Patents Assigned to Metra Electronics Corp.
  • Publication number: 20240092255
    Abstract: A decorative lighting system for a vehicle wheel incorporating a mounting ring with an adjustable diameter. The adjustable mounting ring is made as two separate segments. The two segments include cooperative overlapping extensions that allow them to be linked together into a circle having a desired diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: William H. Jones, JR., Jon Osborne
  • Publication number: 20240092171
    Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220016981
    Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210033056
    Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off” A preferred embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210033057
    Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off.” A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200207206
    Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200208599
    Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off”. A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Patent number: 8270652
    Abstract: A television mount incorporating an integrated audio system. The mount attaches the television to a wall or a pedestal. The mount includes an electronics/subwoofer enclosure. This enclosure house an audio amplifier and a low-range speaker. One or more external speakers are attached to a speaker assembly which is connected to the mount—preferably by attaching the supports to the electronics/subwoofer enclosure. The speaker supports is preferably made adjustable so that the degree of extension from the mount may be adjusted by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Metra Electronics, Corp.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Caldes, Raymond I. Leake
  • Patent number: 7430110
    Abstract: A mounting kit having dual compatibility for mounting either a single DIN component or a double DIN component. The mounting kit includes a combination aperture large enough to receive a double DIN component. A removable member extends horizontally between the left vertical side and the right vertical side of the combination aperture. The removable member is attached to the vertical sides by severable joints. The removable member divides the combination aperture into a single DIN aperture suitable for mounting a single DIN component and an auxiliary aperture configured to receive an auxiliary device, such as a pocket. The removable member may be removed from the combination aperture to mount a double DIN type component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D545815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D555647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D566701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D581408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony Fiore, IV
  • Patent number: D582908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling
  • Patent number: D582912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D583809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony Fiore
  • Patent number: D584725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Metra Electronics, Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony Fiore, IV
  • Patent number: D585435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Metra Electronics, Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Scott Wafer
  • Patent number: D611939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D637162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Andrew Bridgman