Patents Assigned to Metra Electronics Corp.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Publication number: 20210033056
    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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210033057
    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 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200207206
    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: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200208599
    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: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Charles David Daly, William H. Jones, JR.
  • Patent number: 7430110
    Abstract: A mounting kit having dual compatibility for mounting either a single DIN component or a double DIN component. The mounting kit includes a combination aperture large enough to receive a double DIN component. A removable member extends horizontally between the left vertical side and the right vertical side of the combination aperture. The removable member is attached to the vertical sides by severable joints. The removable member divides the combination aperture into a single DIN aperture suitable for mounting a single DIN component and an auxiliary aperture configured to receive an auxiliary device, such as a pocket. The removable member may be removed from the combination aperture to mount a double DIN type component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D539738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Scott Disbennett
  • Patent number: D540785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D545661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D545815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D555647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D566701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D581408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony Fiore, IV
  • Patent number: D582912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D583809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony Fiore
  • Patent number: D611939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: R. Spencer Quilling, II
  • Patent number: D637162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Metra Electronics Corp.
    Inventor: Andrew Bridgman