Patents by Inventor Christopher W. Gattis

Christopher W. Gattis 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).

  • Patent number: 10365736
    Abstract: Systems for implementing a morphing pad are provided herein. The systems include various components to receive data, the data being translated to a morphing pad engager to engage a morphing pad. Also included is a description of a method of manufacturing a morphing pad. Additionally, a morphing pad is described in detail above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gattis, Douglas Allen Pfau
  • Publication number: 20170075443
    Abstract: Systems for implementing a morphing pad are provided herein. The systems include various components to receive data, the data being translated to a morphing pad engager to engage a morphing pad. Also included is a description of a method of manufacturing a morphing pad. Additionally, a morphing pad is described in detail above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher W. Gattis, Douglas Allen Pfau
  • Patent number: 8322873
    Abstract: A lighting system for an appliance is disclosed. In one embodiment, the lighting system includes a light shelf including a substantially planar light guide having a support member for releaseably coupling the light shelf to the appliance, a light injector coupled to a first end the light shelf, the light injector including a substrate having at least one light source disposed thereon and a housing for at least partially enclosing the at least one light source, wherein light emitted from the at least one light source is directed into the light guide, and an end piece coupled to a second end of the light shelf opposite the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignees: Varroccorp Holding BV, Varroc Engineering Private Limited, Varroc Lighting Systems S.R.O.
    Inventors: Andrew Z. Glovatsky, Christopher W. Gattis
  • Publication number: 20120106129
    Abstract: A lighting system for an appliance is disclosed. In one embodiment, the lighting system includes a light shelf including a substantially planar light guide having a support member for releaseably coupling the light shelf to the appliance, a light injector coupled to a first end the light shelf, the light injector including a substrate having at least one light source disposed thereon and a housing for at least partially enclosing the at least one light source, wherein light emitted from the at least one light source is directed into the light guide, and an end piece coupled to a second end of the light shelf opposite the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Z. Glovatsky, Christopher W. Gattis
  • Patent number: 7554742
    Abstract: A lens assembly for use with a light source and including an inner lens and a light directing portion. The inner lens collects light rays from the light source through a light-collecting face and emits at least a portion of the light rays radially through a series of collimators. The light directing portion may be an outer lens having light-collecting faces and light-distributing faces. The light-collecting faces correspond with the collimators and distribute the light rays through light-distributing faces. The light direction portion may alternatively be an outer reflector. The reflector has a plurality of light-reflecting surfaces, corresponding to the collimators, and configured to reflect the light rays emitted from the collimators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Edwin M. Sayers, Christopher W. Gattis
  • Publication number: 20080259630
    Abstract: A lens assembly for use with a light source and including an inner lens and a light directing portion. The inner lens collects light rays from the light source through a light-collecting face and emits at least a portion of the light rays radially through a series of collimators. The light directing portion may be an outer lens having light-collecting faces and light-distributing faces. The light-collecting faces correspond with the collimators and distribute the light rays through light-distributing faces. The light direction portion may alternatively be an outer reflector. The reflector has a plurality of light-reflecting surfaces, corresponding to the collimators, and configured to reflect the light rays emitted from the collimators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Edwin M. Sayers, Christopher W. Gattis
  • Patent number: 6842110
    Abstract: An indication system is located within the interior of a vehicle to eliminate any drag caused by the system, and is also mounted in a manner which provides a stealth effect. Preferably, the indication system is incorporated into the interior trim. The indication system is also structured to prevent any flashback to the occupants of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Quigley, Jeff A. Matson, Christopher W. Gattis, Rebecca J. Ford
  • Publication number: 20040075537
    Abstract: An indication system is located within the interior of a vehicle to eliminate any drag caused by the system, and is also mounted in a manner which provides a stealth effect. Preferably, the indication system is incorporated into the interior trim. The indication system is also structured to prevent any flashback to the occupants of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Quigley, Jeff A. Matson, Christopher W. Gattis, Rebecca J. Ford