Patents by Inventor Jacob Benner

Jacob Benner 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: 12697857
    Abstract: The Automatic Internal Windshield Cover is a device designed for motor vehicles to provide protection and shading from the sun's rays. This device operates similarly to a household pull-down window shade but uniquely mounts at the vehicle's windshield base, extending upwards. It incorporates a network of recessed tracks and magnets along the windshield sides, facilitating smooth operation. The system is powered by a deployment motor and a retraction motor, which work collaboratively to unfold and retract the cover across the windshield. A motor control circuit is designed to automatically extend the shades when the vehicle is off and retract them upon ignition. Additionally, a central switch is integrated for manual operation and override functions, while an interlock circuit prevents deployment when the vehicle is in operation. This device is envisioned to be available both as optional equipment for new vehicles and as a retrofit kit for existing vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Inventor: Jacob Benner