Patents Assigned to Muth Mirror Systems, LLC
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Patent number: 11919150Abstract: A securement apparatus is provided that includes a robotic arm having a plurality of axes of rotation, one or more position cameras, a controller in communication with the robotic arm to control displacement and articulation of the robotic arm using at least in part, position data received from the one or more position cameras, a mirror gripper positioned at a first end of the robotic arm for engaging a mirror, and an air knife having one or more nozzles for providing an air sheet of forceful air.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Muth Mirror Systems, LLCInventors: Jared L. Foland, Nicholas W. Schmoldt, Jacob A. Klauck
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Patent number: 11718230Abstract: A mirror assembly for use with mirror housing on autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, including a reflector for collecting and distributing emitted light to a plurality of icon regions, a circuit board, a plurality of light sources mounted to the circuit board and positioned to selectively emit light to illuminate the icon regions, wherein the circuit board provides selective illumination of the icon regions via the light sources in response to one or more received signal inputs from the vehicle indicating an imminent autonomous vehicle maneuver, a mirror having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the reflector is secured at least indirectly to the rear surface and a plurality of icons visible along a driver viewing axis relative to the front surface of the mirror during illumination, wherein the plurality of icons are positioned over the icon regions to allow for selective icon illumination via a selected icon region.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Muth Mirror Systems, LLCInventors: Jeff A. Ruel, Pat C. Miller, Dan J. Mathieu
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Publication number: 20210323173Abstract: A securement apparatus is provided that includes a robotic arm having a plurality of axes of rotation, one or more position cameras, a controller in communication with the robotic arm to control displacement and articulation of the robotic arm using at least in part, position data received from the one or more position cameras, a mirror gripper positioned at a first end of the robotic arm for engaging a mirror, and an air knife having one or more nozzles for providing an air sheet of forceful air.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Muth Mirror Systems, LLCInventors: Jared L. Foland, Nicholas W. Schmoldt, Jacob A. Klauck
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Publication number: 20200331390Abstract: A mirror assembly for use with mirror housing on autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, including a reflector for collecting and distributing emitted light to a plurality of icon regions, a circuit board, a plurality of light sources mounted to the circuit board and positioned to selectively emit light to illuminate the icon regions, wherein the circuit board provides selective illumination of the icon regions via the light sources in response to one or more received signal inputs from the vehicle indicating an imminent autonomous vehicle maneuver, a mirror having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the reflector is secured at least indirectly to the rear surface and a plurality of icons visible along a driver viewing axis relative to the front surface of the mirror during illumination, wherein the plurality of icons are positioned over the icon regions to allow for selective icon illumination via a selected icon region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Muth Mirror Systems, LLCInventors: Jeff R. Ruel, Pat C. Miller, Dan J. Mathieu
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Patent number: 9769930Abstract: A module placement device and method enable the precision mating of a module to a substrate. The device and method can be effectively used, for example, to mate a light source such as an LED module to the back side of an automotive mirror having portions that permit light to pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Muth Mirror Systems, LLCInventor: Thomas VanDerPuy
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Patent number: 9440580Abstract: An optic assembly has a reflector with a reflective surface, one or more light sources, and a mask with one or more apertures. Facets on the reflective surface direct light rays so that a substantial portion of the light rays within the optic assembly can be managed as if they were emitted from a focal point located outside the optic assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Muth Mirror Systems, LLCInventors: Daniel J. Mathieu, Seth Van Gheem, Thomas W. Reuter