Patents Assigned to SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.
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Publication number: 20240025335Abstract: A school bus stop arm and drive unit therefor are disclosed. The stop arm includes a stop sign and a drive unit for moving the stop sign between a retracted position and a deployed position. In some embodiments the stop sign is illuminated. In some embodiments the drive unit includes a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Michael YUDELEVICH, Kevin Peter SMITH, Bradley Dale BROWN, Andrew Allan Clark MCKAY, Cam FORMAN, David BEERNAERT
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Patent number: 11820283Abstract: A school bus stop arm and drive unit therefor are disclosed. The stop arm includes a stop sign and a drive unit for moving the stop sign between a retracted position and a deployed position. In some embodiments the stop sign is illuminated. In some embodiments the drive unit includes a controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Michael Yudelevich, Kevin Peter Smith, Bradley Dale Brown, Andrew Allan Clark Mckay, Cam Forman, David Beernaert
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Publication number: 20230158948Abstract: A school bus stop arm and drive unit therefor are disclosed. The stop arm includes a stop sign and a drive unit for moving the stop sign between a retracted position and a deployed position. In some embodiments the stop sign is illuminated. In some embodiments the drive unit includes a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Michael YUDELEVICH, Kevin Peter SMITH, Bradley Dale BROWN, Andrew Allan Clark MCKAY, Cam FORMAN, David BEERNAERT
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Patent number: 11554715Abstract: A school bus stop arm and drive unit therefor are disclosed. The stop an includes a stop sign and a drive unit for moving the stop sign between a retracted position and a deployed position. The drive unit comprises a motor operably coupled to the stop sign, one or more position sensors operable to detect the presence of the stop sign, and a controller for controlling operation of the motor. The controller configured to, monitor one or more operating characteristics of the motor for conditions indicative of an obstruction to movement of the stop sign, monitor the position sensor for a confirmation signal indicative of the presence of the stop sign in the deployed or retracted position, and based on the conditions indicative of an obstruction and the confirmation signal, determine if the stop sign has reached one of the deployed and retracted positions or is being obstructed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Michael Yudelevich, Kevin Peter Smith, Bradley Dale Brown, Andrew Allan Clark McKay, Cam Forman, David Beernaert
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Publication number: 20220348134Abstract: A system for alerting motorists travelling on a roadway in a vicinity of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes one or more projector units, and a respective attachment structure for each of the one or more projector units for attaching the projector units to a portion of the vehicle. The one or more projector units are configured and arranged to project a light signal on to at least a portion of the roadway adjacent the vehicle and in a travel path of the motorist. The one or more projector units include at least one light flare projector unit and/or at least one signage projector unit. A school bus incorporating the system is also disclosed. A method for alerting motorists travelling on a roadway in the vicinity of a vehicle is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: David BEERNAERT, Kevin SMITH, Meng LIANG, Andrew MCKAY, Jorgen KASPICK
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Patent number: 11348491Abstract: A self-contained illuminated sign for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. The sign includes a front panel, a rear panel situated opposite and substantially parallel to the front panel in spaced relation therefrom to define a space therebetween, and a light source comprising a plurality of LEDs. The light source is positioned between the front and rear panels and is configured to emit light that emanates from the front panel. The front panel is thus backlit to display indicia. A system for supporting a self-contained illuminated sign on a vehicle is also disclosed. The system includes the sign and a separate mounting frame mountable on a vehicle. The mounting frame is configured to removably receive the sign and, when the sign is received in the mounting frame, to surround a perimeter of the sign while permitting visibility of the front display area. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Nick Gamble, Michael Yudelevich, David Beernaert, Kevin Smith
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Patent number: 11170673Abstract: A self-contained illuminated sign for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. The sign includes a front panel, a rear panel situated opposite and substantially parallel to the front panel in spaced relation therefrom to define a space therebetween, and a light source comprising a plurality of LEDs. The light source is positioned between the front and rear panels and is configured to emit light that emanates from the front panel. The front panel is thus backlit to display indicia. A system for supporting a self-contained illuminated sign on a vehicle is also disclosed. The system includes the sign and a separate mounting frame mountable on a vehicle. The mounting frame is configured to removably receive the sign and, when the sign is received in the mounting frame, to surround a perimeter of the sign while permitting visibility of the front display area. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Nick Gamble, Michael Yudelevich, David Beernaert, Kevin Smith
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Patent number: D968003Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Nick Gamble, Kevin Smith
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Patent number: D984917Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: SMARTREND MANUFACTURING GROUP (SMG), INC.Inventors: Kevin Smith, Doug Darvill