Patents by Inventor Michael Strazzanti
Michael Strazzanti 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: 7748881Abstract: A vehicle bulb shield with material differences in configuration, thickness, strength, grade or surface coating in the leg and shield sections, manufactured from a tailor welded steel strip of different materials to obtain desired corresponding combinations of features in each component from each material. A progressive forming process is used to accommodate the different metal combinations within the tailor welded steel strip (e.g. material type and/or thickness), and thereby allow new material property configurations in the bulb shield components. A material property configured bulb shield design enables consideration of formability of material in different component sections, the rigidity of material in different component sections, and cost of different materials, in a single component design.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Isatec of Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Strazzanti, Zi Qiang Sheng
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Publication number: 20100053988Abstract: A projector lamp for a vehicle headlamp and method for continuously forming the same, which lamp is formed from one piece of sheet metal and includes a cylindrical lens holder and a cup shaped reflector for reflecting light from a vehicle bulb toward the cylindrical lens holder. Integral tabs formed from and extending inwardly from the cylindrical lens holder secure an optical lens within the cylindrical lens holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Michael A. Strazzanti, Richard H. Taylor
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Publication number: 20090201436Abstract: The present invention is a novel masking device to change the appearance of a control or display system in a manner which adds to its aesthetic appearance. Electrically activated or switchable films are incorporated into the control or display allowing the outward appearance to be altered between at least two visual conditions. The area may change in color, pattern, transparency or reflectivity. Such a masking apparatus can be employed where a display or control system is desired to be concealed, camouflaged or altered in its appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Michael A. Strazzanti
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Patent number: 7448782Abstract: An improved vehicle lamp assembly having a vehicle light bulb and a bulb shield which absorbs heat generated by the vehicle light bulb. The bulb shield is interconnected with a thermoionic (thermionic) device for producing electric current generated as a result of the heat generation and absorption. The thermoionic device redirects the electric current produced to the vehicle lamp assembly or another vehicle electrical system.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20080255811Abstract: The present application provides a method and system for modeling surface roughness or cosmetic appearance as the result of manufacturing process performed on metal products. The method and system include loading of the desired dimensions of a metal product to be manufactured into a computer aided design program. A computer aided design model of the metal product to be manufactured is then generated, and the predicted levels of strain associated with manufacture of the metal product are also generated. A database of the characteristics of the metal material used in the manufacturing process is also created, including a digital image, resulting from physical testing of different desired materials to form the product to be manufactured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Zi Qiang Sheng, Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20080170410Abstract: A vehicle bulb shield with material differences in configuration, thickness, strength, grade or surface coating in the leg and shield sections, manufactured from a tailor welded steel strip of different materials to obtain desired corresponding combinations of features in each component from each material. A progressive forming process is used to accommodate the different metal combinations within the tailor welded steel strip (e.g. material type and/or thickness), and thereby allow new material property configurations in the bulb shield components. A material property configured bulb shield design enables consideration of formability of material in different component sections, the rigidity of material in different component sections, and cost of different materials, in a single component design.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: Michael A. Strazzanti, Zi Qiang Sheng
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Publication number: 20080137359Abstract: An improved vehicle lamp assembly having a vehicle light bulb and a bulb shield which absorbs heat generated by the vehicle light bulb. The bulb shield is interconnected with a thermoionic device for producing electric current generated as a result of the heat generation and absorption. The thermoionic device redirects the electric current produced to the vehicle lamp assembly or another vehicle electrical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20060250809Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a light source for emitting light and an enclosure having a two light transmissive portions for transmitting light from the light source to the illumination zones. The enclosure is affixed with a material which covers selected regions of the light transmissive portion. The material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the source to the illumination zones. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the material energizes the material to control a light output from the lamp assembly. The lamp assembly can simultaneously provide light in the direction of travel of the vehicle along with cornering lighting and turn signal function. The lamp assembly also includes a rear-projection lamp incorporating an optic lens. In addition, the assembly is configured to provide for various head-lamp functions including an advanced front lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Patent number: 7036966Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly (10) having a lamp bulb (12) for emitting light and a bulb housing (14) having a light transmissive portion (16) for transmitting light from the lamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material (60), which covers a selected region (32, 34, 36) of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit (30) electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the lamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Illume, Inc.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Patent number: 7029151Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a light source for emitting light and an enclosure having a two light transmissive portions for transmitting light from the light source to the illumination zones. The enclosure is affixed with a material which covers selected regions of the light transmissive portion. The material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the source to the illumination zones. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the material energizes the material to control a light output from the lamp assembly. The lamp assembly can simultaneously provide light in the direction of travel of the vehicle along with cornering lighting and turn signal function. The lamp assembly also includes a rear-projection lamp incorporating an optic lens. In addition, the assembly is configured to provide for various head-lamp functions including an advanced front lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Illume L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20060034093Abstract: An improved vehicle bulb shield having a heat resistant internal coating to reduce absorption of radiation invisible to the human eye, including infrared radiation, near infrared radiation and/or higher wavelength visible light. Additionally, the bulb shield disclosed may use high temperature thermoplastic or bake hardenable steel as the substrate material, in addition to conventional materials. Still further, the improved bulb shield may have a decorative or cosmetic mirror-like external surface finish which is obtained by the application of a coating of metal frit paint, or by conventional plating processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Patent number: 6913375Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a light source for emitting light and a source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. The enclosure is affixed with a material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the enclosure. The material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the light source to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the material energizes the material to control a light output from the lamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Patent number: 6902307Abstract: The present invention relates to a taillight assembly that includes a light source for emitting light and a light source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. A portion of the enclosure includes a material that is affixed to selected regions of the light transmissive portion. By electrically energizing the material the light transmitting properties of the material can be altered for performing different taillight functions. A drive circuit is electrically coupled to the material in each region for selectively energizing the material and thereby controlling the functional light output of each region. All taillight functions can be accomplished by activating the bands on the light transmissive portion, including running light, brake light, reverse light, parking light and turning signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20040145905Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly (10) having a lamp bulb (12) for emitting light and a bulb housing (14) having a light transmissive portion (16) for transmitting light from the lamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material (60), which covers a selected region (32, 34, 36) of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit (30) electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the lamp assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20030206418Abstract: The present invention relates to a taillight assembly that includes a light source for emitting light and a light source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. A portion of the enclosure includes a material that is affixed to selected regions of the light transmissive portion. By electrically energizing the material the light transmitting properties of the material can be altered for performing different taillight functions. A drive circuit is electrically coupled to the material in each region for selectively energizing the material and thereby controlling the functional light output of each region. All taillight functions can be accomplished by activating the bands on the light transmissive portion, including running light, brake light, reverse light, parking light and turning signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20030202357Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a light source for emitting light and an enclosure having a two light transmissive portions for transmitting light from the light source to the illumination zones. The enclosure is affixed with a material which covers selected regions of the light transmissive portion. The material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the source to the illumination zones. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the material energizes the material to control a light output from the lamp assembly. The lamp assembly can simultaneously provide light in the direction of travel of the vehicle along with cornering lighting and turn signal function. The lamp assembly also includes a rear-projection lamp incorporating an optic lens. In addition, the assembly is configured to provide for various head-lamp functions including an advanced front lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20030185011Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a light source for emitting light and a source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. The enclosure is affixed with a material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the enclosure. The material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the light source to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the material energizes the material to control a light output from the lamp assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Patent number: 6558026Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a lamp bulb for emitting light and a bulb housing having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the lamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the lamp assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Patent number: 6550943Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a lamp bulb for emitting light and a bulb housing having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the lamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the lamp assembly. Alternate materials are disclosed. One of the materials renders the material more light transmissive when activated with a current and a second of the materials renders the material less light transmissive when activated with a current.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti
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Publication number: 20030002291Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a lamp bulb for emitting light and a bulb housing having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the lamp bulb to an illumination zone. The housing is coated with a coating material which covers a selected region of the light transmissive portion of the housing. The coating material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the bulb to the illumination zone. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the coating material energizes the coating material to control a light output from the lamp assembly. Alternate materials are disclosed. One of the materials renders the material more light transmissive when activated with a current and a second of the materials renders the material less light transmissive when activated with a current.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Illume, L.L.C.Inventor: Michael Strazzanti