Patents by Inventor Greg Simon
Greg Simon 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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Patent number: 11603974Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens that provides a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis as a reference for mounting on a vehicle. First internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern; second internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system joins the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for the first vehicle lighting function or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for the second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens conceals physical differences between internal optics configurations such that the first and second light module configurations appear the same when viewed along the shared lens.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Chadwick Fritz, Don Hodnett, Greg Simons
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Publication number: 20220034466Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens that provides a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis as a reference for mounting on a vehicle. First internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern; second internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system joins the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for the first vehicle lighting function or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for the second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens conceals physical differences between internal optics configurations such that the first and second light module configurations appear the same when viewed along the shared lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Chadwick FRITZ, Don HODNETT, Greg SIMONS
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Patent number: 11181246Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens that provides a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis as a reference for mounting on a vehicle. First internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern; second internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system joins the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for the first vehicle lighting function or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for the second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens conceals physical differences between internal optics configurations such that the first and second light module configurations appear the same when viewed along the shared lens.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Chadwick Fritz, Don Hodnett, Greg Simons
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Publication number: 20210108774Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens that provides a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis as a reference for mounting on a vehicle. First internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern; second internal optics direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system joins the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for the first vehicle lighting function or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for the second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens conceals physical differences between internal optics configurations such that the first and second light module configurations appear the same when viewed along the shared lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Chadwick FRITZ, Don HODNETT, Greg SIMONS
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Patent number: 10900632Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens configured to provide a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis which provides a reference for mounting the shared lens on a vehicle. First internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern, and second internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system is configured to join the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for providing the first vehicle lighting function, or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for providing the second vehicle lighting function.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Chadwick Fritz, Don Hodnett, Greg Simons
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Patent number: 10843620Abstract: In an automotive lighting apparatus, at least one lighting component generates a corresponding light field. The lighting component is aligned such that the light field conforms to an illumination profile having a cutoff region meeting a cutoff criterion. At least one actuator is mechanically coupled to the lighting component to aim the lighting component in a direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned. A control component operates the actuator based on the speed of an automobile in which the lighting component is installed. The actuator is then configured to aim the lighting component in the direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned so that the light field thereof conforms to another illumination profile meeting another cutoff criterion.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Gavin Warner, Greg Simons, Julien Hemon
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Publication number: 20200200352Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens configured to provide a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis which provides a reference for mounting the shared lens on a vehicle. First internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern, and second internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system is configured to join the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for providing the first vehicle lighting function, or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for providing the second vehicle lighting function.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Chadwick FRITZ, Don HODNETT, Greg SIMONS
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Publication number: 20200171999Abstract: In an automotive lighting apparatus, at least one lighting component generates a corresponding light field. The lighting component is aligned such that the light field conforms to an illumination profile having a cutoff region meeting a cutoff criterion. At least one actuator is mechanically coupled to the lighting component to aim the lighting component in a direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned. A control component operates the actuator based on the speed of an automobile in which the lighting component is installed. The actuator is then configured to aim the lighting component in the direction other than that in which the lighting component was aligned so that the light field thereof conforms to another illumination profile meeting another cutoff criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Valeo North America, Inc.Inventors: Gavin Warner, Greg Simons, Julien Hemon
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Patent number: 10619814Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens configured to provide a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis which provides a reference for mounting the shared lens on a vehicle. First internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern, and second internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system is configured to join the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for providing the first vehicle lighting function, or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for providing the second vehicle lighting function.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Chadwick Fritz, Don Hodnett, Greg Simons
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Publication number: 20200003385Abstract: A configurable vehicle lighting module system includes a shared lens configured to provide a first light pattern for a first vehicle lighting function and a second light pattern for a second vehicle lighting function. The shared lens includes a mounting axis which provides a reference for mounting the shared lens on a vehicle. First internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the first light pattern, and second internal optics are configured to direct light toward the shared lens to provide the second light pattern. A coupling system is configured to join the shared lens with either the first internal optics to form a first module configuration for providing the first vehicle lighting function, or with the second internal optics to form a second module configuration for providing the second vehicle lighting function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: VALEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Chadwick FRITZ, Don Hodnett, Greg Simons
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Patent number: 9032390Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to framework versioning for a mobile computing device. The described embodiments may include a web browser, a plurality of application frameworks, one or more applications compatible with one or more of the plurality of application frameworks, and a loader module operative to select and load one of the plurality of application frameworks into the web browser for each of the one or more applications based on an identifier in each of the one or more applications. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Robert Tsuk, Jesse Donaldson, Matthew Kern, Greg Simon
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Publication number: 20100162229Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to framework versioning for a mobile computing device. The described embodiments may include a web browser, a plurality of application frameworks, one or more applications compatible with one or more of the plurality of application frameworks, and a loader module operative to select and load one of the plurality of application frameworks into the web browser for each of the one or more applications based on an identifier in each of the one or more applications. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: Robert Tsuk, Jesse Donaldson, Matthew Kern, Greg Simon
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Patent number: 7545260Abstract: A modular vehicle key device system for controlling vehicle access and operation. The device is formed by joining at least two separable modules, a first key device module containing vehicle access and/or operation authorizing elements, such as a keyless entry transmitter and/or an ignition key, and a module for off-vehicle storage of personal adjustment settings and/or other data. With each use of the modular key device, the data in the storage module is transferred to the vehicle to ensure the operator's settings and information are always present. Separating the storage module from the key device module allows others to operate the vehicle while ensuring the operator's personal data cannot be lost. Separation also enables easy transfer of an operator's settings to a like vehicle. Other embodiments allow the operator to allow vehicle operation by others, such as valets, while limiting use of individual vehicle components, such as radios.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bernhard Schambeck, John Ananny, Dietmar Fuchs, Greg Simon
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Patent number: 7394353Abstract: A modular vehicle key device system for controlling vehicle access and operation. The device is formed by joining at least two separable modules, a first key device module containing vehicle access and/or operation authorizing elements, such as a keyless entry transmitter and/or an ignition key, and a module for off-vehicle storage of personal adjustment settings and/or other data. With each use of the modular key device, the data in the storage module is transferred to the vehicle to ensure the operator's settings and information are always present. Separating the storage module from the key device module allows others to operate the vehicle while ensuring the operator's personal data cannot be lost. Separation also enables easy transfer of an operator's settings to a like vehicle. Other embodiments allow the operator to allow vehicle operation by others, such as valets, while limiting use of individual vehicle components, such as radios.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bernhard Schambeck, John Ananny, Dietmar Fuchs, Greg Simon
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Publication number: 20070210896Abstract: A modular vehicle key device system for controlling vehicle access and operation. The device is formed by joining at least two separable modules, a first key device module containing vehicle access and/or operation authorizing elements, such as a keyless entry transmitter and/or an ignition key, and a module for off-vehicle storage of personal adjustment settings and/or other data. With each use of the modular key device, the data in the storage module is transferred to the vehicle to ensure the operator's settings and information are always present. Separating the storage module from the key device module allows others to operate the vehicle while ensuring the operator's personal data cannot be lost. Separation also enables easy transfer of an operator's settings to a like vehicle. Other embodiments allow the operator to allow vehicle operation by others, such as valets, while limiting use of individual vehicle components, such as radios.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bernhard SCHAMBECK, John ANANNY, Dietmar FUCHS, Greg SIMON
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Publication number: 20060114101Abstract: A modular vehicle key device system for controlling vehicle access and operation. The device is formed by joining at least two separable modules, a first key device module containing vehicle access and/or operation authorizing elements, such as a keyless entry transmitter and/or an ignition key, and a module for off-vehicle storage of personal adjustment settings and/or other data. With each use of the modular key device, the data in the storage module is transferred to the vehicle to ensure the operator's settings and information are always present. Separating the storage module from the key device module allows others to operate the vehicle while ensuring the operator's personal data cannot be lost. Separation also enables easy transfer of an operator's settings to a like vehicle. Other embodiments allow the operator to allow vehicle operation by others, such as valets, while limiting use of individual vehicle components, such as radios.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AGInventors: Bernhard Schambeck, John Ananny, Dietmar Fuchs, Greg Simon
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Patent number: 6000997Abstract: Heat is transferred between a linear CMP belt and an adjacent heat transfer source, providing a predetermined lateral temperature distribution across the belt. Temperature sensors generate feedback signals to control the heat transfer sources. Alternatively, process monitoring sensors provide feedback signals. The heat transfer source can include multiple selectively controllable individual heat transfer sources having differing temperatures, which can be above or below ambient temperature. The mechanism of heat transfer can include one or more of convection, conduction, and radiation. The configuration provides substantial flexibility to establish and maintain selective non-uniform temperature distributions across the polishing belt. This in turn permits precise control and stability of the polishing process. Heat transfer sources can include pulleys, slurry dispensers, polishing pad conditioners or conditioner back supports, fluid nozzles, and sealed fluid cavity belt supports.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Aplex, Inc.Inventors: Shu-Hsin Kao, Shou-sung Chang, Huey M. Tzeng, Gregory C. Lee, Greg Simon, Harry Lee, David E. Weldon, Garry Kwong, William F. Lapson, Gregory A. Appel, Peter Mok