Patents by Inventor James Burr Anderson
James Burr Anderson 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: 9243780Abstract: The lighting assembly (20) includes a light guide (22) formed of a resin material propagating light through internal reflection. A housing (28) surrounds the light guide (22) and maintains the light guide (22) in a predetermined position. A light transmissive coating (24), such as a vacuum metalized coating, is disposed on the light guide (22) and faces outwardly of the housing (28). The light transmissive coating (24) disguises the resin light guide (22) so that the light guide (22) appears to be a metallic trim. A non-light transmissive coating (26), such as a paint, appearing to be the same material as the light transmissive coating (24), may be disposed on the light guide (22) adjacent the light transmissive coating (24).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventors: James Burr Anderson, Alexis Antonio Silva Perez
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Publication number: 20140106067Abstract: The lighting assembly (20) includes a light guide (22) formed of a resin material propagating light through internal reflection. A housing (28) surrounds the light guide (22) and maintains the light guide (22) in a predetermined position. A light transmissive coating (24), such as a vacuum metalized coating, is disposed on the light guide (22) and faces outwardly of the housing (28). The light transmissive coating (24) disguises the resin light guide (22) so that the light guide (22) appears to be a metallic trim. A non-light transmissive coating (26), such as a paint, appearing to be the same material as the light transmissive coating (24), may be disposed on the light guide (22) adjacent the light transmissive coating (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Federal Mogul CorporationInventors: James Burr Anderson, Alexis Antonio Silva Perez
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Patent number: 8616740Abstract: The lighting assembly (20) includes a light guide (22) formed of a resin material propagating light through internal reflection. A housing (28) surrounds the light guide (22) and maintains the light guide (22) in a predetermined position. A light transmissive coating (24), such as a vacuum metalized coating, is disposed on the light guide (22) and faces outwardly of the housing (28). The light transmissive coating (24) disguises the resin light guide (22) so that the light guide (22) appears to be a metallic trim. A non-light transmissive coating (26), such as a paint, appearing to be the same material as the light transmissive coating (24), may be disposed on the light guide (22) adjacent the light transmissive coating (24).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Federal-Mogul CorporationInventors: James Burr Anderson, Alexis Antonio Silva Perez
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Publication number: 20100315826Abstract: The lighting assembly (20) includes a light guide (22) formed of a resin material propagating light through internal reflection. A housing (28) surrounds the light guide (22) and maintains the light guide (22) in a predetermined position. A light transmissive coating (24), such as a vacuum metalized coating, is disposed on the light guide (22) and faces outwardly of the housing (28). The light transmissive coating (24) disguises the resin light guide (22) so that the light guide (22) appears to be a metallic trim. A non-light transmissive coating (26), such as a paint, appearing to be the same material as the light transmissive coating (24), may be disposed on the light guide (22) adjacent the light transmissive coating (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: James Burr Anderson, Alexis Antonio Silva Perez
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Patent number: 7575349Abstract: A CHMSL (16) or other lighting system feature of an automobile (10) includes a feature for presenting personal expressions in the form of words or symbols but is automatically deactivated when the regular vehicle lighting system is in use. The personal expression is fixed in a tangible medium by way of phosphor-coated indicia (34) placed within a UV impervious housing (18). A secondary UV light source (36) selectively energizes the phosphor-coated indicia (34) so that the irradiated material glows and is visible through a light transmissive screen (20). The light transmissive screen (20) is provided with a UV blocking agent so that harmful UV rays do not escape the housing (18). The phosphor-coated indicia (34) can be mounted on a removable transparent plate (30), on light dispersion optics (24, 26), or on the inner face of the light transmissive screen (20).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd Keith Bucher, James Burr Anderson, Jr.
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Patent number: 7344277Abstract: An ambiance lighting system for a vehicular passenger compartment has a variable color light output which is automatically responsive to temperature changes. First and second light sources of different colors (e.g., blue and red) are positioned immediately behind the air discharge vents and are selectively energized by a control circuit so that the first light source radiates light through the vent when the temperature falls below a predetermined value and the second light sources energizes the second color of light when the air temperature rises above a predetermined value. Sensors are used to detect the temperature of air, preferably in the ducting plenum. Various control strategies can be deployed to achieve aesthetically interesting light presentations which enhance ambiance within the passenger compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Federal-Mogul WorldWide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, Jr., William Colie Smith
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Patent number: 6773129Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, Jr., John Christopher Brown
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Patent number: 6554462Abstract: An optical waveguide structure for distributing light from a light source includes a cylindrical sleeve configured to accommodate and receive light from the light source. The sleeve includes a central axis. A waveguide collar is formed from a solid, planar block of material. The block of material has a central portion configured to accommodate and surround the sleeve. The first and second output arms extend in a plane away from the central portion. The plane is substantially perpendicular to the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: George R. Hulse, James Burr Anderson, Jr.
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Patent number: 6502970Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle with a light is provided. The mirror assembly includes an exterior mirror assembly that is attached to the vehicle. A light source is removably positioned inside the exterior mirror assembly. A waveguide is positioned to transmit light from the light source to a location outside the exterior mirror assembly. The light source is secured to a light holder which is positioned inside and attached to the exterior mirror assembly. The light holder is configured to efficiently couple light from the light source to the waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Federal-Mogus World Wide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, George Robert Hulse
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Publication number: 20030002273Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: FEDERAL-MOGUL WORLD WIDE, INC.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, John Christopher Brown
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Patent number: 6464381Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, Jr., John Christopher Brown
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Patent number: 6431717Abstract: An illumination assembly and a method for making it. The basic assembly includes an elongated waveguide and an enclosure operative to support an illumination source, where the enclosure defines at least one opening. The waveguide includes light-directing structure operative to direct light out of the waveguide in a pre-determined direction. The end of the waveguide and the opening of the enclosure are each shaped so that the waveguide may be inserted into the enclosure in only one rotational orientation. The method includes the basic steps of: modifying the waveguide to include light-directing structure along the waveguide to direct light out of the waveguide in a predetermined direction; forming an opening having a predetermined shape; and forming the end of the waveguide to have a corresponding shape, where the shapes of the opening and the end permit mating of the end into the opening in only one rotational orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, George Robert Hulse
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Patent number: 6430339Abstract: A method of illuminating an object with a waveguide system includes directing a beam of light into a waveguide. The waveguide includes a light input region, a front lenslet array having individual lenslets with a radius of curvature, and a rear surface. The beam of light directed into the waveguide is reflected off of the front lenslet array. A portion of the beam of light passes to the rear surface so that the portion leaks out of the waveguide. The portion that leaks out is reflected laterally through the waveguide by an external reflector.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1998Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: George Robert Hulse, James Burr Anderson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20010030871Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: James Burr Anderson, John Christopher Brown
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Publication number: 20010019488Abstract: An optical waveguide structure for distributing light from a light source includes a cylindrical sleeve configured to accommodate and receive light from the light source. The sleeve includes a central axis. A waveguide collar is formed from a solid, planar block of material. The block of material has a central portion configured to accommodate and surround the sleeve. The first and second output arms extend in a plane away from the central portion. The plane is substantially perpendicular to the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2001Publication date: September 6, 2001Inventors: George R. Hulse, James Burr Anderson
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Patent number: D543307Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Federal Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Bynum, James Burr Anderson, Jr.
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Patent number: D545486Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Bynum, James Burr Anderson, Jr.
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Patent number: D545487Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Bynum, James Burr Anderson
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Patent number: D545488Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Bynum, James Burr Anderson, Jr.
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Patent number: RE42340Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Federal Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventors: James Burr Anderson, John Christopher Brown