Patents by Inventor Edward M. Kalis

Edward M. Kalis 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).

  • Channel between headlight chambers
    Patent number: 10208916
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for thermally distributing hot air generated in a vehicle headlamp. A channel is defined between different chambers in the headlamp to allow for air circulation, thus reducing hot spots inside the housing around light sources which might compromise internal structures or devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development LLC
    Inventors: Edward M. Kalis, Steve Barman, Charles Schweitzer, Muhammed A. Hamid
  • CHANNEL BETWEEN CHAMBERS
    Publication number: 20180172233
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for thermally distributing hot air generated in a vehicle headlamp. A channel is defined between different chambers in the headlamp to allow for air circulation, thus reducing hot spots inside the housing around light sources which might compromise internal structures or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Edward M. Kalis, Steve Barman, Charles Schweitzer, Muhammed A. Hamid
  • Headlight assembly having vertical headlamp adjuster
    Patent number: 6923562
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable headlight assembly having a headlight housing, a reflector positioned within the housing and an adjuster mechanism including a channel and an adjustment member. An end of the adjustment member is accessible outside of the housing and the other end is received in the channel. When advanced or retracted, the end of the adjustment member travels within the channel causing the reflector to pivot within the housing and vertically adjust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Leathley, Jeff Sanfrey, Edward M. Kalis, Stephen D. McCarthy, Gregory A. Stoi, James Fassett