Patents Assigned to Dominion Automotive Group, Inc.
  • LED flashing lantern
    Patent number: 5608290
    Abstract: A flashing lantern (11) capable of emitting light through a 360-degree arc using LEDs as a light source is disclosed. The lantern comprises an array of LEDs (15) positioned in a substantially horizontal plane. An inverted conical reflector (19) is positioned above the array of LEDs (15) such that the apex of the reflector is pointed toward the array of LEDs (15). A fresnel-type lens (17) is positioned around the array of LEDs (15) and the conical reflector (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Dominion Automotive Group, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Hutchisson, David K. Straub
  • Rotating light beacon including low-profile stepper motor
    Patent number: 5517388
    Abstract: A parabolic reflector (14) is rotated about a stationary light source (12) to create a beacon. A low profile stepper motor (30) includes a centrally located spindle (34) having a socket (35) in which the light source (12) is placed. A hub (50) fits over the spindle (34). The hub (50) includes a slot (57) that receives a corresponding tab (16) on the parabolic reflector so that, as the low profile stepper motor (30) rotates, the parabolic reflector (14) is rotated about the light source (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Dominion Automotive Group, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Hutchisson