Patents by Inventor Christian M. Kemperman
Christian M. Kemperman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11629551Abstract: A unitary electro-optic window assembly includes a window element. A first substantially transparent substrate defines a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first and second substantially transparent substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium at least partially fills the cavity and is configured to reduce light transmissivity of the window element. A controller is adjacent to the window element and is in electrical communication therewith. The controller is configured to change a voltage applied to the electro-optic medium to change the light transmissivity of the window element. An interface is in electrical communication with the controller. A transparent dust cover is positioned over the window element, the controller, and the interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Bradley L. Busscher, Ted D. Reeves, David I. Driscoll, Peter T. Kantola, Christian M. Kemperman, Carl N. Wassink, Robert R. Turnbull
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Publication number: 20200123845Abstract: A unitary electro-optic window assembly includes a window element. A first substantially transparent substrate defines a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first and second substantially transparent substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium at least partially fills the cavity and is configured to reduce light transmissivity of the window element. A controller is adjacent to the window element and is in electrical communication therewith. The controller is configured to change a voltage applied to the electro-optic medium to change the light transmissivity of the window element. An interface is in electrical communication with the controller. A transparent dust cover is positioned over the window element, the controller, and the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Bradley L. Busscher, Ted D. Reeves, David I. Driscoll, Peter T. Kantola, Christian M. Kemperman, Carl N. Wassink, Robert R. Turnbull
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Patent number: 10359682Abstract: A variable transmittance window system is provided and includes at least one variable transmittance window. At least one energy harvesting device generates electrical power. A power supply circuitry maximizes the electrical power. At least one energy storage device is charged by the electrical power. A slave control circuitry controls a transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window, the slave control circuitry being powered by at least one of the power supply circuitry and the at least one energy storage device. A master control circuitry monitors the slave control circuitry, wherein the master control circuitry is operable to issue a wireless override signal to the slave control circuitry such that the slave control circuitry changes the transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window to an override transmittance state.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Robert R. Turnbull, David I. Driscoll, Bradley L. Busscher, Kevin L. Ash, Christian M. Kemperman
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Patent number: 9838653Abstract: An imager module for a vehicle includes a support having a first side and a second side. A shroud is operably coupled with the first side. The support and the shroud define a cavity. A viewing aperture is disposed in one of the support and the shroud. An imager system is disposed in the cavity. An electrical connector is configured to provide communication with the imager system. The electrical connector is disposed outside the cavity in abutting contact with the second side of the support.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Richard T. Fish, Jr., Peter N. Rizk, Danny L. Minikey, Jr., Mark R. Roth, Frederick T. Bauer, Christian M. Kemperman, Danny L. Suman, Andrew J. LeVesque, David J. Cammenga, Michael F. Lisowski, Sandra Lynn Suman
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Patent number: 9403590Abstract: An aircraft window foam mounting assembly having an exterior pressure pane frame including an inner surface and an outer surface. A pressure pane is in abutting contact with the inner surface of the exterior pressure pane frame. A foam bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The foam bezel includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall includes a channel. An electrochromic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall. An electrically conductive member is operably coupled to the foam bezel and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David I. Driscoll, Bradley L. Busscher, Kevin L. Ash, Andrew J. LeVesque, James E. Teune, Christian M. Kemperman, David A. Theiste, Andrew T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20150098121Abstract: A variable transmittance window system is provided and includes at least one variable transmittance window. At least one energy harvesting device generates electrical power. A power supply circuitry maximizes the electrical power. At least one energy storage device is charged by the electrical power. A slave control circuitry controls a transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window, the slave control circuitry being powered by at least one of the power supply circuitry and the at least one energy storage device. A master control circuitry monitors the slave control circuitry, wherein the master control circuitry is operable to issue a wireless override signal to the slave control circuitry such that the slave control circuitry changes the transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window to an override transmittance state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Robert R. Turnbull, David I. Driscoll, Bradley L. Busscher, Kevin L. Ash, Christian M. Kemperman
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Publication number: 20150029574Abstract: An aircraft window foam mounting assembly having an exterior pressure pane frame including an inner surface and an outer surface. A pressure pane is in abutting contact with the inner surface of the exterior pressure pane frame. A foam bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The foam bezel includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall includes a channel. An electrochromic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall. An electrically conductive member is operably coupled to the foam bezel and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: David I. Driscoll, Bradley L. Busscher, Kevin L. Ash, Andrew J. LeVesque, James E. Teune, Christian M. Kemperman, David A. Theiste, Andrew T. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20120327234Abstract: An imager module for a vehicle includes a support having a first side and a second side. A shroud is operably coupled with the first side. The support and the shroud define a cavity. A viewing aperture is disposed in one of the support and the shroud. An imager system is disposed in the cavity. An electrical connector is configured to provide communication with the imager system. The electrical connector is disposed outside the cavity in abutting contact with the second side of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Richard T. Fish, JR., Peter N. Rizk, Danny L. Minikey, JR., Mark R. Roth, Frederick T. Bauer, Christian M. Kemperman, Danny L. Suman, Sandra Lynn Suman, Andrew J. LeVesque, David J. Cammenga, Michael F. Lisowski
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Patent number: 8339526Abstract: An inventive rearview assembly for a vehicle may comprise a mirror element and a display including a light management subassembly. The subassembly may comprise an LCD placed behind a transflective layer of the mirror element. Despite a low transmittance through the transflective layer, the inventive display is capable of generating a viewable display image having an intensity of at least 250 cd/m2 and up to 3500 cd/m2. The display includes a novel backlighting subassembly and novel optical components including a magnifying system, a depolarizer, a reflector, and a reflective polarizer. The display may be configured to display an image having edges contoured to correspond to the edges of the mirror element.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Danny L. Minikey, Jr., Mark W. Newton, Ethan J. Lee, William L. Tonar, Darin D. Tuttle, David J. Cammenga, John S. Anderson, John B. Ostreko, Christian M. Kemperman, David A. Blaker