Patents by Inventor Daniel E Schmeckpeper

Daniel E Schmeckpeper 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).

  • Patent number: 9688034
    Abstract: A light assembly including two light sources through a single inner lens made of two separate materials includes a first light source that is operable to emit light for a position light function of the vehicle, and a second light source that is operable to emit light for a Daytime Running Light function of the vehicle. The light assembly further includes an inner lens having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is formed from a mixture of polymethyl methacrylate and polyetheresteramide, and is operable to receive light from the first light source adjacent a light receiving edge of the first portion and reflect the light to provide the position light function. The second portion of the inner lens is formed from polymethyl methacrylate without polyetheresteramide, and is operable to receive light from the second light source and direct the light to provide the DRL function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. Ovenshire, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper, Catherine A. Ostrander
  • Patent number: 9597998
    Abstract: A light assembly includes a housing defining separate first and second cavities, an illuminable outer lens constructed from a homogenous multi-polymer material, and a first lighting source within the first cavity. A second lighting source may be positioned in the second cavity. An opaque portion of the housing separates the first and second cavities and prevents an influx into the second cavity of light emitted by the first lighting source. The multi-polymer material, when irradiated by the first lighting source, illuminates with a light transmittance level of about 50% or more and a haze level of less than about 30%. A vehicle includes a body having a front end, a hood positioned at the front end, and the light assembly positioned adjacent to the hood. A controller may transmit a lighting control signal to the first lighting source to command a turn signal, daytime running light, park, or position function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. Ovenshire, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Publication number: 20160362042
    Abstract: A light assembly includes a housing defining separate first and second cavities, an illuminable outer lens constructed from a homogenous multi-polymer material, and a first lighting source within the first cavity. A second lighting source may be positioned in the second cavity. An opaque portion of the housing separates the first and second cavities and prevents an influx into the second cavity of light emitted by the first lighting source. The multi-polymer material, when irradiated by the first lighting source, illuminates with a light transmittance level of about 50% or more and a haze level of less than about 30%. A vehicle includes a body having a front end, a hood positioned at the front end, and the light assembly positioned adjacent to the hood. A controller may transmit a lighting control signal to the first lighting source to command a turn signal, daytime running light, park, or position function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jay H. Ovenshire, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Publication number: 20160097507
    Abstract: A light assembly including two light sources through a single inner lens made of two separate materials includes a first light source that is operable to emit light for a position light function of the vehicle, and a second light source that is operable to emit light for a Daytime Running Light function of the vehicle. The light assembly further includes an inner lens having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is formed from a mixture of polymethyl methacrylate and polyetheresteramide, and is operable to receive light from the first light source adjacent a light receiving edge of the first portion and reflect the light to provide the position light function. The second portion of the inner lens is formed from polymethyl methacrylate without polyetheresteramide, and is operable to receive light from the second light source and direct the light to provide the DRL function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jay H. Ovenshire, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper, Catherine A. Ostrander
  • Patent number: D679226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D679227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D679636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D679642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D680931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D683869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D683870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Daniel E Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D725001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D739317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D747514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D747515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D753560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D754572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D756869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Robert B. McMahan, Brendon C. Mackay, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper
  • Patent number: D843023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Guy W. Whitla, Takahiko Suginoshita, Daniel E. Schmeckpeper