Patents by Inventor Matthew Andrew Lekson

Matthew Andrew Lekson 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).

  • Apparatus and method for providing a modular vehicle light device
    Patent number: 7059754
    Abstract: A modular automotive light device is provided. The light device may include multiple light emitting diodes (LED). Multiple light devices may be arranged in a desired manner comprising an automotive headlamp, for example. The light devices may be stacked on top of each other and/or positioned side by side to form the headlamp. Using multiple light devices provides a sufficient amount of radiated light rays in order to comply with regulations and standards for light output of light devices for use on the exterior of an automobile, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: North American Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Andrew Lekson, Ben Wang, Dianna Lynn Stadtherr, Derek Scott Mallory, Jianzhong Jiao, Brian Curtis Wells
  • Apparatus and method for providing a modular vehicle light device
    Publication number: 20040125610
    Abstract: A modular automotive light device is provided. The light device may include multiple light emitting diodes (LED). Multiple light devices may be arranged in a desired manner comprising an automotive headlamp, for example. The light devices may be stacked on top of each other and/or positioned side by side to form the headlamp. Using multiple light devices provides a sufficient amount of radiated light rays in order to comply with regulations and standards for light output of light devices for use on the exterior of an automobile, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: North American Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Andrew Lekson, Ben Wang, Dianna Lynn Stadtherr, Derek Scott Mallory, Jianzhong Jiao, Brian Curtis Wells
  • Display device using a light guide for exterior automotive lighting
    Patent number: 6305813
    Abstract: A display device is provided for providing lighting in exterior and interior lighting applications, such as for center high mount stop lights (CHMSL) and other automotive lighting applications. The display device uses a light guide having light couplers on a light source end for receiving light from at least one light source. The light guide extends from the light source end with a light emitting surface and a light guide surface opposite the light emitting surface. The light emitting surface and the light guide surface extend in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of the light received from the light source. The light guide surface has a plurality of surface sections extending at angles relative to one another. The surface sections may be angled at alternating sections direct light towards the light emitting surface using total internal reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: North American Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Andrew Lekson, Jianzhong Jiao
  • Electroluminescent courtesy light with optical element and tube for running board of vehicle
    Patent number: 6190027
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lighting device to illuminate the running board of a vehicle. One embodiment of the lighting device includes an electroluminescent element from which light emanates, an optical element for focusing the light, and a transparent tube surrounding the electroluminescent element and the optical element. In another embodiment of the lighting device, the transparent tube itself is provided with optical power for creating the desired light pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: North American Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Andrew Lekson