Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Thompson, Jr.

Joseph R. Thompson, Jr. 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: 6759943
    Abstract: A remote memory preference system for a passenger vehicle is disclosed. The remote memory preference system utilizes existing passive or active remote entry devices. Memory preference settings include driver's seat position, mirror positions and radio station presets. Once these settings are adjusted by a primary vehicle user, they are stored in a memory location in the vehicle either automatically or when a memory button on the remote entry device is depressed by the user. Settings may then be later recalled either automatically by activating the remote entry device or when a recall button on the remote entry device is depressed by the user. The system may also employ a shift register system, which would automatically store current and previous memory preference settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Lucy, James A. Poirier, Frank Buccinna, Gerald Ostrander, Joseph R. Thompson, Jr.