagement with the rearview assembly. At least one engagement feature extends rearward and is configured for removably coupling the body with a first housing having a first predefined configuration and a second housing having a second predefined configuration.

公开(公告)号：US10807535B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US16143083

申请日：2018-09-26

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Richard T. Fish, Jr. ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Michael F. Lisowski ,  Jason D. Hallack

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08

Abstract: A display mirror assembly having a mount operably coupled to a vehicle interior. The mount includes one of a ball and a socket extending forwardly therefrom. An engagement plate is pivotally coupled with the mount via the other of a ball and a socket extending rearwardly from the engagement plate. The engagement plate includes a first support member and a second support member pivotally coupled to the first support member. A carrier plate is operably coupled with the engagement plate. The carrier plate supports a rear housing on a rear portion thereof. A glass element is operably coupled with the carrier plate. A display module is configured to be turned to an on state and an off state. An actuator device is disposed on a bottom surface of the housing and is operably coupled with the glass element. The actuator device is adjustable to tilt the glass element.

公开(公告)号：US10434948B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US15612135

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： William L. Tonar ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr.

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G06F13/12

Abstract: A vehicle display mirror system is disclosed. The system comprises a display device and a reflecting polarizer. The display device is operable to display image data on a display surface as display light. The reflecting polarizer comprises a light receiving surface proximate the display surface and configured to output the display light in a first polarization from an emitting surface. The system further comprises a liquid crystal element, a polarizing element, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the liquid crystal element and configured to selectively align a liquid crystal material to pass the display light through the liquid crystal element and deactivate the liquid crystal element to adjust a received light from the first polarization to a second polarization and reflect the second polarization from the emitting surface.