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公开(公告)号:US20230205034A1
公开(公告)日:2023-06-29
申请号:US18088959
申请日:2022-12-27
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: William L. Tonar , David J. Cammenga
Abstract: An electrochromic device is provided that includes: a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first substrate having a multilayer polymer film; a first electrode; a second substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, the second substrate spaced from the first substrate with the second and third surfaces facing but spaced from one another; a second electrode; and an electrochromic layer positioned between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode is positioned between the second surface and the electrochromic medium and the second electrode is positioned between the third surface and the electrochromic medium. The multilayer polymer film includes a nonpolar polymer layer as an outermost layer closest to the electrochromic medium.
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公开(公告)号:US11465468B2
公开(公告)日:2022-10-11
申请号:US17126990
申请日:2020-12-18
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Nathan T. Overmyer , Luke A. Bomers , David J. Cammenga
Abstract: An overmold is disclosed, wherein the overmold may be incorporated into a window assembly. The overmold comprises a base portion and a receiving portion. The receiving portion may comprise a notch or a channel operable to receive a window. The window may be such that when coupled with the overmold, the sides of the overmold and the window are substantially co-planar. Accordingly, window may comprise a first and a second substrate, wherein the second substrate is coupled to a first side of the first substrate. Further, the first substrate may extend beyond the second substrate. Therefore, the overmold, when in abutting contact with the window, may extend onto the first side of the first substrate up to the second substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US11307485B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-19
申请号:US16407818
申请日:2019-05-09
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: David J. Cammenga , Xiaoxu Niu , Kurtis L. Geerlings , Jason D. Hallack , Robert R. Turnbull , Carl N. Wassink
Abstract: An imager module for a vehicle includes an imager having an imager lens. The imager is configured to collect image data from at least one of inside and outside the vehicle. A cover is disposed proximate the imager lens and configured to allow the imager to capture image data through the cover. The cover is operable between a first condition, wherein the imager is generally visible through the cover, and a second condition, wherein the imager is generally concealed from view by the cover.
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公开(公告)号:US11130195B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-28
申请号:US15329931
申请日:2015-07-29
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Kurtis L. Geerlings , David J. Cammenga , Donald L. Bareman , Henry A. Luten
IPC: B23K26/082 , B23K26/361 , G02B5/08 , B23K26/0622 , B23K26/14 , B23K26/362 , B23K26/402 , G02B27/00 , B23K103/08 , B23K103/16 , G02B5/18
Abstract: A laser ablation process can be configured to reduce the appearance of or eliminate a potentially objectionable diffraction effect that can occur when a workpiece or product that has been subjected to the ablation process interacts with light. The diffraction effect can be reduced by introducing irregularity into the arrangement of overlapping laser spots during the process. Other process parameters may be modified to reduce the diffraction effect, such as laser scan speed, laser pulse frequency, the position of the focal plane of the laser, the configuration of raster lines, or the energy profile of the laser beam, for example. The process modifications and configurations are particularly useful with products including an ablated surface that is intended to reflect light or to allow light to pass therethrough as part of its function.
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公开(公告)号:US20210114524A1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-22
申请号:US17076319
申请日:2020-10-21
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Xiaoxu Niu , David J. Cammenga , William L. Tonar
IPC: B60R1/12 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/1343 , G02F1/137 , G02F1/01 , G02F1/1333 , B60R1/02
Abstract: An improved device switchable between reflective and display states comprising an optical element and a display element. The optical element comprising a liquid crystal medium disposed between first and second substrates. The optical element may further comprise a first electrode, a second electrode, an absorptive polarizer, and a reflective polarizer. The first electrode and the absorptive polarizer may be disposed in a first direction relative the liquid crystal medium. Similarly, the second electrode and the reflective polarizer may be disposed in a second direction relative the liquid crystal medium. The second direction is opposite the first direction. In some embodiments, one or more of the absorptive and reflective polarizers may be further disposed between the first and second substrates. The display may be disposed in the first direction relative the optical element. Additionally, the device may further comprise a housing. In some embodiments, the housing may not have a bezel.
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公开(公告)号:US10929698B2
公开(公告)日:2021-02-23
申请号:US16715678
申请日:2019-12-16
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
Abstract: An authentication apparatus configured to identify a user comprises a scanning apparatus configured to capture identifying information of the user and a feedback apparatus configured to communicate alignment information for the scanning apparatus to a user. A controller is in communication with the scanning apparatus and the alignment apparatus. The controller is configured to activate the feedback apparatus to reveal the alignment information identifying an alignment with the scanning apparatus. The controller is further configured to capture the identifying information of the user and identify the user in response to the identifying information.
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公开(公告)号:US20200019034A1
公开(公告)日:2020-01-16
申请号:US16506029
申请日:2019-07-09
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Autumn N. Lagowski , George A. Neuman , Michael T. Stephenson , Luke A. Bomers , Barry K. Nelson , Henry A. Luten, JR. , Dennis D. Festerling, JR. , David J. Cammenga , John S. Anderson , Michael J. VanAst
Abstract: A window control system comprises a plurality of electro-optic devices configured to control a transmittance of light through each of the plurality of zones, and at least one sensor configured to identify an intensity of light transmitted through the at least one window. A controller is in communication with the electro-optic devices and the at least one sensor. The controller is configured to independently control the transmittance of the light through each of the zones based on at least on at least one of a direction of the light and an intensity of the light detected in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US20190163013A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-30
申请号:US16176622
申请日:2018-10-31
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: David J. Cammenga , Adam R. Heintzelman , Xiaoxu Niu
IPC: G02F1/1335 , B60R1/08
Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly includes an electro-optic element. A first substrate defines a first element surface and a second element surface. A first polarizer is coupled to the second element surface. A second substrate is spaced away from the first substrate and defines a third element surface and a fourth element surface. An electro-optic material is positioned between the first and second substrates. A second polarizer is coupled to the second substrate. A display is configured to emit light having a first polarization toward the second polarizer.
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公开(公告)号:US10179546B2
公开(公告)日:2019-01-15
申请号:US15278709
申请日:2016-09-28
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: David J. Cammenga , Joel A. Stray
Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle is presented that includes a full display module and an electro-optic element that includes a first substantially transparent substrate having first and second surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate has third and fourth surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. The third surface includes a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity. The electro-optic medium is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic medium is operable between generally clear and darkened states. A first electrical connection and a second electrical connection are positioned on the same side of the electro-optic element.
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公开(公告)号:US20180345791A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-06
申请号:US15995463
申请日:2018-06-01
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Eric S. Lundy , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Neil J. Boehm , Sebastien C. Jaeger , David J. Cammenga , Brian D. Jewell , Blake R. Adams , Gregory M. Ejsmont , William D. Short, II , Karri M. Kluting , William C. Schenk , Mark R. Roth , Andrew D. Weller , Jonathan A. Morey
Abstract: A vehicle display assembly may comprise a transparent element defining a viewing surface, a display element disposed behind the transparent element, and a printed circuit board in electrical communication with the display element. The display element is configured to generate an image visible through the transparent element. The vehicle display assembly may be in communication with at least one of a vehicle sensor and a vehicle computer. The images appearing in the display element may change orientation based on the presence or absence of a vehicle occupant.
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