Patents by Inventor Andrzej Wasilewski
Andrzej Wasilewski 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).
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Publication number: 20190353321Abstract: A light assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first injection molded light diffusing layer, a graphic layer disposed on the first injection molded light diffusing layer, and a second injection molded layer disposed on the graphic layer. The graphic layer is covered by the second injection molded layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Jeffrey T. Zawacki
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Patent number: 10473303Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light assembly including a housing and a lens secured to the housing. The lens cooperates with the housing to define an interior region therebetween. The light assembly also includes a first light module disposed in the interior region. The first light module is selectively operable to emit light that is transmitted through the lens. The light assembly further includes a second light module formed of a material having embedded light diffusing particles and operative to be selectively operable to emit light that is transmitted through the lens to create a broad viewing angle. At least a portion of the second light module is integrated into the lens.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Matthew K. Monden
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Publication number: 20190338928Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light assembly including a housing and a lens secured to the housing. The lens cooperates with the housing to define an interior region therebetween. The light assembly also includes a first light module disposed in the interior region. The first light module is selectively operable to emit light that is transmitted through the lens. The light assembly further includes a second light module formed of a material having embedded light diffusing particles and operative to be selectively operable to emit light that is transmitted through the lens to create a broad viewing angle. At least a portion of the second light module is integrated into the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Matthew K. Monden
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Patent number: 10151436Abstract: A lighting assembly for use with a vehicle body has outboard and inboard ends with respect to the vehicle body, as well as a housing connectable to the vehicle body. Additionally, a light fixture is positioned proximate the outboard end and has a plurality of light sources. An elongated light transfer optical system connects to the light fixture, has a distal end proximate the inboard end, and is configured to direct light from one or more of the light sources from the outboard end to the distal end such that some of the directed light is emitted through the distal end of the light transfer optical system. An outer lens is connected to the housing such that the light fixture and the light transfer optical system are encapsulated by the connected housing and outer lens. A vehicle includes the vehicle body and the lighting assembly, e.g., a front headlight assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Jeffrey T. Zawacki
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Patent number: 9903556Abstract: A light assembly includes a plurality of light modules attached to a carrier, a stationary bezel attached to the carrier and defining an opening through which light from the light modules passes, first and second masks attached to the carrier for rotation about an axis, and a drive system coupled to and interconnecting the first and second rotating masks, the drive system having a drive gear coupled to the first and second rotating masks, to simultaneously rotate the masks between respective open positions, and closed positions where the masks block light from the light modules from passing through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Jeffrey T. Zawacki
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Patent number: 9834134Abstract: A light assembly includes a first carrier and a second carrier. The assembly also includes a first light module attached to the first carrier such that the first carrier and the first light module are movable in unison between a use position in which the first light module is operable to emit light and a storage position in which the first light module does not operate to emit light. The assembly further includes a second light module attached to the second carrier such that the second carrier and the second light module are movable in unison between a first position when the first light module is in the storage position and a second position when the first light module is in the use position. The second light module is operable to emit light when in at least one of the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Candice M. Willett
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Patent number: 9809150Abstract: A light assembly includes a carrier. A first high beam light module is rotatably attached to the carrier for rotation relative to the carrier about a first high beam horizontal axis. A first low beam light module is rotatably attached to the carrier for rotation relative to the carrier about a first low beam horizontal axis. The first high beam horizontal axis and the first low beam horizontal axis are parallel with each other. A bar interconnects the first high beam light module and the first low beam light module. An adjustment drive is coupled to the bar. The adjustment drive is operable to move the bar along a bar axis. Movement of the bar along the bar axis simultaneously rotates the first high beam light module about the first high beam horizontal axis, and the first low beam light module about the first low beam horizontal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Richard Tepper, Jeffrey T. Zawacki
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Publication number: 20170174121Abstract: A light assembly includes a first carrier and a second carrier. The assembly also includes a first light module attached to the first carrier such that the first carrier and the first light module are movable in unison between a use position in which the first light module is operable to emit light and a storage position in which the first light module does not operate to emit light. The assembly further includes a second light module attached to the second carrier such that the second carrier and the second light module are movable in unison between a first position when the first light module is in the storage position and a second position when the first light module is in the use position. The second light module is operable to emit light when in at least one of the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Candice M. Willett
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Patent number: 9651212Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light assembly including a housing and a lens secured to the housing. The lens cooperates with the housing to define an interior region therebetween. The light assembly also includes a first light module disposed in the interior region. The first light module is selectively operable to emit light that is transmitted through the lens. The light assembly further includes a second light module selectively operable to emit light that is transmitted through the lens. At least a portion of the second light module is integrated into the lens.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Richard Tepper
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Publication number: 20170120799Abstract: A light assembly includes a carrier. A first high beam light module is rotatably attached to the carrier for rotation relative to the carrier about a first high beam horizontal axis. A first low beam light module is rotatably attached to the carrier for rotation relative to the carrier about a first low beam horizontal axis. The first high beam horizontal axis and the first low beam horizontal axis are parallel with each other. A bar interconnects the first high beam light module and the first low beam light module. An adjustment drive is coupled to the bar. The adjustment drive is operable to move the bar along a bar axis. Movement of the bar along the bar axis simultaneously rotates the first high beam light module about the first high beam horizontal axis, and the first low beam light module about the first low beam horizontal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Richard Tepper, Jeffrey T. Zawacki
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Publication number: 20170089538Abstract: A light assembly includes a plurality of light modules attached to a carrier. A stationary bezel is attached to the carrier, and defines an opening, through which light from the light modules passes. A first rotating bezel and a second rotating bezel are each rotatably attached to the carrier for rotation about a rotation axis, relative to the stationary bezel. A drive system is coupled to and interconnects the first rotating bezel and the second rotating bezel. The drive system includes a drive gear in meshing engagement with each of the first rotating bezel and the second rotating bezel. The drive gear is operable to simultaneously rotate the first rotating bezel and the second rotating bezel between respective open positions and a closed positions. The first and second rotating bezels are disposed in the opening when in their respective closed positions to conceal the light modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Jeffrey T. Zawacki
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Patent number: 9188302Abstract: A vehicle and a headlamp assembly for the vehicle are disclosed. The headlamp assembly includes a light device movable about a center point of rotation. The headlamp assembly also includes a first member supporting the light device. The first member has a partially spherical configuration. The headlamp assembly further includes a second member supporting the first member. The second member has a partially spherical configuration complementary to the partially spherical configuration of the first member to allow movement of the light device about the center point of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Jay H. Ovenshire, Andrzej Wasilewski
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Publication number: 20150176794Abstract: A vehicle and a headlamp assembly for the vehicle are disclosed. The headlamp assembly includes a light device movable about a center point of rotation. The headlamp assembly also includes a first member supporting the light device. The first member has a partially spherical configuration. The headlamp assembly further includes a second member supporting the first member. The second member has a partially spherical configuration complementary to the partially spherical configuration of the first member to allow movement of the light device about the center point of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Jay H. Ovenshire, Andrzej Wasilewski
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Patent number: 6744359Abstract: An electronic deceleration/accident warning system for a motor vehicle comprising a high energy flashing strobe light facing following traffic, and a control unit including a controller means for receiving input signals from a g-level sensor and a brake signal, and in response controlling the flash rate of the strobe light. Other optional inputs such as theft alarm and ABS are provided along with optional outputs such as safety belt tensioners and airbags.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1994Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Inventors: Andrzej Wasilewski, Maurycy Kociszewski, Jaroslaw Kociszewski, Ronald Brookes