Patents by Inventor Alvin T. Pieczynski

Alvin T. Pieczynski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lens system and method for eliminating sun focusing thermal effects in lamps
    Patent number: 9377171
    Abstract: An infrared energy reflecting lens system for a lamp subjectable to sunlight is provided. The lens system includes a lens having an exterior surface and a dichroic coating on the exterior surface of the lens so that at least a portion of the infrared energy content of sunlight is reflected from entering the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Michael K. Larsen, Alvin T. Pieczynski
  • LENS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING SUN FOCUSING THERMAL EFFECTS IN LAMPS
    Publication number: 20160033104
    Abstract: An infrared energy reflecting lens system for a lamp subjectable to sunlight is provided. The lens system includes a lens having an exterior surface and a dichroic coating on the exterior surface of the lens so that at least a portion of the infrared energy content of sunlight is reflected from entering the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Michael K. Larsen, Alvin T. Pieczynski