Patents Assigned to Metra Electronics
  • Adjustable Lighting Mounting Ring for Vehicle Wheels
    Publication number: 20240092255
    Abstract: A decorative lighting system for a vehicle wheel incorporating a mounting ring with an adjustable diameter. The adjustable mounting ring is made as two separate segments. The two segments include cooperative overlapping extensions that allow them to be linked together into a circle having a desired diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: William H. Jones, JR., Jon Osborne
  • Steering Wheel Interface Module with Retained Presets
    Publication number: 20240092171
    Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Touchscreen-Based Vehicle Control Interface
    Publication number: 20230242047
    Abstract: An interface/electronics module for reading information from a vehicle data bus and controlling functions available through the vehicle data bus. A graphical user interface is provided. The interface may include a stand-alone tablet computer or may be part of an integrated and permanently-mounted display. The interface/electronics module may include the functionality of the factory audio system (such as a radio tuner, power amplifier, etc.). In addition, the interface/electronics module is able to transmit commands via the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Daly, JR., William H. Jones, JR.
  • Modular Vehicle Sound System
    Publication number: 20230143653
    Abstract: A modular vehicle sound system that can be upgraded or reconfigured by changing a plug-in module. In the advanced-capability embodiments the invention combines the functions of a vehicle data bus interface, a digital signal processor, and an amplifier. In the advanced-capability embodiments the invention provides a wireless interface with a separate digital device that can be used to control the inventive amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Anderson, William H. Jones, JR.
  • LED Headlamp System with Brightness Control
    Publication number: 20230075371
    Abstract: A headlamp illumination source that switches from a first configuration conforming to on-road illumination standards to a second configuration that does not conform to on-road illumination standards. The switching is preferably controlled by a wireless signal but in some embodiments the switching can be controlled by a hard-wired signal or by a switch proximate the illumination source itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William H. Jones, JR., Edward Robertson, William Lauer, Jason Anderson, John Wiley Horton
  • Cable Stripping Tool
    Publication number: 20230051525
    Abstract: A stripping tool configured to sequentially strip the layers of a cable, such as a fiber optic cable. The stripping tool includes multiple channels, each with a distinct role in stripping a layer of the fiber optic tool. The user sequentially moves the cable from channel-to-channel while operating the tool. At the conclusion of these operations the cable is appropriately stripped and ready for a subsequent operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Stewart Denton
  • Start Stop Override Module
    Publication number: 20230030151
    Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off.” A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Touchscreen-based vehicle control interface
    Patent number: 11518319
    Abstract: An interface/electronics module for reading information from a vehicle data bus and controlling functions available through the vehicle data bus. A graphical user interface is provided. The interface may include a stand-alone tablet computer or may be part of an integrated and permanently-mounted display. The interface/electronics module may include the functionality of the factory audio system (such as a radio tuner, power amplifier, etc.). In addition, the interface/electronics module is able to transmit commands via the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Daly, Jr., William H. Jones, Jr.
  • Start stop override module
    Patent number: 11493012
    Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off.” A first embodiment uses a module that is installed in-line with a manual override button. A second embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
  • Cable stripping tool
    Patent number: 11493722
    Abstract: A stripping tool configured to sequentially strip the layers of a cable, such as a fiber optic cable. The stripping tool includes multiple channels, each with a distinct role in stripping a layer of the fiber optic tool. The user sequentially moves the cable from channel-to-channel while operating the tool. At the conclusion of these operations the cable is appropriately stripped and ready for a subsequent operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Stewart Denton
  • Start stop override module
    Patent number: 11459994
    Abstract: An override module allowing a vehicle operator to default the status of an automated start-stop system to “off” A preferred embodiment uses a module that is installed on the vehicle's CAN bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, Jr.
  • Universal mounting system for tablet-controlled stereo head unit
    Patent number: 11377042
    Abstract: A hardware system and method for mounting a tablet computing device in a vehicle dash. The invention makes use of an inventory of prior art mounting kits that are configured to mount standardized aftermarket stereo head units in a vehicle dash while smoothly blending the aftermarket head unit into the surrounding dash to create a finished appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William H. Jones, Jr., Anthony Fiore
  • Cable Stripping Tool
    Publication number: 20220120990
    Abstract: A stripping tool configured to sequentially strip the layers of a cable, such as a fiber optic cable. The stripping tool includes multiple channels, each with a distinct role in stripping a layer of the fiber optic tool. The user sequentially moves the cable from channel-to-channel while operating the tool. At the conclusion of these operations the cable is appropriately stripped and ready for a subsequent operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Stewart Denton
  • Expanded two-gang electrical box
    Patent number: 11289887
    Abstract: A wall-mounted enclosure having a standard forward-facing opening but also having an expanded enclosure behind the opening. The opening allows the use of conventional prior art components (such as cover plates). The expanded enclosure allows a more generous bend radius for the creation of a service loop in a fiber optic cable or similar component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Jessy Crabb, Stewart Denton
  • Steering Wheel Interface Module with Retained Presets
    Publication number: 20220016981
    Abstract: A steering wheel control interface module that can automatically detect the type of vehicle it is installed in and automatically detect the type of aftermarket radio it is sending messages to. In addition, the interface module can retain certain user pre-selects and use those to properly set the state of an aftermarket radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Auto stereo mounting device
    Patent number: D947171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Pieckdey Khoeun
  • Auto stereo mounting device
    Patent number: D961578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Pieckdey Khoeun
  • Auto stereo mounting device
    Patent number: D969795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony Fiore, IV
  • Auto stereo mounting device
    Patent number: D971205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Pieckdey Khoeun
  • Auto stereo mounting device
    Patent number: D973050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Pieckdey Khoeun