Patents Assigned to Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
  • Control panel
    Patent number: 5727866
    Abstract: An illuminated control panel typically for an audio device used in an automobile. The control panel includes a front panel made of a light conducting material through which push buttons and switches extend. A light conducting diffuser extends over a substantial portion of the rear surface of the front panel. The light conducting diffuser contains a plurality of sources of light which produce a generally uniform distribution of light throughout the light conducting diffuser. The illuminated light conducting diffuser back lights the entire area of the front panel, thereby increasing the general illumination of the control panel and facilitating the location and identity of the push buttons and switches. The front panel is preferably colored to improve its general appeal and appearance. In an alternative embodiment, the control panel includes one or more trim plates that are attachable to the front panel and may be used and exchanged at the choice of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Kraines, James R. Kingsbury
  • Control panel
    Patent number: 5537300
    Abstract: An illuminated control panel typically for an audio device used in an automobile. The control panel includes a front panel made of a light conducting material through which push buttons and switches extend. A light conducting diffuser extends over a substantial portion of the rear surface of the front panel. The light conducting diffuser contains a plurality of sources of light which produce a generally uniform distribution of light throughout the light conducting diffuser. The illuminated light conducting diffuser back lights the entire area of the front panel, thereby increasing the general illumination of the control panel and facilitating the location and identity of the push buttons and switches. The front panel is preferably colored to improve its general appeal and appearance. In an alternative embodiment, the control panel includes one or more trim plates that are attachable to the front panel and may be used and exchanged at the choice of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Kraines, James R. Kingsbury
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D447103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Alan Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D447104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D455384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D457845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D458884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Alan Kraines
  • Reversible vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D467532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Alan Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D469726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Alan Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D470092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Alan Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D542203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D471850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Alan Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D550137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D569318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D489306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D491122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley A. Kraines
  • Vehicle front floor mat
    Patent number: D358571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Thundercloud
  • Vehicle rear floor mat
    Patent number: D358572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Thundercloud
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D647446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Jeackjuntra, Oscar E. Garcia, Steve Eastwood
  • Vehicle floor mat
    Patent number: D393238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven D. Kraines